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With an emphasis on traditional design, historical renovation and restoration, Mike Isaac personally works with every homeowner. He strives to make sure that you receive the best service, quality craftsmanship and detailed attention that are the hallmarks of his fine team. Isaac works closely with architects in the area to guarantee your wants are met with an exacting approach to remodeling.

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For more than three decades, the Tour of Remodeled Homes has showcased incredible home transformations. It is Greater Louisville’s premier event for incredibly innovative renovation design and construction ideas that come to life in an array of homes to suit every taste.

This year, top remodelers show you how design ingenuity, skilled craftsmen and talented artisans join to create homes that rival those seen on the most popular national television home design programs. Best of all, it’s real life, right here in Greater Louisville!

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Home 1: Christopher Eldridge, Eldridge Company Project Address: 2116 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40204 Home 2: Brent Jones, GreatHouse Inc. Project Address: 2319 Village Drive, Louisville, KY 40205 Home 3: Joe French, Louisville Handyman & Remodeling Project Address: 1958 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 Home 4: Jeff Smith, Redsmith Construction LLC Project Address: 2555 Woodbourne Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205 Home 5: Bill Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders Project Address: 560 Sunnyside Drive, Louisville, KY 40206 Home 6: Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling Inc. Project Address: 2107 Croghan Cross, Louisville, KY 40207 Home 7: Brandon Bailey and Jon Steimel, Bailey Remodeling & Construction, LLC Project Address: 6108 Rodes Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 Home 8: Justin McElfish, Castlerock Construction, Inc. Project Address: 11705 Owl Creek Lane, Anchorage, KY 40223 Home 9: Karen McKechnie, Stonehenge Construction LLC & Sons Project Address: 2200 Homewood Drive, Anchorage, KY 40223 Home 10: Penny Love, Design Innovations Project Address: 2801 Mayo Lane, Prospect, KY 40059 Home 11: Steve Hartung, Java Construction LLC Project Address: 4006 Maplehurst Drive, Crestwood, KY 40014

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Butchertown-based Design-Build ďŹ rm, Eldridge Company, has established itself as an innovator and leader in the Louisville design & building community, gaining recognition for its high-end residential and boutique commercial projects. Its multigenerational team houses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the architecture and construction industry. Through a synergetic process, Eldridge Company orchestrates a truly unique design-build experience for its clients. Collaborating with partners such as Century Entertainment & Furnishings enables Eldridge Company to create spaces tailored to the lifestyle of the client, while elevating its quality of workmanship.

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Christopher Eldridge

Eldridge Company 1437 Story Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 502-625-5565 / EldridgeCompany.com Associate Builder/Remodeler This charming house, a mix of Craftsman and American Foursquare, first attracted the attention of the homeowners because of its “fixerupper” potential and its proximity to restaurants and Cherokee Park. Once they purchased it, they engaged Eldridge Company, Butchertownbased Design-Build firm. They collaborated closely with Eldridge Company to redesign and effectively reconstruct the entire home, with the objective of marrying current design themes with characteristics that are true to the era of the original house.

Renovation of the first floor focused on transforming the existing living room into a dining room and vice versa, as well as totally reimagining the kitchen. The former kitchen was combined with an outdoor porch, eating area, butler’s pantry and hall for a stunning new kitchen. Custom Amish cabinets with a soap stone countertop,

island, Thermador appliances (including a 48-inch double oven commercial range), and a six-foot garden window are a picture perfect example of a masterfully designed and equipped kitchen. A new, two-and a-quarter-inch rift and quarter sawn white oak floor runs throughout the first floor.

The second floor sunroom was reconfigured as a master suite. Two small closets were combined for one large closet, outfitted with beautiful custom shelving and drawer details. The master bath features large format tile, walnut double vanities with marble countertops, a lavish steam shower, and a wall-mounted Kohler toilet in a water closet.

A pass-through, small bathroom and closet were removed to make an elegant and timeless guest bathroom that has a subway tile wall, black and white pinwheel tile floor and custom medicine cabinet with five glass doors.

