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Smart home improvement starts here.
WWW.ATLANTAHOMEIMPROVEMENT.COM ■ JULY 2013 ®
Smart home improvement starts here.
WWW.ATLANTAHOMEIMPROVEMENT.COM ■ JULY 2013 ®
Kitchens ✧ Baths ✧ Outdoor Living Spaces and More
2013 BestBefore-and-After
AwardsCelebrating the winners ofAtlanta home makeover projects p.19
Winnerof Judges’
Choice Awardp. 20
Check theBefore and After
section of our website
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2013 Best Before-and-After Awards
contents
Visit our Web site at
➚ www.atlantahomeimprovement.com Smart home improvement starts here.
Project categories20 Best Kitchen
34 Best Bath
42 Best Basement
47 Best Bedroom
48 Best Dining Room
52 Best Living Room
56 Best Landscape
58 Best Outdoor Living Space
63 Best Exterior
64 Best Whole-House Renovation
Photos courtesy of (clockwise from top left) Homescenes, Danna Cain, ASLA – Home & Garden Design, Inc., Nelon Saliva with Photo Gra�x, & Rabaut Design Associates
Celebrating Atlanta home makeover projects
ON THE COVER: Kitchen makeover by Hall Design Build, (678) 239-4428, www.halldesignbuild.com. Photo courtesy of Nelon Saliva with Photo Gra�x.
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13 Home Front Expert tips, news and events from Atlanta’s
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Before and Aftereditor’sletter
Each year, remodelers, contractors and designers from all over
Atlanta enter their work in
Atlanta Home Improvement’s Best
Before-and-After Contest in
hopes of being featured in this
issue. This year we received
75 entries from more than
30 companies, and our panel
of judges selected 18 projects as the “best of the best”,
including a Best Overall, to be featured in our 2013 Best
Before-and-After Issue. Among the winning projects, you’ll
�nd ideas for kitchens, baths, outdoor living spaces, whole-
house renovations and more. See something you love?
Visit our website at www.atlantahomeimprovement.com/
before-and-afters.html to view all the entries and winners
and to pin photos to your Pinterest, Houzz or other online
ideabook.
So what makes an award-winning before-and-after project?
For starters, the project must have been completed in the
last three years. We also ask for projects that have not been
featured in other publications. It’s all about the latest and
greatest ideas and fresh, new content!
Photography is also important. Photos that show the
“before” and the “after” from the same angle are very
compelling. We also look for well-composed, high-
resolution after photos for best print quality, and photos
that illustrate the true picture of how the room or landscape
has changed. Finally, a brief project description that
includes the main features of the project, length of the
project, the homeowner’s goal and any challenges that were
overcome is essential. With all those basic requirements
met, the judges then look at what the before-and-after
project accomplished and how dramatic the transformation
was to determine the winners. Join me in celebrating these
amazing projects!
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Questions to ask yourself and your contractor
FeaturesRemodeling spotlight
Decatur whole-house makeover
Master suitesCreate a private retreat in your
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Retaining wallsMaking the most of a sloped lot
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Expert Q&A
A:
What’s the best way to �nd an interior designer?
You’ve planned, you’ve dreamed, you’ve saved and now the time has come to purchase a new home, remodel or just refresh. You don’t want to waste money or make a costly mistake, so what do you do? My �rst recommendation is to get referrals. A positive review from a satis�ed customer is always a great start. Then, call and have a phone interview to see if they �t your needs. Visit home shows where many quali�ed and competent designers are represented and you can actually meet them and see their work. Lastly, the American Society of Interior Designers has a website, www.asid.org, with their membership
represented.
—Linda Castle,
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Designs, www.
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homefrontExpert Tips, News and Happenings from Atlanta’sHome Improvement Community COMPILED BY KALI MALLARD
Local Remodeler Wins National Contractor of the Year Award for Ne-Yo ProjectM Remodeling, Inc., with team members MODA Floors and Interiors and Recentered Pieces, LLC, has won a national Contractor of the Year Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The award was given for the team’s entry in the Residential Interior Element category, a �replace makeover at the Atlanta home of R&B singer Ne-Yo. “It was a fun project that allowed us to stretch our creativity,” says M Remodeling president Mark Galey. “I want to thank Ne-Yo and Mo for the opportunity to do the project and, secondly, thanks to all who participated.” The custom 16-foot �replace features hundreds of pounds of black marble and required complex framing and custom steel brackets to support the structure. Only 26 national winners were selected from more than 100 regional �nalists, which included projects by Battle Renovations, of Buford, and Kade Homes and Renovations, of Cumming, in addition to M Remodeling. Visit www.nari.org for more information.
