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 Project 1
A spacious master bedroom and bathroom was created in the basement of this 1953 home. New walls were framed to create the bedroom, bathroom, and frame new walls around the existing utility room. The alcove in the space served as the perfect walk-in closet for the client, along with a smaller closet that was framed around the water meter. An existing wood built-in was converted into shelves for decorative items and shoe storage in the bottom by adding some doors and fresh coat of white paint. The egress window was included not only for safety but also added tremendous amount of natural light. This project also includes adding a 3/4" bath that has a nice tile walk in shower, tile floor and custom vanity that mimics a piece of furniture with a honed marble top.
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Featured Project 2
This project included renovating a finished attic. By reconfiguring the space a large master bedroom, bathroom, closet and sitting area were able to function. The master bath boasts alder cabinetry with a dark Corian countertop. A custom tiled shower with a frameless glass shower door becomes a design focal point. A blend of carpet and cork flooring add warmth and separation to the space. Custom built-in shelves and radiator covers create space and interest. The stair walls were brought down to half walls. A blend of sleek track lighting, vibrant colors, and a mix of salvaged pieces create the desired eclectic contemporary feel.
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Featured Project 3
This 1953 rambler features a newly finished basement, which adds a family room, a guest bedroom, a future office area, a combined bathroom/laundry room and an unfinished storage space with built-in shelves. The family room and guest bedroom have egress windows to provide natural light. The new walls, insulation and fireplace in the family room will make this a cozy space to relax. The new 3/4 bath features glass tile accents and a recessed niche in the walk-in shower, heated tile floor, white custom cabinets and a built-in laundry area. Thick carpet was installed on the stairway and throughout the family room and guest bedroom. This project added approximately 700 square feet of finished space for the homeowners to enjoy!
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Featured Project 4
This Falcon Heights home needed a twenty-first century organizational update with more living space. The homeowner yearned for a back entry mudroom, pantry, and home office area. The solution was to create an arched entry from a second bedroom that adjoined the kitchen/back door area. This would create an accessible space from the entry and kitchen for custom cabinetry that would organize a boot and coat storage area, pantry, and home office desk.
The existing basement was given new life by adding two egress windows and floating cork flooring. A basement bedroom was efficiently designed with the use of sliding two-panel barn doors on the entry and closet, this would not waste any valuable floor space. A dormer addition on the upper level created a larger bedroom. Cork flooring and custom built-in bookcases warm and organize the space.
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Featured Project 5
This 1956 built St. Louis Park home features a newly finished 2nd story addition. Once a typical 1 ½ story Cape Cod, with an unfinished attic; this project created almost 700 sq. ft. of new living space, including two bedrooms, one a large master bedroom with a cozy study and sitting area, a full bathroom with a custom tiled shower, a refinished open stairway and lots of accessible storage. This project is also a Minnesota GreenStar Certified Silver remodel, featuring advanced framing and insulation techniques, a new tankless water heater and high efficiency furnace, low VOC finishes, steel roofing and many other green attributes.
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Featured Project 6
This 1930’s North East Minneapolis home began by remodeling a finished attic. By reconfiguring the layout with a large master bedroom, adding a bathroom, closet and desk area to create more functional space for the homeowners. The master bath and bedroom incorporated existing skylight for great natural light in the space. Clean and economical products were used in the bathroom; a dark clear alder vanity of cultured marble counters and sheet vinyl flooring were used in the bathroom. The master bedroom, closet and desk area have an open layout to maintain a nice and inviting space.
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Featured Project 7
This project involved finishing a second floor attic space. The homeowners had previously added a framed dormer to create a more spacious master bed and bath. New insulation was installed on the exterior walls and additional heat was run to the space. To meet the client’s wants and needs we were able to creatively incorporate materials from several past projects that included tile, a vanity and millwork. Starting with the master bathroom had a custom tile walk in shower with a decorative accent band running around the shower. Large 18’X18” tiles were used on the floor and painted vanity to freshen up and compliment the tile. The master bedroom space has nice walk in closets with a seating area in front of the window for the homeowners to enjoy.
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Featured Project 8
The homeowners desired their 1 ½ story to live bigger, and adding a shed dormer to the upper level and removing a wall that separated a main level bedroom from the living area created the needed space. The shed dormer allowed for two bedrooms and a ¾ bath. The Kitchen was redesigned with plank tile floors, Cambria countertops, and enameled Chelsea Custom cabinets from Bayer Interior Wood accented by the tile and marble backsplash. The ¾ bath glistens with a recycled content mother of pearl vanity top from Element Surface and mosaic glass tile.
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Featured Project 9
This 1930’s South Minneapolis home began with an unfinished ½ story, and features an attic finish with a shed dormer which would house two bedrooms, a ¾ bath, and a kids play/study nook. Built-in cabinets and cubbies were used throughout the space to create efficient organized space. Economic products of cultured marble counters and sheet vinyl flooring were used in the bathroom. The tiled shower uses a combination of subway and hexagonal tile. A tiled border and shower bench provide an interesting highlight in the bath.
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Featured Project 10
A 607 square foot mother-in-law suite was converted into a spacious living space that is great for entertaining with a kitchenette, living room, bathroom and a guest bedroom. The kitchenette has custom cabinets and storage, along with a built-in keg fridge and concrete countertops. This space is ideal for the owners who love to entertain by their pool, but also a great place to watch any football game, especially since there are two large flat screen TVs.
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Featured Project 11
An 1100-square foot basement build-out gave the owners of this 2000 twin home an exceptional entertaining space and more. The basement features a kitchenette with an island, custom cabinetry, and Cambria countertops. Custom cabinetry was also installed in the craft room. The family room boasts a tray ceiling and fireplace, and a new ¾ bath with a custom tile shower was added. The new lower level truly provides the owners with a perfect space for entertaining guests as well as a cozy area in which to settle in for a family movie night.
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Featured Project 12
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 13
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 14
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 15
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 16
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 17
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 18
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.
