Bathroom Remodeling Project of University City by dRemodeling

An old bathroom need to remodel in order to keep it's modernity while still keeping the basic architecture, here are the project of dRemodeling that renovate and remodel the old bathroom of a historic 1894 home in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia. You can see the picture of before and after remodeling process. here are the pictures. 

dRemodeling undertook much more than a mere cosmetic makeover - They undertook a complete structural renovation to bring the bathroom up to the most modern codes and standards and to ensure the bathroom would last for decades to come. Simply put, the homeowners wanted a guest bathroom that was built as solidly and as elegantly as a master bathroom.

The homeowners wanted the bathroom to exude a Zen-like atmosphere, so dRemodeling undertook several measures to ensure that they would get exactly (and beyond) what they wanted. The room was stripped down to the bare lath and then completely rebuilt and refinished into a modern bathroom. The process involved replacing the dingy old bathtub with a modern frameless glass-enclosed shower whose floors and walls were covered with pebble-like tiles to add a naturalistic flair to the modernist bathroom. via

Home Remodeling Project of ST John's Wood House at London

Upgrading or remodeling a house is designing an old house with the new one to get a new looks and more modern house style. This is the project of ST John's Wood House by Stephen Fletcher Architects in London.This project was upgrading from early Victorian terraced house in St John's wood. The project included upgrading the connection between the kitchen and rear garden via a glazed extension with bi-fording doors.

The kitchen is located at the rear of the property, this kitchen is the focal point of the house. bespoke kitchen units sit on york stone tiling which flows into the rear garden beyond. The structural glass roof permits ample daylight and sunlight into the kitchen and a mechanical external roller blind helps with cooling in the summer months.

This fireplace room is a contemporary element to a traditional space, a new plaster cornices and window architraves in keeping with the original drawing room.

the master bedroom suite has been upgraded and extended, including a new Japanese-style oak sliding doors leading to the bathroom, and low-level oak drawer units discreet high-level cupboards to either side of the bed. Below is another bedroom suite has been created on a different floor with similar storage to either side of the bed

Great Clips Salon Retail Makeover Design

A beautiful store retail design can make the retail looks great,  creating a new look for the Minneapolis-based salon franchisor that engages the consumer and reinforces brand initiatives. The new branding, merchandising, and design strategy was first applied to a store in a new strip center in the Minneapolis area.

A primary design challenge was to make the long, narrow space more functional and appealing. The check-in, waiting, and payment areas and merchandise displays were immediately inside the entrance in the previous design. In the new design, devoting more square footage to the entry space gives it a more open feeling. [retailfix]

Willard Street Residence Project, San Francisco, by Cary Bernstein

A 500sf third floor added to a small house on a wooded site makes a new Master Bedroom and Bathroom a tree-house aerie. Skylights bring sun from above to wash rooms in light which would otherwise be shaded by the surrounding trees. The palette and minimalist detailing of the new addition is continued in the renovation of the Kitchen and lower stories. --cbstudio--

The Gallery of Choy Residence New Facade Project

This project involved adding a third story to a small 1908 house in San Francisco. Architect-ed by Cary Bernstein, this is the new, 500sf third floor contains a Master Bedroom, Bathroom and Dressing Area with sweeping views of downtown San Francisco. By adding a glazed double-height extension to the front of the house, the former dark, recessed walkway was turned into a light and welcoming Stair Hall. The new facade presents a seamless reconciliation between the older, shingled cottage and the interests of an open and modern aesthetic.

At the main of the interior is the new stair to the third floor. The relationship of the stair and new double-height entry turns a traditionally stacked floor plan into an interconnected and playful circulation space.

Details such as open risers and a back-lit cabinet wall reinforce ideas of light and transparency developed in the new addition. In the Living Room, a new, Platonic and solid steel-clad fireplace balances the open and sculptural stair. The minimal palette of the interior helps emphasize the play of light throughout the house and draws attention to the dramatic views outside. The scale and variation of this new space transformed a petite cottage into a more varied and complex architecture

the new spaces and architectural vocabulary are clearly read as layers of time. The new, metal window-walls are clearly distinct from the punched wood openings of the older shell. The lighter appearance of the upper-story contrasts with the denser shingles below to create a bi-partite composition on the façade: the remaining solid walls of the cottage function as a base for the light container above.

Before and After Interior Remodeling from Frei

Home remodeling project become important to keep your home style still up to date, sometimes, a home remodeling project will need more cost and time, but frei had special technique and ideas to get a home remodeling in fast and cheap cost.

Here are several before and after room remodeling, on the first picture, there is an old bathroom with outdated style, the bathroom is remodeled with some new and modern bathroom style (below picture).

Here are the picture of room remodeling, an old interior style had been remodeling with the new one, the sense of artistic is the main idea for the remodeling.

Giorgia Modern Kitchen with Italian Architecture Style

Here are Giorgia kitchen with Italian Architecture style, the kitchens are used modern and minimalist design, Wenge and dull white laminate, The extraordinary designer hood, the bar handles and the lighting shelf with an aluminum edge give a gritty imprint to this wenge and dull white composition. Below the worktop, several large, deep and highly accessorized drawers are there to remind us that in Giorgia there's no beauty without functionality. Several of these modern kitchen were used for kitchen remodeling, here are the details:

Natural oak and wenge laminate, Color contrasts and plays of volumes are the distinctive features of this composition where the brightness of natural oak is enhanced by the mellow shade of wenge. The wall unit solution is extremely original, the "solid" effect created by dark doors and shelves alternates with the "empty" effect created by the light-colored back.

The wenge equipped columns are brightened up by the embedded ovens.