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Three Named to National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) “30 Under 30”Three Atlanta area kitchen and bath professionals have been named to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s �rst ever 30 Under 30: • Courtney Foster Shearer, kitchen and bath
designer at Bell Kitchen & Bath Studio and vice president of academic relations for the Georgia Chapter of the NKBA;
• Brandy Haney, inside account manager at Hansgrohe, Inc.;
• and Chelsea Dunbar, of Chelsea Dunbar Interiors.
The program highlights 30 exceptional young professionals who are excelling in today’s kitchen and bath industry and offers new opportunities for growth, according to a press release from the NKBA. The group was acknowledged at the association’s annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in April, where they assisted in spotting trends as well as researching the showroom of the future, the next generation of universal design and the overall direction of the kitchen and bath industry, presenting their �ndings to attendees on the last day of the show. Visit www.nkba.org for more information.
Ackerman Security Systems Partners with Essential Housing and City of Atlanta Ackerman Security Systems is providing a home security system for a model home in Legacy Pointe, a new affordable and sustainable community in Reynoldstown. The security system will feature the latest technology with the ability to protect the home from the threats of burglary, home invasion, �re, carbon monoxide and medical emergencies. Additionally, the Ackerman system can help save energy with optional thermostat controls, lighting controls and video recording and surveillance. Legacy Pointe is a joint project of the Essential Housing Program, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation and the City of Atlanta seeking to provide safe, sustainable, energy-ef�cient, healthy and affordable homes in urban environments close to public transportation and economic centers in an effort to rehabilitate neighborhoods and revitalize local economies. “Ackerman Security Systems is honored and pleased to contribute to this worthwhile cause,” says president Jim Callahan. Visit www.ackermansecurity.com for more information.
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Innovative Outdoors Renamed Boyce Design and Contracting Innovative Outdoors, LLC, has changed its name to Boyce Design and Contracting. The company’s maintenance division will continue to operate under the name Innovative Outdoors, while its Design/Build portion of the business will operate under the new name. “Our new name re�ects the signi�cant expansion that we have had with the Design/Build portion of our business since we �rst began operating in 2001,” says president Thomas Boyce. “The vast majority of our business is Design/Build work, so we wanted our name to more accurately re�ect what we do. There has been no change in ownership and no changes with our staff. The company will continue to operate under its normal structure and points of contact remain unchanged.” For more information, visit www.boycedesign.com.
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Thurs., July 11 – Sun., July 14Scott Antique Market12:45 p.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fri.-Sat.10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun.Atlanta Expo Center3650 and 3850 Jonesboro RoadAtlanta, GA(404) 361-2000scottantiquemarket.com
Sat., July 13Atlanta Street Food FestivalNoon – 8 p.m.Piedmont Park400 Park Drive NEAtlanta, GAatlantastreetfoodfestival.com
Sat., July 13Cherokee County Master Gardeners Succulents Seminar10 a.m. Canton Senior Center1001 Univeter Road Canton, GA(770) 479-0418
Sat., July 27 – Sun., July 2837th Annual Collectible Glass Show and Sale10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat.10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun.Cobb Civic Center548 South Marietta ParkwayMarietta, GA
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WHAT’S HAPPENING This Month
•Keepyourtravelingunderwraps. While you may want to share your exciting travel plans, it’s best to keep that news of�ine. Posting information about the date and destination of your trip on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter makes you an easy target for potential burglars.
•Discourageburglarsfromchoosingyourhome. Burglars prefer to break into homes that are unoccupied, so one way to protect your belongings is to make it appear as though you are home. Set timers on lights, radios and televisions to turn them on during appropriate times. You can also temporarily stop delivery of your mail and newspaper while you are away. Additionally, burglars will take notice of an overgrown lawn and use overgrown hedges as a hiding spot. Make proper arrangements to have your lawn mowed and foliage trimmed if you will be gone for an extended amount of time.
