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contents

Visit our Web site at

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Projectcategories22 Best

Basements

26 Best Baths

32 Best Dining Rooms

34 Best Home Exteriors

40 Best Kitchens

48 Best Landscape Lighting

52 Best Living Rooms

54 Best Outdoor Living Spaces

60 Best Whole-HouseRemodels

Photos courtesy of (clockwise from top left) Outside Landscape Group, MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers], Designs by Paisley, Regents Renovation Company

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ON THE COVER: (clockwise from top left) Decorating Den Interiors, MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers], Glazer Design & Construction and CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio

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in every issue 12 Editor’s Letter

15 Home Front Expert tips, news and

events from Atlanta’s home-improvement community

66 Garden Planner July’s to-do list

69 Resource Finder Information at your fi ngertips

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Here it is! Our Best Before-and-After Issue, which has become

a yearly tradition and one of

our most-anticipated features.

The entire magazine is fi lled

to the brim with photos of

the winning projects from our

2012 Best Before-and-After

Contest, which showcases

the best of the best local

makeovers. So, while some

of our regular departments may be missing this month,

I think you’ll be glad we made room for this special

package.

The Best Before-and-After Issue is one of my favorites

to put together, too, starting with our call for entries,

which happens around December or January each

year, and continuing through to the judging, which, I

might add, is done by an independent panel of industry

experts. Multiple entries were allowed, but all names

and identifi ers were removed for judging, meaning each

project was evaluated on its own merits.

Although I don’t have any sway over the results, I do enjoy

sitting in on the judges’ discussion. This year, I heard

things like: “That’s a dramatic difference.” “Looks like there

was a lot to overcome here.” “I’d love to see more projects

like this.”

It’s always fun to see the work that is being done

around the city by local designers and contractors,

and there’s more to see on our website at www.

atlantahomeimprovement.com. Just click on the “Before

and Afters” tab at the top of the home page, and you can

browse (share, pin, etc.) all the entries from this year’s

contest. Then let me know which ones you like best!

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Expert Q&A

A:

How can I keep cats out of my garden?

Most cats are not

a problem in the

yard. They can

become a nuisance

around vegetable

gardens since they

can spread diseases

and create other

threats. The best

way to do that is

by thinking like a

cat. Remember the

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prey and play. Cats

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as a mouse, and

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water that scares

the cat away. These

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environmentally

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homefrontExpert Tips, News and Happenings from Atlanta’sHome Improvement Community COMPILED BY KALI MALLARD

Local Home Pros Helps Complete Bedroom Makeover for Kids in Need

MODA Floors & Interiors (www.modafl oorsandinteriors.com), a fl ooring and window coverings resource in Atlanta’s West Midtown Design District, provided design services and furnishings as a sponsor of the annual Agape Bedroom Makeover project, which benefi ts a family served by the Agape Community Center, a local non-profi t. The center offers programs and services for residents of all ages in the Bolton Road community in Northwest Atlanta. This year’s makeover focused on a bedroom shared by four children. For the project, the MODA Floors & Interiors team patched and painted the walls, replaced the carpet and purchased furniture and bedding. MODA interior designer Theresa Minkoff decorated the room based on what the kids described as their “dream bedroom.” In addition to MODA staff, painters and carpenters supplied by Sawhorse Inc. (www.sawhorse.net) participated in the bedroom makeover project.

“You’ve given these children an incredible gift,” says Jared Sulc, Agape’s development assistant. “You’re helping Agape to empower and support economically disadvantaged families within the community to embrace their full potential.” “We invite other local businesses to participate in this ongoing project,” says Dean Howell, president of MODA Floors & Interiors. “The smiles on the kids’ faces really say it all. The youngest child wanted to take his bath early so he could sleep in his new room.” During the school year, the Agape Community Center is a safe haven for 120-180 kids each day. The center also provides summer camp programming. For more information, go to www.agapecc.org.