Third floor unfinished attic space was turned

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into an additional living area. Two new dormers were added to match existing ones, and vaulted ceilings with LED channel lights create a unique gathering space.

Several doors were repurposed and new ones were milled to match. All original windows were kept and reglazed. Existing trim was stripped of old paint and restored to its original state. The fireplace mantel of the original wood-burning fireplace in the former living room was rebuilt.

Also included in the remodel project was adding a screened porch, moving the laundry from the basement to the first floor, sound insulating between the first and second floors, insulating the entire house with high-efficiency blown-in cellulose, adding a four-zone HVAC system, all new electrical and plumbing, and fully integrating security, A/V and CAT 6e throughout the house, run through Control 4.

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Brent Jones

GreatHouse Inc. 13402 Creekview Road, Prospect, KY 40059 502-228-8425 / GreatHouseInc.com Registered Builder/Remodeler The empty nesters had lived in this house, built in 1936, for about 25 years without making any major improvements. Renovation of the entire house resulted in a stunning home marked by classic style and lovely details.

Bumping out the kitchen enabled the space to be considerably enlarged. Arches were added leading to the kitchen and the door to the back yard was relocated. Addressing the structural issue of a sagging floor, steel columns in the basement and multiple I-beams in the kitchen ceiling were installed to support the addition and the second floor. A triple window was replaced and double French doors now open onto pavers that tie into the walkway.

White semi-Shaker cabinets run to the ceiling and are highlighted by an engineered quartz countertop. Tongue and groove, pegged random width white oak floor is subtly distinctive.

Double wall ovens and an island with a down-draft

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cooktop and a vegetable sink are much appreciated elements for the homeowner who plans to spend more time in the kitchen.

A single swing door was removed and the opening to the dining room was widened. Picture mould was removed and reinstalled to match the living room, and wainscoting was added. Custom baseboards were crafted to replicate others on the first floor.

The closet in the master bedroom was reconfigured for easier accessibility. Framing and Icynene spray foam insulation was added in a former bedroom that is now a guest room/office.

Each of the three second floor rooms has its own thermostat as part of the new whole house HVAC system. Three full baths were completely remodeled.

Lighting throughout the house was improved.

The home now features all new plumbing and a new electrical system. Also incorporated into

the renovation is a window added to the back hall, placement of concrete steps to improve the headroom leading to the basement, sanding and refinishing all floors, and prewiring electric to the current screen porch for future enclosure.

The basement was repurposed for exercise and utility rooms. It was also insulated with Icynene insulation and wired for a future bourbon bar and a book storage room.

Also integrated into the remodel was Icynene insulation into open walls and attic, waterproofing the perimeter of the basement, improving drainage around the rear of the house, excavating the existing crawl space to increase clearance below floor joists, removing asbestos floor tile in the basement and asbestos tape on old duct work, relocating the electric meter from the basement to the exterior of the house and moving the outside air/conditioning units to the end of the house.

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Joe French

Louisville Handyman & Remodeling 13000 Middletown Industrial Blvd., Suite B Louisville, KY 40223 502-244-1501 / LouHandyman.com Registered Remodeler Every room in this 1960s-era house existed as a separate space, and was designed without the flow or continuity sought by today’s homeowners.

After seeing the house Louisville Handyman & Remodeling had on last year’s Tour of Remodeled Homes, the homeowner engaged Joe French to redesign the floor plan. This whole house remodel includes numerous changes to the floor plan, a new, expanded custom kitchen, three full bathroom remodels, as well as updates to every room on the first and second floors. Louisville Handyman & Remodeling’s talented designer worked with the homeowner and used architectural software to show proposed layouts and many individual details of the final product before construction started.

The final design includes one wall being completely removed to allow for a larger kitchen with more cabinets, an island and a table with seating. The design also called for partially removing another wall to allow an abundance of light from the sunroom to fill the expanded kitchen. Finally, the design eliminated a laundry chute and relocated a vent pipe to widen the opening between the kitchen and the front of the house completing the new much more open floor plan.

