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April 18, 2012

Style Specifics: Rustic Eclecticism

Located in Chester Springs, PA is a kitchen remodel completed by HomeTech Renovations which showcases the key elements of eclectic design.

Eclectic design is a combination of particular elements from different time periods, different origins, and a wide range of historical styles within a single project. Instead of creating a disorganized look, eclectic style provides a harmony throughout the design in which different pieces, materials, and concepts have their own unique places in the overall design. Each element of an eclectic style connects with other styles present in the room to create one cohesive design. Eclectic design is a way of expressing true individuality by playing with color, form, function, and materials, and by incorporating an unexpected combination of styles.

This “rustic eclecticism” kitchen remodel incorporates different design elements, giving it an overall eclectic atmosphere. The use of a variety of natural materials such as character cherry, tiger wood, slate, and brushed black ash granite lends itself to the rustic style, while the cabinetry style, decorative light fixtures, and open layout provide the space with a contemporary twist. The kitchen opens to the family and dining rooms, making the space a dynamic and multifaceted entertaining area, a popular design trend for many contemporary settings. Here bold statements blend with subtle details. This blending of materials, styles, and designs is what is so fascinating and attractive about eclectic design.

This project took on quite a drastic transformation. Here are some before and after photos:

To see more on this eclectic kitchen remodel visit our portfolio: Rustic Eclecticism: Chester Springs, PA

October 10, 2011

Understated Opulence Kitchen Remodel in Blue Bell, PA

Our clients lead a very busy life between their two children family and travel they are constantly on the go. When our clients came to us they had just purchased a home that they wanted to make into their own; so they asked HomeTech to create an open multi-function kitchen space for them to be able to enjoy when they come home. By opening up the kitchen to the living room and breakfast room created an open environment for all family members and guests to interact with the host that is cooking and also providing a view of newly created bar area featuring red onyx mosaic tiles on curved front.

Classic cherry raised panel cabinetry featuring a new open peninsula facing the breakfast room provides a flood of natural light to spill into the kitchen. The red onyx tile was the perfect solution to tie the cherry cabinetry to the textured granite countertops. A new center island with low voltage pendant lighting featuring contrasting red oak hardwood flooring add an dramatic play between light and dark within the space. A new wall of built-in cabinetry gave way to the perfect place to house the double wall ovens, refrigerator and multi zone wine cooler added the right convenience to the adjacent bar.

The project came out just the way the clients wanted and have been enjoying their space ever since. Below are some before and after shots to see the dramatic changes:

To see more on this project visit the protfolio page on the HomTech website: Understated Opulence: Blue Bell, PA

September 19, 2011

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.

 

Visit HomeTech Renovations’ Portfolio to view  additional Kitchen-Bath Remodeling Projects.

September 16, 2011

Birchcraft Pioneering the Power of Green

Filed under: Baths,Going Green,Kitchens — Tags: , — HomeTech Renovations @ 2:39 pm

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.

August 12, 2011

Kitchens Today: Function Meets Lifestyle

Kitchen Remodel, Chester Springs, PALife has evolved and so has the home. We have gone from a simple life to a hustling to finish everything before the day is out. Societies have transformed from formal and compartmentalized into a more casual and open entity; so has the home. We have seen and open floorplans within a home so families can interact together more within the domicile. The home is now taking on the lifestyle of the clients within the space through the use of materials and design. There are numerous factors that dictate the aesthetic and design within any space; a client’s gender, age, family and marital status are key components that will drive the materials and design.

Family oriented spaces are designed for a fasted paced way of life. Especially within the kitchen area. Appliances are now being designed to cut cooking time in half; entertainment centers are incorporating multi-media. The layout of the kitchen and adjacent spaces are integral to the family dynamics within the home as well. Kitchens, which have become the hub of the home, are now opened up into the family room, dining room and in some cases even the entry into the home. This gives a family the ability to interact with each other when one person is in the family room and the other is in the kitchen. Kitchens have truly become a multifunctional/multifaceted space that provides not only a place to cook and eat but to do homework, entertain, and gather together.

More mature clients tend to be drawn towards some newer technologies such as, induction cooktops, convection ovens, which make life easier within the home. Older clients also lean towards the more exotic woods and stones. It seems as though the emphasis with this group of clients relies on a cohesive design that makes sense for them and what they like. The preference for high quality materials, timeless design and all the gadgetry that they desire is what separates them from the younger generation.

English Country Style Kitchen Remodel, Villanova, PAGender can also play a part in how a space is designed. Women tend to gravitate to more airy lighter color ways and aesthetics where as men prefer the darker earth tones, stainless steel and rich deep wood hues. Women tend to look at the beauty within appliances and men search for the functionality and durability. There are also exceptions to these theories.