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Inspirations Design Studio, of Alpharetta, recently received Wellborn

Cabinet Inc.’s Annual Summit Award at a company dinner and awards

presentation during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago.

The award recognizes dealers who achieve top sales for Wellborn. Paul

Castell (far left) and Michael Bell (far right) accepted the award from

Betty Wellborn and Paul Wellborn at Chicago’s Bellagio Sheraton Hotel.

Inspirations Design Studio is a provider of kitchen, bath and closet

products and design services with two showrooms in the Atlanta area,

one in Alpharetta and one in Buckhead. The company also includes the

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visit www.inspirationskb.com.

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Inspirations Design Studio Wins Wellborn Cabinet Inc. Top Sales Award

Atlanta Remodelers Among 2012 Market LeadersProfessional Remodeler magazine’s annual Market Leaders list, which recognizes the top remodelers in 20 of the nation’s largest remodeling markets, includes several businesses in the Atlanta area. According to research compiled by Professional Remodeler, publicly available data and information provided by listed businesses, leaders of the Atlanta area remodeling market in order of 2011 installed sales volumes are:

• Affordable Contracting, Douglasville, $3,860,730

• Renewal Design-Build, Decatur, $3,784,546

• Cruickshank Inc., Atlanta, $2,902,000

• Masterworks Atlanta, Roswell, $2,572,729

• Direct Build, Alpharetta, $1,645,725

For more information visit www.housingzone.com/professionalremodeler.

MOSAIC Group Recognized for Commitment to Customer Service and Remodeling ExcellenceAtlanta-based MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] has received several awards recently, including a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction and two regional Chrysalis Awards for remodeling excellence. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company serving the building, remodeling, contracting and real estate professions since 2005, has reported that MOSAIC Group’s customer recommendation rate is 100 percent. The average recommendation rate for businesses in the same industry is approximately 70 percent.

Meanwhile, the company received two national Chrysalis Awards—one in the category of Kitchen Remodel Over $100,000 and one in Residential Specialty Item. MOSAIC’s winning kitchen is the anchor of a Williamsburg reproduction home that was built in 1968. The

Residential Specialty Item is a curved bathroom countertop, which is made of solid walnut and crafted by a local cabinetmaker. Entries are judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] is a design/build company with indoor and outdoor living divisions. For more information, go to www.mosaicgroupatlanta.com.

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Sat., June 30-Sun., July 1The Revival’s Vintage “Pop-Up” Marketplace10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.The Goat Farm Arts Center1200 Foster StreetAtlanta, GA(678) 705-4565www.therevivalofvintage.com

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Thurs., July 19Cocktails in the Garden6-10 p.m.Atlanta Botanical Garden1345 Piedmont Avenue NEAtlanta, GA(404) 876-5859www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Sat., July 28-Sun., July 2936th Annual Collectible Glass Show and Sale10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat.10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun.Cobb Civic Center548 South Marietta ParkwayMarietta, GA(770) 426-1458 www.psdgc.com

Have a home improvement question or news tip? Send to [email protected] more event listings, visit www.atlantahomeimprovement.com.

Local Kitchen and Bath Designer Achieves Master Certifi cation

Becky Sue Becker, principal designer at Designs by BSB in Lawrenceville, has been awarded the Certifi ed Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) designation by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Becker is one of 170 CMKBD’s in the nation, including four from the state of Georgia. The CMKBD designation means Becker has both Certifi ed Kitchen Designer (CKD) and Certifi ed Bath Designer (CBD) certifi cations,

more than 17 years of kitchen/bath industry experience and a minimum of 100 hours of NKBA education or NKBA-approved college coursework. CMKBD candidates also must have third-party endorsement such as awards from kitchen and bath design competitions and recognition in print publications. For more information, visit www.designsbybsb.com.