The new kitchen features full custom white Amish made cabinets, a gray stained island, and Cambria® quartz BellinghamTM countertops which establish a fresh, renewed ambience. The kitchen features under cabinet lighting, tile backsplashes and new appliances. The kitchen, as well as the rest of the first floor, now feature oak prefinished hardwood floors with a butterscotch stain.

The remodel is especially interesting because of a master suite on both the first and second floors. Previously, the only access to the first floor bathroom was by going through the master bedroom. The new layout added a second door to the bathroom so guests could use the bathroom without entering the master bedroom. The new first floor bathroom includes a custom shower in place of an awkwardly designed shower. The room’s design is highlighted by white cabinetry and a marble tile floor and shower wall tile, the latter having a herringbone tile accent.

In the second floor master suite, crown molding was added to the master bedroom and the bathroom was expanded and completely redesigned with all plumbing fixtures being relocated. It now features a custom vanity with a

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tower cabinet and two sinks. Also, the space was expanded to allow a custom shower with unique glass accent tile and complemented by a hexagon gray floor.

Another bathroom on the second floor was taken down to the studs. It now boasts a cast-iron tub, 4”x16” subway tile wall with a glass accent, large format gray tile floor, white cabinetry with a Carrara marble top and new plumbing.

The inconveniently situated laundry room was moved from the basement to the second floor.

Carpeting was removed from all upstairs bedrooms and the existing hardwood floors were sanded and refinished. On the front exterior of the house, a new front door was installed.

All interior doors in the house were replaced with Roman arch two-panel MasoniteTM doors.

To reduce noise and provide privacy, doors to bedrooms and baths were changed from hollow to solid core.

All copper water lines in the house were replaced with CPVC FlowGuard Gold® and the original cast-iron drain lines were removed in favor of PVC drain lines.

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Jeff Smith

Redsmith Construction LLC 110 S. Crestmoor Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 502-479-4075 / RedsmithConstruction.com Registered Remodeler This Mid-Century Modern ranch reflects an aesthetic that brims with whimsical imagination and outstanding craftsmanship.

More than 40 tons of sand were used to create from the driveway in back of the house what is known as “The Beach in the Highlands.” The beach has a unique mix of sand from Saudi Arabia, Italy, Ireland and France as guests have contributed sand from their travels around the world. A waterfall pond and a beach scene mural on the side of the garage combine with hundreds of shells, lanterns and beach paraphernalia for what is surely one of Louisville’s most unusual outdoor spaces.

The homeowners are entertainers extraordinaire, inviting guests to enjoy the beach as well as a four seasons room, repurposed from a carport, that opens onto an inviting deck. There are no vestiges of the former carport’s flat roof

in the new four seasons room. A vaulted ceiling with whitewashed beadboard, sliding glass doors and push-out casement windows with retractable screens expand the theme of an outdoor oasis. A collection of sailboats is displayed on beams and rope lighting above the crown moulding sets a soft tone during the evening.

Inside, the kitchen was enlarged by moving a wall of an adjacent room. An exposed brick wall, vaulted ceiling with three skylights and cherry cabinets topped with a Cambria® quartz countertop accented by a cobalt blue backsplash are striking design components.

A peninsula that housed a double oven, built in the center of the kitchen, was an eyesore that impeded flow. The kitchen redesign incorporated a moveable island that is great for food preparation or as a buffet. Two ovens and a beverage center

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Once a dark, paneled office, the dining room is a welcoming room that showcases bookcases on either side of a newly constructed door from the four seasons room. On the shelves of the bookcases is a display of art glass and other eye-catching pieces.

The entire first floor of the home and the beach area were designed to be handicapped accessible and for aging-in-place.

Carpeting was removed and replaced with hardwood flooring. Also part of the renovation was the construction of a two-car garage with a loft for storage and improved insulation by installing spray foam in the attic.

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Wilkinson Builders 4169 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40207 502-376-8526 / Wilkinson-Inc.com Registered Builder/Remodeler Renovating this 3,200 sq. ft. French Country home was a family affair. When Registered Remodeler Bill Wilkinson’s son Dean purchased a home that had not been refurbished since 1961, the father/son team embarked on an extensive project.