•Denyeasyaccesstoyourbelongings. Research shows that burglars usually spend no more than 60 seconds breaking into a home. Using locks on windows and doors is one of the most basic ways to increase the break-in time, which may cause burglars to look elsewhere. Also consider using motion-sensor lights in the dark areas outside of your home, such as your garage or backyard.
•Managetheriskbyenlistinghelp. Inform trusted neighbors, friends and family of your vacation plans and ask them to keep an eye on your property. Tell them how
long you will be gone as well as names and descriptions of anyone who may need access to your house. Always leave a house key and a phone number where you can be reached with a trusted individual. Avoid accidentally triggering your alarm by making sure anyone who will have access to your home knows how to properly operate your alarm system. If you will be taking an extended vacation, consider a house sitter and let your local police know when you will be away.
•Protectyourhomebybeingabletodetectaburglar. Studies also show that homes without security systems are three times more likely to be broken into than homes equipped with a system. By investing in a security system, you’ll add to your protection and peace of mind, whether you’re at home or away. Before your vacation, get into the habit of arming your system each time you leave your home. Crime statistics show that homes with security systems are often successfully burglarized because the system was not armed at the time of the burglary.
•Keepaneyeonyourhomewhileyou’reaway. Smart home technology can be a useful tool for protecting your property while you travel. An enhanced security system complete with surveillance cameras gives you the power to see what’s going on in your home and receive activity alerts straight to your web-enabled device.
Source: Electronic Security Association (ESA), www.esaweb.org
Haveahomeimprovementquestionornewstip?Sendtoeditor@homeimprovementmag.com.Formoreeventlistings,visitwww.atlantahomeimprovement.com.
TipoftheMonth:SecureYourHome
editorialresources AckermanSecuritySystems, 1346 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 175, Atlanta, GA 30093, (770) 552-1111, www.ackermansecurity.com. BoyceDesignandContracting, Two Ravinia, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30346, (770) 237-0284, www.boycedesign.com. DecoratedDesigns, (404) 386-1468, www.decorateddesigns.net. ElectronicSecurityAssociation(ESA), (888) 447-1689, www.esaweb.org. NationalAssociationoftheRemodelingIndustry(NARI), (847) 298-9200, www.nari.org. NationalKitchenandBathAssociation(NKBA), (800) 843-6522, www.nkba.org.
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This kitchen is part of a whole-house renovation project undertaken by Hall Design Build and interior designer Rebekah Simpson that took four months to complete. The homeowners requested a large, open kitchen with functional, free-flowing workspaces and a clean, timeless appeal. To accomplish this, the existing support columns and knee wall were removed and replaced with an engineered beam. The team made way for a walk-in pantry and desk area by reducing the size of the gas chase and oversized foyer closet. Finishing out the kitchen are custom shaker-style cabinet doors and drawers by Kitchen and Bath Design Group, appliances and plumbing fixtures by Ferguson, honed Absolute Black granite countertops by Stonecrafters and a backsplash made with custom tiles by Daltile.
KitchenHall Design Build(678) 239-4428
www.halldesignbuild.com
Photos courtesy of Nelon Saliva with Photo Grafix
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Open and Functional Kitchen
Shaker-style Cabinet Doors and Drawers ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT JULY 2013 21
Best Overall(Judges’ Choice)
1st Place
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Honed Absolute Black Granite Countertops
Walk-in Pantry
Backsplash Made with Custom Tiles
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KitchenHall Design Build(678) 239-4428
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Photos courtesy of Nelon Saliva with Photo Grafix
BEFORE KITCHEN IMPROVEMENT
Walk-in Pantry
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Best Overall(Judges’ Choice)1st Place Cont’d
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Island with Larger Overhang (enables dining and meal preparation)
Spherical Metal Light Fixture
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Terri Ervin, of Decorating Den Interiors, and CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio turned this 20-year-old kitchen into a more workable and contemporary space, as requested by the homeowner. The existing island cooktop was moved to a perimeter cabinet, and a new countertop with a larger overhang was added so the island could be used for dining and meal preparation. Ervin selected a chocolate brown for the wall paint and added sleek, contemporary furniture as well as two new light fixtures to complete the kitchen makeover.
