THE KIDS ARE EXCITED TO GET STARTED ON THEIR REMODEL
A whole house remodel and addition in Willow Glen..
NEW URBAN FARMHOUSE COMPLETE IN WILLOW GLEN
This was one our more ambitious remodel/additions to date in Willow Glen. We added about 1,800 sq. ft. of new space and took the house from a small single story original rancher with a detached garage to a stunning two story 3,150 sq. ft. urban farmhouse. The 20 ft. high great room is a rare find in Willow Glen. Check out the before and after photos under the Our Work link.
FINISHED SAN JOSE WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL & ADDITION IN 11 MONTHS!
Finished Willow Glen remodel/addition on Camino Ramon completed in about 11 months from start to finish. Open concept floor plan, modern farmhouse, cement board & baton siding, new rear stamped concrete covered patio, new two car garage. More photos to follow.
SOIL COMPACTION AFTER HEAVY RAINS
In an effort to speed up the process of drying out heavy clay soil, we ran a soil compactor over the building envelope numerous times.
HOUSE ON FAIRVIEW TAKES SHAPE
Fairview House: This project has been a real tester. We had to build this house up out of a flood plain where nothing but the sewer lines can be under floor.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition August 2019
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
UNDERFLOOR INSULATION COMPLETED
SPANISH INFLUENCED REMODEL/ADDITION IN WILLOW GLEN
This project for us was one of our favorite designs on one of Willow Glen’s prized streets Willow Glen Way.
EPOXY GARAGE FLOOR COVERING
This epoxy floor covering was applied to the garage floor as one of the very last things done during this residential remodel and addition in Cupertino, CA.
NEW GAS LINE
Installing a new gas line from the street to a new house we built from the ground up where no house and utilities existed before.
COMPOSITE DECK WITH GLASS RAILINGS
This deck was a long laborious process to put together but the outcome we think is well worth the effort.
ROOF TRUSSES DELIVERED TO CONSTRUCTION SITE IN CUPERTINO, CA
The use of roof trusses speeds up framing assuming you can get them down a narrow driveway! We did.
TILE SETTING IN MASTER BATHROOM
Doing it right with mortar beds.
EXCITED TO GET GOING ON THIS NEW WILLOW GLEN BEAUTY!!!
Look for this new ground-up construction project to come out of the ground in the spring of 2024. We look forward to replacing the existing old crumbling house with an architecturally stunning beauty.
REMOVING TREES, ROOT BALLS, TREE TRUNCKS
In removing a heavy grove of trees from a jobsite, we uncovered two giant root balls and an extensive root system that had to be removed.
NEW DRIVEWAY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Prepping for a new concrete driveway and drainage system for a Cupertino remodel and addition.
REMODEL AND ADDITION PROJECT IN EMERALD HILLS, CA
We are very excited to get started on this major remodel and addition project in beautiful Emerald Hills, California. This architectural stunner will showcase some our best work yet.
INSTALLING CUSTOM CABINETS IN SAN JOSE, CA
Custom shaker style cabinets being installed in a San Jose, CA whole house remodel and addition.
STORM DRAINS
With massive storms hitting California these past years, we have been busy adding storm drains to help move water away from foundations and to help prevent flooding.
FRAMING AND ROOFING IN SAN JOSE, CA
In between all the 2023 rainstorms, we are still on track for a remodel and addition in San Jose, CA. Working on a Saturday to get it done! We look forward to seeing this new open floor plan come together with a new guest suite.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE
Adding wood to be stained under a cantilever floor extension for a Cupertino remodel and addition.
FRAMING A MASTERPIECE ADDITION IN CUPERTINO, CA
This a large addition, new garage, and a carport off the back of an existing house in Cupertino, CA.
WATER METER UPGRADE FOR RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Fire sprinklers were required for this Willow Glen SFH addition and remodel.
NEW CONSTRUCTION EMERALD HILLS, CA
FINISHED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL
OPEN FLOOR PLAN UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Perfect for a smaller family and lots of entertaining. This whole house remodel/addition in San Jose, CA should be complete by June 2023.
MODEST SINGLE FAMILY HOME REMODEL ADDITION IN SAN JOSE
DRYWALL IS AN ART FORM
Remodeling a home and applying a level 4 light “old world” finish that hides the vast majority of drywall blemishes.
AMAZING NEW FIREPLACE INSERT
This natural stucco finish for the fireplace is a huge hit with everyone.
NEW KITCHEN IN EMERALD HILLS, CA
MODERN FARMHOUSE KITCHEN
EMERALD HILLS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTINUES
Hillcrest House: Just wrapped up framing and rough trades and now preparing for siding and stucco for this amazing modern farmhouse with near panoramic views of the Bay Area. This foundation required a substantial amount of work as we drilled into solid rock.
