Archives for 2013

From Builder-Grade to Old World Oasis

We took on a huge bathroom in Marietta, GA, just North of Atlanta.  It was a friend of a friend, who needed some help with her 1980s dated, builder-grade master bath. The bathroom really needed some design and upgrades--it had some big time structural issues and needed a more stylish … [Read more...]

A Veritable Potpourri of Renovation

It’s been an incredibly busy summer and we have had the most wonderful clients, crafted some gorgeous spaces, and built some fabulous custom pieces.  But because I haven’t had much time to update the website, this little blog post will just photo intense with me musing on some of the work we have … [Read more...]

Less Construction, More Art

There are certain restoration projects that are less construction and more art.  Those are by far the most work and challenge and by far the most rewarding.  Kitchens and baths naturally lend themselves to that definition simply because they mix the most media:  tile, wood, color, flooring, … [Read more...]

Kitchens are Paramount

It’s that simple. They are the absolute nucleus of the home.  They are the modern day campfire, where everyone gathers:  family, children, friends. Having a party?  You might want everyone to congregate in your lovely living room, take in your beautiful fireplace and hearth, feel the warmth of … [Read more...]

Putting the Care into the Character of Vintage Windows

We have done a lot of window restoration, mainly of windows that are 80-130 years old.  Mostly, the windows we restore haven’t been touched in decades, except some re-glazing and enough paint to make sure that the windows are stuck shut. There are different levels of window restoration.  Bare … [Read more...]

Luxurious Bathroom Remodel of a Shotgun Victorian

This beautiful bathroom renovation in a Cabbagetown Atlanta shotgun home began with problem, a major problem. The bottom was literally falling out—certainly a crisis in the shower. It was the result of a botched newer remodel on the bathroom, whereby the new tile job wasn’t installed properly. No … [Read more...]