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Archive for the ‘Bathroom Remodeling’ Category
Thursday, July 19th, 2012
This New Canaan, Connecticut master bathroom renovation is a prime example of our motto “Building clients for life … one home at a time.“
Our clients came to Titus Built via a customer referral. Back in 2007, this New Canaan, CT family had frozen pipes and were in need of miscellaneous project done around their home. Since then we have done several projects for them and are very grateful they’ve entrusted their home to us for their home remodeling and addition projects.
The most recent projects completed are a master bathroom renovation as well as their daughter’s bathroom remodeled. Check out this mater bathroom renovation below:
Master Bathroom materials used on countertop, floor, shower and tub surround:
- White Cararra Honed Vanity with (2) undermount sinks and 4″ backsplashes.
- 2cm white Cararra polished shower curbs/knee wall/saddles with eased edges.
- White Cararra honed 12×24 floor with white Cararra/Bardiglio hexagon polished mosaic shower floor.
- White Cararra polished 6×12 shower walls & ceiling, installer cut to 6×6 above border, with white Cararra/Bardigio hexagon border 3×13. White Cararra polished bar liner 1/2×12 on Both Sides of border.
- White Cararra honed 12×12 tub deck with custom panel surround.
Tub & Shower Materials:
- Drop-in Ellipse 7240 ThermoMasseur bathtub
- Rohl Perrin & Rowe bath fixtures
- Toto undercounter sink
- Frameless Steam Shower Enclosure: Panel – Door – Panel – Panel – Operating Transom
Master Bathroom Custom Cabinetry & Millwork Drawings:
Floor Plan and Elevation of Master Bathroom Renovation
Drawing of Wainscot Paneling in Master Bathroom
Before & After Photos of Master Bathroom Renovation;
note the custom wainscot paneling instead of the tile.
Before & After Photos of Master Bathroom Renovation;
note the drop-in ThermoMasseur bathtub w/ custom wood panel surround.
Before & After Photos of Master Bathroom Renovation;
note the ultra-frameless shower enclosure.
We are currently working on their exterior with a pergola, outdoor fireplace & grill and landscape. To view the daughter’s bathroom remodel and the outdoor space check out our blog post: Building Clients for Life… One Home at a Time Cont…
Over 15 years, Titus Built has earned our reputation for the highest standards in custom building and remodeling in Fairfield County with award-winning designs and an unmatched design-build process. Our in-house Artisan Cabinetry and Millwork Shop create the custom designed details that make your home one-of-a-kind. Ask us about the difference.
Tags: Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Fairfield County, Master Bathroom Renovation, New Canaan
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Lee Valley & veritas Banded Shell Pull & Cast Drop Pull
Selecting handles, knobs and pulls for your cabinetry is an important part of the design process. Details can truly make the difference in any project. When remodeling a kitchen, one of those details is your choice of handles, knobs and pulls on the cabinets. Choosing the right style and finish hardware for your kitchen cabinets is essential. You want the hardware to be aesthetically pleasing; have the best functionality for your family; and, create continuity throughout the home. Well designed and visually pleasing kitchen cabinetry can make your kitchen a haven for your family. It is important to us at Titus Built that our in-house collection of cabinet knobs and pulls include a varied selection of styles and finishes, are durable and of high quality.
Top Knobs Cabinetry Hardware
Top Knobs cabinet hardware samples are available at the Titus Built showroom in West Redding, CT. Their hardware is among the highest quality hardware for kitchen or bath cabinets. The manufacturer takes great pride in their craftsmanship and innovative designs with over 2,500 decorative knobs and pulls; separate lines for kitchens, baths, and closets collections; as well as 26 different finishes. Top Knobs claims to be the “number one manufacturer for decorative knobs and drawer pulls.” Many of the designs in their cabinet hardware collection cannot be found anywhere else, so we believe you will be very pleased with the selections from this manufacturer.
THE TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD BUY TOP KNOBS DECORATIVE HARDWARE
Quality craftsmanship, unique designs, great looks!