ADU SHOWER
ATTACHED ADU KITCHEN
GLASS DECK RAILING INSTALLATION
Heavy suckers!
ANOTHER WILLOW GLEN REMODEL/ADDITION TAKING SHAPE
Cupertino Addition and Remodel
NEW ADDITION OFF REAR OF EXISTING HOME IN CUPERTINO
Remodel and Addition in Cupertino, CA
Very excited to get started working on this transformative remodel project with the owners who took 5 years pulling the plans and permit together.
ESTABLISHING UTILITIES FOR NEW MODERN FARMHOUSE
New Construction in Emerald Hills, CA
Rare for the area, this property had yet to have a house on it. New connections were needed for power, gas, telecom/data, and a new sewer line out to the bottom of the property.
REMODELING DEMOLITION
A lot of our projects involve taking a house down the studs, preserving some existing walls, and removing everything else. This is a very time-consuming process but if you don’t want to count the project as “ground up” for property tax purposes and for other potential money saving reasons, this is the way to go.
STAINING CEILING BEAMS
New Construction in Emerald Hills, CA
WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL AND ADDITION IN CAMBRIAN PARK
Remodel and Addition in San Jose, CA
The homeowners spared no expense on this remodel and addition project in Cambrian Park. The modern kitchen is complete with professional grade appliances, a specialty baking oven, walk-in pantry, adjacent laundry room, and faux ceiling beams throughout the kitchen and great rooms.
ANOTHER QUICK FRAMING START FOR A WILLOW GLEN REMODEL AND ADDITION
Remodel and Addition in San Jose, CA
CUTTING IN A NEW DRIVEWAY
New Construction in Emerald Hills, CA
DECK FRAMING AND SATURDAY STUCCO WORK
New Construction in Emerald Hills, CA
Here we are on a Saturday applying the “scratch coat” a three-coat process ending in a smooth acrylic stucco finish.
CUPERTINO REMODEL/ADDITION FRAMING COMING ALONG
Pouring Concrete into a Foundation Form
Remodel and Addition in Willow Glen, CA
MODERN STAIR RAILINGS COMPLETE THIS MODERN FARMHOUSE DESIGN
New Construction in Emerald Hills, CA
FINISHED REMODEL AND ADDITION IN WILLOW GLEN
Scope of Work: Demolition of existing structure, removed basement, remodel and addition expanding the existing single-story home from 980 square feet to a new two story 2,900 sq. ft. custom craftsman home. Everything entirely new including front landscaping, a new stamped concrete colored driveway, a front walkway, and a composite deck.
TRENCHING FOR A NEW FOUNDATION IN CUPERTINO
Remodel and Addition in Cupertino, CA
After demolition, work begins on a new large remodel-addition in Cupertino.
LARGE WINDOWS FACING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
New Construction in Emerald Hills, CA
INSTALLING NEW KITCHEN ISLAND QUARTS COUNTERTOP
New Construction in Emerald Hills, CA
REMODEL IN SAN JOSE, CA
Remodel in San Jose, CA
This bay window is a nice touch for a teenage girl’s bedroom. Makes the room feel much bigger and provides a sitting bench with storage below.
INSTALLING CEILING BEAMS
Remodel and Addition in San Jose, CA
Faux ceiling beams make for a beautiful ceiling treatment over sheet rock. Secured with wood backing and finish nails, each beam has to be perfectly cut to avoid using filler as much as possible.
FRAMING EMERALD HILLS
BASEMENT FILL AND COMPACTION
It hurts to lose a basement like this. In order to get the new plans for this Willow Glen remodel-addition approved, the basement had to be filled and the dirt compacted. There went the speakeasy!
LaCantina Folding Doors
These LaCantina doors was a fantastic touch for this whole house remodel and addition project in Willow Glen. The natural light in this house is abundant with this exterior door out to the backyard and the inclusion of multiple solar powered adjustable skylights.
FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ABOVE A FIREPLACE INSERT
The hot air venting for this fireplace insert is ideal for a large TV mounted directly above the fireplace. The planned center channel speaker location will also work to buffer some of the heat from the insert should the homeowner decide to run both the TV and fireplace at the same time.
SECOND FLOOR FRAMING IN EMERALD HILLS
On our way to completing a new 2,800 sq. ft. modern farmhouse with an integrated ADU on a hillside.
LEVEL 5 DRYWALL PROJECT
NEW CONCRETE GARAGE SLAB POURED
NEW HILLSIDE FOUNDATION WITH 44 10' DEEP PIERS
This foundation took some serious work to complete. The entire lot is almost solid bedrock just below the surface. To dig the piers we had to bring in a specialized drilling company to assist us.