Decks and More Named To REMODELING Magazine’s Big 50 Joining REMODELING magazine’s Big 50 this year is Smyrna-based Decks and More (www.decksandmore.biz), which was recognized in the “Business Savvy” category. Owned and operated by Frank Pologruto, the company specializes in full-service remodeling and has been in business for 11 years. The magazine cites Pologruto’s positive work environment and the way he relates to his employees as reasons for Decks and More being selected. To date, the Big 50 has inducted more than 1,000 remodelers who “set the standard for professionalism and integrity through smart marketing, exemplary business practices, unique design, and extraordinary impact on their community or the industry at large.” For more information, visit www.remodeling.hw.net.

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Almost 90 entries were submitted for our 2012 Best Before-and-After Contest, including all types

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Seeking to carve out additional living space within the existing fl oor plan, the owners of this home chose to fi nish their basement. Paisley McDonald, of Designs by Paisley, was brought in to prepare the design and layout of the space, and the plans were executed by builder Paul Mathew, all over a period of six months. They wanted a place to retreat and entertain that was

different from the upstairs. The result is fun and unexpected, with a color concept of rich reds, wines, purples and earth tones inspired by the landscape of Arizona, where the homeowners used to live.

To make the most of the space, some structural modifi cations were made. “In order to achieve an open fl oor plan, we removed a wall between the bar and TV area,” says McDonald in her contest entry. “We made the windows, bar and custom niches focal points so that if you were to sit in any area of the basement, you would have a nice view.” Besides the living and entertaining space, McDonald added a special feature to the design: a spa with a steam shower in the basement bathroom. Now, the homeowners can enjoy this luxury in the comfort of their own home, saving them a trip to the gym. “The basement was a huge success, and [the homeowners] receive compliments all of the time,” says McDonald. “I really enjoyed working on this project and the freedom the client gave myself and the builder to accomplish this look.”

WINNER OF BEST BASEMENTDESIGNS BY PAISLEY(770) 656-4354 • www.designsbypaisley.com Contributing designers/contractors: Paul Mathew, builder • Photos courtesy of Paisley McDonald/Designs by Paisley

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Lefko Renovations designed and built this basement, which was previously unfi nished, in fi ve weeks. Included in the space are a home theater, bar and entertainment area for family and friends as well as a convenient powder room. The fl oors are red-oak hardwood, while the cabinets, built-ins and millwork are maple with “New Cherry Lyptus” stain

custom made by Timberland Cabinets. The bar, stair treads and bookcase/theater console are topped with Black Galaxy granite by Premier Surfaces. A palette of Sherwin Williams fl at paints, including Dormer Brown (SW 7521), Burnished Brandy (SW 7523) and Dhurrie Beige (SW 7524), was used on the panel trim, walls and ceiling. Home theater equipment is by Home TheaterWorks.

(404) 846-6372 • www.lefkorenovations.com • Photos courtesy of Lefko Renovations

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Grade A Contractors Group LLC received a request to turn a partially unfi nished basement into “a unique and extraordinary home entertainment center… that refl ects [the homeowner’s] attention to detail and European, Old World style.” The space also needed to appeal to the homeowner’s two teenage children, who would be using the space as a safe place to host

friends. Due to the house’s age, there were large cracks and uneven areas across the existing slab. However, the team resolved these challenges and fi nished the basement with a mix of reclaimed wood and bricks along with “today’s requirements for elegance, style and convenience.” The project, which took 12 weeks to complete, now includes features to please both the adults and younger members of the family, including a home theater, spa and wine-tasting room with climate-controlled storage.

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Located in Marietta, this home had a very small master bath with no room to spare. The homeowners wanted something clean, quaint and romantic with a high-quality shower system, including a hand shower feature. Over a period of nine days, At Your Service Restoration & Renovation completely gutted the bathroom down to the fl oor joists and wall

studs and rebuilt it with updated features to make the most of the space, including: a double vanity from Pottery Barn; a shower enclosure from A Refl ection Glass with honed marble and oversized travertine tile by Zumpano; a free-standing bathtub, exposed tub faucet and shower faucet system from Signature Hardware; and a ceiling pendant from Lighting Universe.

