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The grandeur of this 1899 stairway was transformed by a bright shade of blue and a warm stain on the restored wood. The new carpet runner and a newel lamp pay homage to the period.
With the soffit removed, new cabinetry reaches the ceiling. Over the island, pendant lights replace a large fluorescent panel, illuminating the cooktop area and creating a mood.
The night-and-day transformation of a kitchen space, enhanced by improved work triangles with focused lighting, makes cooking more enjoyable. Duo-toned cabinetry brightens the workspace.
For this busy family of five, coming and going is a breeze thanks to this remodeled mudroom off the garage, designed with storage for shoes, coats, and backpacks.
Removing the wall between this cramped kitchen and the dining room dramatically increased spaciousness and storage.
The improved flow achieved by removing the peninsula also created better sight lines.
Flipping the white to the countertop and adding color to the cabinets makes a dramatic impact.
A brighter, more open, and colorful space.
We increased storage and counter space, relocated the sink under the window, and reoriented the appliances to improve flow.
We added French doors to the kitchen and replaced the flooring, tying the spaces together.
By removing a window blocked by the garage, we opened up space for expanded cabinet storage, a larger cooktop, and a double oven. With colorful cabinets and improved lighting, the room feels brighter than before.
From floor to ceiling, every element in this bathroom remodel was updated. Space opened up by replacing the standing radiator with a baseboard model, installing a toilet that doesn’t extend as far into the room, and setting off the tub area with shallow wall framing and glass that extends nearly to the ceiling.
How’s this for the ultimate before-and-after? The original 19th-century homeowner reveals a shared love of wallpaper, taking it to the max with paper on the crown molding and the ceiling!
Shifting the refrigerator location allowed for more countertops and cabinetry.
French doors in this new entryway seamlessly tie the mudroom to the rest of the home and keep the space bright and airy.
The fridge was moved and replaced with additional storage and a new microwave that no longer takes up counter space.
Our custom-built cabinet reused the existing countertop. Doors above the drawers conveniently retract into the cabinet.
A smaller rectangular mirror, framed by the subway-tiled wall it shares with the shower, suits the room’s proportions, while the horizontal light fixture provides the perfect finishing touch.
A new built-in (left) doubles counter space and puts the microwave in a more convenient spot.
Removing an unwanted pass-through window increased storage, provided a more convenient location for the microwave, and allowed the cabinetry to extend to the ceiling. Lighted display shelves replace the window.
This mudroom shines with fresh white walls, a soft color palette, and a low bench for everyday shoe storage —
offering a bright, welcoming start to every day.
We opened up the transition between the kitchen and dining room by removing the pendant lighting, stove hood, and the soffit running down the wall. The overhead soffit was also narrowed.
Floral wallpaper brightens up this bathroom, contrasting nicely with the white trim.
The eating area and built-in desk were reimagined as an island and cooking station. We added a window and raised the ceiling.
We gutted the room and shifted each element to a new location.
The old radiator, oddly tucked in the corner, was replaced with a cast-iron baseboard radiator.
Removing the dining room wall and installing a steel beam overhead expanded the kitchen with a seamless ceiling.
Swapping a shower curtain for a glass enclosure increases the light and sense of space.
A less opaque window also increases the natural light.
Once an obstruction, the peninsula’s new location makes it the heart of this kitchen.
This updated primary ensuite evokes a calming, spa-like atmosphere.
We removed a little-used exterior door and replaced it with a wall, new cabinets, and shelving.
The stove and refrigerator were relocated, and the sink jumped over to the new island.
The butler’s pantry sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator were replaced with storage cabinetry.
A dated built-in desk and cluttered countertop for the microwave and toaster oven (left) were replaced with floor-to-ceiling cabinets and a chef’s dream fridge with coordinating cabinet faces.
A home office was transformed into an ensuite bathroom, connected to the primary bedroom with a new doorway. The walk-in shower was put in this corner, with side-by-side wall-mounted sinks.
This built-in cabinet incorporates crown molding for a seamless look, and a mirror in the middle makes the room feel larger.
Similar layout with completely different results.
A built-in cabinet with storage, display shelves, and counterspace with task lighting replaces the family’s former command station.
An interior bathroom was redesigned by repositioning the vanity and incorporating a lighter color palette, gold fixtures, and improved lighting.
Opaque window glass replaces the shutters, filling the room with natural light throughout the day and introducing a soft, organic element that complements the floral wallpaper.
We brought in the wall on the right to add a generous closet in the new mudroom.
We removed the door and widened the opening between rooms to create a pleasant eat-in extension to the kitchen.
Relocating the laundry machines helped the homeowner achieve two key goals:
easing the family’s daily flow through the mudroom and adding a more accessible second-floor laundry.