FINISHED REMODEL AND ADDITION IN WILLOW GLEN
We received this photo from one of our customers, a house we finished in 2020 in Willow Glen on Fairview Avenue. The place looks great and we are grateful for the experience.
FOAM INSULATION
LOWERING PIER CAGES INTO PLACE
These handmade rebar cages get filled with concrete deep into the ground.
PIER DRILLING ON A HILLSIDE IN EMERALD HILLS
This sort of work is no joke. We had to hire three different drilling companies until one of them, American Drilling, drilled through solid bedrock and eventually reached the depth of each pier. Next time we need to pay more attention to the soils report!
STUCCO DAWN PATROL
Here we are working as the sun comes up to complete this amazing remodel and addition in Willow Glen. Acrylic smooth stucco takes four coats to complete.
CONCRETE DOOR LANDINGS
Some call this a stoop.
STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY
New colored and stamped concrete driveway and patio in Willow Glen completed at the very end of this amazing remodel and addition project.
PICKING PAINT COLORS FOR A NEW KITCHEN IN WILLOW GLEN
Our clients were bold with their paint colors. At first we had a little hesitancy but in the end everything came together for this amazing craftsman remodel and addition.
CUSTOM CABINET PAINTING
This is the part that most people forget about when they order custom cabinets. Sometimes cabinet makers will deliver them pre-painted or stained and in some cases they come naked.
PHOTO REALISTIC RENDERING OF MODERN FARMHOUSE
RENDERINGS
Renderings help visualize the space before it is constructed. In this case, the rendering was fairly true to what was ultimately built, and the finishes used.
GRADING AND DIRT EXCAVATION
QUARTZ COUNTERTOP FABRICATION FOR A KITCHEN REMODEL
We have extremely talented fabricators that take the guess work out of the equation for us and handle all the details.
STUCCO SCRATCH COAT
The first step to putting on stucco ultimately getting to an amazingly smooth acrylic finish.
MODERN CRAFTSMAN ROOF LINES IN WILLOW GLEN
The framing and roofing of this new modern craftsman took time to complete. The steepness of the roofs had to be navigated very carefully by our framers and roofers.
FRAMING A NEW HOME IN WILLOW GLEN
CONTROLLED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE IN EMERALD HILLS
COMPOSITE DECK RENDERING
RENOVATION OF WILLOW GLEN GEM
Historical Remodel and Addition in San Jose, CA
These new wood windows cost a fortune!
WILLOW GLEN REMODEL + ADDITION
Newly completed 3,500 sq. ft. remodel addition in Willow Glen built in a flood plain. Notice the lights inserted in the driveway. These lights make it easier to get back to the rear garage, a typical configuration for Willow Glen. An added benefit to ground lighting is that the neighbors don’t get overwhelmed with flood lights.
STONE PATIO IN WILLOW GLEN
MAXIMUM CURB APPEAL IN WILLOW GLEN
Where San Jose meets Santa Barbara. The transformation of this old rancher home is nothing short of amazing. Check out the before and after photos on the Our Work link.
MODERN KITCHEN DESIGNS
Willow Glen Way House: This design-build kitchen layout was greatly influenced with what we had to do to hide the HVAC ducting in the ceiling. The detail in the ceiling ended up making the room along with the $9,000 range! See the ceiling detail in other accompanying photos. The “before and after” transformation of this old Willow Glen rancher really stands out in our portfolio of custom remodels and additions.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition November 2019
1136 Willow Glen Way, San Jose, California
ELABORATE SECOND STORY FRAMING
The 20 ft. high entry ceiling isn’t something you find everyday in San Jose. Check out all the building photos under the link Our Work.
OUTDOOR LIVING
Clark House: The Ipe wood deck was a chore to put together and will require some maintenance. However, the look is certainly rich and natural. The ceiling treatment was also laborious but worth it.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition May 2020
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
MODERN WILLOW GLEN KITCHEN
Fairview House: The owner is a car buff so we are expecting to see a red Porsche or Ferrari in the garage soon!
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition April 2020
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
DON'T DROP THE TRUSSES!
Getting the trusses in and around the power lines and trees was a challenge for this whole house remodel and addition in Willow Glen.. With careful maneuvering and a lot of pulling and pushing, we managed to get all the trusses up to the second floor.
SATURDAY FOUNDATION WORK
A typical Saturday spent trying to get out ahead of our production schedule and to get ready for the next building inspection.
DEMOLITION IN WILLOW GLEN
Here we are knocking down a 980 square foot single story “rancher” to make ready for a new two story 2,800 sq. ft. custom craftsman home.
