Before & After: Children's Dental Office

Last year we completed a remodel at a children's dental office.
It was our first medical office building project-- which we were very excited about. But also, very nervous to do it at the same time.
We worked through many changelings- permits, inspections, medical gas removal, jack hammering the slab, adding new plumbing, removing old, removing walls, painting, flooring--- all while they were still open for business Monday through Friday!

Existing Floor Plan

New Layout

New Layout

Existing Lobby



Existing- View towards bathroom & looking in to the dental office

Existing- X-Ray Area & Check Out Desk

Existing Office & Dental Chairs

Demo

The first step of demo, was to relocate their X-Ray machine, out of the lobby and into their hygiene area.  

Removal of the lobby wall, door & flooring.

We removed the bathroom completely.

Framed in window and door way for the check in and out office

Sheetrock and painting came next

Prepare yourselves for this beautiful after reveal!

After-A larger lobby

After- Check In & Out Desk

After- Office

After- Dental Area

 We learned a great deal during this project. It is always fun as a designer to be able to work on many different types of projects. Especially if it's out of your norm, and your comfort zone.

I think it helps you grow more.

We could not have been more pleased with the outcome of this project.
The clients were so happy with our work, they asked us to do the work on Phase II in the coming year.

Images: Ashley Barrett

 

 

 

Decluttering Tips

Let's get a head start on Spring Cleaning!

With the start of the new year, some people are dieting and exercising.

Well, why not also try to declutter your life and home.

Start small, one space at a time.
Maybe your children's closet or your closet. The children's toys, or even the pantry.
These questions below are the perfect way to begin.

 

Ask Yourself:
Have I used or worn this in the last year?
Am I holding on to this for sentimental value?
Do I have a realistic plan to use this?
Does it fit me or my living space?
Am I holding on to this broken item to fix in the future?
Do I have a similar item that serves the same purpose?

Let your answers help decide what you do with each item.

Organize with Bins & Labels:

(Once you purge your unwanted items) 

Put Items Back:
Train yourself to put things back in their spot.
Once, you create a new home for something, remember to return it there after you are finished using it.

Declutter with the Present in Mind:

If you are holding on to something for "just in case" or if you think you will use it in future- it's time to get rid of it. 

In order to keep the clutter under control, you must also be thinking in the present mind. 

Schedule Your Donation Drop off:
Once you make your piles Keep/Trash/Donate,

make sure you take care of them right away. Neatly contained clutter is still clutter.

Try a 30 Day Challenge:

30 Days of Decluttering

I definitely need to practice these tips myself.
We have a whole guest room that needs to be cleared out.

I have a slight problem letting go of furniture. It has gotten so bad, that we are keeping the bedroom door closed now- just so we don't have to see it!

So you know what I'll be working on very soon!

Cheers to decluttering!

images: Pinterest.com

Valentine's Day Treats & DIY's

With Valentine's Day only a week away, I thought I would do a quick round up of some cute treats and toddle activities I found on Pinterest.

Follow the links under the photos to find the original post and how- to's!

How yummy do these cookies look?!

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies


There are only a few ingredients needs for this delightful treat!

Valentine Pretzel Buttons


And who can pass up popcorn, right?!

Valentine Popcorn

You only need a few items for this adorable project, which your child is sure to enjoy making. These would make a lovely gift for teachers and Grandparents too!

Rainbow Heart Suncatchers

This water color paint for only a $1 is perfect for

a non-candy gift alternative.

(She also gives a free printable- check it out!)

Water Color Gift Tag 

Free Printable

These playdoh gift tags are too stinking cute!

And another great non-candy alternative.

Free Printable

And we can't leave out the adult treats!

Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts

Hope you enjoy this sweet little holiday.

Before & After: Kitchen & Patio Remodel

Last year, we worked on a pretty large kitchen and patio remodel.

The planning process started around six months beforehand.

Before/Existing Floor Plan

Proposed New Layout

The plan: to remove the wall that separates the living room and kitchen.

Relocate all of the appliances. Change the "hallway" into a pantry, change the entrance into the game room, change the dining window into a sliding patio door, which opens up onto the new slab and covered patio.

Inspiration for the Covered Patio

Before Photos



Kitchen

Kitchen: note where the existing appliances are located.

Dining

View into the game room.

Front Door Before Photos

The Plan: To remove the weird wall on the right, and install new door and sidelight.

During Photos

The process of removing the wall that separated the living room/kitchen.

We installed whats called a header in the ceiling.

The braces have been removed!

Patio doors are in!

Starting to take form!

You can see the new door opening into the game room here.

View into new pantry.

New double door opening into the laundry room.

Covered Patio Process

New 16x16 slab poured, that connects to existing on the right.

Existing back door closed off.

After Photos

What a difference, right!!??

We added a sliding reed-ed glass door for the pantry.

dark vinyl plank flooring

Butcher block countertop on the island.

Suspended vent hood.

We spent a great deal of time, laying out the cabinet design.

They have a trash pull out, tray pull outs, deep drawers, and two of these awesome pull outs that you see in the picture above.



The microwave is now located in the island, this new height- makes it easier for their children to use.

Backsplash glass

We wrapped the window with the glass tile.

And installed a quartz window sill, to match the countertops.

New undermount blanco kitchen sink.

A fun new dining light fixture.

Front Door After Photos

Changing the front door, and removing that weird wall- made this area so much brighter!

Covered Patio After Photos

This space is now ready for entertaining!

You can't even tell where the old back door use to be!

In Texas, it is a MUST to have a fan on your patio!

This was a great project, the open living room and kitchen was just what these clients were looking for. I am so pleased with how this remodel came out.

Here is a list of materials used:

Paint Colors (Sherwin-Williams)

Walls: Repose Gray #7015

Ceiling: Extra White #7006

Main Cabinets: Dove Trail #7018

Island Cabinet: Extra White #7006

Quartz: Calacatta Vicenza

Butcher Block: Walnut Wood

Sealed with 3 coats of mineral oil

1 coat of  Boos Block Mystery Oil as the top coat

Kitchen Backsplash

Vinyl Plank Flooring

Blanco Sink

Dining Light Fixture

Vent Hood

Cabinet Hardware