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This master bathroom project was part of a whole-house renovation that was designed and built by Lefko Renovations in eight weeks. The original bath had a poor layout, with closed-off spaces and walls dividing the walk-in closet and his-and-hers vanities. The homeowners wanted to open up the space, relocating the walk-in closet as needed and adding a separate

shower and tub and an enclosed water closet. Setting the stage for the improved bath are 12-by-12-inch Bianco polished marble fl oor tiles by Zumpano with a silvery gray grout. The vanity cabinets were custom made by Timberland Cabinets, and the vanity tops are New Caledonia granite with a ¼-inch bevel edge by Premier Surfaces. The oil-rubbed bronze faucets are from Fontaine Cambridge’s Cape Cod line, and the paint color is Northstar (SW 6022) matte by Sherwin Williams.

(404) 846-6372 • www.lefkorenovations.com • Photos courtesy of Jenni Girtman/Lefko Renovations

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This small project by Regents Renovation Company was part of a kitchen-and-bath remodel fi nished in 2010 in East Atlanta. Updating such a small space without making it feel too confi ned was a challenge, but the team packed plenty of features in the existing fl oor plan. A soft-blue color palette was selected to create a calming effect, and a standard-size Jacuzzi tub

was installed to fi t the space as well as provide relaxation. A Kohler Devonshire pedestal was chosen so that a standard-size (21-inch) sink could be used and to provide clearance for the bathroom door to open. A standard rectangle design would have required the use of a low-profi le 18-inch sink, which would have looked too small and decreased functionality. Beadboard wainscoting adds charm and matches the cozy cottage style of the rest of the home.

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The challenge of this dining room project was to create a boutique-hotel-inspired space to serve eight comfortably and beautifully while creating depth and perspective in an otherwise “bowling alley” type of room. Claire Bell, of Chic Abode Interiors, accomplished this by adding a wall detail with moldings and a Lori Weitzner Cascade wallcovering

topped with a sleek starburst mirror and nickel sconces by Global Views. Furniture by Fairfi eld and Hooker along with custom silk drapery panels made with Stout Fabrics round out the space, which focuses on the simple geometric shapes and textures that the client loves. The dining room was fi nished in three months, just in time for the client’s annual holiday gathering.

WINNER OF BEST DINING ROOMCHIC ABODE INTERIORS(407) 923-3953 • www.chicabodeinteriors.com • Contributing designers/contractors: Guy Adams, wallpaper installation; Dolly Kercher, drapery fabrication • Photos courtesy of Claire Bell

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A refreshed exterior is the icing on the cake for this whole-house remodel in the Loring Heights neighborhood of Atlanta. Seeking to give the homeowners more space and a new look to prepare for the arrival of their newborn son, Glazer Design and Construction raised the ceilings of the main level of the home and added a second story that includes three

bedrooms and a sitting area. The task was challenging because of the age of the home, which had fl oors and walls that were not level. Along with increasing the amount of living space, the company sought to preserve the style of the remodeled home to fi t in with the rest of the neighborhood. An upstairs dormer and reconstructed front porch give the exterior charm and increased curb appeal.

WINNER OF BEST HOME EXTERIORGLAZER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION(678) 296-3171 • www.glazerconstruction.com Contributing designers/contractors: Kent Thagard, architectPhotos courtesy of Glazer Design and Construction/Gregg Willett Photography

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Seeking to add curb appeal, Leisure Time Decks designed and built a new grand staircase and covered porch for this McDonough home. The all-brick staircase adds drama with fl ared steps and wrought iron railing, welcoming visitors with panache. The covered porch is supported by fi berglass columns and a standing-seam metal roof and provides shelter

and extra living space. Both exterior features create architectural interest and blend in nicely with the style of the home.

