tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46369283280035965292024-02-07T06:47:36.042-08:00Kitchen & Bath Design with Christie Board, CKD, CBDKitchen & Design news, ideas and tips from an NKBA Certified Kitchen and Bath designer in Prescott, AZChristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-33175386540721310612019-01-25T12:30:00.003-08:002019-01-25T12:30:20.578-08:00BEST OF HOUZZ 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is our 5th year in a row to receive this award. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">What can you expect to get back? What does it cost to remodel a kitchen? The average cost of a moderate kitchen face lift remodel is priced around $20,000 while the average cost of an upscale kitchen remodel could be up to $125, 000. Most remodels fall somewhere in between these prices. Typically a well-done kitchen remodel will yield a 54% to 81% return on your investment.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">It is fabulously exciting to be the recipient of the<br /> Best of Houzz 2018 Award<br /> for the 4th year in a row!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cannot help but smile every time that I visit this <br />master bedroom/ bathroom remodel. I completely and totally love<br /> how this turned out. My client loves color and is absolutely<br /> fearless when it comes to color, finishes and textures. Her 1990's<br /> house was screaming for a new master bathroom and bedroom do <br />over. With just a little bit of rearranging and the capture of a<br /> couple of feet out of a nearby closet, we took a dated and cramped<br /> bathroom to a beautiful functioning space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wish list included pops of color, 2 sinks, a separate <br />makeup area, a large walk in shower without a door<br /> and some nice shiny accents! We delivered in spades!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With a multi color mosaic tile with bright pops of hot pink and <br />gold it was just the right bit of sparkle to pair with more a neutral<br /> field tile. The floor is a wonderful vintage look 12 x 24 tile. </span></div>
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<br />Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-39594354216295746592016-12-01T10:27:00.002-08:002016-12-01T10:37:38.378-08:00Northern Arizona High Country Ranch<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">While you are sitting around thinking cozy winter thoughts<br /> I want to share with you a recent project we have just finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was also featured in Kitchen and Bath Business Magazine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love having our projects featured!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This home has such a warm and inviting feeling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Grandkids Bunk House! Complete with loft and climbing wall!<br />The custom bunk beds are fabulous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of my current favorite quotes is :<br /> <span style="color: #cc0000;">"<i>Design is Where Art and<br /> Science <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">B</span>reak <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">E</span>ven</span></i>"</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Robin Mathew</span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just recently I
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different cabinet companies. After a short chat we set up an<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>appointment and met. </span><br />
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home. They had loved the layout and knew it worked well for them.
They had visited 2 cabinet shops, both having great reputations locally.
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Here are the problems as I see them</span></i><br />.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. The kitchen in their previous house and the new kitchen space are not the same. Therefore the design can't be identical and function. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. The new kitchen and the adjoining eating area that is to be incorporated into the kitchen have two very different ceiling heights creating some significant design issues.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. Both cabinet shops gave them an almost identical layout that had some serious design/ function issues. Obviously based on the clients wish list and description but was not a well functioning layout due to inadequate work spaces.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Neither shop offered a better solution than what the clients asked for.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. The clients had some ideas but in reality they were not going to be the strongest solution due to the issues listed in items 1 & 2.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> As we sat and talked
about what they really wanted in this new kitchen there was very obviously in
my opinion a different layout option that gave them the optimum dimensions and work
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">enjoy being </span>asked to be part of an article or<br /> other special feature in any magazine,bl<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">og, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">etc.,</span></span><br /> so I almost always say yes. Anyone who really<br /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">knows me<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, knows I am never lacking in<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> an <br /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">opinion o<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n most subjects, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">especially if it <br /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">concerns </span>des<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ign. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ny opp<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ortunity to provide my two <br /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">cents works for me! </span></span></span></span>Okay, I admit it, I am bossy<br /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and opin<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ionate<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d. Since I am in a bus<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">iness that<br /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is all about having an opi<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">nion I see <br />it as a good <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">thing. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thanks to so many of our clients who took the time to share their experience<br />working with Board by Board. Construction is full of twists and turns, we</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">every client and the projects we take on. We think about each<br />project as if it was going to be for us personally. We want our<br />clients to be happy and we want to see their dreams come to life.<br />Thanks again for the kind words. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On another note we are off to KBIS for a few days to see what <br />is new and exciting in the Kitchen, Bath and Building world.</span></div>