Glossy white and wenge laminate, glossy orange lacquered glass. In this extremely rigorous peninsula solution, the glossy white and wenge acquire personality thanks to the orange glass wall units. The magnificent hood made of steel and glass is a full-fledged design piece rather than just an appliance, contributing to the "essential-chic" look of the kitchen.

Anthracite and dull white laminate, The geometric perfection of the square and its multiples rules this anthracite and dull white composition. Its peculiar handle decorates the surface of the door. The square shape is also present in the two ovens embedded in the equipped columns and in the white wall units above the gray peninsula equipped with very useful baskets.

Glossy sand laminate, glossy anthracite lacquered glass, A refined sand color, blending wonderfully with anthracite grey, fills with light and reflections the minimalist geometry of this spectacular peninsula composition.

Kitchen Design with Valpra Kitchen Accessories

Valpra researches, develops and manufactures design traditional, electronic, timed taps and accessories for bathroom e kitchen. Founded in 1978, the company has preserved its original identity as a family-run business over its 30 years of business. It is dynamic, innovative and strongly client-oriented. Complete your kitchen remodeling project with these beautiful products.

This series of taps enables water savings of over 95%. A smooth mechanism (patented) means that you can simply use two fingers to regulate the water flow as required at any time, according to the pressure on the location.

Enlightening Your Bathroom Remodeling with Green Color Ideas

Enlightening your bathroom remodeling with green color is a major consideration today for many homeowners. A green bathroom remodel is good for the environment, but it is also good for you because it will save you money on utility bills for years to come. Here are several ideas and tips on remodeling a bathroom with green color:

• Choose non-toxic building materials. These materials are better for your family and good for the environment.
• Choose non-toxic insulation derived from materials like soybean or cotton. These are safer to handle and install, safer for your family, and good for the environment.

• Choose tropical hardwoods certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. These are rapidly renewable and protect the environment.
• Choose VOC free (volatile organic compound) paints and sealants. These materials are safer to install, safer for your family (especially if there are children in the home) and better for the environment.
• Purchase and install low-flow faucets and shower heads to reduce the amount of water used. Install an aerator in all faucets.

• Choose energy efficient light fixtures and use compact fluorescent bulbs in all light fixtures. You will not need to replace light bulbs as often, and you will use only a fraction of the energy for your lighting needs.
• If the bathroom is some distance from the hot water heater, consider installing a tankless water heater. If you are installing a whirlpool or soaker tub, install an in-line water heater. This allows you to re-heat the water in the tub, saving both power and water.

Yor Kitchen is Your Personal Style

As you are planning your new kitchen design or getting the project of kitchen remodeling, the look and style you select is very important in determining the overall feel your kitchen will portray. From the country charm of wood cabinets to modern-looking stainless steel appliances, kitchen design styles come in many choices and styles. Some of the popular styles of kitchen cabinets today are:

• English Country – Consists of open china display racks, unique paints and finishes.
• Shaker – This style is characterized by purity, simplicity, and utility. Uses flat panel doors that are inset and flush with the cabinet frame. Other features include wood counter tops, wooden knobs, and brass hardware pieces.

• Country – This style creates an old farm kitchen look with glazes and layered finishes. Includes open shelves, pot racks for cast iron cookware, butcher block, and multi-colored cabinet pieces that look like they are separate pieces of furniture.
• French Country – There are so many elements that go into the French country kitchen including the use of large pieces of furniture that are made mainly of light colored woods and can be decorated with ornate carving.
• Arts and Crafts – This kitchen design style is becoming a popular style for kitchens. In this type of style glass doors and natural wood tones with a matte sheen are used.

• Contemporary – Kitchens that are done in the contemporary kitchen design style often use plastic laminates, special wood veneers, enamels, lacquers, or metal foil laminate for the kitchen cabinet facings.
• Homes can come in many different styles, and built using a variety of materials. So the same goes for kitchen design styles. --interiordesignonadime--
  

Purely Cosmetic Bathroom Renovation

Here are three bathroom renovation ideas with purely cosmetic decoration, the small bathroom picture on the left side show us the 'before renovated', and on the bigger picture, the last condition after renovation. These sample describe you how to renovate your bathroom with a simple way, I hope these picture could give you a great inspiration if you're looking for a cheap way to stylishly upgrade. The main concept of these bathroom renovation is the installation of wall paper and replacing several old or ancient furniture with the new one. --decorology--

Best Interior Painting Ideas for House Remodeling

Your home is the place you go to get away from the stress of work and traffic, and it gives you a sense of security and comfort. So why not use one of the best and least expensive home interior decorating techniques to help create the sanctuary you want.

The proper application of paint on walls, floors, or furniture can change the look of a room at very little cost. Using the right paint, selecting the proper product, and using professional-style techniques will give you the results worthy of your home. Get all the information you'll need on interior paint types, products, materials and application. Also, color selection and tips from the pros, faux painting techniques, and paint estimator tools. Plus detailed how-tos on painting interior rooms!

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How to Makeover your House Interior with Green Color

Green color scheme is one of best color in creating a convenience interior, these post is talking about how to makeover your house interior in green color scheme. The most important thing before 'makeover' is choosing the right color combination and consider it with the function of the room, lighting system, size of the room and another related thing. Here are several steps in makeover your interior:

• color combination is everything, choose just a similar or two another smooth color such as pink or sky blue.
• maximize your wall decoration, this can make the room alive, caused by the naturally of the green color
  
• use just a little dark color as a strip or another small decoration,
• lighting is all. Lighting is the most important aspect, so use a health, cheap and convenience lighting system.