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This rustic hideaway in Cumming was in need of a major facelift, so the owners called on Leisure Time Decks to help. The company’s work enhanced the exterior of the home while also making it more livable. The front porch’s old wooden fl oor was replaced with new fl agstone fl ooring and the undersized 4-by-4 porch posts were swapped for new Craftsman-style tapered

PVC columns on stacked-stone piers. Also, the cedar-sided chimney was transformed with natural fi eldstone. To fi nish the look, new shutters, a new roof and a couple of porch swings were added.

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A good bit of structural work had to be completed in this Sandy Springs kitchen and the surrounding living space prior to the installation of the new cabinetry, countertops and other components. The old double-hung windows had to be removed along with the support beams and main bearing walls to open up the space from the living room

to the kitchen. Meanwhile, another part of the space had to be closed off to open up the kitchen to the breakfast area. Despite the challenges, the team tackled the job and made the new design come to life in three months. The new space boasts fl oor-to-ceiling Crystal cabinets with integrated refrigeration, undercabinet lighting, Rocky Mountain hardware, three-piece crown molding and Darryl Carter and Visual Comfort lighting fi xtures. Molding was added to the dramatic ceiling in the breakfast room, and some of the granite from original countertops was used in the backsplash.

WINNER OF BEST KITCHENGLAZER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION(678) 296-3171 • www.glazerconstruction.comContributing designers/contractors: Tim Odom, kitchen and bath designer; Insidesign, cabinet supplierPhotos courtesy of Glazer Design and Construction/Gregg Willett Photography

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The original home on this property in the Moores Mill area near the Chattahoochee River was destroyed by a large fl ood in the fall of 2009 and was completely rebuilt in the summer of 2011. Regents Renovation Company was called on to design and build the home’s new, modern-style kitchen, which the homeowner’s wanted to be bright and warm with clean lines, glass and

easy maintenance, all without breaking the bank. IKEA’s ABSTRAKT cabinetry was used throughout the space with many custom applications, including a banquette made with repurposed pantry cabinets from the collection. Another custom touch includes the removal of the back of one of the pantry cabinets off the kitchen to provide access to a large walk-in closet, which houses ingredients for the owner’s pesto-making business. ABSTRAKT cabinetry was also used for a buffet table in the dining room and an entertainment center in the adjacent family room, which helps unify the space.

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The main objective for this project in Roswell was to update the kitchen and enlarge it to allow the whole family to prepare meals together—without adding square footage. CSI Kitchen & Bath accomplished this by incorporating extra space from the garage and eliminating an existing powder room and half of a split staircase. By moving the existing

kitchen/laundry wall back and also relocating the entrance door from the garage, the team generated enough space in the kitchen for an island with seating, ample walkways and plenty of counter space between the sink and new cooking area.

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Over a period of four months, Glazer Design and Construction helped a Sandy Springs homeowner update their kitchen with the current trends and latest features, achieving an affordable new look without changing the footprint of the space. Now, it’s not just a kitchen, but a living and entertaining room. Light-colored perimeter cabinets topped with granite surfaces surround a large center island,

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This project, designed and built by Outdoor Advantage at a home in Dacula, is a one-of-a-kind, to-scale mini replica of Sanford Stadium. It is equipped with fi eld goal posts, pylons, turf, a custom painted “G”, a custom fi eld bench, an observation deck, custom lighting, fi eld lights as well as a playground area. It took the company nearly two months to complete

the transformation, which is a football haven for the homeowner’s young son inspired by his favorite college team’s iconic stadium. The biggest challenges were preparing the existing landscape with a total regrade as well as installing a custom drainage system for the turf and the more than 60-fi xture low-voltage and high-voltage lighting system to showcase and illuminate the fi eld at night.

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The homeowners’ original goal was to solve drainage issues created by water fl owing into the yard from neighboring lots, creating a virtually unusable backyard. However, since the couple entertains frequently and there was no transitional space between the interior and exterior of the house, an area for relaxing with friends and family was added to the list of improvements. For help, the

couple turned to MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers], a company that could provide both indoor and outdoor design and construction services.