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Sometimes even in a fairly new home there can still be elements that don't work for the current <br />
owner. This lovely home had a master bathroom that was large. That was about the best of it's <br />
existing features. It had an enormous shower and bathtub but neither looked very good or functioned<br />
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The clients wanted a double vanity, a large open shower, finishes with texture, and to get rid of a <br />
HUGE tub that never got any use. On a side note I frequently have clients ask me if it is okay to get<br />
rid of the large tubs in the master bathroom or design a new master bathroom without a tub? My<br />
answer is "YES! " Many homeowners have come to realize that the "<i>must have</i>" jetted tub of the 90's<br />
and early 2000's has never been used like the homeowner imagined. Not only do they take a<br />
immense amount of hot water to fill, they also can end up with mildew issues in the jets, and they<br />
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large tub in the master anymore. Industry trends are showing that a well designed master shower<br />
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The curved wall brings a contemporary feel to the space. The Quartz<br />
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Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-86709160654055601152015-05-13T14:48:00.000-07:002015-05-13T14:51:17.800-07:00Vintage Home with a Timeless Kitchen Remodel<div style="text-align: center;">
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street, in the right town, with the wrong layout. The existing house<br />
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The goal was to create a large open kitchen that would be group friendly<br />
but also look appropriate to the vintage feel of the home. They wanted it<br />
to age well, but function as a new and contemporary kitchen. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Viola!</span></div>
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I love all the little touches, the chicken wire on the pendants, the exposed brick<br />
chimney, the subway tile, bead board accents, and reclaimed wood shelves. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitchen before, enclosed and small</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The built in buffet was charming but was too heavy and chopped up the living spaces. </td></tr>
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The plan entailed removing an existing buffet wall and opening up a rear <br />
laundry porch. These spaces are on each side of the kitchen. By<br />
removing these walls we were able to create a large open room.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The touches of the reclaimed wood shelves, rustic brackets and timeless shaker door keeps<br />
the vintage feel of the home cohesive.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new appliances feature an induction cooktop and speed oven.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Farm style sink and honed granite tops are the perfect choices for this kitchen.</td></tr>
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Recreating the original wood trim around the new windows in the kitchen</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are actually two appliance garages in this kitchen. <br />
One for him and one for her! Every cabinet has<br />
storage options built into to them to maximize storage. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">By mixing color finishes on the cabinets it creates a room with a<br />
furniture feel and again establishes the feel of a vintage home. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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The clients are ecstatic and love the open space. It has totally transformed how the<br />
home feels and lives. I am so pleased with the "feel" of this kitchen.<br />
The classic cabinet door style mixed with modern appliances and <br />
fixtures has created a kitchen that will live well and age well. </div>
Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-54006353222602308022015-02-11T15:39:00.000-08:002015-02-11T15:39:10.119-08:00Oooooh Shiny Things!<i>(by guest blogger Julie Burke)</i><br />
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A couple of weeks ago Christie and I had the opportunity to
briefly attend the Kitchen Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Our schedules are so hectic right now that we
couldn't afford the time to attend the full conference but we just couldn't
bear the thought of missing out on the design event of the year. So we poured over our calendars until we found
a very small window of opportunity and off we went!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The highlight of the show for Christie - faucet by Ann Sacks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hardware really is jewelry for cabinets!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shiny...and pretty!</td></tr>
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Because our time was so precious we had to do some serious prioritizing. We choose to mostly skip the Builders Show, which is twice the size of the Design Show, and dedicate our time to the pretty, shiny things. Our mission was simple but challenging: to race through 400,000+ Square Feet, 537 exhibitor booths and 4 fully constructed model homes in 8 short hours. This was going to take some serious focus, stamina and coffee...lots of coffee. And did I mention focus?? We are easily distracted, too many fabulous things to look at!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So beautiful!</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Besides the obvious draw of all of the shiny, pretty things, KBIS plays a very important role to our business each year. We are always seeking to improve the services we provide to our clients. At a trade show like this, we get the chance to see and be informed about the latest products. This is so valuable in allowing us to be the best possible resource for our clients. By seeing in person what is new in the market, it allows us to make the best selections to meet those specific needs and budget of each project. When you choose to invest in improving your home it’s important to be able to feel comfortable that you've made informed decisions and gotten the most “bang for your buck”.</span></div>
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Providing excellent service to the people we get to work with is
very important to us. But we also totally
love seeing all the gorgeous fixtures! These pictures show just a few of the things we found to be the most beautiful. We also saw a lot of great new ideas, innovations and trends. For more of those check out our <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/christie1959/kbis-2015/" target="_blank">Pinterest page</a>. When you're ready for your shiny new kitchen or bath, you know who to call! In the meantime, we will just leave you with this eye candy...<br />
