Mohawk

A great winter home for my Canadian clients needed a make-over. While I had at least met the husband, the wife didn’t see the house until the project was completed, now that’s trust! But with the help of cell phones and technology, the couple were able to view selections and have input. New flooring went everywhere giving the home a more spacious look. Old tubs were donated and replaced with one freestanding tub in the Master Bath to allow for larger shower areas. An amazing cabinet refacing completed the look.

Moon Valley

This home sits high on a ridge looking down at the neighboring rooftops, with panoramic views that often include hot air balloons! I first saw the property before the new owners closed on the property and could tell the Realtor had his doubts, but the view was worth every penny! Out came everything, first of all heavy wood shutters that blocked the views, then fireplace, cabinets, showers, and even the pool. The total outside hard-scape and landscape was re-done as well, taking a frumpy “hard to sell” to a stunning Contemporary. The neighbors, checking almost daily on the progress, were so impressed with the re-model that they hired me to do their place as well.

Red Mountain

After converting the too small formal Dining Room into an much needed Office, I converted a large screened in porch off the Kitchen into the new large Dining Room. A total update to the Kitchen, new cabinets, fabulous “leathered” green granite made an amazing change. The island is all butcher block and it’s used as such by the husband who loves to cook. Their two dogs vied for my attention, and one of them actually made it into the photo shoot!

Old Town Scottsdale

When this couple married, two large families became one huge family with tons of grandchildren, and this house was going to be perfect for them! The couple loves to entertain, any given evening all parts of the house are being used, including the spacious new patio with a fire pit. The remodel included travertine everywhere, especially the Master Bedroom and major Guest Master, so no problems coming from pool area.  High maintenance grass was replaced with desert landscaping and a citrus orchard. During demolition,  a “secret” room was discovered behind the built-in TV niches. After removing a panel, you could crawl back into a narrow room. I turned it into a playroom for grandchildren by adding a door and painted details all around the room acknowledging every grandchild with something meaningful to them. I finished with the couples’ initials “carved” into the tree.

Silver Leaf, Orange Tree Country Club, and Gilbert Horse Property

Silver Leaf was new construction with a classic Santa Barbara flair with brick, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, and stunning patios.

Orange Tree was a major remodel. After demolition, only the powder bath and a hallway was left. The final home was stunning and in the neighborhood  the clients wanted to raise their kids.

Gilbert Horse Property was new construction for a large family and a mom who loved to cook. An antique iron gate made the headboard in the master bedroom. Faux finishes gave the home old world charm. The family’s ice cream parlor was inspired by an antique one in Greensburg, Kansas that my own children loved to go when we lived there.

Southwestern at Double Tree

A graceful old Southwestern style home had just been purchased by my clients. I had helped them with their previous home and was excited about fixing the new home to meet their busy family’s needs. The heavy old fireplace was one of the first casualties. Then a large Powder Room sink that almost blocked the door, and large columns that closed in the Living Room and Master Bath also disappeared. The fireplace was replaced with a much smaller hearth and covered in hand-painted Mexican tiles that suited the architecture perfectly. The Wine Room got a renovation and so did the Master Closet. A bold blue custom TV cabinet completed the look.

Terravita

A vacation home for my great Mid-West clients needed an update. Beautiful new travertine flooring was put everywhere, including bedrooms. New cabinets, appliances, and granite gave the Kitchen, and Office, a great new look. In the baths, old cabinets were painted and given amazing new granite and marble counter tops from “bone yard” leftovers at the fabricator for a little value engineering. Fossil filled Limestone, marble, and unusual glass completed the showers. This beautiful home got the face lift it needed!