master bathroom project: in progress
March 19, 2012
One of our current projects is getting a new master suite… see pictures of the progress so far!
a. This picture shows the toilet room floor. We used a 12″ x 24″ tile with a glass mosaic as an accent on the floor.
b.The master walk-in shower features a waterfall of mosaic tiles in shades of watery blues, earthy greens, crisp whites, and soft browns. It adds a nice detail to the shower wall while giving us a chance to put some interest and color on the wall.
c. Here, you can see the beginnings of the custom, curved edge vanity. The cabinet will be finished with enamel and entire back wall and side walls will get mirror applied to them.
d. This is a sweet little ‘beauty’ shot of the vanity up close. The curves add a nice feminine touch to the bathroom. This will be the perfect place to sit to enjoy coffee and get ready for the day, or to unwind in the evening.
condo kitchen remodel in minneapolis
March 9, 2012
Josh and Amy needed a little more pizzazz and a little more function out of their kitchen in their condo near the Chain of Lakes. They decided it was definitely time for some improvements while, during a dinner party, one of their cabinet doors fell completely off its hinges! They called on the help of hauthaus and cabinet-makers-extraordinaire Modern Design. We, along with Contractor Brad, transformed the dated and non-functioning space into a beautiful space that works well for the couple.
Changes we made:
- The half wall divider between the dining room and kitchen was removed to open up the spaces and to allow for a breakfast bar.
- The kitchen was completely gutted; we added in new bamboo flooring, dark stained Alder cabinets, granite counter tops, stacked stone back splash, new appliances, hardware and plumbing fixtures, and a new coat of paint to the walls and the ceiling.
- Adding new recessed cans and under cabinet lighting really improved the space by adding layers of light.
Now the space functions great for the couple, who like to entertain. Along with their kitchen we worked on their entry, living room, guest bathroom and master bathroom. more pictures to come, so stay tuned!
ch-ch-ch-changes
March 5, 2012
Changes are a-happening outside and we don’t mean with the weather!
Exterior changes have been taking place at our Mendota Heights project. We have snapped some pictures of the progress so far…
Below, the top pictures shows the existing exterior in December 2010 when we came to the project. The front door is currently hard to distinguish, so we wanted to redesign the front of the house to make it feel more balanced and more pronounced.
The middle picture shows the progress shot from April last year with the trees in full leaves; you can see a shoot was placed in the upper floor window to make removing the debris easier.
The bottom picture was snapped last week (before the snow!). You can see the new front of the house taking shape. The screens from the loggia are removed and one of the arches was brought forward to make the front door stand out. The windows on the second floor were repositioned to be centered over the front door. And all the way on the left side of the picture, you can see the second garage stall that was added.
We’re expecting the full remodel to be completed this spring!
Stay tuned for updates as we snap pictures of the interior…
year in review: january – june 2011
January 5, 2012
Last year was a great year for our blog:
- We had over 22,000 views in 2011 – that’s enough people to sell out the Sidney Opera House 8 times!
- We posted about 100 blog entries.
- Our viewers came from all over the world including, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Here is a brief “year in review” – a highlight of one blog per month.
In January, we blogged about kitchen space planning. We showed three examples of how one kitchen floor plan could be laid out.
For February, one of our blogs highlighted home furnishings and fixture products that are made in the USA. Some of the companies are even based in Minnesota!
One of our March blogs showed how commissioning custom art can be fun and affordable. We posted pictures of the artist at work as well as a short description of the process on how to go about making this happen for you!
In April we gave some tips on how to bring the outdoors into your home. We used our 2009 ASID Showcase home as an example.
During May, we posted a blog to get you inspired with color. We took examples from three of our past projects and broke down the colors for you.
In June we showed what a difference window treatments can make in a sunroom. We highlighted before and after pictures of one of our client’s homes on Lake Harriet.
Click back and check out our past blogs and get ready for another year of design tips, project before and afters, event updates, and everything hauthaus!
Happy 2012!