NEW WILLOW GLEN REMODEL ADDITION IN THE WORKS
Check out the before and after photos for this one under the Our Work link. Talk about a transformation!
FLOOD PLAIN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Building in a flood plain has its challenges.
CUSTOM AMERICAN MADE CABINETS
The quality of construction of locally made custom cabinets is way better than the other stuff we are seeing out there that costs less, but only lasts a few years.. Families are hard on their kitchens!
WILLOW GLEN OPEN CONCEPT PLAN
This Willow Glen remodel and addition is frankly one of the best done in the area. Ask us for a tour!
BOARD AND BATTON FARMHOUSE SIDING
The siding on this house, used to achieve a farmhouse look, took us forever to install. The installation process is tedious requiring hundreds of precise cuts. These cement boards will last almost forever.
OUTDOOR LIVING IN WILLOW GLEN
FIREPLACE INSERT IN FAMILY ROOM
New fireplace inserts are a great relatively low cost way to add a lot of warmth to a room not to mention that they will heat a whole house!
WET BAR WITH REFRIGERATION AND WINE STORAGE
We made this a Willow Glen party house in all respects. What’s a party without a wet bar?
SAVING TREES AND PLANTS
Clark House: Whenever we gut a house and build new, we try and preserve what we can around the property.. In this case we saved a very large tree, two very healthy fruit trees, and canna.
AUDIO-VISUAL WIRING
Here we are with Rob from Clicker Cable putting in audio-visual, and data wiring throughout the house.
WE LOVE BRAZILIAN SOAPSTONE!
We have used Brazilian soapstone a few times now in some of the kitchens we’ve put together in Willow Glen. Every time I’m glad we did it. This soapstone used on the kitchen island is a natural compliment to the Calcutta countertops and custom made shaker wood cabinets painted in White Dove.
SHIPLAP WALLS WITH RESTORATION HARDWARE
Dana loves shiplap walls and Restoration Hardware bathroom vanity cabinets.
ELEGANT SOAKING TUB
The new tank-less water heater with a circulation line heats this soaking tub quickly not to mention every water source in the house.
CUSTOM STAIR RAILINGS
These breezeways were such a focal point of the house that we had to do something special with the railings. A lot of work went into these custom built railings but we think it was well worth the effort.
WILLOW GLEN GUEST BATH AND ON SUITE
Who wouldn’t want to stay here? Feels like a European spa in every respect. The adjacent secondary laundry area is also a nice touch for those longer term guests.
DESIGNER BATH IN WILLOW GLEN
REPAIRING A FIRE DAMAGED SAN JOSE HOME
This house had a fire and we were called in to get it rebuilt from the existing foundation while adding a partial second story. Insurance work is a pain in the ass but we were glad to help.
BEFORE PHOTO
This was the old small house before we started on this single story remodel and addition in Willow Glen. The garage was moved to align with the orientation of the driveway which helped to reduce cost and speed the plans through the city approval process.
EXPANDING OFF OF AN OLD FOUNDATION.
Expanding an existing foundation is tricky but if the original is in reasonable condition, it’s a lot cheaper to do major remodels and additions this way.
NEW ELEVATIONS AND FRONT ENTRY FRAMING
We really like the lines of this single story remodel addition in Willow Glen.
CUSTOM CABINET PAINTING
Prepping for a near “all white” kitchen.
COMPLETE REMODEL AND ADDITION SINGLE STORY
We really like the layout of this 4 bedroom house and its lines. Great curb appeal too. The owners selected and purchased all their own interior finishes and we put them together for them just as fast as we could get city inspections.
COMPOSIT REAR DECKING
Our homeowner client selected this decking material from The Decking Superstore in San Jose. With an integrated BBQ area it was perfect for the backyard area we had to work with. Landscaping to follow.
CUSTOM CABINETS WITH FARMHOUSE SINK
Shaker cabinets done in Benjamin Moore Dove White. Elegant configuration to stand the test of time.
WIDE PLANK FLOORING FROM KITCHEN TO GREAT ROOM
These planks are the widest we have installed yet!
MODERN WILLOW GLEN KITCHEN
Custom made white shaker cabinets, Brazilian soapstone for the kitchen island, and a Thermador appliance package complete the scene.
KITCHEN ISLAND IN BRAZILLIAN SOAPSTONE
DESIGN IN THE WORKS
Marques House: Dana and Sarah selecting bathroom and kitchen tile for Sarah’s Willow Glen remodel and addition.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition September 2019
2218 Marques Ave., San Jose, California
A NEW GREAT ROOM IS BORN
Here comes another great room with vaulted ceilings with a nice big French door out to the backyard.
