Shelterwood Update
I am happy to say that the Shelterwood house is officially sold. Thank you so much to all neighbors, mid century modern lovers, publications and everyone who wrote in and called to show their appreciation for the renovation done on
Catching up!
Hello everyone, I've gotten a few comments here and tons of emails and calls asking me to post more pictures and updates. Sorry I haven't updated the blog in a few weeks. We had lots of progress and I was
1136 Shelterwood has been listed for Sale
After a lot of hard work, the remodeling of 1136 Shelterwood has been completed! It has been one of my favorite projects. The house, the people I worked with and the neighbors all made this a very special one. As soon
The fireplace is burning!
The fireplace is installed! It's an all electric energy efficient with glass rock bed. Super cool and modern, fitting extremely well with the style of the house. There is a video file below showing it working. Click here to see the
Energy Efficient
I made this home as energy efficient as possible. Five major changes to help keep utilities as low as possible. From windows, insulation, roof to HVAC, all have been replaced: 1. The new windows are double paned giving 1/2" of LowE insulated glass on
Finishes and Fixtures
Now for the really fun stuff. Most all the fixtures that were ordered have arrived and it's time to install all the new lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware and trims. This is when it really all starts coming together. I've chosen
Paintbrush in hand!
After stripping the house down to studs and seeing it in its bare condition, it's nice to see it all coming together: framing, insulation, sheet rocking and now PAINT!!! Considering that the design of this house warrants clean classic colors
Cabinets Galore
The cabinets have arrived! A Canadian company custom made the walnut laminated cabinets for the kitchen and the bathrooms. We designed the cabinets in an arrangement that was similar to the original ones with lots of storage. The counter tops
Time for the floors!
I have a great guy to refinish the wood floors and I've found a company to restore the brick floors as well. All the living areas have the original brick floors that need to be stripped, prepped, stained and sealed.
