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It felt like Christmas when this bathroom renovation started as we were all so excited to see this come to life! My clients mentioned that they loved the pebble shower floor and would love to incorporate wood somehow. Once I found this wood accent tile, I knew it would be perfect for this space. I really love the mix of tiles and texture as the marble-look porcelain marries the warmth from the wood accent tile, but also pulls in the grey from the floor tiles. I wanted to bring in some color on the vanities to contrast the neutrals, and this teal was the perfect color to add into the mix! Opening up the shower made such a difference and extending the vanity to have a little more counter space has made this bathroom a little more functional for my clients (and their cat has enjoyed her new favorite spot). I loved looking back on the original renderings while standing in the space and seeing how it truly was what we envisioned from the beginning!

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This basement renovation, that we so kindly referred to as “the dungeon”, is now one of the coolest places to watch football, do homework, hang out with friends, and just spend time as a family! Looking at these images, you would not believe that the ceilings in this space are actually below 8 feet. There is shiplap throughout the upstairs of this home, so I thought that we should incorporate it somehow downstairs. By running the shiplap vertically, I believe we are drawing your eye up and making the short ceilings feel taller. This space had a very choppy layout, so we opened all the walls up and designated 4 different areas: the mudroom/ drop zone, the movie area, game table/ homework zone, and the snack bar. I love how you can see the TV no matter where you are in the space- which means you can throw an awesome super bowl party! This space was also super dark before so we lightened the walls, but kept some color on the built-ins. I think this actually makes the space feel larger and doesn’t feel “dark” even though there is a “moodier” vibe. I love everything about this project and am so excited for my clients to finally get to use this space after many months of patiently waiting on furniture!!

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This primary bathroom will forever be a favorite! I love mixing metals and feel like we had the perfect balance of warm and cool tones in this space. We went very classic with our plumbing fixtures in the chrome finish, which will be beautiful for years to come, but balanced out all the chrome with brass touches on the lights and hardware. The custom white oak vanity also added some warmth and was more than worth the wait! The vanity is complimented so well with the sage wainscoting and the color is just so calming. The shower is also so simple and clean, especially with the horizontal niche running along the back wall. I’m not sure it’s possible to pick a favorite part of this design as I just adore everything and how well it came together after 9+ months of planning and construction. More than anything, I am so excited (and jealous) for my clients to finally get to use this space for many years to come!

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This primary bathroom truly is a sanctuary, which is why it was so fitting that our wall paint is “Sanctuary” by Sherwin Williams. Everything about this bathroom is so soft and serene- from the patterned floor tile (also one of my favorites of all time), the white oak vanities and the polished nickel plumbing fixtures. Not to mention, my clients have the most incredible view from their window! To add some extra storage, my clients loved the idea of having a tower- but my favorite part of the vanity (other than the beautiful white oak) is the pull out trash can! This is definitely a space to relax and unwind after a long week!

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It is so hard to pick a favorite part of this bathroom!! The black + white patterned floor tile is one of my all time favorite tiles and it was made for this space! Black and white is always classic but I love it combined with the brass details and the white oak vanity. My client wanted to have the tower on the vanity for additional storage since we removed a linen closet to expand the shower. I love how the tower creates symmetry to the vanity with each side having matching mirrors and sconces. The pendant light above the tub is another feature that I love about this bathroom- it really pulls all of our finishes together and makes a statement!

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This kitchen was a major transformation! We expanded this kitchen by stealing some space from a small, unused dining room and were able to create a large walk-in pantry. With the expansion of this kitchen, we were also able to fit a ten foot long island, which is perfect for entertaining. My clients were set on not wanting a white kitchen and they fell in love with the oyster and charcoal combo! To add some warmth into the space, we went with an all wood hood to break up all the grays and it is one of my favorite parts of this kitchen. We couldn’t be happier with how this transformation turned out and it was well worth the wait!

