https://storyteller.construction/work daily 1.0 2025-09-18 https://storyteller.construction/albertacraftsman daily 0.75 2021-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612860603943-GWDOD0PE33L6EDU5WGK0/F1.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel BEFORE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612894876772-N6GCXLJLLDHK1RXOR0FP/FR11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel This back bedroom was wedged into the original floorplan to maximize rental income. As a homeowner occupied property, we had to reimagine this space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908141109-IL027K69VNWZ5V52WVXV/Bar211.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928068852-RM5ZIYD41E8J4G3ZCTRX/BB1.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928336063-N7NOJQ406RLDG5R4Q09Q/BR1.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel BEFORE: the guest bedrooms were complete blank slates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987810007-Y34E9OWDHPALC4E8B6ER/BY1.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612989602211-UIK9B6TR1YI8D1OQI5U1/DR1.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel BEFORE: see the dining room in there? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991103749-V94SDHKXKG838SKKRUU7/K1.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel BEFORE: Builder grade appliances, granite and dated Brazilian cherry cabinets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1613079165449-SLYVYCGV1SPL52AZ7Z33/MB1.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel BEFORE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612860625570-Y2D4FZ4L38RCIRYN3XW1/FY21.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel The driveway was in bad shape, but there was a lot of good concrete and many places on the property in need of retaining walls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612894877361-E7GCMOYHI5AW21VGNQ0Y/FR12.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel The room was so small, we had to break down a wall to get a good photo of it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612897963976-Q7SVK3R4ADEXVAG17FUT/B11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612897954428-N79SN851LP0O8XB31ZBM/B3.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel Vinyl flooring is making a comeback, but good sheet vinyl is still mostly an oxymoron. We replaced it here in favor of traditional penny tiles reflecting the historic homes of the neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908144712-TY6HMASYHD026ANSIW08/Bar1311.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928084374-3PI9FCLRSHB5QMU9NFZ0/BB11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928374523-I8M822L54NB4TUW9GIQR/BR16.png Alberta Arts Remodel When you have multiple rooms with the same use, it's a great opportunity to distinguish them with a focal point. This is the map room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987811195-WDHPNCY692X31F4L91H2/BY2.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612990958718-ROU6OMOOOQ1PIPQ9XSUA/DR11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel With the kitchen being moved to the back of the house, this space is opened up to become a proper dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991102558-WJN5WQ6RHM303696Y6LF/K2.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel Peek-a-boo! I see the back of the range from the [carpeted] dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1613079174855-81ZLFXU84TMDG7WILNC9/MB11.png Alberta Arts Remodel Dubbed a "party bathroom," we took the extra space in the water closet to install linen storage with room for a hidden amplifier to supply the in-shower speakers (next to the dual rainheads) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612860629280-I2RIZ6PDBEDANWH006XL/FY11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel So, the driveway was repurposed for the front and side hardscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612894876931-HPFS1CX253VVFG8XZ6GJ/FR13.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel With no load-bearing elements within this wall, the whole room can be opened up and seamlessly tied into the kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612897982465-W28Z8QE1QF0IRORCSKMC/B23.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908140285-0IU16A65UNVYB0VMHZ90/Bar3131.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928073694-DAXX22K2VH0L5F9EYI8F/BB111.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928398671-MPZNF8S5HJ8FTKUIKLDN/BR152.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel This painting is what happens when you tell your spouse that you think acid-etched metal photo processing is cool, but forget to tell them you don't actually like the look. However, it ties together some important decor elements in the bedroom and hallway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987834556-3XU692LJZLDNGNG1BU75/BY11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612989600533-UPABZADBGWXHUMBBDHBA/DR30.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel In the middle of turning a small, carpeted dining room into something that can hold a 10 foot table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991077760-YCEEP613AK6HK6HUR3V0/K3.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel There is nothing aesthetically pleasing about this kitchen, and the appliances don't even fit right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1613079174299-TZFA1JKQQLFV0IRXTIMI/MB12.png Alberta Arts Remodel Given the abundant storage space elsewhere in this master bathroom, the trough sink was a place to make a statement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612860622974-842LYN2I2LKGQGJ53SBG/FY13.