KitchenDecorating Den Interiors – Terri Ervin
(770) 995-0165www.local.decoratingden.com/tervin
Photos courtesy of Decorating Den Interiors
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Metal Light Fixture with Capiz Shells and Crystals
Bamboo Valances
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Best of the Best Projects
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The Home Creations team took a 1980s wallpapered, country-themed kitchen in an Atlanta home and turned it into a sleek, modern cooking and living area. The homeowners wanted a crisper and cleaner look complete with a high-top granite table. To kick off the two-month project, the kitchen was completely gutted and materials were recycled. New energy-efficient doors and windows were installed, and new appliances were ordered. A custom pantry was created with swing-out doors for double food storage. Steel posts surrounded by cabinet boxes matched with the rest of the kitchen cabinets were created to support the granite table.
KitchenGeorgia Home Creations, LLC
(404) 456-8132www.myhomecreations.com
Photos courtesy of Michael McKelvey Photography
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Though the homeowners initially wanted to renovate this kitchen so they could sell their house, the plan developed by Handcrafted Homes, Inc., convinced them to stay. While cabinet doors, countertops and appliances were all replaced, the company also addressed the layout of the kitchen, suggesting the sink be moved from a peninsula separated from the rest of the kitchen by a doorway to an island in the center of the kitchen. Other additions, such as a built-in dog feeding station, helped make the kitchen more functional and better suited to the homeowners’ lifestyle.
KitchenHandcrafted Homes, Inc.
(770) 642-1010www.handcraftedhomes-inc.com
Photos courtesy of Handcrafted Homes, Inc./ Photography by Thomas Sands
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For this Ansley Park kitchen renovation, the homeowners wanted both an aesthetic and functional update while keeping the same footprint of the room. The design team visually enlarged the small kitchen by bringing in bright-white cabinets from Timberland Cabinets, quartz countertops from Atlanta Marble, a backsplash made with uniquely colored natural stone mosaic tile by Daltile, a cabinet-style pantry and extra-large windows to maximize the view of the garden. Other unique features include a recessed iPad docking station on the wall and an electronic self-closing trash cabinet. The general contractor was M.B. Alexander, Inc., and construction took approximately eight weeks.
KitchenStudio M Interiors
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Backsplash (colored natural stone mosaic tile)
Quartz Countertops
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New Mood Design transformed a 300-square-foot interior space on two levels into a powder room for guests and a master bathroom suite off the master bedroom. After the space in this Vinings home was gutted, new connections between existing rooms were added with a revised flow for new functions. New Mood Design created a bright, expansive space with a minimal, light-colored palette featuring floor-to-ceiling glossy white wall tile. African mahogany millwork, a soft walnut floating vanity cabinet and gray-brown floor tiles add warmth and richness. Contractors included A Custom View, LLC, and Artisan Custom Closets.
BathroomNew Mood Design
(770) 500-8593www.newmooddesign.com
Photos courtesy of New Mood Design, LLC
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Powder Room
Walnut Floating Vanity Cabinet
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1st Place
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Hex Ceramic Mosaic With Black Accents
Grohe One-Hole Deck-Mounted Faucet With Atrio Handles
Calacatta Gold Marble Top
15-inch Round Vessel Bowl Sink
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Working with Rabaut Design Associates, Keiffer Phillips - Patricia Brown Builders, Inc., gave this small bathroom an update using the existing tub and tiled walls. Highlights of the 10-week project in Atlanta include: new shower plumbing and a new mixing valve; a new built-in linen cabinet with Calacatta Gold marble top and open upper shelves; a new floor using a traditional 1-inch hex ceramic mosaic with black accents and black grout; and a new 15-inch round vessel bowl sink and Grohe one-hole deck-mounted faucet with Atrio handles perched upon a contemporary freestanding vanity with rich ebony stain and Calacatta Gold top and backsplash.
BathroomKeiffer Phillips - Patricia Brown Builders, Inc.
