Formal Dinning Room Ceiling Renovation - June 2012

Older home with sagging dinning room ceiling issues.
Bradbury Rd Project.

Demoed existing ceiling
Raised existing 8-foot ceiling to 10-foot to provide for a grander appearance
Add second level ceiling accent to be highlighted by LED lighting
Add crown molding, floor molding and paint existing wood shutters and walls to complete the project

Demo of existing ceiling 

 Demo Dinning Room Ceiling and remove debris

 Inspect the existing ceiling joists that hold the ceiling

 Re-frame the old ceiling and raise it to a new 10-foot height assuring it is structurally sound

 Experienced dry walling reveals the details needed for the ceiling affect

 Ceiling completed with Crown Molding, fixtures and paint

 Adjustable lighting in the niche provide for a rich accent lighting

 LED lighting with a dimmer allows the client to control the brightness

Complete Home Renovation March 2012

Renovated 1947 home in Mar Vista, CA to prepare it for sale.
Indianapolis Street Project

House was completely renovated to include:
All new efficient vinyl double pane windows
New White Vinyl Window Shutters throughout the home
Exterior window molding detail added
New recessed ceiling lights through most of the interior rooms
Expanded bedroom closets to provide more storage
Removed existing carpet and installed oak wood floors throughout the home
Added natural sun tube lighting in hallway, bathroom and breakfast area
New forced air & heater installed
Remodeled entire kitchen with new tile floor, counter-tops and back-splash
Accent lighting installed below kitchen cabinets and under bar counter
New kitchen cabinets and appliances
New Travertine bar top
Reconfigured existing den into a master bedroom and bathroom with walk-in closet
Added new back door entrance
Renovated existing patio cover adding new features and paint upgrades
Painted entire house exterior and accent window trim
Installed high end bathroom fixtures and wall mounted toilet
Cleaned yard debris and installed new sprinkler system, grass sod and plants on both the front and back yards.

Before Renovation photos:

After several months of hard work here is the finished product:

 Added new Master Bathroom with all new plumbing, tile, vanity, wall mounted toilet and lights

 New Waterfall faucets, glass tile backsplash and inset tri-fold mirror

 Natural Travertine stone tile shower with glass tile accent pieces

 River-rock floor tile, glass panel enclosure and Kohler fixtures

 Grohe wall mounted toilet for greater use of available space and cleanliness 

Oak hardwood floors throughout the entire house

Living Room & Dinning Room - Note hardwood floors, new floor molding, vinyl shutters, recessed ceiling lights and new paint 

 Living room fireplace.  Oak hardwood floors

 Dinette area with HD Television, oak hardwood floors, floor molding and paint

 New Master Bedroom.  New exterior metal door, vinyl shutters, hardwood floors & paint

 Master Bedroom with pocket door to kitchen, another HD Television and Bose ceiling speakers with all cables in the walls, new hardwood oak floors and crown molding.  New walk-in closet

 Left door is a walk-in closet, right door leads to the new Master bathroom

 Cozy fireplace next to the bed for a romantic setting.  Also note ceiling fan

Completely remodeled kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, cabinets, under cabinet lighting, natural stone counter-tops and bar top.  Accent glass tiles

Kitchen with Travertine bar top and accent rope lighting 

Front Door access to the living room

 New Pergola and over the back patio

Note the new grass sod, pergola and window trim 

Back Patio

 House "Staged" for buyer review - Living Room and Dinning Room

House "Staged" for review  Living Room and Dinning Room 

 Kitchen Completely Remodeled - Cabinets, tile, range, rang hood, Accent Back Splash, Lighting, etc.

 New Kitchen Appliances, Microwave, Glass Accent Tile, tile floor, Cabinets, etc.

 Dinette and Bar area - new hardwood floors, recessed lighting, HD TV, Ceiling Fan, etc.

 Bedroom #1 - Completely remodeled, new double pane vinyl windows and new shutters, hardwood floors, floor molding, paint  and ceiling recessed lighting 

Bathroom #2 - New Shower, tile, shower fixtures, sink, cabinets, toilet, vanity, medicine cabinet & tile floor

Master Bedroom completely redesigned - crown molding, ceiling lights & fan, oak hardwood floors, fire place & paint

Exclusive Santa Monica Property Remodeled

   Exclusive Santa Monica Residence – Major Remodel.  November 2011 to January 2012 – Santa Monica, CA

Completely demo the kitchen and reconfigure the space with new cabinets, flooring and appliances.

Upgrade all kitchen electrical, lighting and pantry cabinetry

Establish a wine room and add a new wine cooler appliance

Reconfigure wine room exterior windows, add new cabinetry and sink

Demo the formal den and add a sophisticated THX theatre sound system, new patio doors and hardwood floors.  Add an arched door entrance to the adjoining kitchen entry

Demo and replace all bathroom fixtures in 3-bathrooms to include new tile on both floors and walls, lighting, cabinetry vanities and sinks

Install and stain new hardwood flooring through the foyer.  Add new sconce lighting and light switch configurations

Build a new formal patio cover with decorative lighting and gas heat lamp

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Demo Kitchen Area

Kitchen Area looking through to the Den

 Kitchen Area with New doorway Arch

 Kitchen Appliance and Cabinet Area

 New Wine Room Area

Kitchen Desk Area - Finished 

 Kitchen Completed

Kitchen Final 

Pantry leading to Wine Room 

Kitchen Appliances 

Newly Designed Wine Area - Final

Den Remodeled with new arch entrance, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, base board and painting

 Den added second set French Glass doors

 Added new Pergola,decorative lighting and gas heater system 

 Bathroom #1 - New tile in steam shower, sink and toilet - new lighting and paint

 Bathroom #2 - New tub, tile, vanity, sink, toilet, faucets, paint and tile floor

 Bathroom #2 - continued....

 Bathroom #2 - new tile floor

 Guest Bedroom new decorative ceiling accent with sconce and recessed lighting 

 Bathroom #3 - New tub, tile, fixtures, entry door, toilet, sink, mirror and lighting

 Bathroom #3 - 

Foyer - new sconce lights, hardwood flooring, doorway arch, base molding painting

Completely remodeled kitchen

Letter of Recommendation by Clients

On July 12, 2012, the property owners of the above remodel in Santa Monica, CA wrote the following letter to Thad Barfield of THB Construction.