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel Original house plans called for stairs straight up from the sidewalk, but they abandoned this approach in favor of access from the driveway. To honor this original vision, we relocated the steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612897983462-202P3YEVG9WG73JD1MFR/BR131.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908122837-0TPX2X5DHV3HCA60BY5K/Bar1.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928080897-D69IDW59OWLXMLF6BGOV/BB132.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928384802-9OXR3PYIYS7UK6NFCLFZ/BR11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel Welcome to the green room. No, it's not where our musical acts wait backstage, it's where we decided to use a sage green mistint batch of Revere Pewter which was too pretty to waste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987836221-CR2CAW4N8MJUXOE54HDT/BY21.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612989601948-TEMMX31KHDIHZYPU2VLA/DR21.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel If the fixture you need doesn't exist, make it. We procured 2 of these and mounted them end-to-end getting the length we wanted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991076856-9E28F320F0YQJUIQCAIR/K4.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel An early generation of floating laminate flooring and all that beige https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612860625801-SX3SCL4QETFGYLGVBX6Z/FY111.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel Brick from a house previously on the land was discovered when excavating the backyard. This was reused as a wall topper along with supplemental brick salvaged from another property https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612894881592-A3PVLIBNVBEAOHO0FTUL/FR132.png Alberta Arts Remodel This creates an auxiliary space adjacent to the new kitchen and outdoor lounge, becoming a hub for entertaining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908140001-OOUBAK2M01E86P1IP4N4/Bar2.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928087644-NI94KSV5JUKIZFLHKVZ7/BB134.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928369268-7YZ1Z10NPZQW8L0UPQ7D/BR20.png Alberta Arts Remodel This massive basement bedroom was on the polar opposite edge of the home from the master suite. We turned it into a guest suite with mini-fridge and reconditioned cabinets from the original kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987841829-SZ7JXHL44MCZDN5JB14H/BY22.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991093787-SS27270PNWZEKMV5E29G/K11.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel Tearing out the kitchen and pushing it to the back of the house in a position more likely found in the age/style this house is emulating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612860630315-62QH4G45MQBD5XJZ7PGR/F1121.png Alberta Arts Remodel We achieved the look of the original plans with a winding staircase connecting to the rebuilt porch. The board and batten siding from up top was mirrored under the porch to create covered storage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908123499-VXC4VWXNK9C1IFZMOIR0/Bar3.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928087172-FQU6I41O3SZX9VO1G8S8/BB1111.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987836038-6UWJEZJV7JVDQ1FW9OV0/BY23.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612989625599-T45011QSOKGK83CIR6CW/DR301.png Alberta Arts Remodel Flow from the kitchen to the dining room is important for entertainers. There is buffer space, but clear sight-lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991114771-K8K7KYHP44QOWNQOSC9D/K42.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel As the kitchen was moved into a previous informal dining area, we worked with the original window placement by incorporating low storage and bench seats into the plan. This reduces overall costs by limiting exterior alterations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908146724-TKGO5SMJP886CRJCQV3D/Bar12.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612928082803-AINMG5UXXREL72EILGPD/BB11111.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987838971-CD5YHJMO6EFWNTNT55H8/BY24.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612989626699-425T1KSN44C6O8AGE6MF/DR1211.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel FINISHED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991119995-Z1YD773QHM6GVQZLYZHN/K43.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel Lighting placement is important in big spaces because it helps define areas. Pendant lights over the island and a row of can lights delineating the walkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908143541-AYRXSQT6SCH4WAKYP6FI/Bar13.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987834202-BG0GDMM29R964B2W2V49/BY111.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612989624421-709BNSHPHTRAWAV6G3IV/DR1212.png Alberta Arts Remodel Pro Tips: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore is the perfect background for reclaimed wood, and when you don't have built-ins, match the table to your storage (wood species, metal finish, style, etc.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991115151-6GZ5YNSH9J4VGLTU4R2G/K32.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel The island bar was finished with a solid butcher block top. Cutting boards were a favorite plating option for the clients' cheese course, so we gave them an extra cooking/service option that would age well with use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908164438-LY0JWVZ1NAK10HP4MFR8/Bar14.