Another gorgeous collaboration with HDR Remodeling!
We love the period-appropriate white paint selection. And check out the beautiful, vintage-looking glass pendant lights in the kitchen! The fireplace gets a makeover as well, keeping the brick detail while giving it a glow-up.
If you are curious about the level of detail that goes into choosing which shade of white, check out our interviews with local interior designers on the topic, here:
We love houses that have lots of decorative details!
These homeowners chose a palette that not only reflects their love of U.C. Berkeley, but also highlights the craftsmanship on the vintage early 1900s woodwork. Choosing a darker gray for below the molding is another creative choice that adds to the curb appeal. And the fact that the houses on either side are gray on the one, and blue on the other, speaks to how choosing a palette can be a decision that plays well with others, and contributes to the beauty of the whole neighborhood.
Another fabulous remodel project led by HDR Remodeling. Arana provided painting services for the kitchen and two bathrooms in this lovely Alameda home.
Another breathtaking bathroom remodel in Alameda with HDR Remodeling.
We love how the right paint color on the walls showcases the richly hued green tile, the delicate metallics of the fixtures, and the elegant glass light fixture.
A bright blue accent in the bathroom tile becomes the all over environment for the walls of the primary bedroom as paint and design inspire, inform, and frame each other in this primary suite remodel in Alameda. Design and construction by HDR Remodeling.
10 years ago, when this cedar siding was new (see first image in this portfolio), it was a bright burnt orange color. There’s an expected curing process, of course; and there were unexpected changes. The overall deepening of the original color was expected. The areas where the wood cured unevenly and turned almost black, those were meant to be preventable.
In contrast, the interior wood stain has held up beautifully due to the lack of exposure to the elements.
This project exemplifies the fact that sometimes a more ‘eco-friendly’ product is actually less effective at achieving the goal: i.e.: preserving the look and longevity of the wood. As a LEED certified project, specifications required Arana to use a water-based sealant. However, after having to call us back to her home to apply this product once a year for two years, and seeing how the stain was ineffective at penetrating the wood evenly, leading to dark spots and a lack of overall protection, the homeowner opted for an oil-based product — on the sides of the home that are in direct sunlight and more susceptible to weather. The VOCs are higher, but the results preserve the original materials longer, which is arguably equally important, from a green-building perspective.
To read more about what LEED certified green building techniques and systems did and didn’t pass the test of time, click here to read our article in Oakland magazine.
An astonishing garage conversion that creates space for work, working out, playtime, and more, plus cleverly hidden storage. Our team handled the painting both inside and out. Another great project with one of our favorite contractors, HDR Remodeling.
Images of the process of refinishing and painting kitchen cabinets. After carefully removing all of the cabinet doors and drawers, every surface has to be thoroughly sanded, and any needed cosmetic repairs are made to the underlying wood at this stage. And then we apply a stain-blocking primer to prevent the color of the original wood from bleeding through the layers of new paint, which is the last step.
While repainting is a much cheaper option than tearing out the old and installing brand-new factory-painted-and-baked cabinets, we like to make sure our clients understand that new cabinets would be more resilient than refinished ones.
Cabinet painting is the easiest way to create a major change in your kitchen without demolition, dust, and downtime. You don’t have to break through walls or change out cabinets in order to experience a complete refresh and transformation of your space. It’s also an economical and eco-friendly choice, preserving our forests (and budgets) by re-using existing wood rather than replacing with new.
The kitchen cabinets in this Mediterranean home were a combination of painted (olive) and a serviceable blond-wood stain. Taking them to the next level with a refinish and paint, and choosing to unify the look with a single cabinet color, utterly transformed the room.
Images of the process of stripping, sealing, priming, and painting the exterior of this floating home in Alameda’s Barnhill Marina.
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