The team came in and changed the direction of the water fl ow so it did not drain toward the structure. The yard was resodded, new lighting was added and the existing water feature was modifi ed. Three areas, anchored by an outdoor fi replace, now defi ne the space: a covered outdoor living room; an outdoor patio for dining; and a combination grill-and-bar area. New materials were tied in with existing materials to create inviting outdoor spaces that appear always to have been there. Today, the couple no longer has to deal with drainage issues and enjoys an additional 1,000 square feet of living space outside the house.

(770) 670-6022 • www.mosaicgroupatlanta.com • Photos courtesy of Gregg Willett Photography

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With a client that is an avid gardener who spends a lot of time outdoors, Terri Ervin, of Decorating Den Interiors, came up with a way to bring the beauty of nature inside with a “night-time garden”-inspired library room. Ervin started by painting the walls black, which works because the room is used mainly in the evenings and

coordinates with the night-time garden theme. She then framed several night-time photographs of the U.S. Botanic Garden and highlighted them on a large section of one of the walls papered with a luxurious pine-green silk grasscloth and set off by fl uted trim painted a high-gloss white. Next, a cozy seating area was created around the existing cocktail table, with all the upholstery kept neutral and light-colored to contrast with the black walls. Finally, custom window treatments—including patterned fabric window shades surrounded by ivory linen drapery panels—add contrast and continue the garden theme, while expanding the visual space.

WINNER OF BEST LIVING ROOMTERRI ERVIN, DECORATING DEN INTERIORS(770) 995-0165 • www.decdens.com/tervin • Photos courtesy of Scott Johnson

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While this older home in Woodstock had a swimming pool and landscaped backyard, the owners were ready to take it to the next level. Outside Landscape Group began by resurfacing the concrete around the pool with a beige crab orchard stone, blending it in by adding a border of a similar color tile to the inner rim of the pool. Next, a

raised sunbathing level with sheer-descent waterfalls was added to create a more dimensional and functional space. Behind this, the team built an open-air pool house complete with an outdoor fi replace and large seating area. In the surrounding landscape, another waterfall and pond were incorporated into an existing slope as well as pockets of color and specimen plantings, which unify the design.

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Large raised planters, which were three or four feet taller than the existing deck, obstructed the view of the pool from this John’s Creek home. The goal of MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] was to make a visual connection between these elements. The homeowners also wanted a dedicated area for grilling and a covered structure because the area gets a lot of sun.

The solution was a covered porch, but the roofl ine of the new outdoor structure posed a signifi cant challenge. To attach the structure to the exterior of the home, a window in the master bathroom had to be raised, which created more privacy without decreasing the amount of natural light in the space. Downstairs, the dining room windows were replaced with French doors, giving access to the new outdoor living area.

Anchoring the new outdoor structure is a durable, custom-built countertop for dining and passing items through to the kitchen inside. The space also includes an outdoor fi replace, a sitting area with TV, low-maintenance PVC fl oors and an open-air grilling deck. With a clear view of the backyard now in sight, all that was needed was stone detailing around the existing pool and spa.


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This large, open Marietta deck was replaced from the ground up with a beautiful new covered porch. PVC columns and arches were added for visual appeal. The fl ooring is stained No.1-grade pressure-treated pine, while the railing is painted No.1-grade pressure-treated pine—both are fastened with stainless steel screws.

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This whole-house remodel in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta expanded the original fl oor plan from 1,200 square feet to more than 4,000 square feet on just a half-acre lot. A second story, rear addition with backyard deck, basement and two-car garage were all added during the project, which was designed and built by Regents Renovation Company. Situated

on an east-facing lot, the back of the home offers views of the adjacent golf course as well as the morning sunrise, which can be seen from several rooms in the house, including a new balcony that was built off the master bedroom.