Cliffside Industries Online Catalog
Cliffside Industries Ltd. hardware samples have been available at Titus Built for many years and their high quality materials and pricing is an asset to our cabinetry. They are an award-winning, family owned, distributor of their own brand of decorative hardware. Cliffside’s extensive line of cabinet knobs and pulls are available in solid brass, lead crystal, marble, corian, pewter and stainless steel. Their crystal knobs and pulls, novelty hardware pieces, and bath accessories are made or assembled in the United States and distributed from their warehouse and office complex located in Lancaster County, PA. “Our mission is to serve the hardware needs of consumers through our business customers in the kitchen and bath industry with excellent service and ageless, elegant products crafted from high-quality materials.” ~ Cliffside Industries
Check out the cabinetry hardware on Titus Built’s Millwork and Cabinetry Remodeling
projects completed throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut
Whether you choose hardware from one of our in-house samples such as Top Knobs, or another one of our hardware sources, you can be sure that with Titus Built, you know your cabinetry will look beautiful and original.
Click link In-House Countertop Samples Available at Titus Built, LLC to view some of our countertop samples.
Tags: Cabinetry Knobs & Pulls, Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Fairfield County, Improving Functionality, In-house samples
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Complementing our high quality custom built cabinetry
Titus Built’s artisan cabinetry and millwork is benchmade in our millwork shop in West Redding, CT. Our master craftsmen create the custom-designed details that make your home one-of-a-kind. To complement our high quality cabinetry, Titus Built sources all building products for you as well as provides you with in-house samples of several industry leading products. Below is an overview of some of our in-house countertop samples:
Hollinsbrook™ / 2012 Designs
“Bold and sumptuous, this powerful union of black, chestnut, gray and white brings to life
the rhythmic and rocky tumble of this northeast England waterway. Expressive, rich and lively,
Hollinsbrook lends a luxurious and dignified air to any space.”
Cambria Quartz & Ceasarstone – All engineered stone is made by the patented Bretonstone® process:
Cambria, a family-owned business, is the only American-made producer of quartz surfaces in the United States and offers more than 100 designs. It is not available in “big box” stores and is the color innovator of engineered stone which one reason why it is highly recommended by our twitter industry friends.
Ceasarstone is made in Israel and produces over 40 innovative colors and textures. The company proclaims to be the original quartz surface manufacturer and has earned the respected Good Housekeeping Seal. Since the product is made outside the USA its color range differs from Cambria and is available in honed finishes and marble-like textures. With Ceasarstone you can also buy quirky, funky, and dramatic colors.
According to many fabricator plants, quartz is slowly overriding sales of granite and many twitter friends’ agree:
- It holds up better than granite on every level.
- It is a nonporous natural quartz surface that is scratch resistant, impact resistant, burn resistant, never has to be resealed. (Manufacturers do not recommend placing hot pots directly on the countertop.)
- Impervious to wines, fruit acids, vinegars, etc.
- You can cut on it & it won’t hurt the stone, will just dull your knife.
Benjamin Moore Paint Colors for Cambria Countertops: http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/cambria-color-selection-tool
Not interested in Quartz? Looking for a natural stone? Natural stone continues to be the leading countertop material of choice at Titus Built. White and many shades of grey seem to be the most popular colors with marble, travertine and limestone leading granite. Popular stone finishes are hones and textures with less emphasis on a polished material.
Why not consider leather finish granite. Leather finish is a matt finish instead of a glossy finish. The finish gives the granite a river-washed appearance. The leather process closes the pores (unlike honed finish) and is a smooth, soft look. A leather finish enhances the colors and textures while achieving a higher uniformity in the surface appearance than honed; smudges and fingerprints are less noticeable; is easy to clean and maintain; and, is pleasing to touch.
Concrete countertops come in of variety of textures, any color
and mix glass, shell… anything you can think of.
Concrete Countertops – Diamond polishing is economical, sustainable, durable, and beautiful!
