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This Arts & Crafts style kitchen becomes a great place for entertaining family & friends with its full overlay cherry cabinets topped with granite countertop on the perimeter & mahogany wood on the island. Handmade Motawi Botanical tiles provide great accents on both the backsplash & custom hood.
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This beautifully redesigned fireplace was not only enhanced by walnut Arts & Crafts inset cabinetry & hand carved relief tiles, it was upgraded with a natural gas insert which increases heat efficiency & reduces pollutant output.
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The façade of this Alameda residence enhanced with the addition of a pergola is easily accessed by two French doors, making outdoor living comfortable & enjoyable.
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This Alameda Victorian home retains its traditional elements yet expresses the unique vision of the homeowner though the dynamic color palette and interesting accessories collected from travels around the world. The placement of the range and custom copper hood against a new diagonal corner create an interesting focal point as well as a more efficient work triangle.
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Refaced in Cherry wood to match the rest of the kitchen, this small island can now boast a Gas Wolf Cooktop and Downdraft atop its polished granite countertop.
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Although the layout remained the same, new cabinetry that matched the reface of the existing kitchen was necessary to accommodate new appliances. The new built-in Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Wolf Ovens, Wolf Warming Drawer and pantry give this Piedmont kitchen an elegant and functional look.
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This dated kitchen reused the existing cabinet boxes which were refaced with Cherry wood and lightly glazed with a dark stain. The tile countertops were removed and replaced with easy to clean granite.
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This kitchen was transformed from many rooms into one large kitchen perfect for entertaining. The laundry was moved downstairs, the breakfast room walls were removed, the backdoor was converted to a slider for more light and backyard access, a large arched opening was created behind the island to the dining room, and windows were replaced for energy efficiency and light. A beautiful space was created for multiple cooks and lots of guests.
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This beautiful & spacious kitchen was transformed from a fairly new track home to an upscale kitchen with first rate cabinetry, appliance and amenities. The built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers, Wolf appliances and decorative backsplash lend this kitchen to be a contemporary space that the homeowner enjoys cooking and entertaining in.
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The nondescript fireplace in this expansive living room felt lost in the middle of a large wall. Bumping the wall out created a chimney shape stretching up to the high ceiling with a large recessed flat screen TV above the fireplace. The hearth is wrapped in a beautiful porcelain tile and brushed stainless steel tile wraps around the existing fireplace.
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This winsome Alameda Gold Coast home sports a remodeled bathroom that required extensive relocation of plumbing fixtures to create a more open and usable space. The challenge in this rearrangement was to accommodate an operable window in the shower area, which was accomplished by a custom shower "door" over the window allowing for plenty of light and fresh air.
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This small but efficient kitchen in a Piedmont English Manor style home showcases custom cabinets finished in a soft glaze, custom stainless steel hood and unique tile splash with metal accents from Walker Zanger. The Wolf cooktop with red knobs give this kitchen a splash of color as well as a high performing piece of equipment that will be used for years while entertaining family and friends.
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This dark family room was transformed with the removal of faux brick and paneling, the addition of low voltage recessed lighting, and new hardwood floors. A new fuel efficient gas insert was installed in the old smoky wood fireplace opening and the existing original windows and doors were all restored.
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The large island in the spacious kitchen accommodated the homeowner's need for plenty of space for daily baking. The built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers allowed the island to become the center focus of the kitchen.
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What used to be a common standard small bath was transformed into a fresh and clean space through the use of blue glass tiles and frameless shower screen. For ease of use the shower valves were moved from the left-hand side to allow the user to effortlessly enter the bathtub.
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Conservation of space and plenty of accessible storage were some of the goals that were proposed and met in this kitchen remodel. The utilization of a built-in refrigerator, freezer drawers, Hafele pantry pullouts, instillation of a laundry chute inside the base cabinet, and custom built-in doggie crate to house the resident canine all make this multi function kitchen beautiful and practical.
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The homeowners of this Oakland residence needed a space that would serve double duty as a home office as well as a comfortable guest room for family and friends. This was accomplished with a set of built-in bookshelves and library ladder adjacent to a Murphy bed that is tucked away until guests arrive.
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When the owner purchased this California Bungalow in Piedmont, the existing railing on the deck fell apart due to dry rot. A new redwood railing was design and built. In keeping with the architecture of the house, all of the components were built in a square style and painted to match the house paint color.
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This home in the Oakland Hills was rebuilt after the Oakland fire. The new homeowners wanted to open up the space and accommodated an in-kitchen eating area for five, a place for teens to do homework and use the computer, a functional and easy to clean kitchen with lots of storage and work counters, and finally an environmentally friendly/energy efficient space.
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This otherwise unused corner adjacent to the kitchen was transformed from an inefficient storage space and seating to a well designed message center. Here kids can safely surf the internet under adult supervision, all office supplies are stored and hidden from view and the Bamboo cabinets give the space a modern twist.
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Opened to deliver grand views of the Bay, this Oakland Hills dining room packs a punch with deep purple walls and wainscoting complimented by a mossy green ceiling. Eclectic furniture and collectibles accompanied by a whimsy table setting give this unique home its edge.
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Double sinks are under-mounted in the limestone countertop of this master bath. A band of iridescent glass tile compliments the natural limestone tile of the shower walls and tub surround. The shower has a frameless glass enclosure making it feel bright and open. Baths in the large Jacuzzi tub provide the homeowners with a spa like experience in their own home.