Basements & Attics
Are you tired of all the clutter and junk that's collecting in your basement or attic? Imagine how nice it would be if,instead of an eyesore, you had beautiful finished space that could include a master suite, extra bath or rec room. The possibilities are endless!
Featured Projects 1
This project involved remodeling a second floor attic space. The space had been poorly finished by previous homeowners and did not have a bathroom. New insulation was installed on the exterior walls ample heat was run to the space. The L-shaped half wall around the stairs was replaced with an open stair railing with spindles and handrails. A planked wood-look vinyl floor was installed for its durability and its aesthetics. The bathroom features a new toilet, a tiled walk-in shower with bench seat, a large vanity with a cultured marble sink, and vinyl floor covering.
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Featured Project 1
An open family room with room for a pool table and a finished laundry room was created in this basement. An egress window was added on the front of the home, as a bedroom may someday be added in this corner. Glass block windows were installed. A gas fireplace with a blower vent was added to heat the basement. Recessed lighting was installed in the ceiling. Carpet installed on the floor helps to keep the space feeling warm. This project also included the remodeling of a 1/2 basement bathroom into a 3/4 bath. The bathroom includes a fiberglass shower stall, new sink and toilet. New tile and a tile sanitary base were also added as well as new cabinetry.
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Featured Project 2
Approximately 900sf of this basement was finished to create a family room, bedroom, 3/4 bathroom, storage closet, and unfinished mechanical/laundry room. Several new interior 2x4 walls were framed to create a closet in the bedroom, to separate the hallway from the laundry/mechanical room, and to create a storage space. A wet bar and fireplace with a blower to help dispense heat was added in the family room space. Custom cabinets and a mantle and hearth were installed around the fireplace. New carpet was laid on the floor as well as a durable resilient tile floor near the back door. This project also involved adding a 3/4 basement bathroom with a large walk-in fiberglass shower surround, a new sink and toilet, new tile flooring and new electrical.
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Featured Project 3
This whole house remodeling project required some creative thinking to meet all of the needs of this growing family with out drastically altering shape or foot print of the home. A small addition was added to convert a 2nd floor office to a master bedroom and an adjoining baby room became a walk-in closet. The rest of the 2nd floor was reconfigured to fit three bedrooms, allow for an enlarged bathroom, and laundry to be added to the 2nd floor. The first floor also was remodeled by turning a large walk-in closet and two season porch into family room and computer room that now joins the remodeled kitchen
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Featured Project 4
This project involved remodeling a second floor. The ceiling is vaulted with open collar ties. All windows were replaced and a skylight was installed in the bathroom. The radiator in the hallway was removed and capped. The radiator in the bathroom was moved further back into the attic space to provide more space in the bathroom. A high velocity central air conditioning unit was installed in the attic. Spray foam insulation was installed on all exterior walls, and fiberglass insulation was used in interior bathroom walls for sound-deadening purposes. The L-shaped half wall around the stairs was replaced with a removable open stair railing with spindles and handrails. Built-in cabinets and a changing table for a baby was installed in the nursery. Floors were carpeted. A new toilet, tub faucet, two vanity sinks, and two lavatory faucets will be installed in the bath, which also included a tile floor and vanity cabinet.
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Featured Project 5
This 1948 1.5-Story Cape Cod home had a large unfinished attic which was being used for storage. Interior walls were framed and insulated to create the new rooms. Additional supply and return lines were extended and electrical rough-ins were installed to serve the new space. New Marvin windows were also installed in order to supply ample natural lighting as well as a means of egress in the event of fire. Oak hardwood floors were installed with period-style trim to finish the cozy space. Two desks were tucked away into an unused nook, creating an inviting work area for both of the home's owners.
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Featured Project 6
This project involved finishing a half-complete attic space into a family / entertainment room. Product selections began with the homeowners' favorite theme: "The Green Bay Packers." In the bar area, naturally-finished maple cabinets topped with green quartz countertops are the focal point. Gold and green tiles accent the floor. The entertainment area has beautifully wrapped natural maple collar ties and a niche for watching the game. A three-quarter bath was also added and includes a new shower, double vanity, vessel sinks, toilet and new slate, ceramic and glass tile accents. As this home's location is in a historic district of St. Paul, MN, the overall project was governed by the Historic Registry.
