A very common trend that we’ve seen in our clients is their desire to transform their home into a space in which they can happily live forever. Knowing that they have perfectly designed their house to match their dreams is highly fulfilling. For this client, that meant major changes throughout the majority of their home. Having moved in as newlyweds and now living as a busy family of four, they needed a home with a much better flow. Our design team helped them reimagine each room not only to accommodate their life today but to also envision the space as they live there 5, 10, even 15 years from now.

Designing the Layout

Major structural changes were made to this home in order to create a more open space, better for entertaining and overall family involvement in daily activities. By removing the wall that divided the kitchen and dining room, this family more frequently uses the dining room, whereas before it was essentially not used at all! Our team installed a steel beam so that the area could be opened up and made more functional.

Building A Timeless Space

Partnering with Sherwin Williams, we created a cohesive palette throughout the house that marries the family’s casual style with an updated transitional aesthetic. Knowing that they would not want to remodel their home in the future, we helped them make choices that will never go out of style. For example, facing the outdated fireplace with a solid rustic wood beam mantel gives a focal point that mirrors the beauty of the colors chosen for the kitchen. This family was very pleased with the end result of their major project and has already put their new spaces to great use, stating that they’ve had more family game nights in the last few months than in the previous years leading up to the remodel. 

Spring, the season of chilly nights and warm days, is the perfect time to sit outside around a fire, roasting marshmallows and enjoying the sounds of nature. Creating an outdoor living space for spring, or any time of year, was the goal for our featured project this month.

Creating a Vision for the Project

From the beginning of this project, the goal was to create an outdoor living space that would be seen as comfortable and welcoming. This client wanted to be able to entertain as much outside as they did inside. In order to achieve this, we knew we needed to create a functional space that would also reflect the timeless updates that these clients wanted. Special touches such as LED lighting built into the seating wall and a sound system integrated throughout their new patio provide a gentle flow from their interior living area to their exterior.

Final Touches that Make All the Difference

In addition to creating more seating space for entertaining, a gas fire pit was added for our clients to be able to host large parties comfortably without feeling confined. This particular project also included the installation of a privacy wall to allow our clients to feel more at ease while relaxing outside. A final touch came in the form of an outdoor shower, which can be utilized after yard work or to rinse off their four-legged family member. The overall goal of this project was to give our clients a feeling of comfort and relief, and we achieved this by listening to the requests of our client and making recommendations to help them along the way

The team at Lane Homes & Remodeling has recently won several awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). We are very thankful for these awards and we recognize that they would not be possible without the continual support of you, our clients and friends.

Grand Prize – Entire House

The first of three grand prizes was Entire House. We received this award for a project that consisted of a two-story addition and an expansive remodel of the existing space. The Lane Homes team particular enjoyed this project, as it provided an opportunity to add living space for the client and update their current space. These clients were thrilled about the results of the whole house. They look forward to using their new oversized stove-top to host their annual chili cook-off.

Grand Prize – Residential Bathroom Over $50,000

The second grand prize award was Residential Bathroom over $50,000. Due to water damage, this client decided to update the entire bathroom. Our team removed the unused bathtub and created a water closet in its place, giving the bathroom a sleek look. Their two-person shower was updated with body-jets and a hand-held shower head.

Grand Prize – Residential Exterior Specialty

Our final grand prize for this year was Residential Exterior Specialty. Our design team found this award was especially satisfying because of the additional hoops through which they had to jump. The property is located within the City of Richmond’s historic district, which means that all building plans must go through architectural review. Although our team had to change the original design, our clients forged ahead with the approved plans. Our craftsmen worked hard to give them the space they desired. The 93-year old, original brick walls were utilized to create a 2-car garage, with additional storage.

Runner Up –Residential Addition

Lane Homes & Remodeling also received the runner-up award for Residential Addition. This project was an expansive master suite addition and outdoor living remodel. These clients had already decided they wanted a luxurious first-floor master suite, and our craftsmen and design team worked with this couple to ensure they received the highest quality of work.

Lane Homes & Remodeling was recently awarded four 2017 NARI CotY awards in the Central VA chapter. We are grateful for these honors, as well as the continuous support of our clients who make them possible.

The NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Central Virginia chapter’s CotY program recognizes top contractors and remodeling companies around the area. We have had the honor of being recognized with various NARI awards in years past, including grand prizes and merit awards.

GuildQuality Service Excellence Award

This was a first-time win for Lane Homes, which was particularly exciting. It is given to companies in the industry who are recognized for their outstanding service. We are thankful to our clients who graciously rated us and the work we did on their homes. To see more client feedback, check out our GuildQuallity page here. A snippet of our ratings can be seen in the photo below.

