Jenkintown Bathroom Transformation

Decorative Fireplace Renovation

The fireplace is sometimes known as the warm heart of the home, and our client had a clear vision of what she wanted her home’s heart to look like.

The bricks in the fireplace had previously been badly water damaged, so she had hired masons to line the interior of the fireplace with a wire mesh.

Then, they put stucco on the walls to prepare the fireplace for thin bricks and decorative tiles to be installed- this is when we came in.
 

Our client's initial sketch

The client knew exactly what she wanted- she sent us sketches and gave us a list of materials, which included Endicott Thin Brick and Tiles and Black Grout from Devon Tile.

The project took a total of only four days to create a quality renovation . The materials chosen were Endicott’s Thin Brick in Manganese Ironspot (smooth texture), 6×6 decorative tiles, black grout between the tiles, and black mortar between the bricks.

Before:

Existing Fireplace

After:

Renovated Fireplace

The level of detail that our client focused on was very important to her. As with any design, details and intricacies

add a tasteful touch to a space.

South Philadelphia Basement Remodel: Classic & Clean

South Philadelphia Rowhome Basement: Classic + Clean

This South Philadelphia basement remodel was a transformation from an unfinished storage room to a clean, organized, finished space with living area and a bathroom. The project called for a complete overhaul.  The existing conditions did not offer any level of organization or convenience, and the basement offered a cold, barren aesthetic.

A beautiful level of finish and sophistication was developed in the basement by covering existing ductwork and unfinished walls, providing new tile flooring, and building essential storage elements. The generous size of the basement was capitalized upon by developing new storage closets and adding a basement bathroom.

The basement stair was enhanced and a finished storage space was implemented underneath. Special attention was paid to small details; classically styled closet doors, hardware, and trim details were utilized to create a sophisticated and elegant appearance.

This successfully redeveloped basement offers a usable, completely finished space that has become a welcome addition to the home. The once inhospitable storage space has been transformed into a welcoming, usable room.

Philadelphia Bathroom Remodeling: An Urban Spa

South Philadelphia Urban Spa

This beautiful South Philadelphia bathroom remodel transformed an overcrowded bath space into a comforting urban spa. The original bathroom presented a complicated layout with too few options for storage, resulting in clutter and an unmanageable organizational system.  Further, the existing shower was largely over-scaled relative to its space, and created a crowded, tight environment. The goal for the bathroom was to provide more breathing room around essential fixtures and to promote a harmonious, calming environment by creating functional and efficient storage options that would help to eliminate pesky clutter.

In addition to the functional goals of the space, dRemodeling worked to emphasize the inherent, beautiful aesthetic features of the South Philadelphia rowhome.  The original brick wall was maintained and highlighted by sleek metal fixtures and contemporary installations with a clean, crisp appearance.

The bathroom’s walls were taken from a mint green to a fresher, calmer blue. The airy nature of the walls were later grounded by the dark, textured appearance of the tile flooring. The old double sink was replaced with a large single sink, which now rests on an elegant walnut wall mounted vanity.

The old shower was replaced with a newly located glass stall shower. The shower was moved to the corner of the bathroom, allowing for a separate soaking tub area where the old shower once consumed space. Freeing up the bathtub area allowed for several new functional additions: a tiled, built-in storage fixture opposite the soaking tub as well as lighting and hardware to support robes and towels. The tub was placed against the rich warmth of the existing brick wall and adjacent to an existing window, allowing for an isolated area designated for escape and relaxation.

The area surrounding the toilet introduced more function as well: recessed shelving was built above the toilet, and decorative shelving was placed on the bathroom’s southernmost wall. These elements help to contain items for everyday use and prevent clutter from overtaking the sink area.

The warmth and modernity of this bathroom remodel provides a complete spa-like experience for the user, as well as provides practical functionality in innovative ways.

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Bryn Mawr Master Bathroom Makeover

The creation of a large, roomier master bathroom was the end goal of this particular project.  Amply large windows were in place on two of the walls as well as a cathedral ceiling that featured a skylight.

Initially, the underlying framing was inspected and reinforced.  dRemodeling then prepared the lines for electrical wiring, HVAC, and plumbing.  Next, we installed flooring plywood as well as moisture and mold-resistant drywall on the ceiling and walls.  All the surfaces were primed for painting or prepared for tiling.

Top quality luxury bathroom fixtures were then installed such as a frameless glass shower and jacuzzi tub and an enclosed bidet.  An ornate vanity that contained a double sink was also installed in the process as well as a polished stone countertop and recessed lighting.

dRemodeling then created a natural, serene, and warmer atmosphere by selecting and applying the ideal color scheme by employing subdued, earthtone colors with varying-patterned tiles along the base of the jacuzzi.  Diamond-patterned floor tiles using the same color scheme was also used and the sheetrock was painted in similar fashion.

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