Double dishwashers in a Kosher kitchen remodel blend seamlessly with the cherry cabinetry.
In this complete bathroom makeover, we elevated the finished look with an angled wall that meets the mosaic-tiled ceiling.
Building this in-law suite included removing an angled wall (on the left) and adding a new entry to the mudroom (on the right) to improve flow throughout the space.
We converted a bedroom into a primary bathroom by closing off the hallway door and creating a new entry from the bedroom. In this corner, a built-in cupboard was tucked into the slanted wall where the door once was.
Pantry cabinets and a new fridge location replace a rarely used built-in desk that previously obstructed an entryway.
A brighter room with storage in the vanity, twin mirrors, and flattering sconce lighting.
The rich wood mantle stands out against the lighter tile surround and wood pilasters, giving the fireplace a simpler, built-in appearance that feels both fresh and inviting.
Removing the peninsula cabinet increased the room’s usable space.
This bathroom remodel included restoring a vintage 1927 medicine cabinet.
This kitchen was transformed by revealing a second window that had been hidden behind the oven, hood, and cabinetry.
We removed the tub and reoriented the walk-in shower in line with the window.
An odd nook was transformed into a cozy media built-in with storage.
A glass shower wall, improved lighting, and a fresh white countertop create a more spacious feeling in this primary bathroom.
We enlarged the entryway to the kitchen.
This pedestal sink complements the home’s style and makes a small space feel more open.
Bright wallpaper and small-diameter floor tile further enhance the room’s airy, cheerful look.
This 100-year-old radiator was retired and replaced with a wall-hanging towel warming rack.
The desk made way for a more open floor plan.
Everything is lighter and brighter, from the wood floor to the lighting, countertops, and cabinets.
The fridge location was swapped out for a floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet.
What a big difference, despite all the fixtures remaining in place.
We added a wall to section off the mudroom (on the right) and hide the refrigerator from view when entering from the back door.
An open makeshift counter under the window was replaced by cabinetry and a farmhouse sink.
A second-floor hallway closet was repurposed for laundry day.
When not in use, everything hides behind louvered doors.
These “before” and “during” images show the impact of removing arguing doors and widening entryways.
More natural light comes in from the breakfast room and the new back door windows.
A shower niche is a more attractive way to store bottles.
The contrasting pinwheel mosaic tile is echoed in the shower ceiling.
Prior to the remodel, this vintage home was covered head-to-toe in yellow walls and painted oak window casings.
We replaced an original built-in with an update that maintains the home’s character and opens up the kitchen.
The entry to the living room was shifted to the left to make space for a dining area and improve traffic flow.
We added counter space to the left of the cabinet and dropped the built-in height to improve the proportion.
New crown molding topped it off.
Pushing back the tall pantry cupboard flush with the fridge kept the front counter open-ended.
Removed the soffit, raised the cabinets, and added a floating shelf with recessed LED lighting to brighten and improve the space.
The larger island now has room for seating. A new flatscreen mounted on the wall frees up counter space, and a lighting plan with pendants and recessed lights better illuminates all work areas.
A cast-iron baseboard unit replaced the radiator, and the sink was moved to the opposite wall.
Enlarging the dining room entryway increased the sense of space from the living room to the kitchen.
Moving the laundry upstairs and relocating the interior door improves the flow and functionality of this mudroom.
This bathroom, visible from the home’s entryway, needed to be visually appealing. Swapping the bulky vanity for a pedestal sink and adding modern updates, contrasting paint, tile, and fixture choices achieved the desired effect.
We replaced this half-wall bar area with dining room-facing cabinets featuring spring-loaded doors for concealed storage.
The waterfall countertop, made from the same stone as the kitchen backsplash, creates a cohesive look between rooms.
The window on the left had previously been replaced with an improper header.
We installed a steel lintel and added a twin window on the right.
We removed a small angled wall and reworked the layout.
Now the mudroom’s easy to access, and there’s a privacy door to the new in-law suite.
The refrigerator on the left in the butler’s pantry was replaced with pantry cabinets.
Removing the wall mirror in favor of yellow wallpaper improved the view down the hallway.
The pantry’s sleek new doors and gold hardware match the cabinet facing of the fridge in its new location.
A half wall conceals the shower bench, and white porcelain tile brightens the room.
This view shows the dramatic difference after moving the refrigerator and opening the rear wall.
Walls of white wainscotting and contrasting color draw your eye down the hall and anchor framed artwork.
Upgraded wallpaper, tile, lighting, and glass turn this small, challenging bathroom into a brighter, more inviting space.
Adding a tall corner linen cupboard doubled the storage and made the room feel bigger.