Grand Prize – Home Theater/Home Automation

We partnered with Sound + Image, who installed excellent sound for this outdoor living space. We transformed the clients’ backyard into a patio oasis, complete with a fire pit, lounge area, and plenty of room for dining and entertaining.

Outdoor Living (Runner Up)

For this project, our clients wanted an outdoor living space that was multipurpose and family-friendly. They also wanted to accommodate large groups. We created a seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining space with easy access from the family room or master suite.

Click here for a gallery of some of our best outdoor living spaces.

Residential Bathroom – Over $35,000 (Runner Up)

Our clients in this project desired an updated master bathroom on their first floor so they could effortlessly age in place. We used classic materials with an upscale feel. We included luxury elements like heated floors and multiple shower heads. This inviting retreat even shows a unique lighting feature – a toe kick “night light.”

You can see more of our gorgeous bathrooms here.

2016 Excellence in Remodeling awards

The Lane Homes & Remodeling team got three Excellence in Remodeling awards on Thursday, March 2nd. The awards were given at the Sales & Marketing Council’s 2016 MAME Awards Gala. Home Building Association of Richmond hosts the annual event. For this year’s event, the gala was held at the beautiful Jefferson Hotel.

“The MAME Awards pay tribute to superior sales and marketing achievements by individual professionals, home builders, developers, remodelers, real estate agents, and other associate members. The competition is presented by the HBAR Sales & Marketing Council (SMC).” – statement from HBAR

List of Awards Won

• Exterior Renovation – Over $40,000
• Addition – $200,000-$500,000
• Outdoor Living Renovation – Over $30,000

Here is the Lane Homes sales team at last week’s event. Left to right: Ed Lane III (board chairman), Shannon Kirsch (design consultant), Alex Van Nuys (design consultant), and Edward Lane IV (president)

The Lane Homes team strikes a pose with their significant others.

Thank you!

We would like to thank the HBAR Sales & Marketing Council for the honoring us with these achievements. For a complete list of 2016 winners, click here. Congratulations to everyone who won! Speaking of HBAR, the Lane Homes team got a whopping nine wins at last year’s event. To read all about it, Click here.

To see all of the latest awards that Lane Homes & Remodeling has won, plus other past achievements, click here.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) annual CotY Awards program recognizes top contractors and remodeling companies around the country. We have had the honor of being recognized with and award this year, as well as several merit awards for NARI’s Central Virginia chapter and other awards in the past.

We are thrilled to announce that we were awarded the 2016 NARI CotY Awards grand prize for Commercial Renovation in the Central VA chapter!

We remodeled Bates Orthodontics office here in Richmond, VA this year.

See a few beautiful after photos below.

We greatly appreciate the support and business of our clients, without whom this type of win isn’t possible. We are also grateful to our fantastic team who makes it happen!

For a complete list of 2016 CotY award winners, click here.

The Rotary Club of Richmond recently awarded design consultant Alex Van Nuys with New Rotarian of the Year. The club recognized Alex with this award because of her leadership role within club committees. The club also acknowledged her for the way she exemplifies fellowship and the ideals of Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”

 

“I am extremely honored and humbled to be awarded the Rotary Club of Richmond’s New Rotarian of the Year … It is incredibly rewarding to be a member of a club that makes an effort to not only better the local Richmond area but abroad as well.” – Alex Van Nuys on her award

To read Alex’s full statement on the Rotary Club of Richmond’s website, click here.

National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Thought Leadership Summit 2016

Last week, Lane Homes & Remodeling design consultant Alex Van Nuys attended the NKBA Thought Leadership Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona at the beautiful JW Marriot Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa.

Association tech advisor Shelly Palmer gave a thought-provoking presentation at the summit, discussing the importance of designing with technology. 3-D design and home automation will be making big changes in the industry.

NKBA CEO Bill Darcy gave the State of the Association Address and presented the new vision and mission statement. You can watch his entire speech on NKBA’s Facebook live post: https://www.facebook.com/thenkba/.

Monogram, a sponsor of the event, presented two unique kitchen ideas: Artisanal Bourbon & Compact Minimalist.

Alex networked with other industry leaders, chapter presidents, and fellow NKBA 30 Under 30 professionals to discuss the evolving trends of the kitchen and bath industry.

Contact us today if you’d like to meet and discuss the latest and greatest in the kitchen & bath industry and how we can implement it into your next home renovation.

We are excited to share the finished sunroom and multilevel patio remodel. Thank you for joining us on this fun transformation journey. Check back soon for the next project video blog!

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