Residential Bathroom $50,001 – $100,000

KraftMaster Renovations

An empty room in the front of the house was to be converted into a Master Bath. Homeowners desired maximum natural lighting; a make-up vanity with proper lighting and modern design that didn’t clash with the existing home. The room has lots of windows that guided the new layout..The home’s existing floor joists were inadequate to accommodate the new room’s usage. A tight stairway to the second floor new bathroom required new glass for the shower to be brought up through the floor joists prior to closing up the floor.  On one end of the room, a fill-length walk-in shower with an infinity niche. The floor tile continues onto the back wall flanked by contrasting tile on either end. A floating vanity hangs below three large windows for plenty of daylight. Round mirrors strategically placed add a bit of softness and contrast to the linear theme.

Residential Detached Structure

Keil Design & Construction LLC

A circa 1900 detached carriage house needed an update. The ground floor section is a full double bay garage with ample storage space. A 20-foot beam and posts were added to the garage space to support the sagging garage ceiling and upper levels. Upstairs the kitchenette was significantly updated by redesigning the floorplan, replacing old cabinets and trim and the outdated appliances. The living room was expanded by enclosing an outdoor screened-in balcony. Two back bedrooms are enhanced by a full bathroom, convenient laundry closet On the third level lofted attic space was opened up to house a new HVAC and heat-pump heating system

Residential Addition Under $250,000

Nicastro Contracting with team members Schluter Systems and Nationwide Floor and Window Coverings

The homeowners of the 1950’s three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch desired an on-suite Master Bath. Because of the location on the property of the Master Bedroom and the property setbacks, the addition was created out the back of the property, which also allowed for a larger kitchen with increased prep space and storage. The Master bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, walk-in shower with bench seat and bidet; linen closet/cabinet and a vanity with storage and counter space.  The Master Bedroom also includes a TV seating area. Universal Design principles were incorporated into the Master Bath layout including lighting and fixture spacing. The prominent design feature is the curbless shower with frameless glass enclosure with bench seating. This was accomplished by recessing the subfloor. The fixed glass panel channel was recessed into the tile floor. The expanded kitchen went from 118 square feet to 270 square feet, adding more counter prep space and cabinets for storage. Lighting was improved with new LED recessed general lighting and task lighting with under cabinet LEDs and recess light over the sink. The layout allows for greater workflow.

Residential Historic Renovation $250,000 and Over

Hudson Home Improvement LLC with team members Bin There Dump That and Sam’s Heating & Air-Conditioning

Renovating an Historic Designated building is always tedious considering the requirements to the designation and upgrading of the home while maintaining its integrity. Toss in a cranky next-door neighbor with issues and a nightmares situation unfolds. Considering the age of the home and its state of disrepair, its lack of insulation given the age and original construction, and the inability to expand the footprint to accommodate the desires of the homeowners, all added to the obstacles of creating a functional home. Innovative design and ingenuity coupled with good construction techniques resulted in exceeding the homeowners needs. Working together with the architect, real estate attorney, financial experts, subcontractors, and manufacturers, provided the desired 21^st Century “home.”

Designing the kitchen to meet the customers’ needs included adding narrow cabinets alongside of the refrigerator. Taking advantage of the large counter overhang, outfacing cabinets were built in its footprint on either side of the stove. The cold kitchen was warmed up by introducing a toe-kick radiator to the existing hot water loop, providing additional heat to the area. Insulation or every nook, cranny and structural penetration assisted in making this a livable home. The bathroom was modernized with a tile floor and the powder room floor was waterproofed using Ditra membrane. The light and fan switch was uncoupled with dedicated lines for each. LED lighting was retrofitted into existing housings throughout the kitchen and bathroom. Outlet strips were built under several cabinets in the kitchen with a “landing strip” installed in the kitchen pantry to accommodate 21st Century living.