They, along with Bill’s wife Nancy, Dean’s wife Frances, and architect Tim Winters collaborated on a design that fills the home with vibrancy and functionality.

Several walls were removed to allow an open design that improves both visual and traffic flow.

Original oak floors in the foyer, living room, former kitchen and master bedroom were refinished.

Much of the drywall was removed and reapplied as foamed insulation was added to the envelope of the home.

An imaginative redesign, with a focus on remaining true to the home’s character, encompassed several facets, all interrelated but

individually distinctive.

The screen porch was enclosed to become part of the family room that has a true shiplap ceiling. Structural changes to the first floor included opening up a wall between the kitchen and stairs and enlarging the opening from the kitchen to the dining room.

The former kitchen took on new life as a dining area that’s adjacent to the kitchen in which custom white traditional cabinets with Imperial Danby countertops stylishly contrast with the island’s concrete top.

A bedroom and Jack and Jill bathroom were combined into a master bath and large closet.

Marble floors, a double vanity, water closet, shower and free-standing tub create the comfortably luxurious bathroom. A laundry area was fashioned from a portion of the back hall and Jack and Jill bathroom.

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A large attic was converted to a guest bedroom, a sitting room was converted to a bathroom, the layout of an existing bathroom was redesigned, and a closet was added.

The project also involved removing the walls of a cellar room in the basement, decorating the basement as a playroom and installing geothermal equipment in a closet.

Cove dove detailing was added to match the front exterior of the house, gas lanterns were placed to flank the door and the house was fitted with copper gutters. Further updating the exterior is a walkway that matches the limestone on the front porch.

Perfect for entertaining, the original brick terrace behind the house was retained. A row of boxwoods was removed and a window was added to the garage to balance that of the house’s second floor.

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Ben Tyler

Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling Inc. 1115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40204 502-583-7252 / BenTyler.com Registered Builder/Remodeler

At the heart of the remodel of this 2-story Colonial home were complete renovations of the dated kitchen and master bathroom. Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling executed a design that beautifully blends aesthetics and practicality.

The previous design created a bottleneck of traffic as guests gathered at a bar area adjoining the kitchen. The remodeling project was initiated by removing the wall between the kitchen and family room, eliminating that impediment and allowing for an integrated design of the kitchen and family room. A coffered ceiling and oak flooring visually

and physically connect the two spaces.

Changing the footprint of the cabinet layout in the kitchen enabled the inclusion of a larger island.

Design elements of the totally renovated kitchen include Dove White cabinets with a quartzite countertop accented by polished nickel hardware, and Sub Zero and Wolf appliances, including a Wolf steam oven. Recessed and undercabinet lighting provide a duality of task and ambient lighting.

The former master bathroom was modernized by eliminating a built-in tub and deck area and replacing it with a free-standing pedestal tub. A

2107 Croghan Cross

Louisville, KY 40207

Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Calacatta Oro marble floor, recessed lighting and a contemporary tubular fixture mounted on the mirror imbue the room with elegant simplicity.

A wall was removed so that the shower could be expanded, and a closet was converted to accommodate a stacked washer/dryer. Subway tile on the shower wall is complemented by gray penny-round tile on the shower floor.

The remodel also included removing an existing water heater duct and replacing the existing water heater with a high-efficiency unit.

Cabinetry: Chris’s Custom Cabinets; Electric: Bob Gary Electric; Hardwood Floor Installation: Martin Flooring Company; Lighting: Brecher’s Lighting; Lumber: PC Lumber & Hardware; Mirrors and Glass: River City Glass & Mirror; Painting: Masterson Painting; Plumbing & HVAC: Blackburn & Davis; Tile Installation: Ron Mattingly Tile; Co.; Tile Supplier: Louisville Tile; Trim: Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling For More Information, visit LouisvilleRemodelTour.com 25

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6108 Rodes Drive

Brandon Bailey and Jon Steimel

Bailey Remodeling & Construction, LLC 137 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 502-749-1586 / BaileyRemodel.com Registered Remodelers Bailey Remodeling & Construction’s clients contacted them because they had a variety of issues that were creating problems throughout their first floor. The dining room was small, disconnected from the rest of the house and never used. The living room, however, was large, but that space, as well, wasn’t being used. The kitchen felt cramped and when they entertained, they were embarrassed about the overall look and compartmentalized layout.

