Many families ponder the idea of adding extra living space for a few years before they are actually ready to remodel. Then, all-of-the sudden, something will happen that makes them realize that they can’t wait any longer. In the case of this remodeling story, it was the snowstorm of 2016 that spurred the homeowners into action. As the family was stuck in the house with nowhere to go, they longed for more space. The parents longed for a getaway spot for themselves that could also double as a hangout area for the kids and their friends. As they considered their options, there was one clear choice…to renovate the detached garage. The detached garage previously functioned as a workshop and storage room and offered plenty of square footage to create a family room, kitchenette, and full bath. It’s location right beside the outdoor kitchen made it an ideal spot for entertaining and provided an easily accessible bathroom during the summertime. Even the canine family members get to enjoy it as they have their own personal entrance, through a bathroom doggie door. Our design team listened carefully to our client’s wishes to create a space that had a modern rustic feel and found selections that fit their aesthetic perfectly. To set the tone, Blackstone Oak luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout. The kitchenette area features Maple Shaker style cabinets in a pecan shell stain, Uba Tuba granite countertops, and an eye-catching amber glass and antique bronze pulley sconce. Rather than use just an ordinary door for the bathroom entry, a gorgeous Knotty Alder barn door creates a stunning focal point of the room. The fantastic selections continue in the full bath. A reclaimed wood double vanity with a gray washed pine finish anchors the room. White, semi-recessed sinks with chrome faucets add some contemporary accents, while the glass and oil-rubbed bronze mini pendant lights are a balance between both rustic and modern. The design called for taking the shower tile to the ceiling and it really paid off. A sliced pebble tile floor in the shower is curbed with Uba Tuba granite, creating a clean line and another accent detail. The new multi-functional space looks like a natural extension of their home, with its matching exterior lights, new windows, doors, and sliders. And with winter approaching and snow on the way, this family is ready to hunker down and ride out the storm in comfort and warmth. When summer arrives, they have a designated bathroom for outdoor entertaining and a wonderful area for guests to hang out. It was a pleasure to create this beautiful remodel for our clients and we hope that they continue to enjoy it for many years to come.

L'entrée comme préambule à la découverte d'autres espaces

Marie Guédon

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Delpino Custom Homes specializes in luxury custom home builds and luxury renovations and additions in and around Charleston, SC.

From the very beginning, I knew that we would want to add a long console table behind the sofa to: bring the sectional forward (making it feel more apart of the room), allow for more light fixtures and to provide an opportunity to add some more color through the decor. We selected this long, narrow console table from Joss and Main, and then placed these beautiful buffet lamps on either side. The interior design store that I worked in after college, LOVED to do this in their designs. With the sectional against the wall like this, I felt that this was the perfect opportunity to implement their design technique.

This Oceanside home, built to take advantage of majestic rocky views of the North Atlantic, incorporates outside living with inside glamor. Sunlight streams through the large exterior windows that overlook the ocean. The light filters through to the back of the home with the clever use of over sized door frames with transoms, and a large pass through opening from the kitchen/living area to the dining area. Retractable mosquito screens were installed on the deck to create an outdoor- dining area, comfortable even in the mid summer bug season. Photography: Greg Premru

Ma mission a été d'apporter du charme et du confort à cette maison récemment construite. Mon fil conducteur pour ce projet de décoration a été la proximité de la mer et l'écrin de verdure réalisé à l'extérieur. Mon client a validé l'apport de jolis produits en complément des meubles existants. Le mélange de couleurs de teintes douces créer une ambiance chaleureuse. Un panoramique de style bibliothèque personnalise la décoration du passage entre la cuisine et le salon. Tables de salon, tapis, luminaires, objet de décoration, plantes, tout a été pensé pour créer un véritable cocon dans cet espace ouvert sur la nature. Des panoramiques décorent les chambres. Les couleurs douces s’allient de pièce en pièce. L’apport de luminaires amène un complément de décoration. Un miroir et de jolis tableaux personnalisent les espaces. Aucune pièce n’a été oubliée, en passant par les toilettes avec son papier peint et par la salle de bain dont le plafond a été coloré pour la dynamiser.

Photo: Gartland Property