http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1427757094979-LIJ9Y25YRWG0O50RLA85/DSC_7627.JPG The Attic http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2023/3/5/beyond-builder-grade-part-2 monthly 0.5 2023-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/42176507-21b2-4742-afca-41433309784c/388D2C82-C360-4CC0-8B9A-E6317BA79212_1_105_c.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 2 - Make it stand out The updated mudroom now has closed storage with individual cubbies and a boot bench, all finished with Farrow & Ball Smoke Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/ecca476b-b37c-4681-bc9d-13496782a3b3/952A2529-B6DD-4BEE-9FA6-06A0043091E6_1_105_c.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 2 - Make it stand out The original closet with builder grade bifold doors and a couple of flimsy wire shelves. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2022/10/2/builder-grade-to-upgrade monthly 0.5 2022-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/e18974f5-f7c1-4110-86d0-7f9ae3d69183/3A897ABC-5A33-4160-8E70-D60AFC3F26FA_1_105_c.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 1 - Make it stand out A new kitchen in the same footprint. Custom cabinetry, new appliances, and mixed materials refreshed the original kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/b4816b3d-de14-471b-b20d-fbf37739a07c/IMG_7706.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 1 - Make it stand out The original cream-colored cabinets had yellowed with age. The universal use of dark speckled granite, cabinet knobs in lieu of any cabinet pulls, basic lighting, and brown travertine backsplash were typical builder-grade selections commonly found in homes from this era. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/aa896a08-a909-4a28-86c9-e240166bc9d2/IMG_7714.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 1 - Make it stand out Notice the detail of the original kitchen cabinetry which created a heavy, overly formal kitchen atmosphere. Some describe this as “fancy Shaker” because the classic style has been dressed up with a beaded inset door, brown glaze over the paint finish, and a raised panel. In this picture we can see the raised panel is separating from the stile, an area that is difficult to repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/237c18ed-4fa3-4e48-89e1-db1bb955fe5f/411F4C46-5F72-4199-AB8F-66B9D1BBCCC4_1_105_c.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 1 - Make it stand out We opted for the classic Shaker style which we admire for its versatility and clean lines, all without calling attention to itself. Plays well with other materials, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/59996cfd-b3a8-4c0e-9b93-f25308b0b20e/IMG_7705.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 1 - Make it stand out Short cabinetry in the original kitchen created some strange elevations and left a void in the middle that collected odds and ends. We’re not saying that a bar function was calling to us in the updates. But we might have heard a bar function whispering to us in the design process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/7c5fc447-9532-421d-b704-45de1979d1fa/FCF37C9B-7B72-4B47-B80E-49D6F93A6A74_1_105_c.jpeg The Attic - Beyond Builder Grade Part 1 - Make it stand out A good example of mixed materials at work in the new bar area, and an inviting spot to pour a drink. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2022/6/5/dutch-colonial-update monthly 0.5 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/a5c9e875-7692-4460-a992-a39aa5c7d112/1225Leonard-45.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out A lovely 1929 brick Dutch Colonial. These homes can easily live another 100 years or more with some improvements, and we hope they do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/2e32cb77-3bb0-4cd6-aa3f-ad6579cf3d56/1225Leonard-33.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out Tip of the Day: you should not need to maneuver around the toilet to use basement stairs. Our clients agreed. These new stairs in the back of the house were the perfect solution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/b501bed2-e3dc-4982-b3b6-49df5ddcab56/IMG_9699.jpeg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out The original basement was not an inviting place, and many basements from this era were the same. It’s a great opportunity to add valuable living space as an alternative to finding a new home or undertaking an addition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/b32bd7bc-8793-453a-96ed-3172d63225ab/10159052_32_0.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out Another perspective of the old basement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/8d152362-8d28-45e4-8eab-9dcbfdc5f2e2/1E197381-3253-41D1-973C-BCC44C18541B.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out New windows, cabinetry, improved lighting, and new porcelain flooring make the basement laundry room less gloomy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/e34c1a52-120f-4ced-b464-4219922a2c85/E1E4CE8A-6715-48A7-9AD4-26B108AA6533.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out Frosted glass doors allow some light to pass through while keeping the laundry room out of sight when not in use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/fc579420-6012-414c-9103-16e4272c496c/1225Leonard-2.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out A media nook and new mechanicals complete the basement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/bf08a46e-c7d3-4989-8f2a-96d2788d9546/genBcs.10159052_6_0.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out The original entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/e3158e78-3788-4a04-84c9-0299a9898a97/1225Leonard-10.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out The new entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/063c1534-5025-4441-a8f7-5b351aa94354/1225Leonard-20.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out We installed new light fixtures, tile around the fireplace, painted the walls and ceiling, and refinished the floors before helping our clients pick new pieces for their family room. Same for the music area and dining room below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/75323d43-d9e5-48ce-a049-0e587241918e/1225Leonard-37.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/e70bd49a-d79e-48c2-8330-00618f74790b/1225Leonard-24.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out We maintained the original stained glass windows and stained oak millwork, all of which was in fairly good condition, to meet our client’s objectives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/fa09ab64-01e0-47de-bf38-ecfa2e1d64af/genMid.10159052_14_0.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out The original kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/127365a4-56cf-4e93-a718-1d9714b931ff/1225Leonard-31.jpg The Attic - Dutch Colonial Update - Make it stand out New lighting, backsplash, and hardware upgraded the refinished cabinetry in this kitchen. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2021/8/1/a-modern-kitchen-in-winnetka monthly 0.5 2021-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1627857846779-SEX0BR39HRVAC3KIYIFS/Montana.jpg The Attic - A Modern Kitchen in a Traditional Home - Make it stand out Note to self: if you drag your junk up a mountain range, it pays to be in shape. Your glutes will thank you later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1627860573544-T0532WX7L7BW8X4SXH4B/436EFFDF-A4B6-4B38-A8B1-98571AD5CB0D_1_105_c.jpeg The Attic - A Modern Kitchen in a Traditional Home - Make it stand out We love a good challenge! The previous kitchen was tightly packed, featured stock cabinetry with dark wood tones, upper cabinetry placed at different heights, terra cotta tile on the floor, malfunctioning cooking appliances at the end of their service life, and little organized storage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1627861297586-4ZLTFHNQKF4RB2L2A80T/670CA314-4D2B-4502-BBA3-666682AB3D9D_1_105_c.jpeg The Attic - A Modern Kitchen in a Traditional Home - Make it stand out A handful of new kitchens can successfully incorporate an authentic heirloom or an antique on occasion. This kitchen included a new freestanding cabinet that was distressed to appear old. We call this “fake old” because it’s a modern counterfeit. Unfortunately, in this instance, it was intended to hide problems with stock cabinetry and unresolved layout problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1627861409769-JMQNYV0MM514718MB0FQ/568-Elm-Street-Kitchen-2021-2.JPG The Attic - A Modern Kitchen in a Traditional Home - Make it stand out The new kitchen features sleek new cabinetry, improved lighting and appliances, and a simplified design in the same compact footprint. There is no rule that says traditional kitchens must be placed in old homes. In fact, we appreciated the opportunity to break from conventional expectations in this kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1627868910229-X9VUG5J0CPSUZEX6NRUL/568-Elm-Street-Kitchen-2021-12.jpg The Attic - A Modern Kitchen in a Traditional Home - Make it stand out A large single-bowl SmartStation from Julien replaced the old double bowl sink, and the new quartz countertops will handle heavy use in this kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1627868735596-4UF29S15D6A25HHRT4OZ/IMG_9525.jpg The Attic - A Modern Kitchen in a Traditional Home - Make it stand out A powerful range offers high BTU burners, convection and steam cooking functions, and a warming drawer. We are fans of the matte black mosaic backsplash, and the star pattern was subtly restrained by the charcoal grout. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2021/3/22/white-grout-the-agony-of-selection-and-our-rise-to-international-fame monthly 0.5 2021-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1616467641090-BIIPFIEGFZO5IPNO161N/WhiteGrouts.jpg The Attic - White Grout and Our Meteoric Rise to International Fame. We went down the white grout rabbit hole so you don’t have to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1617545672489-PQ1UKFGSDC8SKHWYYV18/IMG_9294.jpg The Attic - White Grout and Our Meteoric Rise to International Fame. Mapei Avalanche is a slightly warm off-white grout rather than a pure white option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1617545832731-RPGWJ9D0ZY3W4N3AGYVZ/IMG_9295.jpg The Attic - White Grout and Our Meteoric Rise to International Fame. Custom Polyblend Bright White is a versatile white grout with a soft milky color and appears “whiter” than the Mapei Avalanche but not as bright as Custom Arctic White. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1617546105761-BK7VWNBUEN4H8E1YKEU4/IMG_9296.jpg The Attic - White Grout and Our Meteoric Rise to International Fame. Custom Arctic White has a subtle grey tint and appears to be the coolest white grout of all under LED lighting commonly found in bathrooms and under-cabinet lighting in kitchens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1617546262004-K8UZO9CUC1LE6W6XO9UA/IMG_9297.jpg The Attic - White Grout and Our Meteoric Rise to International Fame. Prism Snow White in the right column has the most pronounced beige tint on the board. We would have renamed it “Third Day After a Chicago Snow Storm,” but nobody asked us. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2021/1/31/kitchen-clean-up-extended-version monthly 0.5 2021-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612106760746-N962HW7CY2YXWOL2IQN4/168-Lakewood-Place-LR-7.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version A view of the new merger between kitchen and former dining room. We removed the dividing wall between the two rooms and installed new lighting for a bright and integrated connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612107646341-BW2MFXBJVYLZ3YO9VMCK/IMG_0013.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version The old dining room, before removing the wall separating it from the kitchen. Joining the two rooms and replacing the crystal chandelier created a less formal floor plan for this family and their guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612134169079-QSLT6CM56SA3R8TGNI15/IMG_0016.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version The former kitchen was separated from the dining room. A butcher block top on the island did not accommodate seating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612108353029-A2T4YNRBYT5XFH0FHR17/IMG_8527.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version Easy does it. Six men were needed to install the single slab of quartz with a mitered edge for the island top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612108449163-8U47W0JLDMVIK1C5W9A0/IMG_8526.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version A pic to remember the second largest slab they have installed and illustrate the 10’ x 6’ slab dimensions of the new island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612108748939-Q7YT9KOPY8YXW3CODOVR/168-Lakewood-Place-LR-3.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version The finished island with a pair of Thermador ovens. The oven on the left has full steam cooking capabilities, an increasingly popular feature for preparing healthy meals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612109034550-PAOPBEM18OD87EWKI6GC/168-Lakewood-Place-LR-8.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version Another view of the kitchen and dining connection with a new prep sink in the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1612109460786-591BYAR6SR4QMRZURVFK/168-Lakewood-Place-LR-5.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up, 2021 Version Custom white oak range hood and floating shelves were installed as part of this update. Shout out to the multi-talented principal of Jordan Scott Photography for quick work in capturing these improvements. Jordan is an accomplished artist, photographer, and more. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2020/10/5/light-work-in-the-kitchen monthly 0.5 2020-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1601909274651-WL4AG6KYSPXHC6DTZX1W/IMG_8210.jpeg The Attic - Light Work in the Kitchen New quartzite countertops and matte black hardware are paired with the new backsplash in this kitchen. We replaced the old double-bowl sink with a new single-bowl sink for easy cleaning of pans, cutting boards, and cookie sheets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1601926638888-A29GWH6WFCXAF1Y5AIO8/IMG_7673.jpeg The Attic - Light Work in the Kitchen The original version of the kitchen featured a range of brown and creamy colors typical of 2007. All doors and drawer fronts were removed and sprayed offsite before being replaced. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2020/8/2/downtime-projects-win-a-bench-amp-do-some-good monthly 0.5 2020-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1596400270887-0X6VR5MURTNQK3H0M9XN/Bench1.jpg The Attic - Downtime Projects: Win a Bench & Do Some Good A former Evanston park bench, with new legs and ready for a second life. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2020/5/3/minor-changes-to-good-plans monthly 0.5 2020-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1588545954937-06CX76SRH7EJATFT7KJ8/Screen+Shot+2020-05-03+at+5.45.06+PM.png The Attic - Tailoring Good Plans The center stairs led to a series of poorly lit open areas, partial walls, orphaned laundry machines, and some closets. The original basement was not an inviting place, but at least it was a blank slate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1588547599070-07YGS2X8D3CTGNRWN6JQ/Screen+Shot+2020-05-03+at+11.06.33+AM.png The Attic - Tailoring Good Plans Two issues to resolve in the working plans were the need for a basement bathroom and the size of the laundry room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1588548142399-CUE8RMUGU40VQER9CJ19/Screen+Shot+2020-05-03+at+11.06.00+AM.png The Attic - Tailoring Good Plans Some notes we made as we work through the process. Original plans by architect Healy Rice. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2020/4/5/makingthemostoftimeathome monthly 0.5 2020-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1586171622211-5ARL5I1JNZD44R8ME09N/Forutne+Cookie.jpg The Attic - Making the Most of Time at Home Message received, fortune cookie. We’ll give it our best shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1586177834126-RYUEN2IQSYVJUHADPRW9/ISzj5xbqxxu7sj0000000000.jpg The Attic - Making the Most of Time at Home Ten year old wood floors in a modern condominium aged yellow-orange over the years and were faded in several areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1586178363518-1WEWKR112CZMR8LD4UXY/NaturalFloors.jpg The Attic - Making the Most of Time at Home The refinished wood floors highlight the unstained natural beauty of white oak, complemented by a matte finish using Bona Traffic HD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1586178749954-09MSJ8CJWGMPZ56ROP6A/PowderRoom.jpg The Attic - Making the Most of Time at Home New tile, fixtures, and paint converted this first floor bathroom from an afterthought to a cheery space for the eldest child and guests alike. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2020/2/29/brownout monthly 0.5 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1583080007247-YOBBE2HF8OJ86X25E92K/Master+Bath+%281%29.jpg The Attic - Brownout The new master bath features a Furniture Guild Hayden vanity with polished chrome feet and Grohe Allure faucets against a Carrara and Bardiglio patterned marble wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1583019849412-PJM45CQWHD6LCZXOT41H/IMG_7116.jpeg The Attic - Brownout The former bathroom was a classic example of “Builder-Grade Brown” from 2008. Bathrooms are usually not the best environments for for a brown-dominant color scheme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1583080052985-PGSUUA1Z1GVE0I6IH68Z/Master+Bath-3+copy.jpg The Attic - Brownout Furniture feet and elimination of the old storage tower between the two vanities had a slimming effect by removing some of the visual mass in the bathroom. Another good result was improved storage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1583020211598-AH3AHAHPE9AE2D2J30A9/Master+Bath-5.jpg The Attic - Brownout In the new bathroom, a free-standing Hydrosystems tub sits on a heated floor and under the organic shape of the Moooi light fixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1583020630269-EIEOG3OA6WDF8GJFMVSC/IMG_7117.jpeg The Attic - Brownout The old shower lacked a bench, but it featured four different sizes of square Crema Marfil tile for maximum brown impact. The jacuzzi tub was rarely used. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2020/2/2/lost-and-found monthly 0.5 2020-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1580660505960-VT957ML9YKISDHT1X6AD/IMG_7499.jpeg The Attic - Lost and Found Once upon a time, this basement was just another forlorn basement on the North Shore and the least attractive place in the home. Last century builders often assumed that homeowners would have little use for their basements. After all, who would want to spend time down there? Today, we know better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1580661494815-DMETC4OJQK1YVJ3JW65G/IMG_7502.jpeg The Attic - Lost and Found The old laundry room was dark and dank. New cabinetry, tile, and wallpaper make laundry less of a chore. We added a dry bar to complement the media room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1580661927468-X15S2XV7JHLCEGU3JA3F/IMG_7503.jpeg The Attic - Lost and Found The new gym with rubber flooring. New windows and insulation help keep the basement comfortable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1580662158027-YCGMHI1GU6IW7D7ME9BN/IMG_6980.jpeg The Attic - Lost and Found Another view of the gym with ballet barre and alcove lighting. It’s a happy day when you can load your wine collection into the new cellar that holds more than 900 bottles. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/something-good-this-way-comes monthly 0.5 2020-01-07 http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2019/6/1/planning-a-kitchen monthly 0.5 2019-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1559429629501-IAPV7F7GUJSMGPOEL9WM/IMG_6143.jpg The Attic - New Kitchen Plans The completed kitchen with custom cabinetry, new appliances, and an extended footprint. One benefit of good quality cabinetry is that it is easier to repair or refinish than cabinetry made with cheaper materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1559429905207-ZYY8YSXQR9VJSUTD1KAN/IMG_5155.jpg The Attic - New Kitchen Plans The twenty year old kitchen we replaced. Illuminating the ceiling with lights mounted on top of the wall cabinets was one of several curiosities in this kitchen. A 3” tall backsplash is not as useful as a full height backsplash and creates an artificial break under the wall cabinets. Mediocre quality cabinets do not allow for easy repairs or refinishing. Also, mixing yellow wall paint and multiple brown tones in the same space is likely to create a muddy visual best avoided in the kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1559434476537-H9O0TAFIKBXNGEUAPDHH/IMG_6162.jpg The Attic - New Kitchen Plans A view of the Berlin honed quartzite countertops and cooktop placement. One key is a hood vent that provides sufficient air movement and exhaust to the exterior of the house. A microwave over the cooking surface is not adequate ventilation for much more than making mac-n-cheese. Quartzite is a durable material for kitchen counters, and Berlin features a charcoal grey color with subtle white veining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1559435012008-O2X6RT1F0FYCP3A6UF2C/IMG_6150.jpg The Attic - New Kitchen Plans Introducing one bank of open shelving helps limit the visual mass while also providing the owner easy access to everyday dishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1559436079398-7F4VFQBUPCX0RZAUKPLC/IMG_6146.jpg The Attic - New Kitchen Plans A view of the cooktop wall. Drawers are preferable to doors in this location for convenient access to pots, pans, and cooking utensils. Although there was enough space for one more wall cabinet on either side of the hood vent, it would have added visual clutter without adding much usable storage. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2019/4/28/shiny-new-homes monthly 0.5 2019-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1557092171558-J1ZCCJ1KLJR23DNDLNCQ/IMG_4441.jpg The Attic - Shiny New Homes A renovation of a 1926 colonial in which we excavated the basement, added a kitchen and mudroom above it, and built a second-story laundry room with a third floor dormer to accommodate the new stairs to the attic. This is a typical renovation plan to remake an old home so that it “lives new” without tearing it down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1557113604748-X156KOBENMPDUR98MNW7/Screen+Shot+2019-05-05+at+10.15.42+PM.png The Attic - Shiny New Homes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1557113750408-LWLNJT77Q5VM41GHY3FB/Screen+Shot+2019-05-05+at+10.14.55+PM.png The Attic - Shiny New Homes http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2019/3/2/kitchen-series-3-of-3 monthly 0.5 2019-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1551569877821-FFC4DSXJ82Z4YSVRZAUW/KitchenLakeForest1.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 3 of 3 The new kitchen with sleek grey and white semi-custom cabinets, hardwood floors, and high-end appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1551546758324-KXVI2SD7LETX7QN2RLCQ/IMG_5925.JPG The Attic - Kitchen Series, 3 of 3 Advice from Mom: if you can’t think of something nice to say, don’t say anything at all. A tall ceiling and adjacent natural light were the best features of this kitchen before we started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1551570190492-SQQEP9MVHA2I5IG0A7M9/WolfRange.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 3 of 3 A view of the Wolf dual-fuel range and backsplash to the ceiling with undulated tile. No upper cabinets clutter the space. Generous organized storage under the counter was sufficient for these clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1551570649959-LA0SVTQVJWZQUJMZ806Z/IMG_5902.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 3 of 3 Wolf drawer microwave under white quartz countertops, Franke water filter, and Sub-Zero refrigerator shown above. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2019/2/3/kitchen-series-2-of-3 monthly 0.5 2019-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1549227684412-V2OZ069D83OPWLN7P0B4/IMG_5571+2.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 2 of 3 The new kitchen features Thermador appliances , a multi-function sink, and honed granite countertops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1549231416615-ED3XGYFMX2HKDR4VQJ1W/IMG_5138.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 2 of 3 The original kitchen was poorly designed with an “L” shape peninsula stub to hold the dishwasher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1549231071123-XI9NMB14IEWJ61U8SCHO/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 2 of 3 Another view of the offending peninsula stub. We replaced the tile floor in the kitchen for red oak to match the rest of the flooring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1549230724375-9RXTLJDGEDTLOBXCZA7G/IMG_5139.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 2 of 3 The original cooking appliances opposite the sink wall. One disadvantage of stock cabinetry is that it can lead to odd configurations if the wall dimensions are not a good fit for the stock cabinetry dimensions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1549231508145-F4NAH5W0YYPCV7MIJE40/IMG_5577.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 2 of 3 Semi-custom or custom cabinetry is a good choice for many kitchens.It allowed us to center the range on the wall and add valuable storage and prep space on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1549231969666-HB52NCUHYGR40YM21JU2/IMG_5572.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 2 of 3 A counter-depth refrigerator is preferable despite the additional cost, especially in a small kitchen. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2019/1/6/its-a-new-year-get-moving monthly 0.5 2019-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1546835434036-3H47UKWK2I6DDZF3FZP8/IMG_5444.jpeg The Attic - It's a New Year. Let’s Get Moving. The former garage comfortably holds a treadmill, rowing machine, heavy bag, TRX system, and more, all on a 3/4” thick rubberized floor. No more excuses for skipping a workout when you have this attached to your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1546836109723-VPU2D3Z56UUKWEHFBD0R/IMG_5446.jpeg The Attic - It's a New Year. Let’s Get Moving. A view of the entry to the gym, with closed storage, new exterior door, new windows, and lockers. The clients can check their form in the 6’ x 4’ wall mirror, too. Heat is drawn from the main ductwork inside the home, and the walls are coated in a special scuff-resistant paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1546836451627-DE5D28ABA95I1Q40PUM0/IMG_5318.jpeg The Attic - It's a New Year. Let’s Get Moving. Under the 3/4” plywood sub-floor is a vapor barrier, stud platform, and closed cell foam insulation. A minor amount of disassembly and demolition would be required to revert to a functional garage in the future. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/11/4/wilmette-kitchen monthly 0.5 2018-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1541393237827-H8CCQZ6UVABFM63QLVEG/IMG_4940.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 1 of 3 A view of the finished kitchen with cypress-colored lower cabinetry paired with the gloss sheen white upper cabinets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1541395411130-5R1DTFKZX8NPT3MCQZV0/IMG_4032.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 1 of 3 A clean slate for a kitchen is one of those sweet moments on a construction site. For us, at least. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1541395512607-1PB3UGY0NWDVYALAQMPW/IMG_3096.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 1 of 3 Our first step was to remove the old kitchen, including donating the old cabinets to the Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1541395768638-7MG88DCNPC5Y2VE9PSXU/IMG_3099.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 1 of 3 Deconstructing the back of the house in preparation for the heavy equipment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1541395831980-XXXN2S48SPKVYAA1D66I/IMG_3136.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 1 of 3 Let me introduce you to my little friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1541444103043-R4322VBRC3I0HOFRDKH8/IMG_4094.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Series, 1 of 3 We think our clients would approve of this message after living though a major renovation project. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/9/8/should-i-renovate-an-old-home monthly 0.5 2018-11-23 http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/8/14/evaluating-a-home-before-you-buy-it monthly 0.5 2018-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1535999579514-X3URYSZ43G74RC6GEEZ6/IMG_4510.jpg The Attic - Evaluating a home before you buy it We recently renovated a home with a two-story addition and modern master bathroom. It features a Madeli floating vanity, Robern medicine cabinets, and black basalt tile on the wet wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1535999936708-JMUA822N1W38FX4688LY/IMG_3261.jpg The Attic - Evaluating a home before you buy it We found sheets of old newspaper Inside the walls of this renovation project, including this Chicago Daily Tribune advertisement from 1927 for jaunty new felts. Suffice to say that the house was not "Tip-Top" when we started. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/7/15/where-do-we-lego-in-the-formal-dining-room-of-course monthly 0.5 2018-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1533472543339-ART3OES0H143HH5YXJK5/IMG_4819.jpg The Attic - Where do we Lego? In the formal dining room, of course. The new 22x14 kitchen with custom cabinetry and a honed Imperial Danby island top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1533416910540-VNNDWTGZHQO990NTXR4N/IMG_1312.jpg The Attic - Where do we Lego? In the formal dining room, of course. The original galley 12x8 kitchen at the back of the house, narrow and closed off from the living areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1533472622046-ZD43QUEEY5DDSSZ2GE68/IMG_4829.jpg The Attic - Where do we Lego? In the formal dining room, of course. A large kitchen window provides ample natural light and a view of the back yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1533429881308-WX7SYKHZIQOZO4DJ3PR7/IMG_4878.jpg The Attic - Where do we Lego? In the formal dining room, of course. A closer view of the cabinetry finished in Benjamin Moore White Dove and polished nickel hardware. The lift-and-tuck door conceals the microwave. Clever storage is one of the important ways an upgraded kitchen outperforms its predecessors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1531700307655-6UOMKI423BWJI5PH5JMD/Screen+Shot+2018-07-15+at+7.16.30+PM.png The Attic - Where do we Lego? In the formal dining room, of course. When researchers track where people spend time in their homes, a familiar pattern develops. Credit: UCLA Center on Everyday Lives of Families. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/6/3/making-the-connection monthly 0.5 2018-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1528088142551-XK8E4ESXVT9KF6S6PWXJ/IMG_4400+2.jpg The Attic - Making the Connection A view of the family room from the Orphaned Space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1528088196253-Q0AW3169BP4A8Z7RTHKH/IMG_4399+2.jpg The Attic - Making the Connection A view of the living room from the Orphaned Space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1528088469429-RJGIGFSMXI759P49B512/IMG_4361.jpg The Attic - Making the Connection Table for two: a dedicated work space with custom cabinetry and built-in electrical for charging all of the electronic devices in the top drawer. Out of sight and organized in one place. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/5/6/time-to-sell monthly 0.5 2018-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525626751021-C3MTIRRS6LG46JP9HI34/1738fletcher-40.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell First floor improvements included lighting, refinished floors, and fresh paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525626980101-TJK8EP3TMGI1P26EMMZP/File+May+04%2C+7+08+05+PM.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell The first floor before our work began. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525640346443-JL694JJ18N9IXCDNTZ8R/1738fletcher-14.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell Another view of the first floor from the entrance to the kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525627344412-96UFVRY16TQDCO05T82U/File+May+04%2C+7+04+12+PM.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell The original entry . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525640475322-MGGGUFNBPD6WF70W1NP6/1738fletcher-33.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell The updated entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525640440421-G85OLOUXKPNIKVOK5C4Y/File+May+04%2C+7+04+49+PM.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell So many kitchens from 1997-2005 featured the same orange-brown maple cabinets, satin nickel hardware, and polished black granite. This was not a great era for kitchens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525641188631-V2I5RWSD3HTZENKR16S8/1738fletcher-15.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell The refinished cabinets, with a new range and under-counter microwave, countertops, backsplash and lighting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525641599174-QMY14J33HW9IUDOFKSES/1738fletcher-19.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell A view of the kitchen from the family room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525641746721-DI31V6NR0BN91YKC8KLL/File+May+04%2C+7+07+41+PM.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell The old master bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525641813109-4YGXFPVDY91AZQP0GL52/1738fletcher-2.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell The new master bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525642458984-1R0WGSQIUSC0ET6O50E6/IMG_3264.JPG The Attic - Ready to Sell The old hall bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1525642350166-I9E37S36214SOUXZ1DSI/1738fletcher-6.jpg The Attic - Ready to Sell The new hall bathroom. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/2/4/a-classic-collaboration monthly 0.5 2018-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517756101048-22Y2NYYVC7Z010XAN89E/IMG_3838.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion A Victoria + Albert claw foot tub in the new master bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517758430402-SI8VX0LM9B42RY0S34AN/Screen+Shot+2018-02-04+at+8.43.55+AM.png The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion The original master bathroom featured a 36" x 36" shower, a green wallpaper border near the ceiling, and gold accents. An orphaned pedestal sink stood guard on the 14 foot long wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517758762790-WGIRW464MYH3EPW35NKJ/IMG_2998+3.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion Not the refreshing start to the morning our clients imagined. Unsurprisingly, they had abandoned the shower entirely. The owner's cat was the prior occupant of this space before we started demolition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517759530265-3I3WQUXASUBZI0TH1AR5/IMG_3007.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion A view of the rest of the bathroom. A small closet sat between the hall door and master bedroom door. The original bathroom was nearly 14 feet long, but only 6 feet wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517834126531-4XS81NDT9NU261E9JR93/Plaster_shovel.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517769197943-1JKJHUGXYFEJF6EQMUJW/IMG_3674.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion We recessed the 84" vanity into the wall to accommodate the free-standing tub. We used Walker Zanger's Grigio Scuro mosaic to create a border around the white carrara hex tile along the center line of the bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517842841290-NPDDG6IM1IU42SOQIRHA/IMG_3676+2.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion Kallista Bellis shower pieces and a white quartzite bench match the vanity top and sink faucets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517839117116-ZHB11I0SVZ6OPE27SKIX/IMG_3755.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion Another view of the vanity wall with desk bridge. We added an extra 3 feet of length for built-in cabinetry and enhanced storage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517839190777-33EEBXQWF5Q7RC500565/IMG_3741.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion Efficient storage is one key to a successful bathroom project. Here, we installed custom inset cabinetry with drawers and open storage on both sides of the bathroom entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1517844492816-ATAKYR9WV70RTGRYYNAN/IMG_3553+2.jpg The Attic - Shipshape & Bristol Fashion Ahoy there, first mates! This bathroom has been approved by the two buccaneers in the pirate ship. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2018/1/1/our-best-of-2017 monthly 0.5 2018-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1514818555750-UZVZ86MIEMXS6CIDL5S4/IMG_3369.jpg The Attic - Our Best of 2017 If you've seen one hole in the ground surrounded by concrete, you've seen them all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1514820395177-Y1YL21Q2S0ZKUIYM68MK/IMG_2158.jpg The Attic - Our Best of 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1514820361301-INYLM93AS6VVCJG1Z09W/DSC_9443.jpg The Attic - Our Best of 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1514821930835-14863Q8S2LKYT83431X6/IMG_2446.jpg The Attic - Our Best of 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1514823503213-SM6AR4TEHBDMM2KHY2D6/DSC_9586.jpg The Attic - Our Best of 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1514822831628-O0JVO1R1RVB3W1OZ1YI9/IMG_1240.jpg The Attic - Our Best of 2017 http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/kitchen-cleanup monthly 0.5 2017-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1461169565727-ZV5OXK9Q7A4NETEO9U66/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up It was time to say addio to the Italian kitchen, including the pastoral backsplash over the cooktop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1461167202749-SUFI6C83ENJNN1ENRRDK/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up Here we can see the original kitchen in all of its Tuscan glory: green speckled granite countertops, beige stone backsplash, antique knobs, creamy yellow cabinets, and the old sink faucet next to the window. The color of the textured walls cast the kitchen in an unflattering light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1463136921457-GKR55OLRM2T5EPWNPO70/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up We removed the pastoral backsplash, cabinet hardware, and countertops. The china cabinet found a new home, and the walls were skim-coated smooth for paint. Cream colored cabinets were targeted for new paint. What to do about the heavily textured mustard-colored range hood? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1506946302221-L7O2CVDXUOAMRBE3S3U5/IMG_2918.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up We clad the hood in wood with a custom stain to match the new shelving near the window. A view of the hood surrounded by new hardware, sink faucet, freshly painted cabinets and walls, Calacatta backsplash, and new countertops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1506946558334-AFRI4EIO34I8JF1U1M2M/IMG_2914.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up A view of the refinished island top, new light fixtures, and the shelving unit next to the bay window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1505661205883-81FKABC94QR2U8JARSFG/IMG_2876.jpg The Attic - Kitchen Clean Up A good spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/9/3/master-bath-makeover monthly 0.5 2017-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504484239993-4G4QN0GFXUOLHGZP0YLI/IMG_1344.JPG The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504484410677-YF08OTVRNK07AD2BP2PM/IMG_2551.jpg The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504484887615-QZW63MKE0HO7NQEFZQOX/IMG_2553.jpg The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After Asian Carrara tile with Cadet Blue geometric pattern. Nickel Silver Raindome by Laura Kirar for Kallista. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504485476495-AYA84X391Y543MI06WN9/IMG_1342.JPG The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504485494647-QRBBQQ005YKHHNXEXWGJ/IMG_2158.JPG The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504486563953-JOBEVR77LJVE72QQ3PYL/IMG_1057.JPG The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After The old tub with an unusable cavern at one end, covered by an unusable vanity top. Wasted space in this footprint was a big drawback. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504486963830-NS2ZD7GQD6UM67S4ORWH/IMG_2509.jpg The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After The new tub and functional cabinetry. The country curtains were replaced with light-softening semi-opaque shades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504487098785-ZUMOBLFD8MND7BBMHB5F/IMG_2563.JPG The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After Custom skirt for tub deck, color matched to the vanity and wainscot on opposite wall, and a quartz deck surround. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1504495886928-NOZHC9H4LA6G2WNSKV2F/IMG_1743.jpg The Attic - Master Bath, Before and After A reminder when you encounter the small and irregular, among others. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/8/22/the-great-outdoors monthly 0.5 2017-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1503447953685-48YKWC2GPG9AR3D0MCFL/IMG_2579.JPG The Attic - The Great Outdoors In order to access the deck from the kitchen, we removed a bank of windows and installed a sliding door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1503448308774-59NGJ6TFSBZTVEDJ61AP/IMG_2764.jpg The Attic - The Great Outdoors The clients wanted room for outdoor dining, leading to a deck that extended beyond the maple tree. Our carpenter carefully scribed the cedar planks to the shape of the tree trunk (nicely done, sir!). Just beyond the tree is the 12 foot bench facing the house with built-in LED lights below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1503448978310-6QOSQDF1AXBNL2XKKWRM/IMG_2767.jpg The Attic - The Great Outdoors A view of the rear of the house and a second bench, this one facing the backyard. The large canopy of the maple tree provides ample shade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1503449367536-50FPRXFKKW29Z0OEPTJE/IMG_2762.jpg The Attic - The Great Outdoors A view of the finished deck with all new MARVIN windows, planter box, pendant lighting, and door. The transformer for the deck lighting is hidden inside the planter box. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/7/15/a-laundry-room-elevated monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1500176500827-0GV2X93AGGZESCQKBCXI/IMG_2477.jpg The Attic - A Laundry Room, Elevated Goodbye to a single-purpose storage room, and hello to a multi-function laundry room. Cabinetry for storage on the left, with stackable full-size laundry machines and sink on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1500176205310-1LHXRXMGKBF5D11EQ59D/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Laundry Room, Elevated I wish we had thought of this, but credit goes to the client for the beverage refrigerator and coffee maker. That is brilliant work in the anti-drudgery department. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1500176902600-RWV74DF8EERJSBBERPJW/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Laundry Room, Elevated Eliminating the closet doesn't mean the need for storage disappears. Full extension pull-outs add useful capacity in the tall cabinet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1502058312524-3GXUAO5J66DZPCAKJUTE/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Laundry Room, Elevated A deep utility sink and drying rack next to the laundry machines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1500177330716-4RHFKB7GHHCII4KRHWUD/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Laundry Room, Elevated No longer a closed storage room, it was time to reclaim the natural light with a new 10-lite glass door. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/7/1/bathroom-series-3-of-3 monthly 0.5 2017-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498928537828-70NBO6ZKQOVR7F7YTS1L/IMG_2366.jpg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 Hello, lovely. I often say I don't have time to take a bath. I would make an exception for this tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498945226688-KA1Q2DJLXSPXS30HKZL1/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 We widened the standard-width entry for visual effect. Our primary goal was to create the tranquil space our client wanted and simultaneously fit the lean design of the mid-century modern home. This picture was taken from the bedroom entrance during the early evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498949162821-0MILHTB2WZR643023NUO/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 The early afternoon light pours in, and comparing this with the preceding picture underscores how much natural light changes the character of the room in the same day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498946672246-4JJFO4IFZBYOS4Y51NC8/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 A view of the floating vanity opposite the shower, unadorned by hardware and matched to the spare simplicity of the bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498948143421-RUYDLER11D1YOIARJGAM/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 The spacious new shower measures 6' x 4' with a bench, and it features modern hardware with a linear drain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498950834556-2BJ2LAFG5FDVQY76V94A/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 The client found the original marketing material that came with the tub. This is just your average picture of two couples hanging out in the whirlpool tub, enjoying some food and drinks on a floating cutting board. I hear the Bee Gees crooning "How Deep is Your Love" when I see this picture. That pretty much explains everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498951210216-LE2AE938VDBF6408J5G8/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 We can't get enough of the period-specific marketing materials. Brass poles for disco night. Or maybe those posts are holding up the ceiling. Does the model look relaxed or afraid for her life in this picture? Is this tub in a green house? We have so many questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498944655424-XG69YFVREEC1UH1ZJX1J/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 Ahh, there it is. The largest indoor tub we've ever removed. This is the very same tub from the brochure, mounted on a 10' long platform deck. Don't pay attention to the icky shag carpet on the floor of the bathroom. If you have carpet in your master bathroom, you can contact us for fast-track counseling. No judgement at all. It happens to the best of us. We'll work through it, together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498989216795-KDJF0YNB52OVVG562T6E/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 Another view of the maroon whirlpool tub. Unicorn beer floaters speak to the client's sense of humor about this situation. The previous homeowners had installed a separate 75 gallon water heater solely for the purpose of filling this koi pond. Our client's dog, Nelly, looks on curiously at these reminders of human folly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498989441190-ERNRIFWT2SBKRWYIBABD/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 The vanity. At night, the bathroom was dimly lit, and it was easy to think that you were deep inside the fruit with James and the Giant Peach. All of the proportions in this bathroom were wrong. Quite wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498989674767-YBP9RLQEP9XDHLYFN1JI/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 More peach goodness right here, along with different kinds of flooring (but no carpet?!), the small shower, and the mauve toilet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1498951765230-GY5M8ESB9WMO9EM3DRAR/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 3 of 3 Check out the full wall of smoky mirrored glass for ambience. Farewell, carpet and tub. We had to use a reciprocal saw to take you out in pieces. We'll always have these pictures and the marketing brochure for memories. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/6/1/bathroom-series-2-of-3 monthly 0.5 2017-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496371284218-WBI5P8CVBVEBF1L93IVL/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 Mmm-hmm. You're all rich wood grain, loooong lines, and sharply dressed. Mighty handsome, if we can say so in a non-weird way. It doesn't sound weird when we say it, right? No shame in your game, Mighty Handsome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496371729977-HCQUFZKL39M2M1FCNWEA/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 Outfitted with solid brass pulls and suspended over Thassos white marble, we used steel braces to keep it firmly mounted on the wall. It's mass appears to be levitating over the floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496372664023-JD1JNLR39X7A6PDMS29G/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 The middle section was designed for extra depth to hold bath towels. All drawers are functional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496373093547-IQIORW74JUM9HUFS151V/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 Faucets made in Brooklyn by Watermark and medicine cabinets from Robern. Tile from Ann Sacks. The 7 cm profile of Casesarstone white quartz complements the modern aesthetic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496373363329-XBHKA1Q6138B9DAZYAI6/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 Three recessed medicine cabinets add useful above-sink storage for the owners. This version comes with integrated lighting, an electrical outlet, and built-in interior lighting to illuminate the inside of the cabinet. It even has a thingy to hang your razor or toothbrush. If you install it, you can call it a thingy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496376754745-ZV2LAGBX3XK1BL321URK/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 The Kelly Wearstler brass-wrapped ceiling light echoes the vanity pulls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496375729268-5L5SRC4NKXMJ9USYIKGV/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 The new tub and shower. All accessories from Ginger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496375783781-QY5E9LTGOV3IWNY3PYWS/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 The old tub and shower. Do you recall the abundance of 4x4 white tile from the hall bathroom we featured in Bathroom Series 1 of 3? We'd like to forget that, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496583327613-9WQ12V40YQ8KOFICCDY9/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 Half of the old vanity with surprisingly little useful storage, poor lighting, and no medicine cabinets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1496583433835-V6A76TWPKJD8KQ0UGFLD/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 2 of 3 The other half of the old vanity. A tall linen tower wedged in the corner offered little practical storage and could not be accessed easily. The right hand doors conflicted with light switch and the bathroom door. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/5/1/bathroom-series-1-of-3 monthly 0.5 2017-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1493681784808-PWBIYSKB6TTT9YJ8A7L0/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 1 of 3 Ah, the carefree days when 4x4 square tile and white grout was used liberally all over the bathroom. Simpler times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1493682384497-WAR9LL43CO6IOYK0MTBP/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 1 of 3 The shower was long, but it lacked storage and a bench. The chunky chrome frame was a dominant feature in the bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1493682992559-Y0ZEYEO61R995AKIFUZW/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 1 of 3 The new bathroom exchanges the short pedestal sink for a full-height black vanity with storage, the polished chrome for warmer tones, and the ongoing maintenance of white grout for charcoal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1493683507599-20Y5ZPAJREM3U3NZGU1S/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 1 of 3 Black & white doesn't have to be old-fashioned or overtly masculine. Here we used an elongated white subway tile to update a classic look and softened the visuals with a decorative backsplash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1493685191998-AACNZI4ZV35V5H884LTS/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 1 of 3 Extending the tile to the ceiling draws the eye up, and frameless glass removes the visual weight of the shower enclosure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1493685787952-RQQP7KT31YRTRFYAJ2ER/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Series, 1 of 3 The addition of a small bench and shower niche adds comfort and storage for a more functional shower. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/4/2/curing-mudroom-mania monthly 0.5 2017-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1491156471925-87T02F2UIC5FIJC3VUMX/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Mudroom Misery to Mastery Each child has a cubby with space below for shoes, a drawer, coat hooks, and a backpack hook. The mix of open and closed storage provides easy access and flexibility for storing seasonal items. Each cubby also has an outlet with USB ports. Built-in storage boxes for tablets, phones, and laptops keep the electronic devices safe and in place while charging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1491169577043-LCFC00WDWGU1S08V4UZZ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Mudroom Misery to Mastery Three levels of extra storage for footwear allow for quick rotation when the weather turns. The top drawer contains leashes, collars, and dog toys for Molly while the bottom drawer holds her food. The quartz countertop and placement near the rear door was designed as a landing zone to handle car keys, cell phones, and groceries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1491170676405-M0BBB1GU5T0MRTNKQ67L/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Mudroom Misery to Mastery We framed the mirror and white board to match the cabinetry, each child has a school basket, and the whiteboard is a convenient messaging companion to all of the devices in our digital world. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/3/5/winnetka-colonial-chronicles-part-8 monthly 0.5 2017-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488727074599-ZQLHIKDP68PVSRO786C7/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 We refinished the hardwood floors with a custom stain, replaced the baseboard, and installed crown molding. The traditional center entry stairwell was stabilized and reinforced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488728133797-94HPN3QZO7EB1HMNH443/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 The typically oversized living room is always a bit tricky in colonial homes of this age, but we added lighting to complement the natural light from the large windows and refinished the fireplace which had previously featured painted brick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488729297276-4LAUOJ6R89OJU6NLH906/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 One way to reduce the "bowling alley" effect of the large colonial living room is to create some visual separation. In this example, we added french doors and a coffered ceiling to separate the study from the living room. We also added a passage to the kitchen to improve the flow of the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488729635352-GAPRM2XT6MBBNT5ISRYH/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 Another view of the study. The tightly compartmentalized floor plans of older homes are often incompatible with how families live today, so it's common to merge small spaces that are closed off and divide other spaces that are unusually large. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488804054912-HPWHWUDFY5EH0WM9WKT7/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 Before: the old wall separating the kitchen from the dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488804192546-PFA08SSIGES7IJ1CMDCZ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 Before: the old kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488730124284-YSM1CWBM5ONK5O1WHUUT/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 The kitchen was a prime example of adapting the layout to today's family: small, dark and closed off by a wall where the refrigerator is now, the new kitchen benefitted from a more spacious expansion, as well as new appliances, cabinetry, and lighting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488730413616-8ZYGLO1CFWZGFLONP2UE/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 A good layout is vital because so much of family life occurs in or near the kitchen. If possible, we like to make kitchens comfortable for two or more people to work together. Pathway widths of 44" between range and island and 46" between sink and island are shown here. An eight foot island ensures plenty of counter space for food prep and seating for four. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488753317253-6Q77U0R57VKI9R01HQTI/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 8 A small powder room is a fun challenge, and there is some limit to what can be done in a 44" x 44" room once the toilet is installed. The dramatic Farrow & Ball wallpaper created a dragged-paint effect and accentuates the height of the bathroom. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/3/1/odds-ends monthly 0.5 2017-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1488411986332-S1FAYGEPO8QCHN8ZEUH7/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Odds & Ends Wine cellar and wet bar, together at last. The ejector pit is concealed behind door number 3. That's a combination we can toast. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/2/6/winnetka-colonial-chronicles-part-7 monthly 0.5 2017-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486440066379-XH0S8PEOXRP9L22SYQ1W/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles Part 7 My 8-year old instinctively picked a good spot for reading. It feels a little like discovering buried treasure when I think that this attic was creaky, dark, and poorly insulated for more than 90 years. Sometimes unusual spaces have a purpose waiting to be revealed, or they must be pre-planned in new construction before the architect erases them in the quest for efficient space utilization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486442616757-4KNQ2I9UQVS962LH8E65/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles Part 7 That is one expertly crafted mess, no? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486442944833-4YWH8QM1DEI5P2OQIPY5/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles Part 7 "The tub goes here, the sinks start there, and you're driving to swim practice in eleven minutes." Of course nobody said these words to me. This whole account is fictional. You know better than to trust what you read on the Internet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486444136603-WANOS1RVZ5GIXZFOXLGO/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles Part 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486444312789-3AGNM5XWWCJSQTAANPQJ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles Part 7 http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/2/4/the-wine-cellar monthly 0.5 2017-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486222740636-GXLF83EG5J37FI1KANM7/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Wine Cellar This wine cellar was created to hold hundreds of bottles in different formats behind insulated glass and a special door with a thermal break in the frame to maintain 55 degrees fahrenheit and controlled humidity. The walls and ceiling are fully insulated to help the cooling unit operate efficiently. The custom wine storage unit is a modernized take on the traditional dark wood cabinetry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486222202465-TX8DOGIOJRZ28JRS2Q0H/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Wine Cellar One design problem with wine cooling units is that they often project out of the wall much like a window-mounted air-conditioner. In this instance, we built a custom shelving unit with a grill to allow for additional storage, air transfer, and better visuals. Removable panels allow for easy access to the wine cooling unit if it needs service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1486222123419-MPSMMXIF1LDGQWDL5OEK/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Wine Cellar Another look at the wine storage with antiqued mirror glass in the center and multiple storage options to accommodate different wine formats. The custom wine storage unit is a modernized version on the traditional dark wood cabinetry commonly found in wine cellars. The bottom shelves are removable for case storage. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/1/7/the-bottom-line-on-bathroom-costs monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2017/1/10/dantes-inferno-of-residential-architecture monthly 0.5 2017-01-10 http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/12/30/part6 monthly 0.5 2017-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1483134164917-Y8EPRZB6RMASXW5AOD8D/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 6 Framing the attic, formerly used only for storage. We increased the depth of the studs to accept eight inches of closed-cell spray foam insulation. This helps an old house stay warm in the cold months and adds some structural support. We used the stairwell as a natural divider between bedroom or office and flex-space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1483226352739-B3IR0BNYGFAQY2DEVC4T/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 6 The air-handler is now running efficiently in an enclosed space behind the two short doors, and the stairs are behind the half-wall under the lantern light. The view of the locust tree from the new picture window gives you the feeling of floating among the trees, so we named this attic space "the treehouse." One of our daughters decided it most closely resembles a "fairy castle." Despite my limited experience with fairy castles, I'm okay running with that, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1483226599335-D6DRKQLRFZ9B76SQDPZ5/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 6 A view from the stairwell. Structural beams in the ceiling gave us the opportunity to dress them with clear cedar. New windows allow plenty of light into "the treehouse" and a long bench makes for a convenient perch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1483230481496-VYMM2R1GPXDU62TWZ57B/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 6 Installing a window seat in the dormer just seemed like the right thing to do. Also approved by the Fairy Castle Building Authority. