05/18 - Rustic Chic Remodel – Professional Photos
How’s this for a little Friday fun? We had these photos taken a couple of months back with the intent of submitting the project for the Remodeling Excellence (REX) Awards. Now that the judging is complete (all those judges follow this blog, I’m sure!), I’m excited to share the images with you. We love how this project turned out. If you recall, it started something like this, http://lakevillehomes.com/remodel-rustic-chic-project-kick-off/. Now, the bedroom looks like this! The reclaimed wood really spoke to the home owner and worked for the aesthetic they wanted. The Lakeville team did an expert job putting the Trestlewood together in a way where it looks like it could be structural and detailing beyond the ceiling so that it was an integral part of the room’s aesthetic. Besides just being a room that feels great, there are a lot of new features in the space that contribute to it working well too. The stone fireplace with gas fireplace insert...
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03/22 - Hiring A Remodeler 101
The Master Builders Association publishes a consumer piece called HomeMatters before each Seattle Home Show. In this past issue I authored an article for them on how to hire a remodeling contractor. Really, it’s a handful of the questions we at Lakeville Homes hear most frequently, and generally it applies to every one of our...
Read More...02/20 - Press: Qualified Remodeler March 2012
We, at Lakeville Homes are keeping good company these days. Qualified Remodeler, a national industry publication, did an article this month on Women in Remodeling. Of the entire nation, they interviewed 8 women in the industry. And of those 8 women, 3 of them come from the Seattle area. I am honored to be recognized...
Read More...02/13 - Remodel: Rustic Chic – Fireplace
The stone is up. And now you can see the previous mentioned mantel piece. Here’s a detail of where the stone meets the Trestlewood beams. In other news, the master bath is being tiled and hardwood floor installed. Give us a couple more weeks and we’ll be complete with Phase I of this project. Jamie...
Read More...02/08 - Custom Home: Kirkland Stylized Traditional – Exterior Details
As the interior gets trimmed out, we’ve been taking advantage of the dry, spring-like weather. The painters have been going at the exterior. Although they are not yet complete, the in-progress paint job is making some of the exterior elements of the house “pop.” Entry “sunburst”. Metal railings will infill between the posts, creating a...
Read More...02/02 - Remodel: Rustic Chic – Master Bedroom
This room is lovely. And it’s going to be spectacular. The Trestlewood beams are in place, adding real personality to the other wise white sheetrocked room. The fasteners are practically invisible. Through those sliding wood doors, there is a magnificent view of Tiger Mountain, as seen over the parcel’s 20 acres. The fireplace is in...
Read More...01/20 - Remodel: Rustic Chic – Sheet Rock
With the current weather, I’ll be the first to admit these photos are a few days old. Part of the charm of our Rustic Chic remodel is that the home feels as if it is remote, while only being 10 minutes from a very active suburban area. They’ve been on the receiving end of over...
Read More...12/22 - The Season of Giving
Wishing our friends, trade partner and clients a Merry Christmas! And wishing you all more of what really matters in 2012! With what is still widely recognized as a “down economy”, Lakeville Homes has decided to give back to the community that has given so much to us, this year. In lieu of...
Read More...12/20 - Sales Tax Deduction Set to Expire
I’ve blogged about this before. Because Washington State does not have a state income tax, we do not have a tax that is recognized as an offset against federal income tax. Over the past few years, Congress has continued with a sales tax deduction offset. It is not a part of the tax code, so...
Read More...12/14 - Kind Words
Sometimes praise comes from unlikely sources. When working on a project, obviously our priority is to provide our clients with product and services we’ve promised, and do so efficiently. With the client at the forefront of our thoughts, we still need to navigate the sub-contractors, designers and jurisdiction. Sometimes there are disagreements, but we always...
Read More...12/13 - Custom Home: Kirkland Stylized Traditional – Finish Work Begins
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update of this project. We’re now to the fun part, where the finishes start to pull together…the stuff that you’ll see in the end. Sheetrock is up, the walls are taped and textured. The hardwood floors have been installed. Because of acute allergies, this home is carpet-free....
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