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The most obvious way to dramatically affect the look of a room is to change its layout — whether the goal is functional improvement or simply a makeover. That said, one should never underestimate the power of “finishes” to transform a living space. Vision The master bathroom in this home was already stylish, and its…
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Most folks would be forgiven for thinking that the ultimate in customization is to build from scratch. Granted, from both a design and construction perspective, a remodel always poses some constraints — for reasons of budget, if nothing else. The sign of a great remodel project, however, is to make the “after” appear as though…
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Empty nests tend not to stay empty for long. Children grow, they leave for school or jobs — or simply to chart their own course in life — and homeowners adjust their lifestyles accordingly. When we combine these changes with retirement, a new set of dynamics drives how we look at our homes. And while…
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We love a good collaborative effort — which is how we typically think of our relationships with our clients. But we also enjoy working with other industry professionals. One such professional is Gina Wegner, a talented designer with Seed Interiors. Our client had hired a specialists for the interior design of their bathroom update, which was…
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Good design has a timeliness that remains long after other homes from a similar era become “dated.” Unfortunately, this isn’t generally the case with kitchens — which are usually one of the first rooms in a home to get long in the tooth. This architect designed and built home from the 60’s had the bones…
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CJ and Melissa hadn’t intended to live in their North End home for more than a few years when they purchased it back in 2005. At the time, Melissa recalls, there just wasn’t much on the market — and when homes did come up for sale, they were often snapped up on the first day.…
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For an active Boise couple, retirement meant re-examining their lifestyle and priorities. It also meant rethinking their home’s suitability for the next chapter in their life story. Vision For our clients, retirement didn’t mean slowing down — it simply meant having more time to pursue other interests beyond their professions. Given their active role in…
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We approach every remodel project with the intent of having a dramatic impact on the lives of our clients. You might say that we are in the business of amazing. Vision Our client wanted a dining area that would fit her entertainment aspirations, but her current dining room was just too small to meet her…
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The most usual challenge with remodeling old homes is dealing with infrastructural wear and tear. Sometimes, however, an equal challenge can be found in dealing with previous remodel efforts. In the case of one North End home, we were faced with both! Vision This North End home had a long history, beginning with an original…
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In reading our stories about kitchen remodels, you’d be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that we have a thing about drop ceilings. Suffice it to say that we’ve removed more than a few of them in our career. It’s not a bias per se, it’s just that they generally serve no other purpose than…
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Our clients loved their Southeast Boise neighborhood, and while the Tuscan-inspired exterior of their house was attractive, the carry over of that theme into its interior created a number of issues for the couple from the day they bought it. Although our initial focus was the kitchen, this ambitious remodel soon extended well beyond. Vision…
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It’s important to keep in mind that retrofitting a space is more complex than building something from the ground up. This is true even when adding onto your home, as it will still require blending the new structure into an existing one and connecting all the necessary services (e.g., electrical, heating and plumbing, etc.) to…
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We understand the difficulty making decisions, allowing newly-met people into your home, seeing your house under demolition and construction, and above all trusting a remodel contractor with your investment. Understanding what you’re going through helps us cater to your needs and our unique process allows us to work together on your remodel.
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A little extra square footage can make a huge difference in the functionality of a space — as can the addition of high-end amenities and finishes. In the case of this remodel, the combination of the two transformed a kitchen from barely adequate into an exceptional entertainment area. Vision Our clients enjoyed entertaining, but their…
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When folks are considering remodeling, the question that often arises is should we stay and remodel, or should we find what we want and move. Let’s assume your home is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,100 square foot home. You would like to add another bedroom and bathroom because one of your bedrooms is small…