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1483230590765-Z1VZ1U1KZP162AMJS3NA/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 6 The adjacent bedroom with closet and new windows. This room is flooded with light for most of the day and has its own reading bench in the dormer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1483230713739-U0ZOTB2FB5O7Q6815JQ1/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 6 http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/12/24/end-of-year-reminders-and-thanks monthly 0.5 2016-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1482629453096-57WFTTK8QN9LWKT9S6YV/Oh+no.jpg The Attic - End of Year Reminders and Thanks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1482629461121-7ZMB9HHQLBS6T69G3M8I/Oh+yes.jpg The Attic - End of Year Reminders and Thanks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1482636511267-SA3OI89MAMIMZNSNVJYH/IMG_1075.JPG The Attic - End of Year Reminders and Thanks This first floor renovation has been over a year in the making, and the entire job should have been completed within 6 months. We were second on the scene, after the first firm responsible for completing this project was discharged. Hats off to the clients who kept their cool throughout the entire ordeal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1482593101704-SPPY2PHR0A88BSJOK2U6/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - End of Year Reminders and Thanks http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/12/5/new-laundry-room-in-40-square-feet monthly 0.5 2016-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1480973018975-T56MZQXVADAXN1ZKFJH5/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 5 Mounting the machines on pedestals offers good ergonomics for loading and unloading the laundry as well as extra storage. A client let us repurpose the mini crystal flushmount on the ceiling when she no longer needed it. It's the perfect size and a good use of surplus lighting fixtures. Who says your laundry room can't have a little glamour? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1480973605357-QKWMGL8EWGSGESK4B0ML/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 5 Lower and upper cabinets with a durable quartz top help make this compact laundry room punch above its weight class with regard to elegant storage. Yet another generous client donated the glass door cabinets, and repurposing them here was better than sending them to the landfill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1480974775212-UNAG4BVR5EYTRZ7S4MAT/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1480977585899-RKCO8ESOKJ0VKX94UQ7J/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 5 Feast your eyes on the most expensive and labor-intensive door I've ever touched. First black, now fire-engine red. The only way to rationalize this sort of (mis)adventure is to say "art before commerce" and find an adult beverage. Or six. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1480978128531-3AJVEXOU356632NQ8VMQ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 5 High gloss oil paint is bananas. A total pain in the neck to work with when compared to latex paints, but the depth of color and sheen is unbeatable. It's mounted. I'm not refinishing it a third time. So there. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/11/7/lets-not-screw-this-up-shall-we monthly 0.5 2016-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478550053850-GWLX8Z9RL616OXGGJ7C8/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Let's Not Screw This Up, Shall We? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478550133194-IH48QQ1V2YNIU3KPYGAB/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Let's Not Screw This Up, Shall We? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478550162475-8M8DMYSKOV25BE7EL13B/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Let's Not Screw This Up, Shall We? At what height should the shower head be placed? Tall owners require taller than average placement, so it's a good idea to stand in the shower before setting the final plumbing position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478553228408-NGGHF3PNB60E1FGHCPFK/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Let's Not Screw This Up, Shall We? Access to the closet though two new barn doors, and the alcove above the barn doors was enclosed to manage the proportions of the bedroom. Carpet was replaced with new red oak flooring to match the existing floor in the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478553192996-66CYXWHCXK89TIYWRL0D/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Let's Not Screw This Up, Shall We? LED lighting recessed into the beams illuminates the tall ceilings with up-light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478553538544-GB8QKM5OMO5HSU1OI7SY/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Let's Not Screw This Up, Shall We? The new closet with built-ins by Perfection Custom Closets includes a desk with under-cabinet lighting. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/11/5/bathroom-leaves-set-of-miami-vice-over-creative-differences monthly 0.5 2016-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478351107682-87HSJ2GU2U5WSUF4V7ZJ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Leaves Set of Miami Vice Over "Creative Differences" The shiny brass and the same 12x12 marble on nearly every surface tell almost the whole story about the design of this bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478351170499-F72FWIMG3T8J3WXKYA2Q/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Leaves Set of Miami Vice Over "Creative Differences" I'm sure I read somewhere that when you have 100 SF available, you shouldn't require the occupants to turn sideways to enter the small shower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478351224735-A2ERAFANHAPBAJMRNKKP/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Leaves Set of Miami Vice Over "Creative Differences" The obligatory white jacuzzi and 82" vanity with only a single bowl and faucet and limited storage. The number of functioning jacuzzi-style tubs we've seen can be counted on one hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478352298102-VTL88PNN4RD2SORB16FE/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Leaves Set of Miami Vice Over "Creative Differences" R-11 insulation on an exterior wall leads to very cold conditions in the bathroom. Proper insulation is a critical component of good renovation work, even though it is invisible when the project is complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478353038019-200LUOHLBN9SE3G7HRAM/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Leaves Set of Miami Vice Over "Creative Differences" The new bathroom features a warmer color palette, heated floor, and an expanded shower with a bench. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478353216209-DVBHMWL9G9TIXV6DRRBF/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Bathroom Leaves Set of Miami Vice Over "Creative Differences" The client picked a mosaic tile accent to add visual interest to the the subway tile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1478353441863-VUEGL9B5QPIK7Q2OH8I1/IMG_9379.JPG The Attic - Bathroom Leaves Set of Miami Vice Over "Creative Differences" The new double vanity provides ample storage for two. Behind the vanity wall is new R-19 insulation for better temperature control. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/10/15/winnetka-colonial-chronicles-part-4 monthly 0.5 2016-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1476578732001-59SDDBQ9DEDKGMYB29FD/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 4 Before: the weathered exterior of the home revealed damaged cedar, a cheap coat of paint on the front of the house only (in an unusual money-saving effort?), roof shingles applied directly to plywood, rotted gutters, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1476579493823-2ZENK4XMVX25WNNXHC1R/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 4 After: new cedar shakes are weaved into the old, the whole exterior has been stained and painted, a new roof was installed, fascia and soffits were repaired, new gutters manage the rain water, and the original wood shutters came back to life with Dutch oil paint. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/9/18/sifting-through-history monthly 0.5 2016-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1474256898225-UA2VWU682N2X2KGS5LZJ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Sifting Through History Sink Series, artist unknown. Have I been working too hard or is there richly colored beauty in this gallery-like display of old porcelain sinks? http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/7/30/new-vision-for-a-chicago-loft monthly 0.5 2016-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469924344643-R7NJ1GAOL5Z7IVRQTWZC/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The original entry to the unit. Original wood floors, tall ceilings and passageways, and exposed ductwork are typical of the old Chicago loft conversions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469924412890-L7GVK7Y4FQ4ACJMR738O/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The existing kitchen passed its expiration date long ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469924449748-EF259L0MGWP681RGRIOJ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The combined family/dining room. Exposed brick with over-sized windows and large wood beams echo the industrial history of this building. The kitchen and family/dining room all bleed into each other in one large and undefined space during the pre-construction phase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469924487318-4DKF56WNJ73RD3ZLGWUB/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The tall dividing wall between the bedroom and living space. One challenge with old loft conversions is the division of space, which puts even more emphasis on smart interior design work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469924545232-DU0NWFR6YT1H8SDFOQC1/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The bedroom with access to the roof deck above. This loft enjoys one of the most outstanding roof-top views of the city we've ever seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469924592167-939WYBP3PXN95E9LRG3E/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The bedroom view of the stairs up, desk, and closet behind the curtain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469924797218-GVNNFKN0ZYQWX3G2BE15/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The outdated bathroom was upgraded first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469970947164-GY11HAEE96FN15EBA9SG/image-asset.png The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft