Kitchens Design Philadelphia
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Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Philadelphia

September 19, 2011

Jamie & Linda

Our initial needs/objectives included comfort-height vanities, a comfort height toilet with some privacy and a spa shower. Every one of our needs/objectives were met and exceeded our highest expectations.

We don’t recall encountering any major obstacles but all minor obstacles were overcome and any special challenges resolved to our complete satisfaction. Initially the bathroom door could not be opened all the way to the wall so the door was moved to accommodate us. When we felt the vessel sink faucet was too far from the bowl and the granite countertop was pushing on the linen cabinet, a new countertop was cut, delivered and installed within 48 hours. The heating vent was moved several inches to accommodate the vanity and then spray painted copper to match the floor tile. The honed granite shower bench was trimmed when we thought it appeared too large.

We are totally pleased with the craftsmanship. The employees affiliated with our project made the inconvenience of living with construction and strangers in your home as painless as possible. They were neat, orderly, polite and helpful. We are delighted with the WOW factor of the finished product.

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Greg & Michelle

I think everything is fabulous you guys did such a great job. When we came back it was just phenomenal; it was like being in a whole new house! The kitchen I can’t express enough; Michelle and I both love to cook and both love to cook at the same time and we are not running into each other, not bumping hips. It’s just made such great efficient use of a smaller space for two cooks. We love the look of it; we love the feel! The center island is just phenomenal for working off of.  The appliances are great.  We love the backsplash; the look of the stacked stone is beautiful. By far the favorite is the opening up of the dining area into the living room as well as the bigger doors with the punch out; it totally gave us a whole new area where our large size family could sit down and enjoy meals. It’s a very enjoyable experience. I definitely love this whole bar hutch area here; adding it was just so critical to the whole theme of the household. I just can’t get over whole much space we are able to leverage and utilize in this small area.

The bathroom is incredible it like having your own space away from everybody else the walk-in shower with the beautiful the flooring feels like a massage every time you walk in there. Just the raindrop feeling of the shower head; it’s such a beautiful shower and the glass tile is incredible and the curved shower is amazing we love, love, love the tub; very enjoyable; and every one of the problems we were looking to solve were just solved and even better just phenomenal. You guys did a great job.

 

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Jere & Mary

Our initial goal for both bathroom designs was to create a classic look that echoed the bathroom remodel of the 1920’s.

As you know, I was determined to re-use the original marble sink tops that were installed in the house in the 20’s, and refinish the original southern pine floor. Our goal was to create a look appropriate for the house and use quality fixtures and hardware that would last for a long time.

Your design suggestions of beaded board, subway tile and marble trim that echoes the marble sink tops, were perfect for the look we wanted. Even the frameless glass shower fits seamlessly into the overall design.

Every detail works beautifully from the retro faucet design to the classic white mirrored medicine cabinets. On the third floor, especially, you actually exceeded our expectations.

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Two Bathroom Remodels in One Home Located in Blue Bell, PA

Our clients lead a  very hectic lifestyle and are always on the go and desired a restful retreat to welcome them upon their return home after a long trip or a busy day. With that in mind we gave our clients a warm and welcoming master suite refuge. This new space gave our clients their own vanities, additional storage, bigger shower, added privacy and a chic updated look. Light and dark emperador marble was utilized throughout the space giving a play between light and dark. Custom cabinetry was designed to maximize storage and the warm painted/glazed finish added more richness to the space. The vanity areas are given the finishing touches with dark emperador marble countertops and a glass and stone blended mosaic backsplash to add an elegant detail. The design pulled all the clients needs together into a beautiful master suite they can enjoy for many years to come.

As a result an amazing transformation happened within their home. Here are some Before and After views:

The other room to tackle was their second floor guest bath. Our clients wanted a clean and simple space for guests to utilize when staying at their home. Cool and calm tones give this guest bath a welcoming, soothing feeling. Coffee stained cherry cabinetry provides subtle drama to this small space and helps maximize storage. A mosaic backsplash give the vanity area a unique twist and compliments the marble top. Glass accents adorn the guest shower area providing an enjoyable experience. An alcove and marble pie shelves were incorporated to maximize storage within the shower.

Once again a beautiful transformation. See below for the before and after shots:

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September 16, 2011

Birchcraft Pioneering the Power of Green

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Due to Birccraft’s heritage they have a healthy love and respect for the environment and for natural resources and are committed to offering an ecofriendly product that will be part of their rich legacy.