The home’s long, narrow lot proved to be a challenge during the design phase. The team had to come up with a solution to keep the architecture proportional—despite the home’s length being more than twice the width. Plus, the home’s original layout—foundation and load-bearing walls included—had to be preserved to stay on budget. Thus, the second-story addition was built directly on top of the existing walls of the main level of the home, and the basement and garage were placed under a new rear addition, which required the ground to be excavated 6-8 feet for adequate clearance. Three 24-inch-by-25-foot laminated beams were used to support the now three-story Craftsman-style home, and additional laminated beams were used throughout the rear addition to create an open fl oor plan. Other home features include: spray-foam insulation on the roofl ine, a whole-house (including outdoor area) sound system, heated marble fl oors in the master bath and a home security system.

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This whole-house remodel located in Buckhead was completed in 2009 and expanded the original 1,500 square-foot ranch-style home to almost 5,000 square feet, including a second-story and rear addition. The homeowner did not want to demolish and do new construction due to changes in zoning and setbacks, but wanted to stay in the location because of the nice

lot and school district. The solution was a whole-house remodel by Regents Renovation Company.

In order to meet the homeowner’s needs, major structural work had to be done to prepare the home. To support the weight of a second story, the foundation of the original home had to be lifted and 12 more piers added—all from within a crawlspace of just a few feet high. Another challenge was confi guring the garage and driveway so that the garage did not face the street, as requested by the homeowner. The fi nished home includes fi ve bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, allowing each of the family’s four kids to have their own room and bathroom plus their own hobby space and media room.

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The owners of this Williamsburg reproduction home in Sandy Springs, built in 1968, wanted a family-friendly environment where they also could entertain. An updated fl oor plan was needed to meet their needs, and MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] began by removing the walls of the laundry room, the vestibule and the kitchen to create

one large room. Because these were load-bearing walls, structural beams were added, which provided the infrastructure and opportunity for coffered ceilings. An updated kitchen and power room and rear addition with laundry/pantry space and mudroom entry highlight the remodel.

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➤ Water your trees and ornamental shrubs if you notice leaves starting to droop

and fold; this is a good indicator that the plant is under stress and it is time to

irrigate. Deep watering early in the morning encourages roots to grow deeply

and strongly. Use a soaker hose to reduce water waste and prevent disease

problems by keeping the foliage dry.

➤ Collect excess water from indoors to water your plants. Put a bucket in every

shower to collect the water while it warms up; empty the pet’s water bowl into

a window box or planter; empty dehumidifi er water into the garden. Leave

a bucket in the sink to collect half-full glasses of drinking water, and take it

outdoors in the evening to water your tomatoes.

➤ Feed roses after each bloom cycle, water regularly and remove spent fl owers.

➤ Feed blooming annuals at least monthly to keep them producing fl owers.

➤ To encourage more fl owers, cut off developing seed heads from coreopsis

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➤ If the heat has gotten to your summer annuals, revive

them by cutting them back to half of the height. Fertilize

with a water-soluble fertilizer, and add a fresh layer of

mulch. If they look too bedraggled, send them to the

compost bin and replace with heat- and drought-tolerant

annuals or perennials.

➤ Feed potted plants twice a month with half-strength

liquid fertilizer like 20-20-20 or less often with a

controlled-release pelleted fertilizer.

➤ Dollar-spot is a common lawn disease in July. To combat,

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for a fungicide. Aerate and dethatch your lawn; make sure

that you are mowing often and at the correct height; water

early in the day, once a week for a longer period of time.

These alone will probably solve your problems.

➤ Sod bermuda, St. Augustine and zoysia lawns this month

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Augustine can be fertilized in July. Water regularly and

consistently for root development. Don’t fertilize fescue

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and dogs—treat your yard and other outdoor areas with

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➤ Spider mites are one of the pests that thrive in hot, dry

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bugs. Many can be controlled by a blast of water from your

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➤ Hot, humid conditions can encourage powdery mildew on

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destroy infected leaves that fall off of the plants.