INSTALLING APPLIANCES IN A CUSTOM MADE KITCHEN
Clark House: Here is where you find out if you really know what you are doing and your subs know their stuff. The cabinet openings and slab fabrication must be done precisely or the appliances won’t fit. Before you get to this point both the electrician and plumber have to do their thing too. Preparation for a custom kitchen takes shape months in advance of sliding in the appliances.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition October 2019
1136 Willow Glen Way, San Jose, California
ORIGINAL FAIRVIEW HOUSE IN WILLOW GLEN
Fairview House: This is the original front elevation of this small home that was taken down to the ground and rebuilt and expanded in every way. The challenge for us on this one was the fact that the house existed in a flood plain calling for us to raise the house by 2 ft.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition April 2020
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
OUR CLIENTS SURVEYING CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR NEW CUSTOM HOME IN WILLOW GLEN
Our clients on Fairview can’t wait for us to finish. We are working on it!
RENOVATION IN A FLOOD PLAIN
Fairview House: Fairview is in a flood plain. This means that nothing below the sub-floor except waste lines. Everything else is supposed to go above the sub-floor. This presents a challenge with it comes to running ducting for the HVAC in particular.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition July 2019
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
LOOK MOM! IT'S A FLYING TRUSS!
Clark House: Trusses allow us to move construction along faster assuming they show up as advertised.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition May 2019
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
RESTORING POWER
Fairview House: On the final leg of construction for our big remodel and addition project on Fairview in Willow Glen. We waited three days for PG&E to show up to swing the power off the temporary power pole to the new electrical panel.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition April 2020
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
STUCCO SCRATCH COAT
Fairview House: The first coat of three to completing a smooth stucco finish.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition January 2020
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
MODERN WILLOW GLEN FAMILY ROOM
Fairview House
SMEG APPLIANCES
Fairview House: Our client evidently loves the color red! This was a first for us and a first for seeing SMEG appliances used in one of our remodels and additions in Willow Glen.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition April 2020
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
NEW GARAGE IN WILLOW GLEN
Snyder House: New garage built ground up that can quickly be converted to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). We prepped the garage so that sewer and natural gas are easily connectable should the need arise. While we were there we created a new stamped concrete patio, did some fencing, and installed new lighting fixtures to update the property.
New Garage in Willow Glen
PAINTING IS A BIG PART OF OUR SCOPE OF WORK
Clark House: The cost of painting we always complain about but the fact is these guys, our skilled subs, earn every penny.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
BETTER THAN CLIMBING THE STAIRS
Clark House: Loading drywall up to a second floor for one of our large design-build renovation projects in Willow Glen.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
ANOTHER DETACHED GARAGE IN THE WORKS
Fairview House: This is the 5th garage we have built in the last 18 months in Willow Glen. This garage is huge and needed a special use permit to construct.
New Garage in Willow Glen
1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, California
DRYWALL AT 20 FT.
Adding new drywall around a skylight 20’ up from the floor is serious business! We can’t wait to see how much natural light makes its way throughout the great room.
JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE
Native wild flowers heading out for the next landscaping project.
ANOTHER BIG FRAMING JOB COMPLETED IN RECORD TIME
Clark House: This is always what happens - we end up building the biggest and nicest house on the street to maximize the square feet on the lot.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
BEFORE PHOTO OF A VERY OLD HOUSE WE COMPLETELY RENOVATED
Clark House: We started with an all original old home and stripped it down to its studs. The design we came up with is unique taking the property from a street value of roughly $1.3m to now approaching $3m in Willow Glen as we finish the house.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
TALK ABOUT SOARING CEILINGS!
Clark House: This is far and away the tallest ceilings you will find in any house in Willow Glen.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
LOOK FOR THE GUYS WAY UP THERE!
Clark House: Another masterpiece underway in Willow Glen. The floor plan is unique and we can’t wait to see this modern farmhouse take shape.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
NEW CONCRETE WALKWAY
Clark House: These new concrete designs and pathways are a big hit with homeowners in Willow Glen.
Willow Glen Remodel and Addition
1238 Clark Way, San Jose, California
RESTORED CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW IN WILLOW GLEN
Bird House: The new entry popped and had more curb appeal than we anticipated being able to achieve with such an old dwelling. The new wall and columns out front made a major difference.
Historical Remodel and Addition
1025 Bird Ave., San Jose, California
NEW COLUMNS, LIGHTING, AND A PROTECTIVE WALL ON BIRD AVE.
Bird House: Given the location, this big wall and lighting project was essential for the street.
RESTORATION AND EXPANSION OF A CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW
Bird House: The detail of the siding of this extremely old bungalow took hours upon hours to restore not to mention thousands of dollars in wood! What a beauty though and well worth the effort.
