Are you drinking the pumpkin spice lattes yet and hoping that cooler weather is right around the corner? Autumn is coming and now is a great time to make a list of those things that should be done before winter arrives (yep, it’s coming too.) 1. Stock up on supplies. For our friends and family […]
This bathroom, off of a teen’s bedroom, gets a much needed makeover. The changes made are refreshing and offer better use of the space. The sleek design did not always look this way. Dated tile and a painted shower enclosure was the prior welcome into the room. The enclosure was dark and confined, but has […]
This fantastic garage was built in the Dilworth Historic District. Our homeowners had a dream to turn their carport area into a functional garage with guest quarters above. This is where we started. The carport, slab and a section of the driveway were removed to build the new garage. Several historic review boards convened and […]
A light & airy kitchen, laundry/mudroom combo is our featured project today. Several entrances to this kitchen make it a hub of activity. The neutral colors with the stainless steel appliances provide an open, inviting place to gather together. The mosaic glass tiles that were laid from the countertop to ceiling add visual interest to […]
It’s back-to-school time and no matter your student’s age, we could all use reminders and helpful tips in preparation for the next school year. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite ideas to share. Good Housekeeping has thought of everything! Take a few minutes to look through their back-to-school section and see if anything […]
I don’t know about you, but I get the desire to organize my home right before the kids go back to school. I think about what spaces and processes might not have worked previously and how I can make life easier for the upcoming school year. Do you enjoy organizing now or are you soaking […]
This wet bar remodel was in the same house that we highlighted in our last post. We took a closeted bar in the adjoining family room, opened it up and gave it a fresh look. Removing the doors and mirrors, changing out the cabinetry and adding sturdy wooden shelves created an inviting social space. Polarstone […]
When our clients moved into their new home they decided to refresh their kitchen. The stained cabinets were painted white and Top Knob pulls replaced the existing hardware. Wire front cabinets were updated with wood and seeded glass. Highland Park 3×6 Antique White Subway tile was used for the backsplash. 6″ Antique White Arabesque tile […]
1. We know to use sunscreen, but do we use it often enough? Make sure your sunscreen is broad-spectrum so it blocks both UVB and UVA rays. You need sunscreen, even if it’s not a blazing hot sunny day, especially around the water. Limit your exposure from 10am-4pm and wear a hat, if you can […]
You’ve heard the horror stories. “My kitchen remodel took a year!” “We ate microwave meals for months!” “Every fast food place within a mile of my house knows me by name!” At Guthmann Construction, we don’t want you to have a survival story; we want you to thrive during your renovation, but how? Enjoy The […]
