Residential Loft- Preliminary Bubble Diagrams

Interior Sketch

Floor Plan 1st Story

Floor Plan 2nd Story

Renderings

Institutional Design- Health Care

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Enlarged Floor Plan

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]]> http://pacificshorelinegc.com/2012/02/22/design/feed/ 0 http://pacificshorelinegc.com/2012/02/04/two-new-remodels-carlsbad-and-hidden-meadows/ http://pacificshorelinegc.com/2012/02/04/two-new-remodels-carlsbad-and-hidden-meadows/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:25:34 +0000 Jennifer Bonasia http://pacificshorelinegc.com/?p=314 It’s been too long since we have updated our site with new posts but we have been happily busy improving properties in San Diego County! Without further ado, let’s get on with our before and after story for our Carlsbad project.  This project was done in two phases. First we changed out all of the hard surface flooring and several months later, everything else.  This is why you will see the same porcelain tile flooring in both the before and after shots.  Yes, it’s tile- not wood.

Living/ Dining Room Before

Converted to Home Office After

We brought this home up to date with a more contemporary style using materials such as poured concrete for counters and tub deck, glass tile to compliment and editing the accessories. The kitchen benefited from a total overhaul including all new fixtures and appliances as well as new cabinet doors.

Kitchen Before

And After

Gone is the old, orange macro-shag carpet!

Family Room Before

Breakfast nook into Family Room After- The color blocking and paint colors were particularly effective in this transformation.

This updated family room is comfortably cool with custom furnishings giving a nod to mid-century clean lines.

On to the Loft upstairs Before

And After

The Master Suite- not so sweet

and

And After with Custom Bedding and Upholstered pieces

And Bath using poured concrete at the tub deck, shower seat and counters, glass tile accents and

marble shower pan.

Details, details

Now on to Hidden Meadows.  This home has great bones, and some of them are boulders! A very unique home that was in need of a total overhaul. And that’s just what it got.

From what was a very uninviting entry

To a Terrific First Impression- By deleting the cabinetry in the entry, we were able to open up the space.

We chose a beautiful porcelain tile called Slate Attunno for the flooring which coordinated
beautifully with the stone veneer in which we wrapped one wall.

Before- From Trauma

To Drama- We created a focal point for the home by wrapping this central wall in stone. We faux painted the beam
to look rustic and weathered and work with the stone color scheme. We painted all of the beams at the ceiling
a rich, dark brown creating a lovely contrast with the crisp white ceiling.  The cabinets we repainted rather than replaced
which saved our clients money and they look terrific.

The Kitchen Before

And after

Living Room Before

This home is great for entertaining- this open living room has views in both directions, through the windows
and now also toward the kitchen. We enhanced the stone fireplace as it was somewhat incomplete and
again popping the beams with the contrast in color. We updated the track lighting rather than
adding can lights in the ceiling giving it a bit of a retro-lodge feel.

The master bath was a disaster. ‘Cultured marble’ (otherwise known as plastic) covered just about every surface
including the walls.  There was no mirror in the room but a large window looking into a boulder. Interesting…

But now  (ooh, pretty)

A tiny shower and again, n0 mirror over the sink.

We reconfigured this side of the room removing the cabinetry and demolishing the old shower stall
and created a lovely walk-in shower done in one of our favorite porcelain tiles with marble accents.

The master bedroom needed new carpet and the fireplace needed a facelift

So that’s what we did along with paint and new light fixtures

The Dining Room had beautiful windows to begin with but it also had old carpet and a less than interesting light fixture

Now it’s perfect

Secondary bed and bath before

More of the mauve Cultured Marble and a mauve toilet and tub to match.

There was a huge pocket door between this bedroom and another next to it which we sealed up.
In the bath rooms, we completed the floor with 12×12 tiles of the same Slate Attunno used
in the rest of the home. We changed out all of the fixtures as well.

