Design Help Needed

I am something of a design disaster. It’s not a stretch to say that I have poor interior decorating skills. So when it came to picking out the peripheral items for the kitchen remodel, it was something of a challenge. Knobs. Paint color. Tile. Lighting. I’ve made bad picks before and was going to need guidance, that was for sure. Tile was the first choice that needed to be made, as that had the longest

It's Like Magic

Every once in a while renovation projects take a giant leap forward, completely transforming in a single day. The kitchen project made a leap last week, and then made another one yesterday. They’re exciting – really exciting – because they are obvious progress, and because they look so good. But let me back up a little bit. The team had been methodically working to get the space put back together for a while. Plumbing, electrical,

233 Grandview Terrace, Hartford

This updated Colonial located in Hartford’s Barry Square neighborhood is the perfect opportunity for a first time home buyer. This home offers 1,656 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The open front porch is a nice space to relax and chat with your neighbors. Inside you’ll see architectural details such as natural woodwork, built-ins, period moldings and a wood burning fireplace. The formal living and dining rooms are great for entertaining. The kitchen

Beefy Moldings

“We are running about a week ahead of schedule.” How many times have you heard that during a renovation project? I’m guessing not very many. Yet that’s how Christian Winkley of Oxford Builders began the (unsolicited) update email he sent us on Sunday morning. The kitchen project is now squarely in the putting-it-all-back-together phase and it appears that we’ll be getting back into the space sooner than anticipated. Yippee! Today’s activity was door frames and

3 Regent Street, Hartford's West End

This fantastic American Foursquare in Hartford’s West End is move-in ready with numerous updates. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths over 2,671 sqft. An enclosed porch across the front of the house welcomes you to 3 Regent Street with its rich architectural details. Inside, a foyer with stained glass and marble tile leads you into the oversized living room complete with fireplace and original moldings. The large dining room is perfect for entertaining