Our precast concrete samples come from Get Real Surfaces in Poughkeepsie, NY. Besides provided countertops Get Real Surfaces provides fine architectural concrete products for clients such as Anthropologie International, architects and builders in the NYC & the Hamptons as well as fabricate concrete Metro tubs. The company custom manufactures countertops, sinks, tubs, fireplace surrounds, mantles and hearths, floor and wall tile. Get Real Surfaces boasts a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Poughkeepsie, New York. Get Real offers tours Monday-Friday, which allows the customer to view the process of manufacturing countertops from start to finish as well as a Manhattan Showroom.
Wood, Stainless Steel, Zinc, Pewter, Copper, Bronze, or Glass Countertops
Richard Brook, president of Brooks Custom, said they are seeing people consistently choosing butcher-block tops, premium wide-plank wood countertops, and stainless steel or zinc countertops. Brooks Custom is one of the top manufacturers of high quality, innovative products such as custom countertops and range hoods including a vast array of materials. Check out the company’s excellent chart comparing different countertop materials: http://bit.ly/Jn2P89
NEOLITH by THESIZE in the top 20 finds from the
Kitchen & Bath industry show by Susan Serra.
Neolith by thesize Porcelain Slabs
Another product, rather new to the market, is Neolith by thesize porcelain slabs. “NEOLITH is a high performance material ideal for applications such as kitchen coverings. NEOLITH does not scratch, does not stain, is heat and fire resistant, and, thanks to the extremely low absorption rate of technical porcelain, ideal for food contact and processing.” ~ Neolith thesize
Titus Built samples of the Neolith thesize collections are Colorfeel, Fusion, Iron and Textil. The porcelain slabs are super thin panels made of raw materials for applications such as countertops, flooring, wall cladding and facades.
Whether you are choosing Cambria Quartz, leather finished granite or another countertop surface or product, feel free to contact Titus Built to ask for their insight and expertise on today’s building product.
Tags: Cambria Quartz, Ceasarstone, Concrete Countertops, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Kitchen Countertops, Neolith thesize
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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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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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When Jeff Titus bought an antique home in Wilton, CT he knew from the start that he wanted to preserve the exterior structure, but the interior of this 3-story house had fallen into disrepair; been remodeled several times over the 200+ year; and, had endless chopped up tiny rooms. The windows were narrow so they didn’t afford views of the property or let in enough natural light. “Most of the plaster wall were uneven, the front door opened directly into the main staircase to the second floor, and its location didn’t make any sense,” said Jeff.
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After Jeff bought the house, he hired a dendrochronology lab to take samples from the fireplace lentil, front wall and floor joists to run scientific dating tests. (Dendrochronology or tree-ring dating is the scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree-rings. Dendrochronology can date the time at which tree rings were formed, in many types of wood, to the exact calendar year. From Wikipedia) The lab results were inconclusive; the best likely dating was somewhere between 1740 and 1760, but during this period it was not uncommon to reuse wood from an older home when building a new home. The Wilton Historical Society dated the home’s origin to 1791.
When remodeling an antique home you never know exactly what you’ll be dealing with until you begin to demolish part of the structure. As Jeff points out, “whenever you open up walls, particularly in an old house, you know you’re going to find things that need to be fixed. But when I ripped out the walls, I found a lot of problems I hadn’t expected”. There was no insulation; the wiring was old and of frayed covered cloth; there were two buried (blocked-in) fireplaces; during one of the previous renovations someone had placed steel beams incorrectly (sideways); and, as with most antique homes the walls and floors were not plumb and there was a lack of space for today’s mechanicals (i.e. duct work).
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Although Jeff didn’t go into the project planning to replicate the 18th C details, he did want to design the new space with respect for the home’s history. The beams were sound, and of history of the house, so they were left in place. “It’s hard to replicate this type of detailed post and beam construction today”, Jeff explained. The original center chimney remains the core of the home; although it had to be rebuilt from the top of the first floor up through the roof. And, another noteworthy fireplace in the dining room remained intact. In 1943 John Bransby and his wife purchased the property and carefully restored much of the home. One of the most historically significant additions made to the home is a fireplace decorated with ceramic tiled bas relief’s depicting important events and places in the Bransby’s lives.