In selection of raw materials, Birchcraft’s plywood meets the lowest formaldehyde requirement, tested with results of 0.00 PPM of formaldehyde. Their hardwoods are purchased from an FSC‐certified supplier, and our cabinet finish is rated as LOW VOC.

Birchcraft has even created a green cabinet checklist that has become the standard or their company:

  • CARB1 Compliant: Cabinet Box, Columbia, PUREBOND Plywood
  • Plywood Test results Showed 0.00 PPM Formaldehyde
  • Hardwoods are purchased from an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)  Certified Supplier
  • Cabinet Finish is Low VOC rated
  • Reclaimed Wood is an option for certain species
  • FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified Bamboo is standard
  • Composite veneers available

Birchcraft has gone above and beyond simply the purchasing of the best materials; they have upgraded our finishing room with state‐of‐the‐art energy conservation equipment. Improving computer controlled systems to optimize our conservation of energy use and changing all of their lighting in the entire manufacturing facility to be 100% high efficiency, low energy.

To extend their commitment, Birchcraft has embarked on an active recycling program for our wood scrap, finish byproducts, and for aluminum and plastic containers.

September 2, 2011

Bathrooms Today: From Utilitarian Room to Peaceful Sanctuary

Master Bath Cabinetry, Lacava, Chester Springs, PABathrooms have become more than just a room containing primary functions. These spaces have evolved into an environment that takes on the lifestyle and identity of the homeowner; it has become a refuge to enjoy a peaceful space and escape from the everyday dredger we all go through. This is being done through the materials chosen on a given project and the cabinetry which now more than ever is being transformed into pieces of furniture and sometimes even works of art while maintaining functionality.

There is a move towards using exotic woods, unique finishes and distinctive designs that tell a story and express the homeowner’s style. Vanities are now becoming the focal point of bathrooms; the ideas and options are endless when creating a piece or pieces of furniture for your oasis. Vanities are also being manipulated in the way they are organized to accommodate the need of the homeowner.

We are seeing longer and sometimes deeper. The biggest expression within these pieces is the wood type, finish and style. Cherry and Maple have always been the Custom Master Bath Cabinetry, Chester Springs, PApopular wood species; now emerging in favor is rosewood, walnut, lyptus, mahogany, bamboo and quarter sawn white oak are only a few of the beautiful exotic woods that are now being seen within bathroom designs Rich dark wood tones have been especially popular; their juxtaposition again light airy tile create a tranquil spa-like feeling or the natural tones alongside a multicolor slate and more earthy colored tile create a natural welcoming oasis.  The styles used for these vanities vary from the detailed traditional to minimal modern which can drive the rest of the design. These elements truly embellish and make piece of furniture beautiful timeless works of art.

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June 23, 2011

New from Lilywork …

new lily

The above images show installations completed over the last year using Lilywork’s Byzantium Decorative Field. The 6″ Decorative Field tiles are also referred to as ceiling tiles because of their delicate linework reminiscent of historic tin ceiling tiles.

View the below link to visit with Kara Angotti, of Beyond Green Design, behind the scenes at the Lilywork Studio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf7PCs4nptY&feature=youtu.be

February 11, 2011

New from one of our featured local artissans, Lilywork …

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 Home Remodeling: Lilywork

January 4, 2011

Concrete Countertops

Concrete Countertops, kitchen and bath remodelsMore and more kitchen dealers, architects and designers are going with concrete in the kitchen! With the multitude of choices in color, pattern, shapes and sizes; Verdicrete has become a beautiful and creative medium that can be used in both modern and traditional design styles. With Verdicrete, you can bring your innovative ideas to life with countertops, decorative inlaid panels, fireplace surrounds, floor tile, wall tile, furniture, and bath enclosures. The possibilities are endless! (more…)

December 21, 2010

Refined Elegance Master Suite Remodel: North Wales, PA

Master Suite Remodel, custom bathroom designOur client is always on the go and wanted a space that she could home to and forget about the everyday stresses. This project encompassed remodeling a master suite; the bedroom, closet and of course the bathroom. The closet was custom designed to meet the specific needs of our client. Each element in the bathroom was specifically designed and custom built for our clients as well. Traditional polished chrome fixtures were selected to accent the custom dark cherry cabinetry. Neutral warm colored tile designs in intricate patterns add to the refined elegance and beauty of the space.

The project took on quite a drastic transformation. Here are some before and after photos …
Before and After Bathroom Remodel

Before and After Bathroom Remodel

Before and After Bathroom Remodel

Before and After Bathroom Remodel

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