After having a negative experience with two bathroom remodels on the second floor with a previous contractor, they decided they needed a professional company in Bailey Remodeling & Construction to design and renovate the kitchen, family room, dining area and first floor bathroom, all of which was accomplished in a two-month period.

The new kitchen is dramatically unrecognizable

from the former space that was literally stuck in the past with stick-on vinyl flooring, a kitchen table that was always in the way, not enough countertop and storage space along with bad lighting. The kitchen also lacked adequate pantry storage. A beautiful hardwood floor now connects the kitchen and dining room. White perimeter cabinetry allows the four-seat coffee colored island to provide interesting contrast. Brushed nickel hardware matches the light fixtures over the island.

Before the remodel, there was no venting for the stove, causing the kitchen to get hot, and it was hard to get rid of the smoke when cooking.

An attractive hood now complements the new appliances and has efficient venting capabilities.

A pantry was added to supplement the storage in other cabinets. Double hung windows were replaced with a large window that overlooks the backyard and patio.

Louisville, KY 40222

Kitchen and Family Room Remodel The previously rarely used dining area was transformed into an eating and coffee bar area that opens off the kitchen. A steel beam was installed to create a seamless ceiling between the two rooms.

The former dedicated living room off the foyer was repurposed as the new formal dining room.

Outdated paneling was removed and the brick of the fireplace was whitewashed in the adjoining family room. Also replaced were doors that open from the family room onto the patio, enhancing the flow to both areas along with improved lighting.

A first floor bathroom, with a small vanity and an old tub, was in need of an overhaul. A new black vanity, black and white tile floor, updated lighting and exhaust fan are in keeping with the major renovations on the same floor.

“Our experience working with the Bailey team was amazing and they exceeded all of our expectations!” says the homeowner.

Cabinetry and Countertops: PC Home Center; Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lightening Gallery; Tile: Louisville Tile For More Information, visit LouisvilleRemodelTour.com 27

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Justin McElfish

Castlerock Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 266, Hillview, KY 40129 502-741-0952 / CastlerockDesignBuild.com Associate Builder/Remodeler This Spanish Mission home, built in 1907, in Anchorage, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The homeowners appreciated its celebrated history but wanted to bring its very outdated kitchen into the 21st century. Central to the renovation was the mandate to respect and reflect the historical integrity of the house.

Making use of a significant amount of unutilized space and redesigning the awkward layout of the kitchen, Castlerock Construction

reconfigured the room by moving the door to the basement, removing a peninsula, and adding an island and closet.

Alabaster cabinets with a gray glaze are paired with the slate gray island, both of which have granite countertops. Four leather bar stools provide seating at the island that is equipped with a two-drawer refrigerator.

An apron sink is reminiscent of a period kitchen while GE CafĂŠ appliances feature state-of-

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Two dishwashers make for easy cleaning up after large holiday dinners or parties. Electrical outlets are conveniently and unobtrusively placed under cabinets.

The remodel project also included relocating the door to the basement, rebuilding the basement steps, replacing the knob and tube wiring with all new electrical service, moving a radiator and installing a new HVAC system.

Appliances: Bonnycastle Appliance & TV; Drywall: Todd’s Drywall; Electric: Stansbury Electric; Exterior Doors: Atlas Windows & Doors; Hardwood Floors: Flooring and Granite Designs; HVAC: Elder Heating and Air; Insulation: Louisville Spray Foam; Interior Design, Furnishing, Interior Finishes, Lighting, Cabinets, Countertops, Tile: Details Design Group; Mechanical/Boiler: Blackburn & Davis; Painting: McDonald Painting; Plumbing: McVey Plumbing; Tile Installation: Enman Construction; Trim: 84 Lumber For More Information, visit LouisvilleRemodelTour.com 29

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2200 Homewood Drive

Karen McKechnie

Stonehenge Construction LLC & Sons 3510 Wilderness Trail, Louisville, KY 40299 502-267-3085 Registered Remodeler When a young couple moved into this Anchorage house last summer, they realized the galley kitchen felt cramped with the existing floor plan. The layout had consisted of two walls leading to a sunroom, but with the new open concept, the space is now adequate for their growing family and frequent entertaining. After Stonehenge Construction’s extensive renovation, the couple fell in love with their dream kitchen and updated laundry room.

