ReNew Kitchen & Bath

‘A Great Concept & Wonderful Suggestions’ ReNew in Ocala is the place to go to fix outdated floors, bathrooms, and kitchens on a budget. Satisfied clients Michele and Jim Bress love their beautifully updated home in the Villages.

Michele and Jim Bress love their tranquil home in the Villages that they’ve lived in for less than a year. They moved from Pittsburgh back in May after Jim retired as medical oncologist of 45 years and Michele from a career as an actress and fox hunter, the latter of which she did for 25 years. The former included TV commercials and independent movies. Knowing they plan to remain in the house they picked out in the active retirement community, the Bress couple knew they needed to get started on some renovatations in order to update the look of the somewhat-dated portions of the house.

AFTER:It’s all about the details. The quartz column was specially designed to have the grain pattern flow around it. The walk-in shower means easy accessibility.

BEFORE

“The home is 10 years old, and the master bathroom was very choppy and separated,” Michele says. “It felt like a cave.” They decided to start there, obviously one of the most-used rooms in any given house. They wanted a more modern style and for it to be wheelchair-accessible so it will be ready to go as they age.

Once they found their target space, Michele and Jim called several companies and received varying offers and costs. Jim LaValle with ReNew was the most responsive. “He was the only contractor to mention keeping the vaulted space in the ceiling,” Michele recalls. “Jim helped pick everything out and made some really great suggestions.”

Once they selected ReNew, Jim immediately came out to show them lots of examples of previous work and many physical samples they’d want to consider while remodeling this important space, a daunting task for anyone unfamiliar with the myriad choices for each part of the process.

Recognizing that they were going to have a lot of work done on their house, they let Jim and his crew come and go as needed. ReNew worked efficiently, and the couple liked the work they were doing.

The Bress couple noticed that Jim’s subcontractors took pride in their work and tried to ensure that the couple’s usual home life was not disrupted by their tasks. The couple enjoyed their interactions and the care they took in making sure everything was done to their satisfaction.

“The remodel took about two months, partly because of Ferguson ordering the wrong parts to hook up the bidet,” Michele says, also mentioning the crew. “The tile guy was awesome, and the painter and electricians were all great.”

Now the couple loves the results. One of Michele’s favorite parts of the bathroom is the shower floor and the “amazing” tile. She also has a bidet, which is a nice touch, and a chandelier above the sink area. The new white countertops, the dark-wood cabinets, white towels, and sleek gray walls and tile throughout make for a spa-like feel. A walk-in shower means no uncomfortable movements to get in and out of the space. It’s a nice touch that will keep them in their home for a long time to come.

BEFORE

AFTER

For Jim LaValle, it’s another job well done, something that never gets old for him or his crew. They take pride in every single assignment, and he’s more than happy to guide his clients every step of the way. “You have to have that vision of what the final product is going to look like,” Jim explains, “and the product knowledge to get the job done.”

Michele and Jim would definitely recommend ReNew for anyone looking to remodel their kitchen or bathrooms. Jim liked that the company’s work was superb and that Jim kept everything well within budget.

AFTER:One of Michele’s favorite parts of the new bathroom is the shower floor and the “amazing” tile.

So would they use ReNew again? “I highly recommend Jim’s company,” Michele says. “He came up with a great concept for the bath and had wonderful suggestions. If we choose to remodel anything else in our new home, we would definitely use him again.”

ReNew Kitchen & Bath 2501 SW 57th Ave, #805, (352) 857-9604 www.RenewKandB.com