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Our wide range of expertise give us the tools to make your dream a reality! Take a look at some of our favorite remodeling projects, and if you see anything that inspires you, reach out to us! Let's get started on your dream kitchen, or your updated bathroom, or more!

"We’ll Take One of Everything, Please"

This project in Wauwatosa starts outside, with updates to the siding on the home and garage, plus a substantial addition on the rear of the home. Once inside, the changes continue, with updates to every room in the house. We opened up the great room by exposing the front door and staircase. In the kitchen, we updated and modernized. The addition offered new space to sit and eat, a wet bar, 1st floor laundry, and new master bedroom. It also allowed us to transform an existing bedroom into a walk-in closet and new master bath. Even the existing front hall bath got an update. The upstairs received new flooring, a new hand rail for the staircase, and the bedroom was converted into a “man cave.” In the basement, the addition provided space for two new bedrooms, and we redesigned and finished off the remainder of the basement with a new bathroom, workshop, play area and work space.

Magnificent Mequon Kitchen Update

This beautiful Mequon home is located on a pond, with an all-season sun room serving as the dine-in area for the kitchen. When we were asked to update their space, we took full advantage of the view and natural light. The new kitchen is slightly larger from a bump out addition, and we opened up the wall near the sink area, adding new/more windows to provide an amazing view of the pond and to let in more natural light. We adjusted the cabinetry to allow for more counter top space, and tweaked the appliance layout to improve functionality. Brighter paint colors and wood finishes, new arched walk-throughs to the sun room and family room, plus some really cool lighting fixtures makes the space feel and look brighter, more open and more inviting.

A Better Brookfield Farmhouse

This client loved the charm of their old Brookfield farmhouse but desired the modern amenities found in homes of today, not to mention a desperate need for more space. The answer was the blending of two different eras into one seamless home with a perfect mix of charm, design and function. You immediately notice the blended design in the new foyer space, which keeps the original exterior stonework and wood beam from the 1900’s. The updated kitchen – featuring the latest in appliances, materials and design – looks like it still belongs in an old farmhouse. Coffered ceilings and an outdated bathroom converted into a pantry keep the farmhouse charm while providing contemporary design style and amenities. The new addition provides tons of great new space for entertaining and storage. A new 3-bay garage plus workshop addressed their storage needs, while the new space above those areas has become a great place to relax or entertain, plus a bonus room used as office space and an extra sleeping area when guests stay. This project is a great example of blending old with new, keeping charm but adding design, and creating a home which matches the needs of the family inside.

Lake House Gets a Fresh Update

Located on a lake near West Bend, this turn of the century lake home once served as a resort for travelers seeking relaxation. Great focus was spent on updating all the amazing woodwork, and trying to incorporate modern amenities and design while maintaining the charm and essence of an older lake home. When you walk through the finished project, you feel like you're a guest at the old resort, yet everything is new and modern with clean lines and a current design. Hard to imagine not being relaxed while inside.

Adding More to the Second Floor

A second-floor addition on this Whitefish Bay home allowed this client to grow in their current home and stay in a house and neighborhood they love. The new space provided a new huge master bedroom, which they connected to an existing hallway bathroom. That bathroom was then updated, completely redesigned with a beautiful new walk-in shower and dual vanity. The remaining new space created from the addition was used to create an all new bathroom off the main upstairs hallway, used to serve the rest of the upstairs bedrooms. This second bathroom features a tub/shower combo, dual vanity, and a great patterned tile floor. The added space is exactly what this family needed, and it looks amazing.

Whole House Makeover in Whitefish Bay

When relocating back to the Milwaukee area, these Whitefish Bay residents found the perfect location, just not the perfect home, so we helped them accomplish that goal. The updated kitchen has now become the focal point of the main floor, and the removal of a wall between the kitchen and family room area has created an open space which flows from one end of the house to the other. A poorly located and under used closet was replaced with a versatile coffee bar and serving counter. Moving to the front of the home, we opened up the main entry, making for a cleaner, easier and brighter entrance from either the front door or garage, and also gave the formal dining room a fresh makeover. Upstairs we helped continue the new design aesthetic, and made major updates to both bathrooms. Now, their dream location also includes their dream home.

House-Sized Jigsaw Puzzle

When we started planning the addition & remodel for this Fox Point home, there were so many moving parts, it was like trying to solve a puzzle. The family room becomes a kitchen, the kitchen turns into a mud room and half bath, build a new master suite and so on. Just a pre-warning, some of the Before & After pictures will look like two different rooms…because they are! A bathroom becomes a laundry room, an office becomes a bathroom, a den becomes a kitchen and so on. After all the rearranging and updating, the end result is a stylish, functional home which works exactly how the homeowner wanted.

A Basement to be Proud Of

While this Brookfield home was recently built, the homeowners were looking to make the most of their unfinished basement. Working from concrete floors and walls, the goal was to create a space for entertaining, relaxing and even extra space for the occasional guest. The new space includes a bar with built-in tap, a great TV area with lots of seating and shelving, a spare bedroom, and a full bath worthy of being on the main floor. A portion of the basement was left as unfinished storage area.

A Little Goes a Long Way

For this Germantown client, several little adjustments to their current kitchen space provide a dramatic impact to the overall look and feel. We borrowed space from a closet/laundry room, allowing us to extend the space an extra several feet. A decorative wall between the countertop and basement door was removed, which really helps open the space up. The dishwasher was relocated next to the sink, and a stylish range hood was added for visual impact. Other updates include new cabinets, countertops, flooring and a decorative backsplash. The new look feels modern yet timeless, and a focus on a better layout and maximizing cabinetry make this both a stylish and functional kitchen update.