A four-star chef would feel right at home in the sophisticated kitchen that includes a four-foot range, a wall oven, an Advantium microwave and warming drawer, a dishwasher, and an island dishwasher drawer. The previous 2 foot by 6 foot island with nearby peninsula was replaced with a 10 foot island, which seats six. White perimeter cabinetry and the gray island are topped with a

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one of a kind granite called Athena. Set against Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl walls, the kitchen is complimented by white subway tile backsplash, a picture framed mosaic above the range, industrial pendants hanging over the island, and filament sconce lighting over a farmhouse sink.

Using the existing header, Stonehenge raised windows to extend cabinets and create a coffee bar that includes a sink, beverage refrigerator, and icemaker. Cabinet fronts conceal most appliances as well as a vertical spice rack and two roll-out wastebaskets. By eliminating a bump-out and exterior door, the unused space leading to the garage created room for two pantries. This is one of several examples of how Stonehenge maximized storage space.

Hardwood floors were installed in the kitchen and a veneered brick tile flooring was laid

in the mudroom and powder room. Prior to the renovation, the powder room had only a toilet, but by pushing a wall back and adding plumbing, the addition of a sink was possible. By utilizing the new plumbing from the powder room, the wasted space under the stairs was converted to a dog shower.

Another wall was pushed back to accommodate a recessed washer and dryer.

Miscellaneous home upgrades include a buried 1,000 gallon propane tank installed in the backyard to supply underground gas lines for the new range, a pool heater, and future gas needs of the house. Electrical upgrades include a new house generator and total replacement of the Federal Pacific electrical panels. Installation of exterior rustic cedar where exterior walls were updated blend seamlessly with original siding.

Appliances: Bonnycastle Appliance & TV; Backsplash Installation: A.C. Ceramics; Cabinetry: Chris’s Custom Cabinets; Demo and Roofing: Woods Home Improvement; Electric: Laswell Electrical; Flooring: Gil’s Hardwood; Framing: Green Construction; Gas Tank: Empire Gas: Generator: Varitech Generators; Granite: Global; HVAC: Birkhead Co. Heat & Air Conditioning; Kitchen Countertops: Designs in Stone; Lighting Fixtures: Brecher’s Lighting; Lumber: PC Lumber & Hardware; Mud Room and Dog Shower Tile: Horizon Tile & Kentuckiana Countertops; Painting: Tom Weiss Painting; Plumbing: McCallister Plumbing; Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; Tile: Louisville Tile; Trim: Hardin & Company; Windows: Pella Windows and Doors: Underground Gas: Pages Gas For More Information, visit LouisvilleRemodelTour.com 31

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Penny Love

Design Innovations 11802 Brinley Avenue, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40243 502-649-1754 / PennyLove.net Registered Builder/Remodeler

Penny Love, of Design Innovations, saw what many other people could not see in this home that is at least 117 years old. She immediately looked beyond the very dark kitchen’s dated white cabinets, green Formica countertops, green and white asphalt floor tiles, antiquated lighting and appliances that were long past their prime.

By removing a load bearing wall, she was able to open up the kitchen to set the stage for it to become a showstopper of design. Closing up a window freed up space to extend the cabinetry so that the room exhibited a newly established symmetry. Eliminating a door to an adjoining room made it possible to create a charming

breakfast room.

After the load bearing wall was removed, the existing beam was wrapped in wood and a false beam was installed to provide visual balance.

