Although we could probably endlessly publish blog posts filled with details and anecdotes about this Cincinnati bungalow, but this is our last piece about this whole home remodel. The English Contractor team was called in initially to remodel the bathroom, which we expanded into an adjacent closet and then transformed the entire space with gorgeous marble detail. As quarantine hit, this homeowner got to work and was lucky enough to be able to source materials so we could then focus efforts on the kitchen and living areas, where we did a little reconfiguring and a lot of painting, creating the most stylish abode. While details abound, there’s no mistaking that space is at a premium in this home, so our team was next tasked to turn the basement into a space for living and laundry. As you might imagine, this basement renovation does not skimp on beautiful details or style.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, of course. And we know a gorgeous bathroom when we see one. Its the transformation that makes this one so impressive. The former space was cramped, but made good use of space with a small-scale, wood-toned vanity and a tiled bath/shower combination. There just wasn’t much room. The bathroom was expanded into an adjacent closet to enlarge the home’s only bathroom. But making the bathroom larger in this renovation was just the tip of the iceberg. This basic and small bathroom was definitely taken to the next level when it was expanded, and then finished with beautiful finishes and special details. As with any project, it’s all in the details.

Quarantine caused a lot of us to change our plans. Working from home, stockpiling supplies, with frequent hand washing and face masks as the new norm, life looked a bit different. Without a commute to the office and free time spent at home, it was also a time for people to take up new hobbies. Some learned a new language. Some started baking bread. Some purged every closet and drawer.

And some people’s productivity put us all to shame. Like this homeowner, who designed and renovated an entire home. We were proud partners in the process and are still in awe of her style and design sense.

The English Contractor team was tasked with converting a non-functional garage into a multi-purpose laundry room that doubles as a stylish back-of-the-house entryway with plenty of storage for the humans and the dogs in the household. Our scope of work included custom cabinetry, new flooring, and a convenient dog shower.

s professional remodelers, Craig Russell and The English Contractor team also dabble as counselors and life coaches. Marie Kondo is now living in Los Angeles and The Home Edit team is busy with their Netflix series. And Dr. Phil is so 2005. So we’re happy to step in and give some guidance for those making some big life choices when it comes to a new kitchen. There are a lot of important decisions to be made, though, when getting ready for a kitchen remodel. Namely: How are we currently using this space? How do we want to use this space? And, where’s all of our stuff going to go? And there are a lot of design implications that fall under these questions, if you think about it. But one topic we’re constantly talking about is open shelving.

The English Contractor team worked with homeowners in Hyde Park, Cincinnati, to add a new kitchen to their 100+ year old home, with a big emphasis on the innate character of their historic home.

The English Contractor team partnered with Evolo Design to create a beautifully-designed, solidly-constructed hall bathroom, durable enough for two teenage boys, and plenty of style.

Learn some of the behind-the-scenes details about this kitchen renovation, featuring Signature Hardware products, that was a part of the first episode of our very own cable TV show, airing Saturdays at 7am on Destination America.

Stay-at-home orders don’t mean the end to home improvement. There are lots of steps that homeowners can take to begin their planning for a home renovation or remodeling project that begin from the comfort to home. The English Contractor, a custom home building and renovation company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is currently walking customers through the process of planning and budgeting for their new home improvement project with contactless consultations.

Homeowners working with The English Contractor are taking their laundry rooms to the next level. Learn more about our latest remodeling projects.