The existing bathrooms featured an awkward and non functional layout, including an enclosed toilet with its own door (toilets are often separate from the bathroom in France) and two different entry doors for one of them. The total area covers ~125 sqft with a vaulted ceiling and one skylight. The requirements The solution The results …
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When my clients purchased their family home in the Greater Paris area, the existing kitchen was sad and enclosed with a large picture window facing the dining room. It gave claustrophobic precinct interrogation room vibes and the whole kitchen was not properly designed and much space was lost. The challenge The first goal was to …
Home renovation takes time unfortunately! And there is a common misconception or unrealistic portrayal of reality often found in home improvement and renovation shows on the HGTV (Home & Garden Television) network. While HGTV programs can be entertaining and inspiring, they sometimes create an idealized version of home renovation and design that may not reflect …
As shown in the first floor plan here, the initial layout of the house featured a gorgeous south facing sunroom, which used to be a portion of the porch that has been closed up. That is also used as the main entry and mudroom for the house. The idea of a well sunlit room where …
The first question you should answer is wether to buy a house to renovate or a turn-key ready house. This is a personal decision of course but this will drastically impact your budget and how you will spend it. But it also depends on your DYI skills and experience, your timeline, and preferences. The Catskills …
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When it comes to remodeling your home, both interior designers and general contractors can play important roles in the process. However, the services they offer are different and cater to different aspects of the project. The interior designer creates a design plan that fits your style and needs, while the general contractor brings that vision …
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A farmhouse remodeling In 2022, my partner and I fell in love with this cute house along the Neversink River in upstate New York Sullivan County. We immediately thought that a great remodel would bring it to the 21st century while keeping its old roots. Built in 1945, it boasted a dreamy porch, a typical …