Above is a close up of one of the ceramic bas relief tiles from the fireplace. The tile featured is the Wilton Congregational Church c.1790, the third church built in Wilton. The tiles were made by Bransby’s long time friend Svea Kline and were glazed with the ashes from an apple tree on Dudley Road.
In designing the new space with respect for the home’s history, Jeff built bookshelves and closets in nooks and crannies under eaves and stairwells. “I like to use all the space, and the nooks and crannies give the house character” Jeff explained. He also installed bead board, paneled wainscoting and custom molding in many of the rooms.
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Walking up the stone walk to the front of the home brings you back in time with its broad expanse of front porch, but inside brings you to the 21st C with a professional kitchen, walk in pantry and mudroom, central air conditioning, central vacuum, a whole house sound system and cable TV/Internet network – A home of nostalgia past with a fusion of 21st C comfort for today’s family.
Tags: Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Darien, Design-Build, Fairfield County, Greenwich, Improving Functionality, New Canaan, Remodel, Renovations, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport, Wilton
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Google Analytics has provided Titus Built with the top keyword searches as well as the length of time searchers have spent on the site. Bathroom Remodel outweighs every other keyword search. What are clients looking for in a bathroom remodel?
- Radiant heated floors in bathrooms.
- Soaking tubs instead of Jacuzzis.
- Steam bath/shower combos with advanced shower heads.
- Privacy rooms for the toilets.
- Dual vanities as well as a lower level vanity for putting on makeup.
- Better ventilation creating comfortable room temperatures with less mold and mildew.
- Flat screen televisions on swivel mount.
- Quartz countertops are replacing granite countertops as the #1 choice.
- Satin nickel faucets followed by brushed nickel faucets.
- Under mount sinks continue to dominate while vessel sinks have become a clear second.
According to a CBS Money Watch Report “Bathrooms are the hottest project…Baths cost less than a kitchen or addition and most houses have more than one bath, so there are more available to be remodeled.”
Titus Built is a veteran in home renovations in Fairfield County, CT and has completed numerous Bathroom Remodeling projects. 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 bathroom remodeling project, from initial concepts to final construction. To preview some of our bathroom remodel projects check out our portfolio http://www.titusbuilt.com/bathroom-remodeling.htm.
Tags: Bathroom Remodel, Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Darien, Design-Build, Energy Efficient Homes, Fairfield County, Greenwich, Improving Functionality, New Canaan, Redding, Renovations, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport, Wilton
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Friday, February 18th, 2011
The economic downturn has been felt by many Fairfield County homeowners. Split-level and raised ranch homes offer more square footage than other styles of homes for the money. And, per the local realtors’ buzz, these once less desired homes are making a comeback with their clients.
Titus Built, LLC has been providing architectural design and remodeling services to the Fairfield County community for over fifteen years. Split-levels are just one style of the many homes we have transformed. Thought you’d like to see some photos of one of our split-level, design-build remodels:
Split-level goes modern on OLDHOUSEonline with “a house built in 1958 by the Modernist architect Edward James, which recalls the philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright—author of The Natural House and the architect whose career spanned from the Prairie School of the Arts & Crafts era into International Style and Modern design… With main rooms a story above grade, this split-level house gives the impression of living in a glorious tree house.” Click here to preview this modern split-level renovation .
“Splits soared in popularity during the 1970s, when modest-priced lots called for modest homes that made the most of limited square footage. Today, they can be salvaged to fit modern life. Here’s how.”
Tags: Addition, Bump-Out Addition, Connecticut, Custom Millwork, Darien, Design-Build, Energy Efficient Homes, Exterior Facelift, Fairfield County, Fairfield County Realtor Buzz, Greenwich, Improving Functionality, New Canaan, Raised Ranch Remodel, Remodel, Remodeling, Renovations, Ridgefield, Small Addition, Split Level Remodel, Update Exterior, Weston, Westport, Wilton
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