We purchased our outdated 1964 home 10 years ago and have been remodeling it slowly. We recently finished the kitchen/laundry addition. One of the main drawbacks of our home was the fact that there was no laundry room. The washer and dryer were previously located in a small closet off of the main hallway.
After much thought, we decided to include the washer/dryer in the new kitchen area. We'd seen this many times in European homes and decided it would be a good fit for us as well. So far, I've really enjoyed it. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and it has been really handy! Also the high counter tops over the washer/dryer makes a great buffet area, easily accessible to the patio area (coming soon...
By far, the most difficult item for me to pick out was the counter tops. I really love the look of cement but was nervous to use it because it's not as durable. After months of looking at different materials we finally decided on quartz counter tops by Caesarstone in Raven. Hard to tell in the photos, but it's a very soft black/deep gray. We went with stained concrete for my table though and I absolutely LOVE it! In fact, it's my favorite part of the kitchen!
I've spent countless hours both watching HGTV and browsing here on the website getting ideas for the remodel. RATE MY SPACE was the source of much inspiration and I've been looking forward to finally adding my own photos to it :
Our goal was to create a warm, cozy kitchen area that all four of us could enjoy. Used warm colors to help counter the LONG, gray Oregon days. We're happy with the results!
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We recently had a flood in our home and the drywall was damaged about 1 ft. up, so I decided to take the opportunity to create a new more contemporary fireplace. It's unique and more substantial than the previous flat wall fireplace. We chose two types of marble. It really is the focal point now in our family room.
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Goodbye 1982! Just finished updating our old, drab master bath. It's now small, but elegant! No structural/space changes, but everything else is all new. The toilet/shower room are separated from the vanity area by a pocket door. (pictures are a little out of order, couldn't figure out how to move them around. The vanity is custom made, the tiles are Turkish Walnut travertine, the glass mosaic tile accents are from American Olean.
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This was my master bath in one of the houses I flipped. Before the walls were peach with dark wood trim and hunter green tile with linoleum floor. Everything was redone from the chandeliers to the marble floor for under 1,000.
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Before EVERYTHING was white! AFTER: New corian counter, carrara marble backsplash and stainless appliances add a little contrast and help to update this space.
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We bought an old farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs, and decided to turn one of the small bedrooms into a hall bath with a laundry area attached. Channeling my recent trip to Europe with the finishes: Jerusalem gold tumbled marble 12x12 floor tiles set on the diagonal, oil-rubbed bronze wall mounted fixtures, rustic stacked stone, and dark mahogany cabinetry combined gave me the modern Italian/Spanish vibe I was going for. I fell in love with this rustic mosaic stone tile, but it was so expensive, so I used a little as a back splash. Also splurged on a custom vanity as we had an odd sized space and I wanted to make use of every inch.
Keeping it clean with white sink basins, but chose to do top mounted bowls to give a nod to the old-fashioned charm of nightstand wash bowls. Kept costs down by ordering the basins and fixtures at online outlets, mirrors and hardware at closeout, and pendants from big-box stores. My awesome man did all the tile work, although he said he will never do the tile on a diagonal himself again! ;-]
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A highly traditional kitchen turned TRANSITIONAL beauty!! This beautiful "white kitchen" encompasses many custom features. The needs of this functional kitchen were an open concept for easy entertainment, a light and airy feeling with updated appliances, and an additional counter prep for mail station. After relocating the stove and refrigerator and designing a new, larger custom island, we met each and ever need for a clean, contemporary kitchen. The shaker style custom cabinetry was detailed exquisitely, and the white marble backsplash and granite countertops added to the custom finishes. The superior craftsmanship in this white kitchen was highlighted throughout the lighting and upper cabinet muntin grids with glass fronts.
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Our old galley kitchen lacked counter space, storage and room to move around. We knocked out the wall between the kitchen and dining room to create a large eat-in kitchen. In keeping with the historic elements of our home, we chose classic style cabinetry, soapstone counter top, and cupboard latches. Walnut furniture topped with Calcutta marble create a large island for a cook top where family and friends gather. To update the space we chose stainless steel appliances, chrome hardware and lots of recessed lighting.
Our personalities were added to the space with modern crystal pendants [bling for me!] and chrome and leather stools [Wall Street masculine for the hubby]. The random width mosaic marble tile back splash completes the look. We saved lots of money by doing most of the work ourselves. We found the hardware online at closeout prices, the appliances were found at 'scratch and dent' outlets, and we've installed the lighting, back splash, appliances, windows, cabinets, hardware, baseboard and crown molding ourselves.