This home has a bonus room downstairs which could be used for a home office or a recreational space.
Here’s how it looked before the transformation.

And After

Finally, we restained and painted the entire exterior of the home and chose a color scheme that complimented
the natural surroundings.  I mentioned this home was built around a boulder, right? It’s also surrounded by
three levels of decks.

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out our latest, greatest. We hope you enjoyed it and please,
as always, remember Pacific Shoreline GC and Design for all your residential and commercial design
and construction needs!

Among the changes to this shower, we moved the ‘wet wall’ or the wall hosting the plumbing fixtures to the adjacent wall giving us a framed space for our focal point of the design.  We removed the shower seat that was encroaching into the space and replaced it with a corner seat open below giving our client the use of a seat while maximizing the space within the shower.

The glass wall looking into the shower from the bathroom was altered by adding a soffit six inches down from the ceiling and lowering the base of the wall by ten inches. This created the perfect frame for the art within and excentuated the vertical line of the space. The materials we chose for this project reflected our client’s preference for old world grace and luster with an enduring style and quality that is stone. Included in the palette are tumbled stone in a six by twelve brick layout, honed stone above adding a beautiful contrast in texture. Inset into this gleaming honed stone is another tumbled stone laid on the diagonal adding again contrast in texture and color with border accents of granite with lovely splashes of quartz sparkling through. The accents dots add a modern touch while keeping with the overall color and texture scheme.  Finally, the basketweave floor pulls it all together.

 Shower seat with accents

 Shampoo niche

  Floor design

  Finally, we chose brushed nickel plumbing fixtures to match the silver-tone fixtures throughout the bathroom.  The Kohler fixtures were chosen for their sharp angles and substantial visual weight.

 We are very pleased with the lovely outcome to this project but most importantly, so is our client.  We look forward to creating beautiful space for you!

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By selecting a warm and complimentary color scheme and making small changes to the work stations, our salon became warm and inviting yet cool and contemporary all at once.

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New lighting fixtures, a new desk top and our new and improved color scheme makes this salon a very different experience.  Check out the cool metal accents in and on the corners…

 A little TLC will go a long way- we completed this project in approximately two weeks with a very small budget, allowing our client to get business going and leaving opportunities for enhancements as her business grows. 

                                                                                              We went from…

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 It just takes a little vision to make a beautiful difference in your environment.  We hope to have the opportunity to bring some new style into your business!

This kitchen looked great already with the black and white tile offset by the warm wood tones in the cabinets.  When we arrived, there was only a single row of white tile serving as a backsplash.  By adding the texture of split-face marble and the complimentary accent of the black glass tiles, we added warmth and interest and really finished off the fine job done by the homeowner. 

 Corners bordered in stone rope…

One last look…

This next home has a before and after story.  The homeowner is customizing his tract home and is doing a beautiful job.  We were fortunate to be able to assist him in renovating his secondary baths, giving them the warm, rich look found throughout the home…

Follow along with the before and after story if you will…

Downstairs bath before…

AFTER…
You may notice we removed that pesky ‘banjo’ from behind the commode opening up the look and access to the toilet tank. 

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  AFTER…

From DAL 100 tile to a combination of porcelain tile and honed marble with a handy shower seat and shampoo shelf.  What a nice difference.

 AFTER…

The wall mural was existing but now it has elegant company with the new materials as well as a complimentary accent color which warms up the space.

 AND AFTER…

Mosaic listels tie together all the tones found in the natural stone on the counter and in the shower.

 The upstairs transformation was just as stunning…

BEFORE

 AFTER…

Again, using natural stone with a fabulous porcelain tile gives the rich look we desired but at a far better price than using all natural stone.  Can you tell which is stone and which is porcelain tile?

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 AFTER…

We used a stone mosaic for this backsplash which comes in a 12 x12 sheet.  We can get 3 linear feet of backsplash from one square foot of product making this a cost effective solution with a gorgeous result.