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➤ Zinnia seeds, gladiolus bulbs and pumpkin seeds are a

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perennials or shrubs to your garden until cooler weather in

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➚ PDI Plumbing & Lighting ....31

Nurseries Sweet Water Creek

Nursery .................................58

➚ Super Sod .............................19

Organization Echols Glass & Closets..........4

Outdoor Furniture/Accessories

American Casual Living .....28 Cornerstone Furniture .......17

North Carolina Prices Without The Drive!

Outdoor Kitchens➚ BBQ Grill Dr. .........................70

Caribbean Pools ...................56

➚ Masterworks ........................11 From Conception To Completion,

Your Full Service, Design/Build. Sunbelt Pools .......................58

Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Advantage.............28 In Bloom Landscaping ........19

Classic Landscapes.

Outdoor Living American Casual Living .....28

Arbor & Sage ........................58

Crawford Landscapes .........67

CTI of Georgia ......................50

➚ Decks & More.......................56

Magnolia Outdoor Living ......................................5

Longview Products ..............59

Painting/faux painting

Deck Reform ........................64

Photography Gregg Willett

Photography ........................50

Plumbing Distributors➚ Cowan Supply ......................69

➚ PDI Plumbing & Lighting ................................31

Pools/Spas

Caribbean Pools ...................56

Sunbelt Pools .......................58

Professional Assoc. Consult-a-Home-Pro

(CAHP) ...................................64

National Association of the Remodeling Industry(NARI).....................71

Renovation/Remodeling➚ Atlanta Design & Build .......46

Transforming Homes - Enriching Lives!

Aycock Properties................44 Bires Remodeling Inc. .........70

➚ Cabinet & Stone City ............2 Luxury without the expense.

➚ CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio ...................................75 Quality & Service Are Our

Priorities.

➚ Decks & More.......................56

➚ Direct Build ..........................13

Harbour Towne Construction ........................70

➚ Masterworks ........................11 From Conception to Completion,

Your Full Service, Design/Build. .

➚ PDI Plumbing & Lighting ....31

Retaining walls In Bloom Landscaping ........19

Classic Landscapes.

Roofing Home Right Solutions ..........6

Shower Enclosures

Drexler Shower Door. .........12 Custom glass shower and tub

enclosures, mirrors, restoration glass, and much more

Echols Glass & Closets..........4➚ Renu Atlanta ........................20

Showrooms➚ CSI Kitchen & Bath

Studio ...................................75 Quality & Service Are Our

Priorities.

Siding Window World .......................7


Sod distributor➚ Super Sod .............................19

Sunrooms➚ Atlanta Design &

Build ......................................46 Transforming Homes - Enriching

Lives! Call Today!

➚ Decks & More.......................56


➚ Masterworks ........................11 From Conception to Completion,

Your Full Service, Design/Build.

Rainaway Deck Drain Systems ................................20 Underdecking creates dry and


Tile/Ceramic➚ Floor & Decor

Outlets ..................................37 Largest In-Stock Selection.

Lowest Prices On Hard Surface Flooring.

➚ MODA Floors & Interiors ................................... 42

➚ Myers Carpet .......................38

Underdeck Systems Magnolia Outdoor

Living ......................................5

➚ Rainaway Deck Drain Systems ....................................20 Underdecking creates dry and


Utilities Georgia Power ...... Back Cover

Jackson EMC ........................74

Water Gardens/Ponds

In Bloom Landscaping.........................19 Classic Landscapes.

Kain Landscape Inc. ...........30

Miller Landscape .................65

Weatherazation➚ Metropolitan

Properties .............................42

Windows/Doors Jennifer’s Glassworks .........45


Quinn Windows ..................72

Window World .......................7 “Simply the Best for Less”

Window Tinting/Treatments

Home Right Solutions ..........6

Interior WindowDesign ...................................72

➚ MODA Floors & Interiors ....... 42

The Blind Ladies..................70


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