We want to share with you a fun project we recently completed in Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz. This was a complete renovation and second story addition to an existing bungalow.  The owner had been working with his architect for years to design an addition-remodel that would improve the flow and energy efficiency of the home and add space.  After many years of debating the remodel, he chose a design and we started construction.  As the construction began, the client really "dove in" and began expanding his simple palette.  The home is a reflection of his "modern" aesthetic mixed with his desire to have a warm and inviting home.  The project includes many sustainable features, including bamboo flooring from Eco Timber, formaldehyde free cabinetry from Holiday, wool carpets, VOC free paints, recycled glass counter tops from Vetrazzo, high efficiency heating system, and Timbertech decking. 

Special Note:  This home's kitchen will be featured in the 2012 Kitchen Tour sponsored by the Literacy Program on April 22nd.  For additional information, please go to "Upcoming Events" page of our homepage on our website.

Here is the owner's response to "what do you love most about your home?" -- "What I love most? Would that it were that simple--there are so many features about the house I love, from the bamboo floors, to the elevated ceilings, to the modern counter tops, to the master bedroom shower, to the cabinetry, to the fireplaces. I suppose if pressed I would have to say all of it--in short there is no one single feature, but rather the way in which they all fit together in a well designed, thoughtfully built home."

Don't we all wish we felt that way about our homes!!  Thank you for sharing and inspiring us!

Here are "before" pictures so you see the extent of the remodel (click below to see all of the AFTER photos):

Exterior Back View - Timbertech decking, stainless steel railings

Frontview of Exterior - Second Story Addition

Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, Vetrazzo Countertops, modwalls Glass Tile, EcoTimber Bamboo Flooring, Fireclay sink, and Hansgrohe faucet.

Kitchen Buffet Area and Cabinets painted with Farrow & Ball Paint (Blue Ground)

"Floating Blue" Vetrazzo Countertops

Living Room - Kitchen 

Stainless Steel Railings

Fireplace - Entertainment Center

Master Shower with bench and three wonderful shower heads

More Vetrazzo...

Guest Bathroom - Icestone Countertops and Glass Vessel Sink

The people who made this project happen:

Builder:  Anthony & Shannon Demma, A D Construction

Architect:  Chris Grasso

Kitchen Designer (cabinets & countertops):  Cyndi Mosher, Beyond the Box

Flooring & Carpet:  Greenspace

Tile:  Mission Tile

Plumbing Fixtures:  Plumbed Elegance

Painter:  Lucas Carter, Definitive Fine Painting

HVAC:  Hardy Quality Air Inc

Plumber:  Mark Alexander, Alexander's Plumbing

Drywall:  Consolidated Drywall

Electrical:  Don Hartley, Seabright Electric

Fireplaces:  Santa Cruz Stove & Fireplace

Material Suppliers:  Big Creek Lumber and Pro-build

Stainless Steel Railings:  RCR Fabrication