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  AFTER…
If you guessed the field tile in this shower/tub combo was the porcelain tile, you were correct!  This is a new product from Arizona Tile and it’s actually a digital photograph of natural stone imprinted onto porcelain tile and comes in both matte and high gloss finishes.  BTW- the matte finish is much much more convincing…

 Don’t you just love a happy ending?  We hope you will let Pacific Shoreline GC transform your ordinary into extraordinary! 

I think we’ve missed an opportunity in our espousing the virtues of being ‘Green’.  We talk about protecting the planet, keeping it green but what does that mean?  The fact is, we in all our misguided activity, couldn’t defeat this planet if we tried.  It will survive us.  What it really means to be ‘Green’ is protecting the planet so it will continue to support human life.  By conserving energy and fuel, using non-toxic products and cleaner energy, buying less junk to fill up the landfills and recycling was we do use we are preserving our own destiny on this beautiful planet. 

It’s just like us humans to think we are so powerful to destroy a planet!  We should be more self-serving and do what we can to protect our own, and our grand-children’s existence.

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This little condominium had languished on the market for many months; it seemed nobody wanted it.  The property is located in a desirable location and within a very nice complex but it had no personality and looked worn and uncared for. 

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                                                                                   AFTER          

This home was purchased by our client from the bank at a great price and we set about revitalizing the property.   We left no stone unturned in this remodel- it needed almost everything!  We started by removing the ‘popcorn acoustics’ from the ceiling, relocated electrical, demolished the finishes in the bath and kitchen, removed and replaced flooring…

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For this project and many others, we managed both the construction and the interior design.  We find it’s a great benefit for our clients to deal with a single entity that is responsible for the creative aspects of the design as well as the logistical aspects of the construction.  Far too often these two disciplines are at odds with one another; at Pacific Shoreline, our clients have one contact and one responsible party making their experience much easier. 

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Our designers take the client’s taste and lifestyle into consideration when creating the perfect interior atmosphere.  Color plays an important role in design.  It can make the space seem larger or smaller, cooler or warmer and has an emotional effect on the individuals who reside within the space.  We are students of color and use our knowledge and understanding of color’s effects on people and spaces in our design strategy.  For some of our clients, a color adjustment in their homes is all that is needed to completely change the atmosphere and ambiance of the space. 

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 Whether your property needs a major overhaul or just a little lift, Pacific Shoreline can accomplish your goals.  Our team of construction managers have overseen large and small scale home construction and commercial tenant improvements.  We utilize only tried and true trade partners who are as committed to excellence  and customer satisfaction as we are and together we give our clients a superior construction experience.  Our design team is professional and knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile to find just the right furnishings, art work and accessories that fit our clients lifestyles and budgets.  We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and bring your dreams to life. 

Dining

Living room sofa-back table

Living room side table

Living room cocktail table

Mounted night stands

Bedroom bench seating

Window Treatments

Pillows, cushions and fabrics

More to come…

You see it everywhere- magazines, newspapers, television.  It seems to be a ‘Good Thing’ and “Everyone’s” doing it but what exactly does it Mean to Be Green?

In fact, there are many ’shades’ of green.  One term you may hear (which is meant to be derogatory) is “Green Washed”.  Yes, it’s rather like white-washed but in terms of environmental sensitivity.  An example of “Green Washing” might be replacing the plastic packaging for an incandescent light bulb with recycled cardboard.  Even though it’s packaged ‘green’, it still doesn’t live up to ‘green standards’.   So then, what does it mean to be Green?

Green can refer to all kinds of things but for now, we’ll look at Green Homes (this is a Real Estate Blog after all!)

Going down the Green Home Checklist, we begin with the Location.  That shouldn’t be a surprise if you remember the first 3 rules of Real Estate- Location, location, location.  But in this sense, location takes on even more meaning.