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987854750-1P5O85BK7MZL8UBK96MZ/BY221.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991125756-RUB5TINY4K0W5LJP4ONM/K44.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel Typically, we would precast a concrete countertop before setting it much like a stone slab. But, for a thicker 4" profile, we cast this one in place by creating forms directly on top of the new cabinets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908199151-2VTU68RPKLO3J2O1S400/Bar21.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987863169-7HLTNF93I2DP8NTMOZHK/BY231.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991140151-7U9808Y44WLHFM7WAW9F/K46.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel The Alberta Arts neighborhood is known for its restaurants, nightlife and art scene. It was perfectly fitting to finish the most intense portion of this remodel with a local art find which was literally bought off the walls of a bar down the street after a long night working on this very kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908166657-4LZ77CZ45DJTRPUJHOD7/Bar31.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987857784-TYJAV21XMY8749WMNCC9/BY232.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991143191-PH2YUKVGFVL5Q33EHQN4/K45.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel The industrial theme of the kitchen was completed with nautical-style exterior light fixtures under the cabinets in lieu of the traditional, hidden undercabinet option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908171389-X2PGNVV0B8XDVRF0H4JB/Bar41.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987871385-WBFR3Q31D4NUJ57TWXQT/BY1111.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991147269-XBRRJNUR7Y4IKDVYGKYJ/K321.png Alberta Arts Remodel The island pendants were crafted from antique miners lights (see the handles?). A bit pricier than the undercabinet lights, but the perfect style pairing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908198633-K6O1EERWAZSE52GLPS6U/Bar131.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987874062-4TVQG8YBEF16AKFZ6EJJ/BY1112.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991148795-1P4SR8GP7IOTDEJHD07A/K441.png Alberta Arts Remodel Clients are big entertainers and cooks, so the bench seats provides a unique gathering space. The concrete countertops were stained, ground and polished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908204828-U8PC7RMOYMHTUITEHDP4/Bar311.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987873122-0JK9USP54D8J7GMHLE5C/BY1113.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612991149061-LZVXHATS8EEFPOKOBGVE/K111.png Alberta Arts Remodel Cookbook storage abounds for these avid collectors, and a chalkboard endcap for the nieces and nephews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908210462-IJXFIRFLG2G0ZKG06A34/Bar312.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987867561-32NXSR34164OKEJIPQ0Y/BY2211.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908208362-ZLWP850J87I2XJZ9UREL/Bar313.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987871753-FQUFM0CPSDXP6652UYCZ/BY2311.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612908214249-UMBLP1LWXEMF1J0BBUPE/Bar314.JPG Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987887100-8XE9V4GSXY9JHV0H6F9M/BY2321.jpg Alberta Arts Remodel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1612987887548-TNV06FCRSNNNYA6A9D9G/BY2400.png Alberta Arts Remodel https://storyteller.construction/our-story daily 0.75 2021-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1614364860703-YZZ7UNJZ4MU1JHJ15LE7/noun_books_990050.jpg Our Story - Our Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1614031293146-QCXU1OKNX4L8EF5GPFJD/IMG_0270%2B%25281%2529.jpg Our Story - Grant’s Story https://storyteller.construction/eugenetownhouse daily 0.75 2022-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/9f08e10c-683b-4d23-9157-458b6f8c6c83/IMG_5004.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Tenants had actually replaced many fixtures with cheap used ones (including faucets) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/32330fbb-b546-4c17-b7b3-bc45104167e5/IMG_5001.jpg Eugene Townhouse Knobs were broken off cabinets everywhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/a22dd654-60b8-4e63-9ba6-fdc1981a5e96/Front+Door.jpg Eugene Townhouse The new front door was chosen to update the look while maintaining the character of the neighborhood. Hopefully the next owners will be a bit more discerning with whom they invite through it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/85250543-e1bd-456e-9b08-4d6172496c44/IMG_5005.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Missing shower doors (likely destroyed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/497ab124-5ded-40f2-8561-9b38fd8dddb5/LR.jpg Eugene Townhouse The living room is accessed directly from the front door, so the new matte black sconces were chosen to set the tone for lighting throughout shared spaces in the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/22e4dfe4-a04d-45fa-81fa-2d4921f179b3/IMG_5006.jpeg Eugene Townhouse No idea how this happened, but it didn't stop them from using it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/fffedcc8-8b7f-4a7c-bc07-0166a7a12b00/LR2.jpg Eugene Townhouse Built-in surround speakers were salvaged and refurbished. Chunky, contemporary base trim in a stark white color frames the new dark oak LVP throughout the main level https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/c0bfa773-62a7-4ad8-90a1-ed5f4eb5016e/IMG_5010.jpeg Eugene Townhouse FYI: this is NOT an approved plumbing repair method https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/8b07abda-d174-4eed-8627-4b8016c60fca/PR.jpg Eugene Townhouse When a property is being prepped for sale, a delicate balance must be struck between providing a blank slate for a buyer's personal taste while adding enough character to be memorable and unique. This small powder room was a fine moment to add just two walls of designer wallpaper in complementary colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/d1da7f80-9e21-4497-a36e-785f36b27e49/IMG_5013.