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RESIDENCE 4

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This is a 1974 block house that has been remodeled both inside and out. The client moved from 4000 sq ft house down to this 2200 sq ft house.

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Before- Left front of house
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After- Left side of house
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After- Replacement of the garage door which was a semi transparent fiberglass door
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After- Large rock placement makes a good Quail observation post

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Before- Front entrance. Very private. So private hardly anyone knew it was there and came to the studio slider instead
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After- A simple and effective option that allowed the front door to be noticed, more light into the vestibule entry and created a clean simple look to the front of the house. The comments have been "It is so welcoming and open"
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After- View from the front entry to the outside
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After- Front vestibule entry. Light pours in from the textured glass panel front door.

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Before- View of right side
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Before- View of Right side driveway
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After- New fencing, solar screens, better drainage

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Before- Backyard. Existing concrete pad and dirt yard
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After- Backyard. Addition of a hot tub, new metal fencing mixed with bamboo. Planting bed have been cleared of rock and planted
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Before- Dirt back yard with dying Juniper tree
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Backyard In Process- The slope of the yard was great. Terracing and removal of the dying tree allowed space for a large pavered patio, water feature, multiple planting beds and a way to feature the two fabulous old Juniper trees

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Backyard In Process
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Backyard In Process- Placement of water feature and terraced patio
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Backyard In Process- Water feature and large planter pot placement
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After- The larger of the two trees with stack stone planter beds and stairs, large pots worked into the landscape and hanging pots in the trees

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After- Rocked yard, terraced paver patio and planting beds, water feature and new fencing. The Long metal poles allow large sunshades to be hung across the patio and hook onto the eves of the house.
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After- Wood and metal fence

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Before- Original kitchen
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Before- Original kitchen. Particle board cabinets, Tappin oven and stove top, 3x3 variegated gold tile. The kitchen area was closed in by the fridge and the large buffet.
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Before- Dining area with front hall closet
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Before- Dining area

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In process- New kitchen/ dining area
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In process- Opening up the kitchen/ dining area wood cabinets
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After- Opening up the kitchen, galley style, allowed room for the new master bath ( where the oven used to be), properly vented oven, a ceiling fan, a larger fridge, ample storage, coffee/tea area and a granite top, rolling, island/ breakfast bar
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After- Kitchen/dining area

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After- Long view of the Kitchen dining area
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After- View to the entry from the dining area. Notice how bright the glass panel door allow the entry to be
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Before- Living room. This is a very big space. The area under the fireplace hearth was open to the back wall

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After- A glass panel door replaced the slab door. This allows you to see the living room from the dining/kitchen and vice versa.
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The beams were darkened with a glaze and a ceiling fan added to help air circulation. I took advantage of the space to create seating areas as well as a casual dining/ game area
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After- The open space under the fireplace hearth has been closed in with drywall and painted the same color as the walls
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View from the living room into the office

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Before- A previous owner enclosed the south facing porch. As a result it is cold in the winter and hot in the summer, though has great light. It caused the living room to be 7-10 degrees hotter than the rest of the house
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After- A ceiling fan was added as well as a portable air conditioner for summer relief, as well as external solar shades that help reduce the heat, while keeping the brightness of the room. It is an awkward space as it is long and narrow. For it to become the office was a perfect solution. And, it has access to the backyard.
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Before- Master bathroom. This was a square room with a shower tub on the left, a single sink in a particle board and melamine topped cabinet and toilet
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In Progress- Master bathroom reconfiguration

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In progress- Master bathroom
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In progress- Master bathroom shower
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After- From a single sink to double sinks, new lighting and venting, glass tile backsplash, granite sink deck, a cherry stained wood cabinet and oil rubbed bronze fixtures and a porcelain tile floor
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Large new custom shower with glass and porcelain tile, oil rubbed bronze fixtures, glass door and window

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After- view of shower and toilet area
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Before- 2nd/ Guest bathroom. This was originally two small rooms. The first room housed the same sink/cabinet combination as the master bathroom. The second room had the toilet and tub/shower
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After- By taking out the wall and making the room one room the bathroom became roomy and light. The tub was moved to the window wall which created space for a very ample linen closet. The tub is a deep soaking tub
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After- A large pedestal sink, lighting, mirror and fixtures, and flooring help to create this east indian inspired bathroom. Carved wood container mounted on the wall create additional storage

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Before- This back porch area was built in, at some point. It comes off the master and the laundry/ studio and has outside access
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Before- This was the original garage, and is cinder block. What you do not see is the washer dryer and water heater on the right hand wall, open to the room.
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