After the decision was made to stay in their home, these customers asked for my help to make a complete change from the style that was presently in their home to a more modern traditional style without making any structural changes.  Following a two-hour consultation and a list of everything that would be required to make these changes, they decided to go forward with the project.  To get the ball rolling, all of the trades involved were contacted and times and dates were set, and so… the makeover began!

Here’s their story!

Kitchen: The light oak kitchen cabinets were painted an off-white color with a new wine rack built and installed into the microwave opening to make use of the space. By removing two smaller doors in the upper cabinets and adding some trim, a space was created to display the homeowner’s décor items.  The counter space was enlarged by extending the granite countertop another foot to add a bar area and to accommodate the bar stools.  A new granite sink and faucet was installed in a mocha color to coordinate with the countertop, and a back splash was installed to compliment the color scheme.  All new stainless steel appliances were purchased for the new kitchen, and custom blinds were installed to allow light to come in and yet give the privacy needed. Custom roman valances were added to the windows to soften the look and add some texture.

Living room/bedrooms, bathrooms and loft area: The entire living space was painted in soft grays, blues, tan and green with an accent wall in the kitchen and living room area. All of the trim work throughout was painted in a creamy white, and the vanities and cupboards in both bathrooms were also painted. The hardwood flooring throughout (with exception of the loft) was sanded and refinished from a light oak to a medium warm brown.  Custom blinds, roman shades and drapes were also installed in all of the bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry room and loft area. The master bedroom had a new fan installed and the old one was repurposed to another bedroom.

Hallway: New handrails and newel posts were installed and stained to match the flooring and the wood rails were replaced with bronze wrought iron railings. The stairs leading to the family room downstairs were refinished and the treads and skirting were painted to match the trim

Loft Area: The living room furniture was repurposed for this space and new roman shades were installed on the accent wall

Furniture: New furniture and lamps were purchased for the living room and the kitchen with a new dining set and matching bar stools to give it a more contemporary style that we wanted to achieve.

 Last, but not least, all new bedding and décor items including rugs, towel bars, prints and lamps were purchased to coordinate with the new color scheme throughout and to bring out the best features of each room.

Trades involved: Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painter, seamstress, floor refinisher, and installers for blinds, drapes & rods and countertops

This project was completed on time and the customers couldn’t be happier with the results!