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Designing this kids bathroom was SO much fun. Since my clients have both a son and a daughter, this bathroom needed to be pretty gender-neutral. This space needed to be able to grow with them for years to come, but also be suitable as a guest bathroom when family comes to visit. While the wallpaper behind the vanity is a show stopper, I think the geometric tile flooring is one of my favorite features in this space. Another cool feature about this bathroom are the touchless faucets. I thought it was crazy to put a touchless faucet into a kids bathroom and thought that would just become a toy…but I was totally wrong!! My client’s son absolutely loves washing his hands now and brushing his teeth because of his cool faucet. The faucet also turns red when the water is hot, so it’s a great safety feature to have for young kids. This bathroom turned out better than I ever imagined (even though I loved the rendering from the beginning) and I hope this bathroom is loved for many years to come.

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This full home renovation will always be a favorite of mine. This house had so much character and potential from the start, so it was exciting to see the vision come to life. This kitchen (even though it is a smaller one) called for something other than white, and navy is one of my client’s favorite colors. I was SO thrilled when she went for the charcoal blue cabinets and the stained white oak island. We have touches of black and brass throughout the home and I loved how the island pendants pulled it all together. One of my favorite things about the home is the dining room built-ins that we created. They have so much character and hold so many pieces that are near and dear to my client’s heart. The natural lighting in the primary bath is absolutely insane! We expanded the bathroom quite a bit, but I feel that the lighter, softer colors and metals definitely made a difference in this space. The hall bathroom is classic with all the black, white, and marble finishes, but also has a modern feel. We touched literally every single room in this house, but also made major changes to the exterior of the home. This complete home renovation took about 7-8 months and was so worth the wait.

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This kitchen was a MAJOR renovation. We knocked down walls and completely reconfigured the footprint of the space. Balance and symmetry was everything in this kitchen…we added a door in the cased opening to the boys bedrooms so that there would be two matching doors on either side of the cabinets and also created some extra privacy. While I love the all white cabinets, the charcoal island really added something special. This white kitchen is timeless and will always have my heart.

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With retirement approaching, there are many changes going on in the clients’ lives and many decisions to work through. When the renovation began, there was uncertainty on whether they’d stay in their home of almost 20 years or downsize to a home that already was done to their liking. The client had recently had foot surgery and realized how hard it was to shower and use their current master bathroom while in a walker/boot for 8 weeks. With her husband expecting to have a knee replacement in the next year, they knew that the bathroom renovation was a must. The design of the new master bathroom keeps aging in place in mind so that if the clients do choose to stay in their current home, it will be functional to them for years to come. This renovation has also kept resale value in mind with design decisions in the event the clients decide to downsize.

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This kitchen was originally all natural maple cabinets and fit the style of the home. While the natural cabinets were beautiful, they also could be very dark in this smaller kitchen. The homeowner and I agreed, a white kitchen just didn’t make sense in this home. Since the maple cabinets needed an update, we decided to go with the two-toned oyster gray and maple combination. By using the oyster on the upper cabinets, we lightened the space up and made it feel MUCH larger by taking it to the ceiling. As far as the footprint of this kitchen, we didn’t change much. We kept the cooktop in the corner and replaced the old microwave/vent hood with a custom hood. Removing the two-tier bar and making it all counter-height made it feel like there are two islands in the space and made the kitchen feel so much more open to the rest of the home.

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Over the next few years, universal design and aging in place will become a huge deal in the design industry as so many people (now some baby boomers) are facing decisions whether to stay in their home long term, downsize, or even to move to a senior living community. Many people prefer the comfort of their own home, if it is an option, and need to renovate for aging in place. While my client is in excellent health, we really needed to think through the design decisions so that she would feel comfortable living there for years to come. We replaced the vanity and raised it to be 36” high so that it is easier for the client to use, we also replaced the toilet to be a “comfort height” (ADA). If the client ever was in a wheelchair or walker, she would not have access to her closet as the door was 24” wide. We widened the door opening and made it into a pocket door, which also saved some space. We also made the shower door glass 30” wide to be more accessible. The shower plumbing wall moved so that the client could turn on the water without getting wet and can also hold on to her grab bar when getting in and out of the shower. We added blocking to the ADA grab bar/tissue holder which will help add support. So many of these changes keep universal design in mind and would not be noticeable as ADA. Design can always be both functional and beautiful.

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