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Archive for June, 2011
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
When a client calls us for a home renovation project, we always look at the project, discuss the client’s objectives and provide them with a few suggestions including which path we believe is the best choice considering the client’s scope, time and budget constraints.
Scope of Work:
One of our Fairfield County, CT clients was interest in a master bathroom remodel as well as a laundry room update. They are planning on selling their home within 3 to 5 years and wanted to increase the value of their home by making it more marketable, but at the same time have as high a rate of return on their investment as possible.
Bathroom before Makeover
Solution:
Through our consultation process, we helped our client decide to do a bathroom makeover. We would not call this project a bathroom remodel because we did not demolish the entire bathroom. The existing cabinets were removed and refurbished and a new corner cabinet was fabricated and finished with open shelves and two new doors. Hardware was updated.
Bathroom after Makeover
Client’s mirrors were cut to size and installed in custom made frames. Countertops were fabricated and installed in dark Emperador honed marble.
Bathroom Tub before Makeover
Bathroom Tub after Makeover
The shower, tub surround and bathroom floor was demolished and replaced with Durango honed filled beveled Mexican Travertine. Plumbing was brought up to current code requirements.
Bathroom Shower before Makeover
Bathroom Shower after Makeover
Shower curb, shampoo niche shelf and seat was fabricated, furnished and installed in 2 cm Durango honed travertine. Shower was enclosed with full height frameless shower door and panel.
Shower Border & Shampoo Niche Shelf after Bathroom Makeover
Shower border and inside shampoo niche shelf was created by installing 2” x 2” Durango mosaic beveled limestone tiles and 4” x 12” Mandalay mosaic strips.
Laundry Room before Millwork
Laundry Room after open shelf laundry cabinet was installed
We believe our Fairfield, County, CT clients made the right decisions. Jeff and our clients were extremely pleased with their choices. The master bathroom received an “extreme makeover” without exceeding the clients’ budget and they are able to enjoy their “new” bathroom until time of sale.
Whether you are looking for a bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel or home renovation, Titus Built is here for you. Our extensive field experience and first-hand practical knowledge, coupled with the architectural design expertise of our award-winning team, bring proven professionalism to every aspect of your remodeling project, from initial concepts to final construction.
To preview some of our projects, please visit our Bathroom Remodeling Portfolio http://bit.ly/jLvnZS.
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If you’re in the Atlanta, GA area, send a “shout out” to our friends Dale & Guy at Atlanta Design & Build in Marietta, Georgia. They’ve completed some fantastic bathroom renovations as well. http://atlantadesignbuild.com/gallery
Tags: Bathroom Makeover, Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Darien, Design-Build, Fairfield County, Greenwich, Improving Functionality, New Canaan, Ridgefield, West Redding, Weston, Westport, Wilton
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Friday, June 24th, 2011
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Drainage is often an issue for so many homeowners. Several of our clients have had the same issue. Below is a brief description and photos of one of our recent yard drainage repair projects:
- Excavate approximately 15 feet of 3” PVC underground drainage line leading to drywell at Northeast corner of front yard, adjacent to flower bed, at end of driveway.
- Repair 3” PVC pipe where it is cracked by cutting away 6-12” of pipe and replacing section with new 4” PVC pipe and 2 PVC couplings.
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- Final step will be to backfill all excavated areas, replace sod, hay and re-seed disturbed areas of lawn.
Maintaining proper drainage prevents foundation and driveway damage, wet basements, mold, soggy lawns as well as many other environmental issues. For those of you with lots of energy, there is a great DIY blog that has several solutions for poor drainage in your yard http://ow.ly/5pZ86.
For all others, call us to see how we can help… we’d love to hear from you!
Tags: Connecticut, Darien, Fairfield County, Greenwich, Improving Functionality, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Yard Drainage
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
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Elevation Plans
Titus Built is busy working on several Design Concept Agreements and we thought you would like to see a few of our current projects.
How Does the Design Concept Process Work?
Clients are referred to Titus Built through many different avenues. When a potential client calls Titus Built someone is there to speak with them, ask the right questions, and then forward the information on to Jeff Titus, General Manager/Owner. Jeff believes that it is imperative a potential client meets with him to establish a good contractor/client relationship. And, therefore, Jeff personally returns the potential client’s call and meets with them at their home to discuss the project.
Once the client has met with Jeff, and they are still interested in engaging in a project with Titus Built, LLC, we provide the client with a Design Concept Agreement which includes information such as the scope of work, estimated hours and cost for the concepts. Design Concept Agreements vary from project to project depending on the scope of work.
For your assistance, we thought we would provide you with a brief overview of a Design Concept Agreement. The following are 3 examples of our typical concept design process:
The first Design Concept Agreement Project contacted us through a very much appreciated client referral:
Scope of Work:
Whole house waterfront remodel.
Rear View (Waterfront View) of Exterior before Renovation
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Rear View (Waterfront View) of Elevations
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Front View of Elevations
The next Design Concept Agreement Project is work performed for a repeat client. Thank you to our repeat clients as they are the backbone of our business!
