gallery<\/h1><\/div>Whole House Remodel | Mac-Groveland | St. Paul, MN<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Remodeling in phases<\/h3><\/div>These homeowners reached out to Novare after several years of living in their 1936 Mediterranean home. When they purchased the home, the previous owners\u2019 gave them their blueprints to build a large addition onto the home which they never started. After seeing how much space would be taken away from their back yard, they decided not to move forward, but rather to keep the original foot print of the house.<\/p>\n
This whole house renovation was strategically broken down into phases, in an effort to allow the homeowners to continue to live in the home during all phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Phase I<\/strong><\/h3>\nFamily Room:<\/strong> To add a stylish Southwestern feel to this family room, the concrete block walls and brick fireplace were textured and painted to give the walls a worn suede look.\u00a0 Wooden ceiling beams replaced the old painted beams, a custom built-in quarter sawn oak entertainment center hosts the big screen TV, and cushy carpet adds comfort and warms this lower level room.\u00a0 This room was chosen for Phase I to create a quiet area of retreat during the following phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
![\"Basement](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/002-003-before-scaled-e1637514602919.jpg\" "\\"002-003-before\\"")
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![\"Basement](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/JRP-Novare_Jan2011-002-copy-scaled.jpg\" "\\"JRP-Novare_Jan2011-002-copy\\"")
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![\"Living](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/JRP-Novare_Jan2011-003-copy-2-scaled.jpg\" "\\"JRP-Novare_Jan2011-003-copy")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase II<\/strong><\/h3>\nMaster Bath:<\/strong> The upstairs master bath was completely re-arranged by borrowing space from the master bedroom and hallway closets, along with relocating a window within the small bathroom.\u00a0\u00a0 A custom tile shower and air bubble tub were added to make this bathroom a mini-spa.\u00a0 Radiant in-floor heat was also added to provide warmth in the bathroom. Upgraded fixtures were placed, while drop in custom sinks and brushed nickel faucets compliment the Spanish influence floor tile, soapstone countertop and mahogany furniture style vanity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
![\"Bathroom](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/005-before-scaled-e1637515523873.jpg\" "\\"005-before\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
![\"Bathroom](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/006-before-scaled.jpg\" "\\"006-before\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Incorporated into Phase II, a high velocity air conditioning unit, new high efficiency boiler & new windows on the main level played an important role in long term energy conservation, which was a priority for the homeowners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After<\/p>\n<\/div>
![\"Bathroom](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/JRP-Novare_Jan2011-005-copy-scaled-e1637516365715.jpg\" "\\"JRP-Novare_Jan2011-005-copy\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
![\"Bathroom](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/JRP-Novare_Jan2011-006-copy-scaled-e1637516455934.jpg\" "\\"JRP-Novare_Jan2011-006-copy\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Half Bath:<\/strong> Also on the main level is the small half-bath.\u00a0 We removed the radiator, installed in-floor radiant heat, and added a tiled-in hammered copper sink. \u00a0The Spanish influence was achieved by incorporating unique red clay tile, lighting, and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase III<\/h3>\n
Kitchen:<\/strong> The kitchen was small and closed in, typical of a home built in the 1930\u2019s. There was very limited cabinet space and heat was being provided by radiators. We tackled this phase by opening up the kitchen by building a half wall between the kitchen and dining room, adding a down draft range, in-floor heat, and moving appliances to add cabinetry. Each and every cabinet was well thought out with a purpose for organization and function. Included were amenities such as rollout shelves, elevated mixer shelf, and a narrow pantry cabinet for spice storage. Miele convection & steam ovens were added to promote healthy eating and the lifestyle the homeowners desired. Additional lighting was added with recessed cans, under cabinet lighting, along with a Spanish influence wall sconce and hanging pendant, all controlled by the home integration system that\u2019s remotely located in the lower level to eliminate cluttered light switches in this small space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/h3><\/div>![\"Kitchen](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/010-before-1.jpg\" "\\"010-before-1\\"")