A Green location is not located on environmentally sensitive areas such as prime farmland or wetlands and endangered species habitats.  The “Greenest” locations are what are known as ‘in-fill’ sites or sites previously developed.  Another important factor is proximity to public transportation; schools, parks, shopping and restaurants so you can choose to leave your car at home and reduce your carbon footprint.  Walking and biking to local destinations is also good for your body and spirit!

Next is size and it does matter with a Green Home.  It’s no surprise that a 5,000 square foot home uses more resources than a 2,000 square foot home.  For a truly sustainable home, choose a size that works for you and the environment.

Building Design is the best Green solution.  If you have the opportunity to build a new home, make sure your architect is making “Green” decisions when orienting the home on the home site.  Passive solar efficiency is taking advantage of all the light without all the heat and utilizing the prevailing breezes.  Situate the windows to allow for maximum natural light and use shading devices such as sunshades, canopies, green screens or best of all, trees, to reduce the need for air conditioning in the warmer summer months.  A light colored roof helps reduce heat absorption and the negative effects of a ‘heat island’.   Green roofs are roofs that are planted with organic materials and they create a landscaped ‘garden’ on your roof.  This only works for very low slope or flat roofs and are being used on many commercial buildings in forward thinking cities like Chicago.

Green Building Materialsare non-toxic, reused or recycled and sustainable building materials.  Some examples are low and No VOC (volatile organic compound) paints or wall coatings, sealants and adhesives, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified woods, recycled glass tiles and strawboard for sub-flooring.  We will go into more detail about these certifications in future articles.

Insulation is key to enery efficiency and materials like soybean or cotton can be used.  You may have heard about the Del Sur House using old denin as it’s insulation.  Just think if you had kept all those old jeans…

Windows and Doors should have Energy Star ratings and should seal tightly to avoid drafts in summer and winter.

Using Energy Efficient appliances is one of the best ways you can make a positive difference to our environment today.  They should have Energy Star ratings and can be used in your new home or the very home you live in today.  Energy efficient lighting and the use of dimmers and occupancy sensors can help to reduce your energy usage and the bill that goes with it.

Renewable Energy such as photovoltaic systems allow you to create your own energy and rely less upon “The Grid”.  These can be expensive but will be coming down in price as demand increases.

Water Efficiency is crucial, particularly to us in Southern California where we have experienced drought over the past nine years.  Water efficient irrigation and fixtures are essential to a “Green” home.  Low flush toilets are code today but there are also dual flush toilets available to help you conserve even more.  With a dual flush toilet, it uses the standard 1.6 gallons to flush away solid waste and 1.1 gallons of water, or less, for liquid wastes.  There are also gadgets for your kitchen sink that not only help you conserve water, they are completely addictive and make preparing food so much cleaner and easier.  You’ll have to check back again for the scoop on Auto Tap… For even more water conservation, grey water systems can be employed to reuse sink and fixture waste water for landscape watering.  In some cities, you can even use grey water for interior toilets.  This will vary per municipality and you’ll have to make sure the dog doesn’t drink out of the toilet…

Indoor Environmental Qualityis achieved with good natural ventilation and ample natural sunlight.  Fresh air and the lack of off-gassing paints and adhesives can greatly improve your families respitory health.

Lastly, landscape choices will help you Green Up your environment.  Large shade trees help to minimize heat islands and help to regulate your interior temperature during the hot summer months.  Choosing drought-tolerant plants and minimizing grass areas also help you conserve water while creating an inviting and relaxing atmosphere for your family to enjoy.  There are also hardscape materials available that allow water to seep through rather than run off that can be used around your home.  This is a great benefit to the water table as well as protection against polutants running off into our beautiful ocean just down the road.

Wow.  I’ll bet you’re sorry you asked about what it means to be green!  As you can see, there’s a lot of opportunity to build a better, greener home as well as green up the one you’re in.  Stay tuned for more articles about how to Green Up your home with a Green Remodel and other Green products that will help you help the planet.