Beautiful Bathroom Update

You can make dramatic changes to a space without complicating things or breaking the bank, as this Germantown bathroom proves. A plastic tub surround has become an expertly tiled shower with a uniquely styled and colored accent border. An impactful navy blue vanity with contrasting light colored countertop adds both color and sophistication. Simple updates to the flooring, mirror and toilet complete the transformation. Simple, impactful, cost-effective.

Kitchen Remodels

Whether you are looking to simply refresh your cabinetry, countertops or flooring, or to completely transform your kitchen, Gabor will help make your kitchen dreams come true! Our design team will help you create a beautiful space that fits the functional aspects of your lifestyle, and your aesthetic vision.
 
From refinishing cabinetry and flooring, replacing dated materials, adding a central island with seating, updating appliances, to a complete kitchen tear-down with a new layout, lighting, finishes, and features we will find the perfect solutions for your kitchen.
 
We walk you through every phase of your kitchen remodeling project, ensuring you get the perfect combination of design, function, storage and convenience. Our timeless designs provide added beauty and value to any home.

Here are some key considerations for your Kitchen Remodel:

   Space/Size – Does the kitchen plan meet your needs, or does the space need to merge with/ be reconfigured with adjacent spaces?
   Layout – Is arrangement of the room efficient? Does it allow ease of movement and accessibility of appliances and features?
   Plumbing – Do any pipes need to be moved for the new design? How can appliances be placed to group plumbing?
   Budget Busters – Is one desired feature of the remodel using a majority of the budget at the expense of the total project? 
   House Flow – How does the kitchen flow into/with adjacent rooms? Do any walls need to be opened up, or doorways moved?

Bathroom Remodels

From primary ensuite bathrooms to powder rooms, we help create your ideal version of one of the most used rooms in the home, 

 All our bathroom projects balance function and design in creating a look and feel specific to your style. Whether looking to do a “Tub to Shower Stall” conversion, updating cabinetry, or a complete bathroom overhaul, our design team will help you create a personal oasis
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We’re just as comfortable assisting with your larger Master Bath as we are the tiny front hall powder room. We know both projects require attention to detail, from fixtures to tile, and have a dramatic impact on your home
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Here are some key considerations for your Bathroom Remodel:

   Hidden Issues – Is the plumbing bad? Moisture Issues? Leaks?
   Plumbing – Is it where you need it? Time to update would be now.
   Storage – Determine your storage needs and plan accordingly.
   Age of Home – Many older bathrooms lack proper ventilation.
   Daily Routine – Identify what features and layout will meet your daily bathroom needs.

Home Additions

You dream it, we add it. From sun rooms, family rooms or a master suite over the garage, to expanding a kitchen, adding an entire second-story or anything in between, chances are we’ve already completed a similar project.

Some people are looking to add more space to entertain or work from home, others have literally outgrown their existing space. Regardless of circumstance, our experience with home additions is second to none
 
When you want to stay where you are, but what you have isn’t what you want, our design team will help you create the perfect plan to transform your current house into the home of your dreams.

Here are some key considerations for your Home Addition project:

   Living in It – How will the project affect your daily routine?
   Plumbing & Electrical – You’re adding space requiring plumbing & electrical your current home is not designed to support.
   HVAC – Your new space will need heating & cooling. Add to existing or new?
   Landscaping – No way around it, there will need to be touch-up landscaping post completion.
   Garage – Now may be a great time to add space AND update/upgrade your garage situation.

Whole-House Remodels

Maybe you love your current neighborhood and schools, just not your home layout. Or, maybe you just want to give the entire house a makeover. We’ll help transform your current house into the home you want, allowing you to stay right where you are.

 You just found the perfect spot to settle down, but the home isn't exactly what you envisioned. No worries. We can help you transform that house into the exact move-in ready home you were hoping to find.

Whole House remodels are long, complicated and exhausting projects. Yet, with our expertise and years of experience, we’ll will guide you through the process, eliminating unnecessary issues and worry, helping you reach an amazing outcome.

Here are some key considerations for your Whole House Remodel:

Day-to-Day Life- Will you be living in the space during the remodel and how will that work
Plumbing-  If you’re updating plumbing in one area, does it make sense in others as well?
HVAC-  Will your new layout require adjusting your current heating & cooling system?
Home Flow-  Does your remodel attempt to improve upon the current flow of your rooms?
Budget-  Be sure your budget is allocated evenly among rooms being updated; Don’t over-spend in one area at the cost of another.

Lower-Level Remodels

Lower Levels are ripe with potential, from an “In-Laws Suite” or “Man Cave,” to a wet bar, to an entertainment space or home theater, to a children’s playroom, or an added living/recreation space. Whatever your goals are, we’re experts at turning unused or unfinished lower levels into more beautiful, functional spaces in your home.
 
Turn that drab, damp basement into a cozy or stylish lower level perfect for hosting parties, overnight guests, or simply organizing valuable storage space.

While planning a lower-level remodel may seem challenging, our experience allows us to plan for and accommodate common issues, keeping your project on schedule and within budget.

Here are some key considerations for your Lower-Level Remodel:

 Egress – Be sure to budget for the addition of an updated egress method for code compliance.
 Ceilings & Floors – Special considerations are often required… accommodating low finished ceilings, flooring moisture barriers, etc.
 Staircase – Many older homes have narrow, steep stairwells; is now the time to update?
 Specialty Products – Basements offer unique challenges, and there are many products specifically designed for a lower-level space.