BRICK BACKSPLASH
Bird House: Everything about this house was a labor of love. The brick backsplash was a period piece that brought the old world out in the new world.
ATTIC CONVERSION INTO A NEW LARGE MASTER BEDROOM
Bird House: This old “contributing structure” had its restrictions on what we could do with it. Finally the city agreed to let us convert the attic.
BEFORE WE GOT STARTED
Bird House: It’s amazing to start with something like this and to see the transformation. We preserved this old California Bungalow as best we could while bringing it into the 21st century.
THIS ONE HAD ALL THE POTENTIAL IN THE WORLD, WE JUST HAD TO RELEASE IT!
Bird House: Talk about a lot of original windows to work with. The natural light flooding into this California bungalow is amazing.
LOFT STYLE BEDROOM
Bird House: We converted an old attic to a new master bedroom and sitting room. Compliments to our designers on this one.
WE STARTED WITH A VERY OLD HOUSE
Bird House: We saw from the beginning that this old house had a lot of potential but man was it rough to start out with.
ANOTHER POPULAR OPEN KITCHEN PLAN
Bird House: A full scale renovation of a very old original structure.
COMPLETELY REMODELED AND EXPANDED HOUSE IN WILLOW GLEN
Parkwood House: We kept as much of the original house intact as possible and created a new second floor with a master bedroom and den.
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT
Parkwood House: This house doubled in size, an ambitious achievement given the budget we had to work with.
OPEN FLOOR PLANS IN HIGH DEMAND
Parkwood House: We went all out on this house to come up with an open floor plan over the existing foundation. We also added a second floor along the way!
ANOTHER GREAT ROOM
Parkwood House: It is not always easy to create a great room with a preexisting floor plan. You need ceiling height and depth to pull it off, but not too far away from the kitchen.
INTERIOR BARN DOORS ARE A BIG HIT
Parkwood House: We use interior barn doors quite a bit. They are nice for either opening up a room to create more space or closing one off to create more intimate settings.
WE NOW HAVE AN ELEGANT WAY TO ADD SECOND STORIES WHILE PRESERVING MOST OF THE EXISTING FLOOR AREA
Parkwood House: This stair access is the only way we could come up with to create a second floor while maintaining the existing structure to save on cost.
COVERED PATIO WITH FRENCH DOORS FOR CALIFORNIA LIVING AT ITS BEST
Parkwood House: The stucco on this house is unique with a Mexican influence and “bear paws” stamped throughout. The rear patio with the big sliding French Essence Milgard door is a nice touch.
AMAZING MASTER BEDROOM
Parkwood House: We are very pleased with the design of this master bedroom. It is large enough to have a lounge area or desk and hide from the kids!
COVERED PATIO
Note the unique acrylic stucco application and stamped concrete patio.
BUDGET BATHROOM
Parkwood House: Sometimes you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to achieve a great look. Our designer knows how to pull in the right economical materials to make any bathroom pop.
SPANISH REVIVAL SINGLE FAMILY HOME RENOVATION
We preserved the roofing tile and used it on the new house. Be sure to see the “after” photos for this amazing gem of a property located on Willow Street in Willow Glen.
ORIGINAL HOUSE ON WILLOW GLEN WAY
Willow Glen Way House: This house was rundown 50 years ago and stayed that way until 2017..
PRESERVATOIN OF SOME OF THE OLD HOME
Willow Glen Way House: This is a good photo of the roof tiles preserved from the old house and garage. Saving these tiles was painstaking work but it sure does look the period!
USE OF SKYLIGHTS
Willow Glen Way House: Skylights in the right areas can let in that noon and afternoon sun to lighten a day working from home!
NEW BEDROOM IN WILLOW GLEN
Remodel and Addition in San Jose, CA
LOT'S OF OLD CALIFORNIA TO PRESERVE IN THIS OLD HOUSE
Willow Glen Way House: Be sure to see the before and after photos of this completed restoration and addition project in Willow Glen. The floor plan we would definitely use again. Great use of space.
ORIGINAL KITCHEN IN COMPLETE DISREPAIR
Willow Glen Way House: Everything about this house was original and then some. Cats had taken over this house by the time we got there.
OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN
Willow Glen Way House: The contrast between the perimeter painted cabinets and the kitchen island color is a nice touch.
DOORS AND WINDOW PACKAGE
Willow Glen Way House: A high quality window/door package is essential to getting that high-end look everyone expects in a new build.
MID WAY THROUGH CONSTRUCTION
Willow Glen Way House: We added a new second floor where one didn’t previously exist.