<\/a><\/div><\/div>![\"Kitchen](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/011-before-scaled.jpg\" "\\"011-before\\"")
<\/a><\/div><\/div>![\"Kitchen](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/39220Woodlawn20before20and20after200031-scaled.jpg\" "\\"39220Woodlawn20before20and20after200031\\"")
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/h3><\/div>![\"Kitchen](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/JRP-Novare_Jan2011-010-copy-scaled.jpg\" "\\"JRP-Novare_Jan2011-010-copy\\"")
<\/a><\/div><\/div>![\"Kitchen](\"https:\/\/novare-renovationdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/JRP-Novare_Jan2011-009-copy-scaled.jpg\" "\\"JRP-Novare_Jan2011-009-copy\\"")
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Whole House Remodel | Mac-Groveland | St. Paul, MN<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Remodeling in phases<\/h3><\/div>These homeowners reached out to Novare after several years of living in their 1936 Mediterranean home. When they purchased the home, the previous owners\u2019 gave them their blueprints to build a large addition onto the home which they never started. After seeing how much space would be taken away from their back yard, they decided not to move forward, but rather to keep the original foot print of the house.<\/p>\n
This whole house renovation was strategically broken down into phases, in an effort to allow the homeowners to continue to live in the home during all phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Phase I<\/strong><\/h3>\nFamily Room:<\/strong> To add a stylish Southwestern feel to this family room, the concrete block walls and brick fireplace were textured and painted to give the walls a worn suede look.\u00a0 Wooden ceiling beams replaced the old painted beams, a custom built-in quarter sawn oak entertainment center hosts the big screen TV, and cushy carpet adds comfort and warms this lower level room.\u00a0 This room was chosen for Phase I to create a quiet area of retreat during the following phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase II<\/strong><\/h3>\nMaster Bath:<\/strong> The upstairs master bath was completely re-arranged by borrowing space from the master bedroom and hallway closets, along with relocating a window within the small bathroom.\u00a0\u00a0 A custom tile shower and air bubble tub were added to make this bathroom a mini-spa.\u00a0 Radiant in-floor heat was also added to provide warmth in the bathroom. Upgraded fixtures were placed, while drop in custom sinks and brushed nickel faucets compliment the Spanish influence floor tile, soapstone countertop and mahogany furniture style vanity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Incorporated into Phase II, a high velocity air conditioning unit, new high efficiency boiler & new windows on the main level played an important role in long term energy conservation, which was a priority for the homeowners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Half Bath:<\/strong> Also on the main level is the small half-bath.\u00a0 We removed the radiator, installed in-floor radiant heat, and added a tiled-in hammered copper sink. \u00a0The Spanish influence was achieved by incorporating unique red clay tile, lighting, and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase III<\/h3>\n
Kitchen:<\/strong> The kitchen was small and closed in, typical of a home built in the 1930\u2019s. There was very limited cabinet space and heat was being provided by radiators. We tackled this phase by opening up the kitchen by building a half wall between the kitchen and dining room, adding a down draft range, in-floor heat, and moving appliances to add cabinetry. Each and every cabinet was well thought out with a purpose for organization and function. Included were amenities such as rollout shelves, elevated mixer shelf, and a narrow pantry cabinet for spice storage. Miele convection & steam ovens were added to promote healthy eating and the lifestyle the homeowners desired. Additional lighting was added with recessed cans, under cabinet lighting, along with a Spanish influence wall sconce and hanging pendant, all controlled by the home integration system that\u2019s remotely located in the lower level to eliminate cluttered light switches in this small space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
Remodeling in phases<\/h3><\/div>These homeowners reached out to Novare after several years of living in their 1936 Mediterranean home. When they purchased the home, the previous owners\u2019 gave them their blueprints to build a large addition onto the home which they never started. After seeing how much space would be taken away from their back yard, they decided not to move forward, but rather to keep the original foot print of the house.<\/p>\n
