“We have been working with Kurt and Mark for over 5 years on a variety of jobs, both small (carpeting in a bedroom) and large (total kitchen and bath renovation). They make it all so easy with their expert advice, “can do” attitude, and professional contacts. Every suggestion they make is backed up with research, experience, and a keen sensibility of us and our lifestyle. We are a busy household, and we appreciate their organized and creative style. They are the best!!”
PC
Wellesley, MA
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We are thrilled to let you know that our work was hand-picked by one of the writers at Houzz.com for a featured Ideabook on the homepage of the site. Enjoy flipping through and seeing our work in “Uncramp Your Small Bathroom”. Be sure to check out #7 in the article.
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1483180/list/Uncramp-Your-Small-Bathroom
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As corporate sponsors of SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston, we are thrilled with the success of the current production, “Red” by John Logan. Starring Thomas Derrah and Karl Baker Olson
Winner of six 2010 Tony Awards including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability. After he lands the biggest commission in the history of modern art, abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko begins work on a series of large murals with the help of a new young assistant. What takes place between the two men is a master class on the methods and purpose of art and the dynamic relationship between an artist and his creations.
Estimated Run Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes without an intermission
Check out the recent articles in The Boston Globe about John Logan as well as the review of the production.
Red is at: Wimberly Theatre, Stanford Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, through Feb. 4. Tickets: $50-$55. 617-933-8600, www.speakeasystage.com.
http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2012/01/10/humanizing_mark_rothko_in_speakeasys_red/
http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2012/01/08/rothkos_paintings_colored_dramatists_red/
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In the Master Bedroom our goal was to be as clean and simple as possible. With white marble floors, a white bed, and just a little punch of color from the upholstered chair and art work, this bedroom is peaceful and serene.
Master Bedroom - After
Master Bedroom- Before
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Here we are at the end of our tour. The pool and grounds took a particularly hard beating from a hurricane several years ago.
Replanting, combined with natural regrowth, has brought the forest back to it’s lush grandeur. The pool area took a lot more hands-on work. The same coral tile that was used throughout the patio area of the house was also used to surround the pool. Whether basking in the sun on a chaise, shaded under a market umbrella, or floating in the pool, this quite secluded oasis is steps from the house and offers the perfect spot to relax.
Pool - After - 1
Pool - After - 2
Pool - Before
We hope you’ve enjoyed this virtual tour as much as we did working on this wonderful project.
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Guest Room 1 used to be connected to the master bedroom with a door. We took this door out giving both rooms privacy as well as allowing for better furniture placement in each. In addition to using the same marble for the flooring, the walls were painted a soft pink. This room is a favorite for the owner’s granddaughter. A twin bed with a trundle underneath lets the room comfortably sleep two.
Guest Room 1 - After
Guest Room 1 - Before
Guest Room 1 - Before
The second guest room has the only piece of furniture saved from the original house. An antique four poster bed that has been handed down through the generations and was originally in the master bedroom. This room is done in a soft sky blue.
Guest Room 2 - After
Guest Room 2 - Before
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The courtyard provided us with a great opportunity to expand the house with exterior rooms. In the center of the courtyard the roof was opened up to allow for the greatest amount of light possible. Those same tired terra cotta floors from inside the house were also out here. They were taken out and replaced with natural coral tile. You’ll notice that the wall and shutter colors in the courtyard area are the reverse of what we did on the perimeter. The new wall sconces also line the whole courtyard. The fountain was repaired and now the light sounds of water seem to float on air.
Courtyard - Before
Courtyard - After
At the far end of the courtyard was an open area just begging to be included. The roof line here was extended to create an outdoor dining room.
A beautiful chandelier hung over outdoor dining furniture makes for elegant yet casual alfresco dining.
Outdoor Dining - Before
Outdoor Dining - After
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Exterior 2 - After
Living on an island it’s water water everywhere. Salt water that is. Fresh water is a limited and valuable resource. Around the entire roofline of the house are lots of support posts that are also part of an intricate water reclamation system. The pump was many years burned out and the drainage pipes clogged with years of debris build up. Each and every pipe along the roof line was removed, the pipes flushed out or replaced, and a new cistern was installed. Now with every shower or rain storm that comes by fresh water is saved for home use.
Outdoor lighting was also nonexistent. A local artist was commissioned to make over 50 custom wall sconces. These beautiful terra-cotta sconces were installed around the entire perimeter of the house as well as in the courtyard.
Now with these lights passage around the entire home is safely lit by a beautiful warm glow.
Exterior 1 - After
Exterior 1 - Before
Exterior 2 - Before
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This beautiful property is perched on the hills overlooking Magen’s Bay.
Magen's Bay
In addition to restoring the house, significant improvements in landscaping were needed. Damage from a hurricane a few years ago, combined with a lack of consistent maintenance, left the surrounding gardens barren in spots and overgrown in others. Our team of landscapers took to the jungle, taming the overgrowth and at the same time filling in the gaping holes. The result is a lush tranquil veranda. Cooling breezes flow through this outdoor living room making it the prefect place to start or finish the day.
Veranda - Before
Veranda View - Before
Veranda View - After
Veranda Garden Tranquility
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Dining Room - Before
Dining Room - After
The dining room had more bookcases lining the walls. We took them out to open up the room for entertaining and used a round extension table where 8 can dine comfortably. We kept the built-in server on the back wall but had it painted white to match all of the trim. We also added a chandelier over the table and made a dark cramped dining room, bright and spacious. The same red fabric used for the sofas was used on the dining chairs carrying over that splash of saturated color.
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