PREPPING FOR A STUCCO FINISH
Willow Glen Way House: Ultimately we ended up with a beautiful smooth finish. The homeowner elected to go with a “bone white” characteristic of what you might find in Carmel or Santa Barbara.
CUSTOM TILE STAIR RISERS
Willow Glen Way House: This homeowner made an excellent choice on the tile our guys installed. This is a nice touch especially with the iron handrails. We also love the flooring selected for this project. Great job Jennifer!
HALLWAY BATHROOM
Willow Glen Way House
TILED BATHROOM
Willow Glen Way House: This bathroom turned out amazing adding to the character of the home.
CUSTOM FIREPLACE
Willow Glen Way House: This fireplace captures the character of the architecture and old world Willow Glen.
CUSTOM EXTERIOR STONE AND BRICK WORK
Willow Glen Way House: The custom tile, stone, and brick work was extensive on this house. We do this work in-house or use subs that are fantastic at this work.
THE BEFORE PHOTO FOR A MAJOR WILLOW GLEN RENOVATION AND ADDITION.
Carolyn House: The renovation of this house was a major undertaking. We kept a lot of the original character of this house and the neighbors thanked us for it.
BIG BIG PROJECT IN WILLOW GLEN
Carolyn House: We started with a very old small original partial two story and put together an amazing property all on one level.
READY FOR CHRISTMAS
Carolyn House: This single story home and complete remodel/addition in Willow Glen took us about 14 months to finish. Everything about it is unique and remarkable. The street is known for its festivities around Christmas time and we are happy to report that the new owners had it ready to go.
A NEW MODERN FARMHOUSE TAKES SHAPE
Carolyn House: This newly created modern farmhouse rivals any farmhouse in Willow Glen. We designed this house with entertaining in mind and like to see the new owners following suit!
3,000 SQUARE FOOT RENOVATION PROJECT
Carolyn House: This modern farmhouse turned out amazing on a long narrow lot. Other than the existing basement, we managed to keep this house all on one level.
A CHEF'S KITCHEN WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES
Carolyn House: This is the largest kitchen we have built yet.
VERY LARGE GARAGE
Carolyn House: This garage has a drop down latter and lots and lots of available storage.
DISTRESSED WOOD TURNED INTO A MANTLE
Carolyn House: We had a hard time swallowing the cost of this piece of wood lying in a lumber yard in Half Moon Bay. But, after we beat on it and white washed it, everyone loved it. The tile is a nice touch too.
TYPICAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SFH
Hermosa House: We like to try and hold onto a few walls as we go about a typical single-family home restoration project.
A CRAFTSMAN BEAUTY
Hermosa House: One of larger undertakings we took an old 3 bedroom rancher and built a 5 bedroom Craftsman in Willow Glen.
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT HERMOSA
Hermosa House: Ask to see all the photos for this design-build project. We went from entirely old to entirely new.
CUSTOM HOME ENTRY
Hermosa House: The new owners wanted travertine and ledge stone with a colored stamped concrete entry into their new Craftsman beauty.
OPEN CONCEPT PLAN
Hermosa House: The great room in this house really worked. This is probably one of the best functional open concept floor plans we have completed yet.
INTRICATE CEILING
Hermosa House: The owners wanted a fancy ceiling and that’s exactly what they got!
BARN DOORS ARE IN
Hermosa House: A totally unique barn door into a separate family room.
Master bath at Hermosa. Elegant use of natural stone with skylights providing abundant natural light.
Hermosa House: We built a new upstairs addition and added two bedrooms and two bathrooms to compete this new 5 bedroom house.
NEW KIDS'S BATHROOM
Hermosa House: We created a new bathroom where before there was none.
NEW KITCHEN WITH SOME SPLASH
Hermosa House: The owner wanted blue and that’s what she got!
WHEN TO CALL IN OUR DESIGNER
Curtner House: The challenges we hand-off to our designer are well…challenging! Look at the “after” photos and see how Dana transformed this house on an extremely tight budget. Wow!
NEW CEILINGS THROUGHOUT
Curtner House: We got rid of the old ceilings, put in new insulation, and a new HVAC system. The restoration of the fireplace was a nice touch.
MODERN KITCHEN ON A TIGHT BUDGET
Spencer House: With a tight budget we were able to redo and expand the entire house. The newly created kitchen was a focal point.
NEW WING WALL AND FIREPLACE
Spencer House: This fireplace insert was a nice touch with grey ledger stone and a stained matching mantle.
NEW HARDSCAPE COMPLETES THE SCENE
Spencer House: Stamped, color concrete extends the use of the backyard.
NEW BEDROOM ADDITION OFF THE BACK
Spencer House: The transformation of this house wasn’t anything short of impressive with the budget we had to work with.
