Thursday, November 16, 2017

The Neo-Craftsman Style Home Before & After

From a traditional ranch style home to neo-craftsman, this whole house renovation was nothing less than spectacular! To bring the homeowners vision to life, the LCD Team combined Craftsman style with Modern touches. All of the materials were thoughtfully selected from the hand-painted tile, iron hardware, nickel lighting, and unique stone countertops. The focal point in craftsman design is artisan details with respect to the wood carpentry. These craftsman details can be seen throughout the house with quarter-sawn oak cabinetry in the kitchen cabinets, media room bookcases, fireplace mantel, and custom staircase. To see the before and after photos of this Neo-Craftsman Style Home scroll below. 

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The exterior façade was transformed using a craftsman style lighting, woodwork, and color palette. 

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The existing kitchen walls were removed to create an open family friendly floorplan. The focal point of the kitchen is the custom-made iron range hood. Additional elements include hand-painted tile and countertops in a muted craftsman color palette.  The built-in kitchen cabinetry remains true to the traditional craftsman style and was created with quarter-sawn oak.

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The original bedroom had a standard eight-foot ceiling. Once the ceiling was removed to open into a cathedral ceiling the hidden structural beams provided architectural detail to enhance the craftsman style. The bedroom was then finished with built-in stained bookcases, bed frame and furniture pieces.

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To enhance the California indoor-outdoor lifestyle an extraordinary infinity pool and Jacuzzi were added to the landscape. Additionally, a covered patio with built-in BBQ provides a sheltered location for family dining al fresco. And to complete the ensemble, everyone enjoys watching the extraordinary LA city lights while gathered around the fire pit.

For more photos of the Neo-Craftsman Style Home click here.

The Art of Living by Jane Biggeln

Jane Biggeln, Owner & Design Principal of LCD, has started a monthly column titled "The Art of Living" in the local Lunada Bay Living Magazine. The first article hit doorsteps last month and we're excited for more to come! "The Art of Living" is a place for all things form and function for your home. For upcoming articles, Jane would like to do a walkabout around the rooms of a home, and what better place to start than your entry! Click the image below to read the first "Art of Living" article and see how you can transform the entrance to your home for Fall!


Building a Home with Habitat for Humanity

For our November Giving, LCD, in partnership with Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP), got the opportunity to help build a home with Habitat for Humanity in Long Beach! Habitat for Humanity's goal is to eliminate poverty by providing houses throughout the world – starting in our own backyard. The homes are built by volunteers and the families who will live in them. This is a symbol of hope in the community and a tangible sign that the differences which divide us can be overcome when people choose to work together. The LCD Team helped bring the project one step closer to completion by painting siding and installing insulation and drywall.


The LCD Team had a wonderful time volunteering with 
Habitat for Humanity & the Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP)!
Left to right: Roger, Lauren & Chelcie.

When we arrived to the site, we were excited to see what stage the construction of the homes were at. We found at they were at the end of the framing stage! To see what the project would look like once complete, the Habitat for Humanity team had on site a color rendering of the end result. We know the families will love them!

Chelcie & Lauren take a picture before being assigned 
their job for the day! Safety goggles required.

Each volunteer is encouraged to write a note on the framing of the home to leave a footprint of the hard work and love that was put into it. The Habitat for Humanity team says the families can truly feel the love behind the walls and are forever grateful to all the volunteers. 

Thank you to Xerox Community Involvement Program for including us on their build day!