Kenneth House Sauganash

Full Gut Rehab in Sauganash. Finished pics to come soon. These were taken prior to full completion. The cedar ceiling and oak top have since been stained. As with many of our projects, it's crucial to get our owners in as soon as possible. So, even without full completion, the owners moved in. Not everything had found a home yet in these pics but we really wanted to share the project with you. 

Apologies for the stuff out. We really wanted to share this one.

The kids bathroom. Lots of color!

This view would not have been possible in the original home. We removed an entry vestibule and opened up the walls. This required new structure here and in the basement, but it was so worth it. A new white oak stair leads you up to the second floor. The kitchen is actually now in the location of the old dining room, while the dining room became the family room. 

More Than a Face lift, Lincoln Park

We've been touching many rooms in this Lincoln Park home over the last couple of years and are still going as we fine tune furniture selections, artwork, and interior details. But, here are some photos of the progress.

The old kitchen was ready for an update. New cabinets with additional detail echo some of the style already in the home while other selections add a new dimension. Re configuring the kitchen to keep it a real focal point creates a sense of drama in the space and intention to the design. An enlarged opening between the kitchen and the dining room and living room make the overall layout more fluid. 

BEFORE pic of the kitchen. We typically like to get rid of those dust shelves above the kitchen cabinetry. To the left, a small opening to the Dining room was practically unusable.

Picture of the space before the pendants came in. 

The Pendants installed.

View toward the new family room built-ins before the pendants came. A low wall was built to back up the sofa.

An enlarged opening to the Dining and Living Rooms allows you to see the window at the other end of the home. Increasing depth, light and flow.

Range and tile detail. 

Detail at the butcher block walnut top of the media cabinet. A great stage for kids.

Other portions of this project have included a redesign of the playroom, painting throughout, new carpeting, pillows, rugs and furniture. We are looking forward to sharing finished pictures of the rest of the home soon!

Better In Blue Park Ridge

I can't believe how long it's been since we've blogged! WAY TOO LONG!
Well, we are back on it and happy to share some projects in various stages. This project, "Better in Blue" is completed and while we don't have finished photos yet, here are some that are close.
In this project, the goal was to create a modern kitchen that fit with the aesthetic of the owner as well as maximizing storage and light. We reduced the size of the existing window to add storage space. We also pushed a pulled walls to allow for a wall of cabinetry and enough room for an island.
Opening up a the wall between the Kitchen and Dining Room greatly increased the relationship between the 2 rooms. Minimal cabinet hardware was used to keep it sleek while 2 tones of blues adds detail to the flat slab cabinetry. New stainless appliances enhance the look and using a 42" hood over the 36 inch range allows the tile backsplash to have more impact in the space.
The transformation is amazing and unique. Great projects come from having a great team. This project is a true example of this. Patience, perseverance and a willingness to be bold and exciting. We truly appreciated working with these incredible owners.

Before Pic of Kitchen.

Who's that guy hiding behind the island!? Oh, he's sealing the floors.

We pulled the volume of the kitchen box out into the hallway. Instead of hiding this move, we decided to accentuate it by using tongue and groove white oak boards to wrap the space and pull it into the kitchen. The owner decided to replace the existing cork flooring during the project when it was clear the sun bleached floor could not be sanded. New gray stone tile makes it's way to the entry, lines the front of the fireplace hearth and moves into the new kitchen.

 A new bathroom was a priority. We still wanted to use fun color and rich materials in the new bathroom. Wrapping walnut cabinetry around a new medicine cabinet maximized storage space and a long sink with 2 faucets will hopefully keep shoving to a minimum between family members getting ready for school.

Before pic of bathroom

Before the handles were installed.