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Missing and broken light fixtures in every room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/dd0d3bb2-1dc6-4c9d-bc5c-01db79618d68/DR2.jpg Eugene Townhouse A high fixture was chosen for the dining room due to space constraints. Typically, lights should sit about 3' above tabletops, but in this case, that would visually clutter the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/d8ed5fd3-d113-40b4-ba43-0f13dc82f3d1/IMG_5014.jpeg Eugene Townhouse LANDLORDS: this is a common warning sign of meth use in your property. Many outlets in this unit were broken in a similar fashion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/6aeeba3f-3477-42b0-8832-4acf8d5c2635/DR4.jpg Eugene Townhouse After the frame was repaired, the sliding glass door was replaced with an energy efficient set of french doors. Glass sliders can only ever provide access through half the opening width, whereas these doors can seemingly combine indoor and outdoor space on nice days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/476b4165-32c5-415d-89a2-a1e95dcd8b07/IMG_5015.jpeg Eugene Townhouse I'm not even sure how to get something this filthy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/8effd5ec-a888-4d9b-b1db-cfec3a686cba/K.jpg Eugene Townhouse Dark stainless is a more cost-effective alternative to trendy matte black appliances. The fridge space was relocated to a low-traffic corner of the kitchen out of the way from its prior location between the garage door and dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/c5f34208-5763-46fe-ab63-6fec02d77a17/IMG_5016.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Doors had all been kicked in at some point... all of them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/107d2ead-fac5-4043-a709-50544672e896/K3.jpg Eugene Townhouse Open shelving is not only on-trend, but creates an airy feeling in an otherwise cramped kitchen space. Not recommended in all situations, a low-profile backsplash was also used to open up more negative space on the walls in low ceiling construction. Another option is fully tiled walls using a vertical tile orientation. Low-profile was used here for time and budget considerations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/422e5219-8177-4541-b0b7-afe7a7875841/IMG_5017.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Totally different knobs installed (poorly) on some doors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/22b3c72d-de93-4d33-a7de-32b2a82074f0/K2.jpg Eugene Townhouse To compensate for the loss of storage in upper cabinets, a couple of oversized units were installed in the previous fridge location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/5a166402-1c79-499a-90c1-d9fb13d8624f/IMG_5018.jpeg Eugene Townhouse This was a "clever" solution to animal damage where the poor things had tried to escape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/1a39acd9-3027-4716-9824-3afc2e7c4055/B23.jpg Eugene Townhouse Simple, clean palates were used for all the bedrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/bce177a7-f5b2-4910-9d1a-2d2aefbacaff/IMG_5019.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Many doors, even hollow core, can be repaired... but this is irreparable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/c9ddbd23-34e9-499e-a333-64c85d6da84d/B2a.jpg Eugene Townhouse Contrasting design elements in bedrooms should be limited to one or two in properties listed for sale. Faux barn bypass doors are used in all three bedrooms here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/ddfd8949-a5a4-41d8-8a16-04d62bc60648/IMG_5023.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Floor transition's ripped out, bringing some vinyl with it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/06c02943-e85a-4867-8478-93e85d011e0f/Ba.jpg Eugene Townhouse The vanity in the guest bathroom was salvaged and refinished. A prefabricated carrara marble countertop was fitted in place of the damaged laminate top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/7149ec38-c24f-4cd6-9a2f-8123977b46fe/IMG_5024.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Well, that doesn't belong there https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/10c08fb1-e40d-4b41-943e-c98e6461a198/H.jpg Eugene Townhouse Flat panel passage doors were finished in clear matte polyurethane to provide warmth and yet be simple to paint over if the new owner prefers a color-matched doors and trim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/fdb2b78d-b866-47a7-985e-2714118256a1/IMG_5026.jpeg Eugene Townhouse I sincerely hope they weren't using this toilet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/2ce4c010-dc59-46c8-bee6-83a49aa392d9/MBa.jpg Eugene Townhouse The dated tan and blue tile floor in the main bathroom was actually in great shape after being cleaned and resealed. As much cannot be said for the vanity, which was replaced with a new one in a complementary