BARN DOOR FOR A GARAGE BAND JAM OR GAME OF POOL
Spencer House: We had a lot of fun putting this new garage together for the owner. The barn door creates additional fun space on a relatively small lot.
STAMPED CONCRETE AND NEW GARAGE
Spencer House: This is a pretty large concrete project. We stamped the concrete, colored it, and added a walnut “release” over the top to enhance the look of the concrete. The owner was extremely pleased.
THE INSIDE OF A GUTTED 1906 FARMHOUSE
St. Anthony House: When it finished people didn’t know if they were in Napa, Tahoe, or St. Barbara. It all just came together under a magnificent tree.
THIS FARMHOUSE RENOVATION WAS A BEAST
St. Anthony House: This 1906 farmhouse was a massive undertaking. Be sure to look for the after photos.
IMPRESSIVE NEW CONCRETE PATIO AND STAIRS
St. Anthony House: This new concrete patio required some planning. Lots of angles and drainage to contend with during heavy rains. It turned out perfect!
NEW BACKYARD AND RESTORED COTTAGE
St. Anthony House: We took this old farm house with a detached barn and brought the whole property back to life.
STONE WORK FOR A DRAMATIC ENTRY
St. Anthony House: The curb appeal for this property was made when we finished the entry with stone and tile.
STAINED BOX BEAMS
St. Anthony House: Box beams sure did make the great room come together.
NEW FAMILY ROOM ADDITION
St. Anthony House: We expanded this room later in the build after we saw that the original design could easily be improved.
USE OF GLASS TILE
St. Anthony House: The designer picked this for the backsplash and it worked to help complete this Mediterranean beauty.
TUSCAN BEAUTY
St. Anthony House: The designer had fun with this one. Old world appeal with a new modern floor plan.
NO THIS IS NOT MAUI, IT'S CAMBRIAN PARK!
Lenray House: We poured a large stamped concrete deck, put in a pool, built a detached cottage, and brought in mature landscaping.
BACKYARD OASIS
Lenray House: Newly remodeled inside and out complete with mature landscaping, a new pool, and a detached cottage.
WINDOW TRIM
Lenray House: So many variations of moldings and what you can do with wood. In this case we used something bulky around an Anderson window frame.
POOL, DECK, AND A LOT OF PALMS
Lenray House: The landscaping was perhaps the most amazing part of this 16,000 sq. ft. Cambrian Park beauty with a detached rear cottage.
TALK ABOUT AN AMAZING COTTAGE
Lenray House: We built this cottage next to the pool and the in-laws never left!
ELABORATE CLOSET
Lenray House: Talk about a closet/office. We knocked down a wall and expanded a closet to fill an entire bedroom/office full of shoes!
ACCENT PAINT
Lenray House: Blue for boys and pink for girls?
COMPLETE CONDO REMODEL
Cupertino Condo: Modest finishes made this remodel pop beyond anything anyone thought we could come up with for the budget.
A BEAUTIFUL NEW KITCHEN
Cupertino Condo: Another labor of love project and whole house remodel.
VERY NICE REMODEL DONE IN 4 MONTHS!
Cupertino Condo: This remodel caught everyone’s attention. Be sure to sell all the before and after photos on this one. This condo was in very sad shape before we got to it.
PUTTING TOGETHER AN ALL WHITE KITCHEN IN WILLOW GLEN.
Willow Glen Way House: Coordination of all the trades is what we do everyday!
A LITTLE HOLY WATER NEVER HURTS! CUSTOMER ADDS HOLY WATER TO THE FOUNDATION CONCRETE.
Fairview House: What a beautiful property and an amazing client to work for.
MOVING DIRT OUT AND MOVING CONCRETE IN
Marques House: Another foundation expansion for a large single family home addition in Willow Glen.
ANOTHER REMODEL-ADDITION IN THE WORKS IN WILLOW GLEN. VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS FANTASTIC FLOOR PLAN!
Clark House: Expanding off an existing foundation in the front of the property to capture additional living area.
FRAMING CONTINUES AT HILLCREST
BRICK WORK
On our way to creating a new entry and white picket fence with new brick columns on this corner lot.
METAL ROOFING
FRAMING-IN A VIEW OF THE BAY AREA
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New Ground-Up Construction
Scope: Build new approximate 2,800 sq. ft. modern farmhouse with integrated ADU on a hillside.
DECKING
IT ALL STARTS WITH A GOOD FLOOR PLAN
Hermosa House: This open concept floor plan for a two story addition ended up being extremely popular with a detached garage.
WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL DOWN TO THE STUDS
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The back of the house was pushed out to create more room for this growing family.
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