This whole house renovation was strategically broken down into phases, in an effort to allow the homeowners to continue to live in the home during all phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Phase I<\/strong><\/h3>\nFamily Room:<\/strong> To add a stylish Southwestern feel to this family room, the concrete block walls and brick fireplace were textured and painted to give the walls a worn suede look.\u00a0 Wooden ceiling beams replaced the old painted beams, a custom built-in quarter sawn oak entertainment center hosts the big screen TV, and cushy carpet adds comfort and warms this lower level room.\u00a0 This room was chosen for Phase I to create a quiet area of retreat during the following phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase II<\/strong><\/h3>\nMaster Bath:<\/strong> The upstairs master bath was completely re-arranged by borrowing space from the master bedroom and hallway closets, along with relocating a window within the small bathroom.\u00a0\u00a0 A custom tile shower and air bubble tub were added to make this bathroom a mini-spa.\u00a0 Radiant in-floor heat was also added to provide warmth in the bathroom. Upgraded fixtures were placed, while drop in custom sinks and brushed nickel faucets compliment the Spanish influence floor tile, soapstone countertop and mahogany furniture style vanity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Incorporated into Phase II, a high velocity air conditioning unit, new high efficiency boiler & new windows on the main level played an important role in long term energy conservation, which was a priority for the homeowners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Half Bath:<\/strong> Also on the main level is the small half-bath.\u00a0 We removed the radiator, installed in-floor radiant heat, and added a tiled-in hammered copper sink. \u00a0The Spanish influence was achieved by incorporating unique red clay tile, lighting, and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase III<\/h3>\n
Kitchen:<\/strong> The kitchen was small and closed in, typical of a home built in the 1930\u2019s. There was very limited cabinet space and heat was being provided by radiators. We tackled this phase by opening up the kitchen by building a half wall between the kitchen and dining room, adding a down draft range, in-floor heat, and moving appliances to add cabinetry. Each and every cabinet was well thought out with a purpose for organization and function. Included were amenities such as rollout shelves, elevated mixer shelf, and a narrow pantry cabinet for spice storage. Miele convection & steam ovens were added to promote healthy eating and the lifestyle the homeowners desired. Additional lighting was added with recessed cans, under cabinet lighting, along with a Spanish influence wall sconce and hanging pendant, all controlled by the home integration system that\u2019s remotely located in the lower level to eliminate cluttered light switches in this small space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
These homeowners reached out to Novare after several years of living in their 1936 Mediterranean home. When they purchased the home, the previous owners\u2019 gave them their blueprints to build a large addition onto the home which they never started. After seeing how much space would be taken away from their back yard, they decided not to move forward, but rather to keep the original foot print of the house.<\/p>\n
This whole house renovation was strategically broken down into phases, in an effort to allow the homeowners to continue to live in the home during all phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Phase I<\/strong><\/h3>\nFamily Room:<\/strong> To add a stylish Southwestern feel to this family room, the concrete block walls and brick fireplace were textured and painted to give the walls a worn suede look.\u00a0 Wooden ceiling beams replaced the old painted beams, a custom built-in quarter sawn oak entertainment center hosts the big screen TV, and cushy carpet adds comfort and warms this lower level room.\u00a0 This room was chosen for Phase I to create a quiet area of retreat during the following phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase II<\/strong><\/h3>\nMaster Bath:<\/strong> The upstairs master bath was completely re-arranged by borrowing space from the master bedroom and hallway closets, along with relocating a window within the small bathroom.\u00a0\u00a0 A custom tile shower and air bubble tub were added to make this bathroom a mini-spa.\u00a0 Radiant in-floor heat was also added to provide warmth in the bathroom. Upgraded fixtures were placed, while drop in custom sinks and brushed nickel faucets compliment the Spanish influence floor tile, soapstone countertop and mahogany furniture style vanity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Incorporated into Phase II, a high velocity air conditioning unit, new high efficiency boiler & new windows on the main level played an important role in long term energy conservation, which was a priority for the homeowners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Half Bath:<\/strong> Also on the main level is the small half-bath.\u00a0 We removed the radiator, installed in-floor radiant heat, and added a tiled-in hammered copper sink. \u00a0The Spanish influence was achieved by incorporating unique red clay tile, lighting, and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase III<\/h3>\n