shade of blue. Because the floor was saved for budgetary concerns, the trick was finding a slightly more traditional style vanity to blend with the flooring, yet tie it to the revamped finished in the rest of the house by matching the kitchen countertop granite, backsplash and bathroom faucet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/dd1a50a7-5b84-45fb-8022-bc237bf8157e/MB2.jpg Eugene Townhouse Notice the advantages of a simple, clean palette in highlighting the massive footprint of this main bedroom, even with low ceiling heights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/8d427e6d-1022-494e-97f8-ba95b0af0f29/IMG_5028.jpeg Eugene Townhouse hmmmm, something seems amiss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/68b46c44-02f6-4168-9e11-355ea604524d/MBa2.jpg Eugene Townhouse The shower insert was refinished and a new door was installed. Refinishing is a cost-effective way to update a bath or shower with remaining useful life versus replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/31869c73-eabf-4844-b4f4-0f30a3e99698/IMG_5030.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Now, this was truly disturbing to see. Padlocks on the outside of bedroom doors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/baebc310-cfdf-4c99-89db-ad9a9f32a7d0/BY.jpg Eugene Townhouse Artificial grass isn't everyone's "cup o' tea," but it photographs well enough nowadays and can easily be replaced by new owners. The crawlspace in this unit suffered from excessive dampness due to the build-up of ground-level over time since original construction. New foundation vent covers were placed to keep the groundwater out of the crawlspace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/28555162-895a-48f5-be35-f1dba3a2f296/IMG_5031.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Damage sustained to the door frames necessitated replacement with entirely new pre-hung units https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/53b712ca-924c-4660-93b9-624ac5829703/Walkway.jpg Eugene Townhouse A hard scrubbing wasn't enough for some of the exterior damage from vandalism, so some boards were replaced on the fence and deck. At the time of sale, we were still awaiting HOA paint for the wall by the back door... but it sold anyway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/39c3f49e-7abd-45a6-a054-74fb490d2c5b/IMG_5034.jpeg Eugene Townhouse None of the light fixtures were salvageable, but it actually presented us with an opportunity to create a unified design aesthetic. One of few blessings in disguise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/5fde0507-2743-471c-afbc-9f430eee9fe6/IMG_5038.jpeg Eugene Townhouse The bedroom windows had been left open in poor weather, requiring replacement of warped sills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/5608bb73-64b5-43ae-8ad8-032ae3ee10e4/IMG_5040.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Severe drywall damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/4c886383-77b2-43c0-a6a5-4379272b28dd/IMG_5041.jpeg Eugene Townhouse This was once carpet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/6e62e3ad-dccb-49ec-ad53-e375f491aeb8/IMG_5051.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Not sure what the idea was here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/39f46341-e835-4c52-865b-3b3c844d18c9/IMG_5053.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Coulda' fooled me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/8cb41055-342c-4156-a299-c206966c6e64/IMG_5057.jpeg Eugene Townhouse An attempt at painting the hallway was made with a completely different sheen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/daf6c268-18ed-40ce-af6d-1f7034372859/IMG_5060.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Sometimes bad drywall patches can be skim-coated or floated out and textured to match. Some like this are just better off being cut out and started new https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/48d94ce0-4248-4ba6-8b7d-0fa683ff346c/IMG_5066.jpeg Eugene Townhouse The stair landing was "spongey." Demo revealed that something had hit it so hard a joist had snapped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/c953a4d5-8e33-4983-a785-f9dd464279ec/IMG_5069.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Corners hit so hard the corner bead unseated and broke the finish free. Sometimes this needs to be replaced, but we were actually able to salvage this one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/e57d18e8-769d-404c-b45c-34c750c6e3f5/IMG_5072.jpeg Eugene Townhouse Flooring and trim damage was so severe it required complete replacement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/7f231e03-8bae-49cd-a5c3-ca426b3ab78a/IMG_5075.jpeg Eugene Townhouse It appears the dog ripped up a steel entry door trying to free itself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/3f5e4ffd-f45f-4bac-bb6a-c388bad3b816/IMG_5089.jpeg Eugene Townhouse This toilet had overflowed several times or sustained a leak. The whole subfloor in this bathroom was replaced due to severe water damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/6ce6ab95-6e01-45a1-b539-dec71e6f7f52/IMG_5096.jpeg Eugene Townhouse The sliding glass door had been jimmied open, breaking off the handle and bowing the framing. Also note the tenants' wall color: dark red paint is amongst the most difficult to repaint over https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600f36a08401c222fd363200/7a53a7fe-62eb-4be3-924b-bb86a29d22b1/IMG_5100.jpeg Eugene Townhouse This type of floor buckling is indicative of water damage. 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