PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Roughly our 4th big project with these clients, we continued a trend of excellent tile, and really leaned into color, while making some key decisions that helped open up the space.
A basement rental that needed some rehab from both tenants and historic quick-fixes. It was more than client’s were initially hoping for, but necessary - and — we came up with some stylish solutions with a modest budget.
A whole second marriage happened while tripping over things in the garage… it was time to make the space more functional, stop bending over, and actually see where items are stored.
A rough-n-tumble staging area, accommodating hunting, camping, and dog training — this garage had little useful infrastructure for all the activities-at-hand. Over many seasons we’ve been making it more functional. Good staging tables are gold.
The Double Bath Remodel Everyone Was Waiting For
The two main bathrooms were truly vintage in this historic farmhouse — and not in a good way. These are the upgrades that set the tone for the rest of the renovations of the house.
Deconstructed Rainbow Wall
Musings over a pintrest photo made us wonder if we might do something similar… but where? The upstairs landing was an excellent location for this fun & vibrant feature wall, joining laundry room and upstairs bedrooms.
Emergency Mold Mitigation Rainbow House Repaint
Tenants ran wild with their magic mushroom cultivation, leading to substantial mold development in the upstairs bedrooms; a large section of the house needed to be remediated. Since the client was moving back in, we opted to give a full paint makeover.
A cherished color scheme needed updating, so without a drastic change, we elevated the the exterior palette to include a broader range of purples, echoing some of the complexity you find on the old “painted lady” Victorians.
In a passthrough of several dozen time-a-day for this work-from-home client, something needed to be done to this otherwise soulless, badly flipped hallway!
Bathroom Fade Facelift
Without going for a full-on bathroom remodel, we opted for this ombré paint upgrade, along with a number of modest adjustments, to bring the space in alignment with the rest of the main floor.
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Construction Process
This Tile is Fresh!
We love tile as a fine finish -- but it's a tricky business to get it installed well, and with style. We had our own funny rodeo, and in the end, we're pretty dang satisfied with what came together. Planning ahead so that everything is ready at the beginning of install, is optimal. And even then, pivots still need to be made. Such as: how high the wainscoting, based on this particular tile shape/size. On that particular front, we decided that the top curve of the white popsicle tile was the proper visual stopping point, so we had to take out a row that we otherwise planned for. Some repair was needed, but we are SO happy we decided to make it right, the very next day. Which is WHY: regular team meetings to make sure the many many details are dialed in! Pivots are always a part of the process, and we do them as smooth as we can. These opposing grout lines look stunning - it's a bold choice, and everyone is in love!
Tile collaboration: Gwen Pollara and Mya Bea. Tile install: Javier Lopez.
Lookin’ Goooood🤩
What began as a decluttering project during the end of the pandemic, has turned into a house makeover that's been going in phases for the last couple years. We are about 75% through the entire house at this point. Started with the notion of tiling the kitchen floor, which turned into a full remodel, which led to all the rooms on the main floor, and then the common spaces upstairs, and a full repaint of the exterior. Not too much left to do, and it's an entirely different abode these days!
Custom furniture/trim: Greg Slain. Custom kitchen cabinets: Sasha Bolousov. Kitchen floor tile install: Eli Whittington. Kitchen backsplash tile: Ryan Hircsh. Cabinet paint: Luke Wahlberg. Lighting install: Jesse Reichow. Paint scheme: Mya Bea. Fine finish paint: Mya Bea.
Woodwork and Trim Restoration in a Funky Victorian
Prep is everything! It's what the paint sits on top of, and restoration work means the prep has to be done right. When the trim surface can be restored/rebuilt, a durable enamel can be developed, giving a sheen and longevity that will last 20 years.
Fine-finish paint: Mya Bea.