Kitchen:<\/strong> The kitchen was small and closed in, typical of a home built in the 1930\u2019s. There was very limited cabinet space and heat was being provided by radiators. We tackled this phase by opening up the kitchen by building a half wall between the kitchen and dining room, adding a down draft range, in-floor heat, and moving appliances to add cabinetry. Each and every cabinet was well thought out with a purpose for organization and function. Included were amenities such as rollout shelves, elevated mixer shelf, and a narrow pantry cabinet for spice storage. Miele convection & steam ovens were added to promote healthy eating and the lifestyle the homeowners desired. Additional lighting was added with recessed cans, under cabinet lighting, along with a Spanish influence wall sconce and hanging pendant, all controlled by the home integration system that\u2019s remotely located in the lower level to eliminate cluttered light switches in this small space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase II<\/strong><\/h3>\nMaster Bath:<\/strong> The upstairs master bath was completely re-arranged by borrowing space from the master bedroom and hallway closets, along with relocating a window within the small bathroom.\u00a0\u00a0 A custom tile shower and air bubble tub were added to make this bathroom a mini-spa.\u00a0 Radiant in-floor heat was also added to provide warmth in the bathroom. Upgraded fixtures were placed, while drop in custom sinks and brushed nickel faucets compliment the Spanish influence floor tile, soapstone countertop and mahogany furniture style vanity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Incorporated into Phase II, a high velocity air conditioning unit, new high efficiency boiler & new windows on the main level played an important role in long term energy conservation, which was a priority for the homeowners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Half Bath:<\/strong> Also on the main level is the small half-bath.\u00a0 We removed the radiator, installed in-floor radiant heat, and added a tiled-in hammered copper sink. \u00a0The Spanish influence was achieved by incorporating unique red clay tile, lighting, and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase III<\/h3>\n
Kitchen:<\/strong> The kitchen was small and closed in, typical of a home built in the 1930\u2019s. There was very limited cabinet space and heat was being provided by radiators. We tackled this phase by opening up the kitchen by building a half wall between the kitchen and dining room, adding a down draft range, in-floor heat, and moving appliances to add cabinetry. Each and every cabinet was well thought out with a purpose for organization and function. Included were amenities such as rollout shelves, elevated mixer shelf, and a narrow pantry cabinet for spice storage. Miele convection & steam ovens were added to promote healthy eating and the lifestyle the homeowners desired. Additional lighting was added with recessed cans, under cabinet lighting, along with a Spanish influence wall sconce and hanging pendant, all controlled by the home integration system that\u2019s remotely located in the lower level to eliminate cluttered light switches in this small space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Incorporated into Phase II, a high velocity air conditioning unit, new high efficiency boiler & new windows on the main level played an important role in long term energy conservation, which was a priority for the homeowners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>After<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Half Bath:<\/strong> Also on the main level is the small half-bath.\u00a0 We removed the radiator, installed in-floor radiant heat, and added a tiled-in hammered copper sink. \u00a0The Spanish influence was achieved by incorporating unique red clay tile, lighting, and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Kitchen:<\/strong> The kitchen was small and closed in, typical of a home built in the 1930\u2019s. There was very limited cabinet space and heat was being provided by radiators. We tackled this phase by opening up the kitchen by building a half wall between the kitchen and dining room, adding a down draft range, in-floor heat, and moving appliances to add cabinetry. Each and every cabinet was well thought out with a purpose for organization and function. Included were amenities such as rollout shelves, elevated mixer shelf, and a narrow pantry cabinet for spice storage. Miele convection & steam ovens were added to promote healthy eating and the lifestyle the homeowners desired. Additional lighting was added with recessed cans, under cabinet lighting, along with a Spanish influence wall sconce and hanging pendant, all controlled by the home integration system that\u2019s remotely located in the lower level to eliminate cluttered light switches in this small space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Phase III<\/h3>\n
Before<\/h3><\/div>
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>After<\/h3><\/div>
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