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<i>Julie is
Christie’s design assistant. She
attended Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago where she got her
AA in Interior Design. She has worked as an
architectural draftsman, office manager, and personal trainer/health coach prior to joining Christie as design assistant, draftsman, Pinterest aficionado and finder of pretty, shiny things.</i><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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"Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may
dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be
bought and given-when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm
feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts
and our homes."<br />
<b>-- Joan Winmill Brown</b><br />
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Hurrying through the days before Christmas I can't help but feel like they are slipping through<br />
my fingers <b> </b>I had good intentions of wrapping up all my work by early December. I imagined<br />
myself moving through the days leading up to Christmas enjoying each little moment. Sadly<br />
it is now December 17th and I am still working on design projects, trying to squeeze in some<br />
decorating or baking in the odd hour here and there. I have not gotten to my wrapping, nor<br />
have I sat around in my pj's watching Hallmark Christmas movies all day. Time is passing me<br />
by and I realize it is time find more joy in this season.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Then I have to ask myself the question "How do I find any joy for this season within</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">this hectic life I lead?" After giving this some thought I realized I need to keep my focus</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">on the importance of giving rather than receiving. I have always been a big believer in the</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">idea that the more you give, the more you get back. As a Christian the act of giving is one</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">of the main foundations of our faith. It's so easy to loose track of what is going on around</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">us. Coming to the end of <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">another hectic day I suddenly realize I haven't made time for</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> those I love the most, much </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">less time</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> for others outside of my little circle.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> My goal is to take the remaining days of this holiday season to be inclusive and generous</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">with others. It has been a year of blessing and now is a wonderful time to give back.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to encourage you to find those sweet moments to love other people,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">to give anonymously, to make the places around you a little brighter, try a new</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">a recipe or craft. Celebrate your traditions and try not to let the weight of the</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">burdens you carry keep you from seeing the joy in this season. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a sign in my office that says " life does not have to be perfect to be </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">wonderful." I bought it to remind myself to enjoy the beauty around me<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">to not get caught up</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> trying to make everything a Pinterest moment. </span></span></span></div>
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<br />Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-30588052597062276142014-08-26T18:26:00.002-07:002014-08-27T08:40:43.157-07:00The "Old" West becomes New!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enter my clients. </span><br />
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They have a house they love, in a location that is wonderful with<br />
just a few drawbacks. They would like another guest bathroom<br />
with out having to give up any square footage or add on to the house. <br />
They would also like to move the powder bathroom out of an existing<br />
bedroom and give the existing bedroom a full bath.<br />
Sounds like it is time to do the floor plan shuffle,<br />
And that is exactly what we did!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The updated hallway has recessed lighting and bright walls<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The New Bathroom- Part 2</span><br />
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The challenge was to find some existing square footage to add another<br />
on suite bathroom. We opted to take 2 closets that were <br />
back to back in the rear two rooms. By opening up this<br />
space between the two bedrooms we were able to <br />
create a darling bathroom in a narrow footprint.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the custom finish on this vanity. It looks like it has been <br />
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Measuring just 4' x 11' you have everything a guest could<br />
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By adding a wall mounted sliding door it kept the space as <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, Bathroom 3- Part 3</span><br />
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This bathroom too has a rustic feel that is in keeping with the<br />
charm of this home. This one has a bit of a contemporary spin<br />
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I love this vanity, it was made completely from reclaimed wood.<br />
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A matching small cabinet that can hold the little extras needed in a bathroom. <br />My clients are ready to start entertaining!</div>
Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-29596181516042626332014-08-05T13:26:00.001-07:002014-08-05T13:49:03.730-07:00Kitchens Just Want To Be Fun!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our goal was to create an updated space that allowed for seating at the island as well as a functioning kitchen for 2 cooks. <br />She also wanted a desk area that would not <br />become a dumping ground for her family. We completed the<br />design with a display cabinet for collectables and cookbooks. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The reclaimed wood shelves add eclectic storage space for<br />dishes and display pieces alike. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">What I love about this kitchen is taking a neutral palette and classic cabinet door </span><span style="font-size: large;">style. Pairing it with rustic elements like the <br />reclaimed wood shelves and </span><span style="font-size: large;">the concrete countertops. A</span><span style="font-size: large;">dding a touch of the unexpected with the eggplant color on the island. <br />All together it is a kitchen that is fun to look at,<br /> fun to be in and yet will stylishly endure with time. <br /> The best part is it perfectly suits </span><span style="font-size: large;">my client. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The photo above is a sneak peek of a bathroom I have just finished. It is so luxurious, I am sure you will all want to move<br /> in with these clients after you see the photos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have a moment take a look at the Board by Board web site.<br /> I just added 3 new projects to our <br />remodeling page with lots of photos. <br /><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.boardbyboard.com/remodels.htm" target="_blank">Board by Board remodels</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for this photo you can see more <span id="goog_1031587461"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1031587462"></span>of this wonderful <br />kitchen on the web site. <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.boardbyboard.com/CS_kitchen__remodel.htm" target="_blank">Board by Board Kitchen Remodel</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next post I promise to share with you some of the<br />creative and beautiful things Robert has been <br />doing in the great outdoors. I better figure out how <br />to clone myself! Back soon. </span></div>
Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-19874943098757305752014-04-07T14:21:00.001-07:002014-04-07T14:22:23.387-07:00Life is busy<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">However lots of exciting things are happening<br /> including a cover and interview in the April 2014<br /> issue of Prescott Woman.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Occasionally you find someone who thinks doing<br /> laundry is fun but for the most part we are typically<br /> in and out of the laundry room as quickly as<br /> possible. However, I hope you will agree<br /> with me that this laundry room may be so<br /> inspiring </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">that you will not only want to do<br /> laundry </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but you may actually want to hang<br /> out in </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">there just for the sheer joy</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The laundry room features a fireclay farm style sink and soapstone counter tops.<br />The cabinets are painted, distressed and glazed. The uppers have antique glass.<br />In the top drawer to the right of the sink is a pull out ironing board.<br />Hidden, yet so easily accessible. I am in love with the birdcage chandelier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Custom made by Texas Lightsmith in Austin Texas.</span><br />
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Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-8682660447029943882013-10-27T15:44:00.001-07:002013-10-27T15:56:08.502-07:00Outdoor spaces to love<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As our massive remodel project is coming to a close the outdoor spaces have begun to emerge into what promises to be a wonderful space to enjoy in the months to come. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the major pluses we saw with this property was the space we could allocate to a large patio and the entertaining possibilities it provided. With over 1500 sq. ft. of patio space to design we knew we wanted small intimate spaces within that envelope all with the mid century clean lines we had used on the house. The result was a patio with a gathering spot around a fire pit, dining and conversation areas, as well as place to take a nap in a large comfy hammock!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The retaining wall with the corrugated metal treatment is such a unique treatment. There is accent lighting behind it that looks absolutely fabulous at night. It almost feels like being at a very hip club!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Robert definitely took the lead in designing these spaces and I particularly like the continuity in all the linear design. These concrete pads were a great solution in creating a pathway that is both functional and interesting. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">My clients asked for a social and open master bathroom in neutral colors </span><br />
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<br />Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4636928328003596529.post-42394517518068788832013-06-18T15:15:00.001-07:002013-06-18T16:43:33.819-07:00There is light at the end of the tunnel!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After months of LONG hours and LONG work weeks we have finally moved into our new home. This massive remodel has taken every ounce of perseverance that I (we) have. There were a few moments when I lost sight of the big picture and sat out on the back steps sobbing! Which mostly made Robert feel worse and responsible for his wife having a breakdown!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There were times when we had to look hard at what we had taken on and what we were going to accomplish by doing this. I lost sight of that more than once. I just kept singing the song - There's a Light at the End of This Tunnel by Third Day as we slogged through weekend after weekend of work. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">BEFORE: looking at the end of the living room towards the kitchen. You must be asking</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">AFTER: New kitchen, from just about the same angle!<br /> Note, I chose the single bowl stainless sink! I love it!</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">BEFORE: Original laundry room space. We kept the rock wall,<br /> I thought it added character, Robert is not such a fan! <br />So far the pro rock wall people outweigh the haters!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">AFTER: new bright and cheery hall way. The hallway to the left<br /> is going to a new bedroom we added on. We closed off access to the<br />old kitchen and added a linen closet and an extra deep coat closet. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">AFTER: New dining room space. We put the new master bathroom<br /> in the window end of the room and vaulted the ceiling. Big difference.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are more rooms to photograph, the master shower is lovely. I think you can agree that we have truly done an amazing makeover of this tired house that was asking for some love. Robert worked so hard making this happen. His skill and talent are just incredible. Now we are working on the outside and hope to have a patio and some landscaping before summer passes us by. </span>Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06353624785882401850noreply@blogger.com1