A new wall-mounted vanity, tile, lighting, and plumbing fixtures modernize the bathroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469985666147-7TWF6ZBT1TIK88IDXEFE/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The front entry disappears into the floor-to-ceiling wallpaper, and the foyer is illuminated by a sputnik-style light fixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469980353881-SWQFIY2L4YTYUPWU7EKH/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The new kitchen features modern white cabinetry, new appliances, and a new peninsula with wine refrigerator and under-counter microwave. The kitchen is better lit than my amateur photography was able to capture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1470066847844-0SATXTCS3G0V9DOG9EI0/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft Another perspective shows one way to create distinct living spaces without building walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469980516210-T0MY1FS0W7R3RQ3KO3BY/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft Countertops and backsplash are made from cement, a nod to the industrial history of the building. A skylight above the kitchen illuminates the workspace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469980844886-VCFSYIMMCJ4Y8TMEKEUK/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The owner's gallery includes gilt-framed paintings from her international travel and is set against a wall covered in Farrow & Ball's rich midnight blue-black color, Railings, for which we have major love. The neon sign illuminates "it is what is", unexpectedly surrounded by art rather than commonly used as a statement of cold reality or thinly disguised disappointment. Beauty is what it is, and we would never disagree with that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469981644415-FMNI5S4B9VTN8SXPGH8L/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft Modern and classic design elements can be found throughout the home, and the casual mix of materials, textures, and colors makes the space comfortably unstructured while maintaining the definition that many open spaces lack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469983620959-NG0TQU7PLJR6GERSSTRV/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The new workspace is dramatically lit by skylight access to the roof deck and an octopus light fixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469984142499-57CIWX3EW32Y48OMLRJI/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft Access to the closet via a custom barn door. The height of the loft requires attention to scale and proportion so that the volume of the home does not detract from its comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469983850213-8EASEZE458W2KTHXI1NU/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - A Perfectly Imperfect Chicago Loft The owners bedroom with floating stairs to the clouds and an unobstructed view of Chicago. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/7/21/winnetka-colonial-chronicles-part-3 monthly 0.5 2016-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469223521028-6L63FH8VYG00V8A78ARX/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 3 We decided to preserve as many of the original solid wood interior doors as we could. Some were in rough shape, and all of them needed to be stripped, sanded, and repainted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469223935475-P3C4LS2ENFPUMEGDYCZW/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 3 We saved the front door of the house from the landfill. After sanding it down to bare wood and repairing some minor damage, it received a coat of Hollandlac oil-based primer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469224526751-R3987TYRXLJH7NV68SCB/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 3 Although it's pricy compared to water-based paints, we like Dutch oil paint and primers when the job calls for it. The rich depth of color is incredible and nearly impossible to achieve with latex paints. This exterior door will endure decades after we're finished with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469225090161-BXT7E2ZTT9E2Q4IPUMKI/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 3 Our resident artist at work. It's not too early to start thinking about the interior paint schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469225314403-72EPKZWZSVUXPLOXUS13/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 3 The former attic might be our favorite space to finish. It was unfinished when we came upon the property, but it was connected to the 2nd floor by a full stairwell. Tall cathedral ceilings, be still my beating heart! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469225567416-DQWNXST1AFSZ9AYYNZZD/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 3 In order to create the required headroom at the top of the stairs, we could have removed a step at the peak and dropped the ceiling on the 2nd floor to accommodate the new landing in the attic. Or . . . we could rip out a big chunk of the roof and build a dormer for a dramatic tree-house effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1469225777307-W1C4T9RNROVNYW80QOZC/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 3 Happy to finally meet you, my favorite new tree house. I feel like I've always known you somehow. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/7/4/basement-renovation-for-all-ages monthly 0.5 2016-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467635805366-76OB0X5C3XP90NRBWOPJ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages Half doors are good for under-stair uses, among others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467636052234-R5R88K8R425ND37L6LCI/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages Remember all that stuff I said about creating more living space in the basement? There are some important storage exceptions :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467636946047-BE1I9KWMVBQ9ZOWNNDIZ/DSC_9029.jpg The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages Mechanicals are concealed in their own room, behind a 2-hour fire door, sprinkler, and special louvers that automatically shut under combustion to deprive any fire of oxygen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467637593520-XP9IP9USBJPFSBN4UYQG/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages A plush carpet keeps it soft and warm in the playroom. Elsewhere in the basement, we used porcelain tile that looks like wood planks for durability and ease of cleaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467640642905-2AEANQJPHMDNWFNIQ9QU/image-asset.png The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages We've seen a few basement showers that are drab and tiny. Not this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467639725070-LW6FOZXQM32AO69HRY3C/image-asset.png The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages The Kohler Tresham toilet complements the wainscot and the vanity with a Grafton faucet and Chalet knobs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467640053857-OCZO1310UVHFFLYALABH/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages The basement bedroom closets are accessed by custom barn doors made in Utah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1467638728582-5T8O5NF7QEW9MZAXX4XZ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Basement Renovation for All Ages A close-up view of the quarter sawn wood grain and barn door pull, a 10" steel beauty. We adore them. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/6/19/winnetka-colonial-chronicles-part-2 monthly 0.5 2016-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466434356140-JFGNX0E7PVPXIMFKHE7G/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 Half the original kitchen. Old, dark, and tiny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466434417709-56C3LZFC78TNSVJX5DEQ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 The other half with one of the original double ovens made for homeowners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466433857607-GZ3LO72ZWDTS6UK1NCKQ/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 Adios, old kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466433828725-BUPHBJL4QUR11W2VR3U8/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 The rim joists were stuffed with newspaper from the last year these walls were opened up. "Give 'em Hell, Harry" Truman was the President then, and newspaper is a hellishly poor insulation material compared to the modern alternatives--one of those instances when "old" is truly not better than "new" in construction techniques. We love old homes, sort of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466438171895-U1GSY1VZYM3K5UEW8ZF6/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 One way to think about the age of this house is to see that insulation was added when you could take an 11 day cruise of the Caribbean islands for $240. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466433806275-11EOKB8X31BFA6EGXNHW/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 The old electric panel. We are upgrading to 200 amp service with an underground connection to the street (no wires hanging above the front lawn). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466437278383-MALJW9L5EULMLS3A3TVU/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 The old iron pipes, some heavily corroded, with a handful of old newspaper evident. When replaced, the new plumbing system should last at least another 100 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466437417390-1QHJFE7GXIVDDB28O26K/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 #2 son continuing his work on the many doors in the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1466438010473-FAET1ZG2MQUO6AB9LDSF/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - Winnetka Colonial Chronicles, Part 2 The new kitchen will be installed here. http://www.afinishedspace.com/blog/2016/5/27/a-dedicated-space-for-young-artists-students monthly 0.5 2016-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1464352965911-V2OPBCE67WWRPB0ATC0O/image-asset.jpeg The Attic - For Young Artists & Students A desk with a quartz top offers storage and durability to resist paint, markers, and glue. Wall-mounted organizers keep art supplies contained above the work surface. Dual outlets with 4 USB ports accommodate electronic devices and, in the future, the space can be converted to a homework station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54cb90ece4b0ad14990eb062/1464353505335-MSPYUWDC7T2XD0VB9K4E/IMG_9826.jpg The Attic - For Young Artists & Students Wall-mounted racks have magnetic locks to hang dry art projects. 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