The kitchen has a clean, sophisticated atmosphere featuring off-white custom cabinets with self-closing drawers and doors that are detailed by beaded inset doors extending to the ceiling, making the ceiling appear higher.

The subtle cabinet color is paired with a mostly soft cream background Dolce Vita quartzite that has shades of taupe, gray and dark cream, and polished nickel hardware that matches the faucets.

That countertop surface is also used for the six-

2801 Mayo Lane

Prospect, Kentucky 40059

Kitchen Remodel

inch backsplash except over the range where it is full-height and uniquely curved to meet the countertops, all of which have a detailed edge.

Appliances include a commercial style Wolf dual fuel 48-inch range with two ovens, Wolf drawer microwave, Asko dishwasher and SubZero icemaker and integrated SubZero refrigerator.

Old pine flooring in the former sunroom, now the breakfast room/sitting area, was removed. The floor was leveled and covered with four-inch white oak. The sunroom’s expansive windows and French doors that overlook the patio and yard make it the ideal place to relax and enjoy being surrounded by the beauty nature.

Appliances: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; Appliance Installation: L & L Services; Cabinets: Hickory Valley Woodworking; Countertops: McDonald Marble & Stone; Drywall: Advance Drywall; Electric: Corrigan Electric Co.; Flooring: Rex Owen Flooring; Framing: Al Allgeier & Sons; Hardware: Willis Klein Showrooms; HVAC: Prudential Heating & Air; Interior Design and Furnishings: Penny Love, Design Innovations; Lighting: Brecher’s Lighting; Painting: Chris Coffman Painting; Plumbing: Dauenhauer Plumbing; Trim: Dale Wuchterl Carpentry For More Information, visit LouisvilleRemodelTour.com 33

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Java Construction LLC 2602 Meadowlark Court, Prospect, KY 40059 502-548-1022 / JavaConstructionLouisville.com Associate Builder/Remodeler When Steve Hartung, of Java Construction, tells prospective clients that he takes a team approach to his remodeling projects, he proves it at the outset. He, along with all his subcontractors, meet with the client to discuss every aspect of the job, including costs and project timeline. “Over the years, I have found that introducing the team establishes a bond and a high level of trust with the client,” he says. That is exactly the approach he adopted with the homeowners who wanted to rejuvenate their Crestwood ranch house with a more open floor plan. They were already familiar with Java Construction’s work, having visited the home the company had on the 2016 Tour of Remodeled Homes.

This remodeling project began with addressing the issue of the four-foot opening between the kitchen and family room. Removing

Crestwood, KY 40014

Kitchen, Family Room, Screened Porch Remodel

two walls between the rooms immediately redefined the space and presented exciting design possibilities. Also removed were a large aquarium, the fireplace hearth and mantel. Java Construction refashioned bookcases on either side of the fireplace and created a new hearth and rock front mantel.

One of the homeowners, a culinary teacher, imagined an updated kitchen in which panache and pragmatic design work in harmony. The new kitchen illustrates that vision. White cabinets, some with glass fronts, are accentuated by marble countertops. Pilasters flank the stainless steel range hood, making that area a focal point of the kitchen. The hood was designed with a makeup air system to eliminate negative air pressure exhaust.

A major revision to the kitchen layout is the addition of seating for four people. Also part

of the kitchen remodel was the replacement of the window above the sink with a larger sliding window and a pass-out shelf to the porch.

In addition to opening the kitchen onto the family room, cabinetry was wrapped from the kitchen into the adjacent area to further establish the personality of the combined spaces.

A door leading from the family room to the screened porch was replaced as the porch was converted to a three seasons room with composite decking and panels that open and close.

Flooring on the first floor was removed.

New wide plank hardwood imparts the home with a rich character. The remodel also included the installation of custom baseboard and casings, renovation of the laundry room and reworking the ductwork for plumbing and the HVAC system.