The home has become a place of gathering centralized around the kitchen so manipulating the space through different materials, multiple surface levels and unique layouts can provide the homeowner with their ultimate kitchen design. Using different levels on countertops helps to keep openness within a floorplan while dividing rooms and defining adjacent spaces provides multiple levels for different cooking tasks, epitomizes the sense of gathering, creates multiple working zones for the user maximizing the space and completely catering to the need of the client. Mixing surface materials and even cabinetry is another way to create interest and work zones within the kitchen space. Today your dwelling space is dictated by you and how you live.

HomeTech Renovations has completed many kitchen designs with open space in mind. An example would be this Eclectic Kitchen Design in Chester Springs, PA.

May 19, 2011

Counrty Refined Kitchen Remodel

Filed under: Kitchens,Recent Projects — Tags: , , — HomeTech Renovations @ 3:11 pm

coverLocated in New Hope, PA is a kitchen remodel project recently completed by HomeTech Renovations that provided our clients with a new space within their home to enjoy for many years to come. French cream antiqued painted wood cabinetry featuring espresso finished island, artisan handmade tile splash, and lime stone hood are key features within this welcoming kitchen remodel. The warm tones and accents create a warm space. The new layout allows the growing family to interact more in the kitchen area.

This space took over some major changes throughout the remodel. Take a look a some before and after photos:

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To see more of this project visit HomeTech’s portfolio: Country Refined: New Hope, PA

January 31, 2011

2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award Winner

2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award Winner for "Residential Kitchen Over $120,000"2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award Winner for “Residential Kitchen Over $120,000″ in Bucks/Mont NARI!!!

Congratulations to everyone’s hard work that was involved in the creation of a beautiful project that won the 2011 Meritorious Contractor of the Year Award for “Residential Kitchen Over $120,000″ in Buck/Mont NARI!

To learn and see more of this project view the kitchen design portfolio by CLICKING HERE.

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 13, 2010

It’s The Law …

Filed under: Baths,Designer's Thoughts,Kitchens — Tags: , , — HomeTech Renovations @ 11:42 am

Environmental Protection Agency, Lead SafetyIt’s the law.  On April 22, 2010 a federal law passed requiring contractors working in homes built before 1978; disturbing six square feet or more of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than twenty square feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects and/or window replacement; to either test for lead paint or assume there is lead paint, and follow the lead safe work practices.  The renovation company must be lead certified with the EPA, at least one employee or subcontractor certified as a Lead Renovator and follows the EPA record keeping procedures.  There are a lot of details the contractor must follow and they need to give the consumer written information and must document by following the EPA record keeping procedures.  One item the homeowner/consumer must be given is the EPA brochure The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right everyone owning and living (includes tenants) in a pre-1978 home must be given this brochure before the start of the remodeling. This law also applies to child care facilities and school built before 1978.  The brochure explains facts about lead, how to prepare for the remodel and basic overview of jobsite work practices, for more information to go U.S. Environmental Protection Agancy Website.

In today’s world we need to be educated consumers and we need to work with educated professional.  You are responsible for the safety and well being of your family and that starts by hiring an EPA lead certified remodeling contractor.

To get more information or a quote by a EPA certified remodeling company contact HomeTech Renovations.

February 12, 2010

A Spa Inspired Master Bath & A Rustic-Eclectic Kitchen in Chester Springs, PA

Rustic-Eclectic Kitchen with Custom Cherry Cabinetry in Chester Springs, PASpa Inspiried Master Bath Custom Vanity Area in Chester Springs, PA

A Chester Springs couple decided to undergo some major renovations over this past summer. While on vacation they had HomeTech Renovations come in and renovation their kitchen-family room areas and master bath. Upon returning from vacation they enetred a completed transformed home that now compliments their lifestyle and aesthetic…

Custom Shower in Spa Inspiried Master Bath - Chester Springs, PA The Spa Inspired Master Bath: Everyone needs a little spa in their life; and that’s exactly what our clients got in their master bath. Rich cherry cabinetry contrasted with lighter tones within the glass tile and natural stone used throughout the space create a spa like feeling. Multi colored pebbles, sea glass mosaic tiles and Pietra Cardosa Limestone were chosen give the shower environment a calming and relaxing place to wash the everyday worries away. A large freestanding air tub was chosen for this master bath to complete the ultimate spa experience. To see more of this spa inspired master retreat visit our portfolio: Spa Inspired Master Bath: Chester Springs, PA
Custom Buffet/Dry Bar Area with cherry and maple cabinetry in Chester Springs, PARuctic Eclecticism Kitchen: Warm, welcoming, rustic and eclectic with a casual twist are the elements that create this unique space. Through the uses of character cherry, tiger wood, brushed black ash granite and paint colors this kitchen area becomes the center for family gatherings. The space was also opened up to the family room to make the spaces more of a dynamic and multifaceted entertaining area. To see more of this eclectic kitchen visit our portfolio: Rustic Eclecticism Kitchen: Chester Springs, PA