Scope of Work:
Perform Design Concept drawings for remodeling and additions to:
Conceptual sketches will include:
- 1-2 concepts of family room
- 1-2 revision plus minor modifications
- Floor plans of each concept
- Exterior elevations
- Rough electrical plan
- Interior elevations as required
Existing Home before Renovation
Rear Elevation Options
First Floor Elevation Option
Family Room & Mudroom Built-In Elevations
Second Floor Elevation Option
Pool Patio Plan
The final Design Concept Agreement Project came to us through a Google Search for “Wilton Contractors”/Titus Built, LLC Website:
Scope of Work
Perform Design Concept drawings for remodeling and additions to:
- Enlarge existing family room by combining 2 rooms
- Investigate structural considerations
- Design & locate entertainment center, cabinets, window seats in family room including new wet bar area
- Perform furniture placement plan
- Identify finish details & moldings, coffered ceiling, mantel, etc.
- Perform electrical and lighting plan
Conceptual sketches will include:
- CAD drafted plan of existing family, living room, related basement and adjacent areas as needed
- Up to three floor plan concepts (furniture & cabinet layout)
- One revised floor plan and four interior elevations
- Molding details/sections
- Initial electrical & lighting plan
Family Room before Renovation
First Floor Elevations
Proposed Wet Bar and Family Room Mantel
Proposed Family Room Wall Elevations
For further information, please feel free to call our office at 203-834-0275 or visit the following website pages:
Our Architectural Design – Build Process http://www.titusbuilt.com/architectural-design-build.htm
Frequently Asked Questions http://www.titusbuilt.com/faqanswers.htm#faq2
Tags: Addition, Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Darien, Design Concepts, Design-Build, Energy Efficient Homes, Fairfield County, Family Room Renovation, Greenwich, Home Renovations, Improving Functionality, New Canaan, Remodel, Remodeling, Renovations, Screened Porch Renovation, Waterfront Property, Weston, Westport, Wilton
Posted in Architectural Design & Home Renovations, Exterior Remodeling, Interior Remodeling, Outdoor Spaces: Patios, Pergolas & Screened-in Porches | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Don’t you love the look of this exterior facelift! The front exterior of this home has true New England character. We completed remodeling the front exterior last month and are busy working on Phase II, the kitchen addition.
Front View of Home Before Renovation
Exterior Renovation of New Canaan, CT Residence
Phase II consists of constructing a kitchen addition, including a sitting room and pantry, as well as the renovation of existing mudroom area. We will also be furnishing and installing a 1,200 sq.ft. Ipe wood deck and seating:
The excavation and foundation were completed last month.
The team has finished framing the turret with a curved roof and they are beginning to install the cedar shingle roof.
While the construction team is busy working outside, our millwork shop is fabricating the kitchen and mudroom cabinetry. Cabinetry will be a painted, glazed finish with a stained knotty alder Island.
Stay tuned… more photos to follow soon!
To see previous blogs on this home renovations click the links below:
Tags: Addition, Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Darien, Design-Build, Fairfield County, Greenwich, Improving Functionality, Kitchen Addition, New Canaan, Redding, Remodel, Remodeling, Renovations, Ridgefield, Update Exterior, Weston, Westport, Wilton
Posted in Architectural Design & Home Renovations, Exterior Remodeling, Interior Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
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When one of our client’s commissioned us to design a tree house for their children it sparked our interest. Were tree houses only for children? As we did our research we found out that tree houses are not just for children, but for the young at heart as well. Tree houses are located through out the world and are used as restaurants, hotels, playgrounds and family retreats:
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Alnwick Gardens in Northumberland, England is the largest public garden in all of Europe. The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland commission a local contractor to create a 6,000 square foot tree house which houses a 120-seat restaurant, a retail shop, two classrooms and two private dining rooms as well as treetop walkways and cavernous spaces, www.alnwickgarden.com/eat/eat-in-the-treehouse.
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- The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Connecticut, “has an elaborate 340-foot ramp that leads visitors up to a magical hide-away with views of Pearson Pond,” www.holeinthewallgang.org.
o Weekend getaway on their land in the country combining entertaining area for adults as well as kid friendly features.
o A unique place to entertain and hang out with friends with access/egress by a cable bridge or ramp.
o Children’s playhouse with access/egress by ladders, long rope swings and zip lines.
o State Park Lookout Points
o Golf Course Club Houses
o Tree House Resorts
o Guest Houses
o Home Offices
So, next time you’re looking for more space, let Titus Built design and build add-on luxury to your home; a trendy new tree house. It’s a wonderful get away that is surrounded by nature’s serenity; a place where dreams can be fulfilled; and, with memories that will last you a lifetime.
Tags: Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Darien, Design-Build, Fairfield County, New Canaan, Redding, Tree Houses, Weston, Westport, Wilton
Posted in Architectural Design & Home Renovations, Charity Events, Tree Houses | No Comments »
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Thank you to Steve of Wilton and Clifford of Greenwich, Connecticut. We look forward to making wonderful improvements to your home!
Basement Remodel Project
Greenwich, Connecticut
Scope of Work:
- Remodel existing finished basement into Home Gym, Recreation Room and Home Theater Room.
- New flooring and crown molding in Existing Vestibule and Existing Hall at bottom of curved stairs.
Basement remodels are often an overlooked area of your home. Click here to preview Titus Built’s February blog: “Basement Remodeling Popularity on the Rise”.
Tags: Connecticut, Design-Build, Fairfield County, Greenwich, Home Gym, Home Theater Room, Improving Functionality, Recreation Room, Remodel, Remodeling, Renovations, Wilton
Posted in Architectural Design & Home Renovations, Basement Remodeling, Interior Remodeling, Thank You! | No Comments »
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