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just finished the work on my new master bath. The former was all formica and 70's tiles with linoleum flooring. This is forito light beige marble walls in 12X 18" with listello border in emperador dark and contrasting harliquin marble pattern . also used for niche inset. The cabinents are cherry with brushed nickel hardware topped with ipenema ipurana exotic granite - The venetian glass does not cover the full area over vanity but may substitute down the line.
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We gutted this bathroom from the ground up ,removed the old cast iron green tub, moved the drain to the middle and built a shower stall. a frameless shower door will be installed
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The 1980's tract home bathroom was gutted and completely made into a spa-like retreat. Replacing the GIANT jacuzzi tub with a more usable comfortable soaking tub made room for an amazing spa shower with body sprays, steam unit, rain head and bench. The vanity was custom built with drawers that organize make-up and jewelry to alleviate counter-top clutter. There is plenty of counter space and a single wider sink was installed. Brushed nickel hardware was used throughout including the 2 chandeliers and the wall scones. White Carrera Marble was used in and out of the shower in different forms including tumbled mosaics on the floor which is very comfortable on the feet.
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Our house was built 30 years ago and the rooms were small. We had a U shaped kitchen that opened up to the dining room. There was a small opening in the wall to the small living room. We demolished the wall between the living room and the kitchen. We also demolished the "pony wall" between the dining room, and overlooking the entry, we replaced the pony wall with posts and rod iron rail, for a more open feel. We added an island with a breakfast bar. The new walnut cabinets were completely re-configured for maximum effienciency. We refaced the fireplace and installed Brazilian Cherry Hardwood in the entie space. We added island lights and flush mount pot lights.
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Our house was built in 1744 and is called Corby Hall. George Washington was a guest in this house June 1-2, 1788. The house has only 1 bathroom. We totally gutted the original bathroom and replaced it with marble flooring and subway tile all around. We put in all new lighting and fixtures. We left a brick wall exposed and re-finished the original window.
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Like many, we had a large oval roman tub that NEVER gets used and takes up too much space. We also had a shower that was tiny that we use daily. Add builder grade vanities that had some useless space and it all added up to "time for all of this to go!" This remodel is still ongoing, so will update with new photos as the project progresses. Hope to be done in 7-10 days!
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Honey Onyx and rojo alicante marble accented with custom floor inserts and mosaics. Steam shower with body sprays and two shower heads. Heated floors and master closet fit-out. Built-in shelf above bathtub and in shower add to the custom look. Onyz counter tops allow LED lights in cabinets to shine through.
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![Farmhouse Hall Bathroom, We bought an old farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs, and decided to turn one of the small bedrooms into a hall bath with a laundry area attached. Channeling my recent trip to Europe with the finishes: Jerusalem gold tumbled marble 12x12 floor tiles set on the diagonal, oil-rubbed bronze wall mounted fixtures, rustic stacked stone, and dark mahogany cabinetry combined gave me the modern Italian/Spanish vibe I was going for. I fell in love with this rustic mosaic stone tile, but it was so expensive, so I used a little as a back splash. Also splurged on a custom vanity as we had an odd sized space and I wanted to make use of every inch.
Keeping it clean with white sink basins, but chose to do top mounted bowls to give a nod to the old-fashioned charm of nightstand wash bowls. Kept costs down by ordering the basins and fixtures at online outlets, mirrors and hardware at closeout, and pendants from big-box stores. My awesome man did all the tile work, although he said he will never do the tile on a diagonal himself again! ;-], Bathrooms](http://picklemedia1.scrippsnetworks.com/pickle_media1/media/HGTVRemodels/121114/Photo_Video_32333598168246202104521_medthumb_hor.jpg?4 "Farmhouse Hall Bathroom")
![Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel, Our old galley kitchen lacked counter space, storage and room to move around. We knocked out the wall between the kitchen and dining room to create a large eat-in kitchen. In keeping with the historic elements of our home, we chose classic style cabinetry, soapstone counter top, and cupboard latches. Walnut furniture topped with Calcutta marble create a large island for a cook top where family and friends gather. To update the space we chose stainless steel appliances, chrome hardware and lots of recessed lighting.
Our personalities were added to the space with modern crystal pendants [bling for me!] and chrome and leather stools [Wall Street masculine for the hubby]. The random width mosaic marble tile back splash completes the look. We saved lots of money by doing most of the work ourselves. We found the hardware online at closeout prices, the appliances were found at 'scratch and dent' outlets, and we've installed the lighting, back splash, appliances, windows, cabinets, hardware, baseboard and crown molding ourselves., Kitchens](http://picklemedia1.scrippsnetworks.com/pickle_media1/media/HGTVRemodels/120905/Photo_Video_86471889103372826032740_medthumb_hor.jpg?10 "Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel")
