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The Deeper Meaning of Remodeling - Real Life Images

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We feel so blessed - we not only get to design and build beautiful spaces for our clients, we also get to build amazing relationships.  We love our job!  We love to see beautiful lighting that makes a family feel warm and comfortable in the evening, an island that everyone gathers around to share meals, ideas, and stories, a deck that lights up at night that allows families and friends to gather outdoors while still feeling warm and comfortable, and so many small and large details that go into making a family feel safe, warm, comfortable, and inspired by their home.  Here we share a few images from our new series "Real Life Remodel".

Party Central - What an island, what a spread.  Our client's birthday bash.

Dance party deck!  Our client's birthday bash.

Another birthday bash...construction is almost over, but not quite.  Parties are messy...so is life at times.  Thank goodness for big islands and great lighting!

Nature Inspired Master Suite Renovation

This is a master bathroom suite we renovated in the Santa Cruz redwoods.  This stunning remodel includes a custom cast concrete countertop, heated concrete tub, water jet cut tiles into a wave tile accent, and a unique, custom olive wood vanity.  The bathroom is a luxury retreat with an amazing view of the redwoods through the walnut folding window.

Barn door entrance to remodeled bathroom suite

Custom olive wood vanity with cast concrete countertops with integral sinks.  Water jet tile accents in shower and vanity.

Heated concrete freestanding tub and cast concrete countertops.

Kobe walnut wood folding window from concrete freestanding tub

Glass bubble tile - water jet cut tiles inlaid in porcelain tile to create wave pattern.  Barn door style glass shower door.

Our New Showroom & Design Studio

We recently decided to move out of the home office, rent a space downtown in the Santa Cruz Arts Center and change our name.  We continue to be the same construction company focusing on designing and remodeling beautiful spaces, but we wanted to expand our reach.  Here is a sneak peak of our newly remodeled space along with my office helpers.  We are loving the new design + build + remodel showroom and design studio.  Come visit us at the Arts Center, check out the other amazing businesses here, and grab some great food and drink at the Santa Cruz Food Lounge.

Our redwood slab conference table was donated by a generous client - it was a fallen redwood tree that fell during her remodel project.  For the full story, see "Dreaming of Redwoods - Custom Crafted Platform Bed".

Office helpers - Tony, Kira and Myles

Final touches on the new office

Dreaming of Redwoods - Custom Crafted Platform Bed

We recently completed this stunning bed for one of our amazing clients in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  A redwood tree fell in their backyard during their kitchen remodel.  We cut the tree into slabs, kiln dried the wood, and magically crafted this stunning bed with the help our of custom woodworker, Andy Orsini.  For a link the process, see our previous blog post, "A Tree's Journey - Crafting a Custom Bed".

Mochi lounging next her new custom redwood bed

Stunning redwood slab headboard 

Countertop Edge Details - Which Is Right for Your Space?

Choosing a new countertop edge profile is a little like learning a new language.  We posted a Houzz article below that breaks down some of the "lingo" and offers some examples of different countertop edge details and how this impacts your design and style.  We have also included our Houzz ideabook with additional sample edge details.

Amazing New Product - "Shou-sugi-ban" Tile from Ann Sacks

I have always been a huge fan of the Japanese burnt wood process called shou-sugi-ban or yakisugi.  It has that amazing simplicity and wabi sabi feel of being weathered, yet timeless - modern or rustic. Ann Sacks has introduced an amazing new tile to their product line that mimics the Japanese shou-sugi-ban process.  It is stunning.

How would this look in your home? Add a whole new level of sophistication and beauty to your bathroom, backsplash, fireplace or some other space in your home!

 For more information, visit Ann Sacks.

 

 For more information, visit Ann Sacks.

A Tree's Journey - Crafting a Custom Bed

While working on our clients' bathroom remodel last year, a redwood tree fell in their backyard.  Here is the beginning of the journey to creating a beautiful redwood bed and chairs.  We coordinated having the tree moved to Boulder Creek where it was cut into slabs.  We then cut the redwood slabs to the proper sizing and sent them off to Jackel Enterprises to kiln dry them.  Here is the beginning of the tree's journey.  Stay tuned for more.

AD Construction Awarded Best of Houzz 2016

Remodeling and Home Design

We are proud to announce that we have won Best of Houzz in Customer Services for 2016.  This is our third straight year of winning the Best of Houzz award!  

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2015. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

We feel honored that Houzz continues to recognize our work and we feel particularly honored by our clients and supporters who helped us achieve this.  We work very hard to give our clients a superior product and wonderful experience.

 “Anyone building, remodeling or decorating looks to Houzz for the most talented and service-oriented professionals” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We’re so pleased to recognize A D Construction voted one of our “Best Of Houzz” professionals by our enormous community of homeowners and design enthusiasts actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

Be sure and follow A D Construction on Houzz and stay up to date on our latest project and ideabooks.

About A D Construction

A D Construction is a full service General Building Contractor located in Santa Cruz, California.  We specialize in residential renovations, additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, new home construction, green building, sustainable design, fine woodworking, and design-build projects. A D Construction has over twenty years of experience creating beautiful, unique, custom homes. We focus on custom, high quality renovations and new construction.  We have a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our artistic vision, creativity and innovation assist homeowners in creating, remodeling and building their dream home.

About Houzz

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.