Appliances: Century Entertainment & Furnishings; Cabinetry: Century Entertainment & Furnishings; Countertops: ELeet Stone Countertops; Drywall: Alvarado’s Drywall & Finishing; Electric: Corrigan Electric Co.; Fireplace: Fireplace Distributors; Flooring: Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring; HVAC: Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning; Interior Design: J. Renee Designs; Interior Finishes: Specialty Construction of Louisville; Lighting Fixtures: Brecher’s Lighting; Painting: Tim Joseph; Plumbing: Dauenhauer Plumbing; Screened Porch: Allied Aluminum Products, Inc.; Windows: K-I Lumber & Building Materials, Andersen Windows For More Information, visit LouisvilleRemodelTour.com 35

Advertiser Index Architectural Window & Door..................................................................................................................... 23 Backyard Pools........................................................................................................................................... 32 Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling .............................................................................................................. 24 Bonnycastle Appliance & TV....................................................................................................................... 40 Carpet Specialists.........................................................................................................................................6 Closets By Design....................................................................................................................................... 20 Coronado Stone Products........................................................................................................................... 32 Corrigan Electric Co..................................................................................................................................... 16 Creative Kitchen & Bath.............................................................................................................................. 18 Dauenhauer Plumbing............................................................................................................................... 34 Eldridge Company/Century Entertainment & Furnishing ........................................................................... 12 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery................................................................................................. 14 Fireplace Distributors................................................................................................................................. 36 Granite America......................................................................................................................................... 23 GreatHouse Inc........................................................................................................................................... 14 Isaac Contracting & Design Co.,Inc............................................................................................................... 3 K-I Lumber & Building Materials/Elevations................................................................................................. 4 L&N Federal Credit Union.............................................................................................................................8 Living Spaces by Lyn.................................................................................................................................. 34 Logan Lavelle Hunt......................................................................................................................................5 Louisville Tile.............................................................................................................................................. 22 Martin Flooring Co., Inc.............................................................................................................................. 36 Maeser Master Services.............................................................................................................................. 32 Mees Tile & Marble.......................................................................................................................................8 Old National 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Choosing a Registered Builder or Remodeler

By Nancy Miller

When considering building a new home or remodeling an existing home, it’s critical to select the right individual or company for your project. It is a decision that will help determine the quality and cost of your remodel or new construction.

A Checklist for Hiring a Registered Builder or Registered Remodeler

} Are informed about new products.

It’s also important that you become familiar with the business of a prospective remodeler or builder and that his or her experience relates to your project.

You might find it helpful to use this checklist when choosing a Registered Remodeler or Builder member of the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville.

} Are linked to a network of industry professionals on the local, state and national level.

• Check to be sure that you’re talking to a Registered Remodeler or Builder.

} Have a commitment to continuing education.

• Check to be sure the remodeler or builder has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.

The Building Industry Association of Louisville has Registered Remodeler and Registered Builder members who:

} Have the ability to address special building issues/techniques. } Have access to a conciliation process should problems arise that cannot be easily resolved. } Have experience in the home or commercial construction profession for a specified period of time. } Have demonstrated financial and on-site responsibilities. } Are a full-time professional who derives his or her principal income from construction, remodeling or related real estate activities. } Have submitted the names of previous customers as references } Have Registered Remodeler or Builder sponsors with personal knowledge of their remodeling/construction activities and business integrity.

• Ask how long they have been in the remodeling or building business. You want to be sure they’ll be around after the project is complete to service warranties and to address issues that could develop. It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business.

• Check with the Better Business Bureau to learn of any complaints.

• Inquire whether the remodeler or builder has sufficient workers’ compensation and general liability insurance. If not, you may be liable for any construction or remodeling-related accidents on your premises. It’s a good idea to ask for proof of insurance.

• Check references.

• Check for quality of workmanship and materials of previous projects.

• Be sure you are able to easily communicate with the person.

• Ask for a complete and clearly written contract. Review it carefully.

} Appear before a committee for a personal interview.

• Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the remodeler or builder is unable to pay for materials and labor as the project proceeds, there could be potential problems.

} Must agree to take part in continuing education.

• Look for these logos:

} Must agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the BIA.

• Visit BIALouisville.com for lists of Registered Remodelers and Builders.

} Must have acceptable credit history.

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