(404) 949-8115www.keifferphillips.com
Photos courtesy of KP Builders, Inc., & Rabaut Design Associates
BEFORE BATHROOM IMPROVEMENTBuilt-in Linen Cabinet
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In renovating this master bathroom, the homeowner desired to open up the space and eliminate excessive partitioning while creating a sleek, modern, updated look. A key design decision was the oversized light-gray textural subway tile from Zumpano Tile, repeated throughout for a contemporary look that still retains warmth and a light and airy appeal. Claire Bell, of Chic Abode Interiors, combined this pick with the homeowner’s plumbing selections and a custom-designed espresso-finished vanity built by Gary Luke, of The Town Carpenter. The result raises the perceived ceiling height, increases light and creates a lighter visual weight throughout.
BathroomChic Abode Interiors
(407) 923-3953www.chicabodeinteriors.com
Photos courtesy of Claire Bell
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Hall Design Build was called on by Laura Bloom, of Home Expressions Interiors, to be the general contractor on this Duluth basement remodel. During the three-month project, the team added a kitchen and bar, enlarged the gym, finished and upgraded the media room and upgraded the HVAC systems. Peach State Building Consultants addressed structural changes for the new floor plan, and MODA Floor & Interiors installed new floors throughout. In the media room, can and spot lighting were added, the slab plumbing was relocated to allow for a sink drain in the bar and the HVAC and plumbing lines were relocated to make way for taller ceilings. In the gym, lighting was added along with a tray ceiling, audio systems and mirrored walls.
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www.halldesignbuild.comPhotos courtesy of Nelon Saliva with Photo Grafix
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Belinda Giddons, of Outrageous Interiors, called on WallsTreat Studio to complete this Duluth teen’s bedroom. The teen requested bold designs and bright colors while still keeping it girly. First, Giddons selected a grouping of fun fabrics in brilliant colors for the linens and accessories. Not wanting to stop there, she asked Kass Wilson, of WallsTreat Studio, to create a fun accent wall that would complement the fabrics and tie in with the adjoining bathroom to add color and drama. The result is a fun and youthful bedroom filled with bold splashes of color and excitement… and a very happy teenager that loves her new room.
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Terri Ervin, of Decorating Den Interiors, designed this sleek, sophisticated contemporary dining room. Ervin incorporated items the homeowner already had, including a new shag rug, an original piece of art and a glass tabletop, which was outfitted with a new table base. To add variety, Ervin used a banquette on one side of the dining table and changed the fabrics on the end chairs. At the request of the homeowner, Ervin selected a sideboard to fit the small space. New drapery panels are hung outside the bay window to take advantage of the wall height, and pops of red were used around the room to bring everything together.
Dining RoomDecorating Den Interiors – Terri Ervin
(770) 995-0165www.local.decoratingden.com/tervin
Photos courtesy of Decorating Den Interiors
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Part of a whole-house remodel, this living room is located in Sandy Springs. The project was designed and managed by Laura Bloom, of Home Expressions Interiors, with Hall Design Build serving as the general contractor. The project lasted four months and involved space planning, updating the home’s color scheme, adding a home automation system, artist work and new lighting, cabinetry, paint and furniture.
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Photos courtesy of Nelon Saliva with Photo Grafix
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The owners of this Virginia Highlands home wanted to remove the huge hollies along their driveway and replace them with a colorful garden. However, approval to remove the hollies was denied by the city arborist, so Home & Garden Design, Inc., pruned the hollies, shaping and thinning out the canopy using a method called “limbing up”, which exposed the interesting trunks and created space below to add new plantings. A large Italian terra-cotta pot planted with annuals and tropicals was placed underneath, and the requested Italian cypresses were placed on either side of the hollies to create a striking texture contrast.
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Boyce Design and Contracting turned a crumbling and overgrown concrete slab outside a Lawrenceville home into a contemporary backyard retreat. To take advantage of the sloping site and provide the requested vertical planes, an infinity-edge swimming pool was added, turning the existing retaining wall into a beautiful water feature. A stamped concrete patio wraps around the pool on three sides, with staircases branching off symmetrically, and pockets of flowering shrubs and perennials soften the hard lines of the design, creating a powerful synergy that links the house to the beautiful wooded surroundings.
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