I need to get something out of the way before we get started…I understand the bird on the front of the house isn’t really a partridge, but a pheasant. Well pheasant sounds a lot like peasant, and I couldn’t have the name of this place sounding like ‘The Peasant House”, so alas we are going with The Partridge House. We’ll…
Get ready for some inspiration! There is no master bathroom at Hilltop, so the main bathroom renovation needed to be a home run. Even though it is a standard tub/shower combination, I wanted it to be swanky and elegant. And let’s be honest, why can’t a regular bathroom be just that? Remember the old bathroom? The plastic tub surround, sliding…
I hate work gloves. It is frustrating buying a new pair only to have them torn, ripped, or ruined in the first few hours. BUT, I work with my hands every day so I understand they need some sort of protection. My loss is hopefully your gain- these are what I believe to be the best work gloves on the…
There is something about a white subway tile backsplash. Most likely you immediately think about those ubiquitous, affordable, 3×6 inch white ceramic tiles. Well what if I told you, there is far more to this timeless design trend! White subway tile originated in the well…you guessed it…the subway. Specifically in the tunnels beneath Manhattan. They made the tunnels bright and…
A basement bar is a great addition to a newly renovated space. It’s a perfect place to entertain friends and family, or kick your feet up at the end of a long day. I knew from day 1 we were going to include a basement bar at Hilltop for two reasons; 1) there was no space to include a bar…
IKEA kitchens: they are popular, easy to assemble and install, but often look boring and incomplete. I want to help change that and hopefully this guide will help you separate your kitchen layout and design stand out from the crowd. But first a minor tangent- do you remember Hilltop? If not, you can read about about the house and our…
A butcher block island is a staple in any farmhouse kitchen. They can be customized to almost any style or taste, and they always look classy and timeless. Butcher block islands add warmth to fresh renovations and character to the space. The best part is they are incredibly easy to build yourself, without the need for expensive tools. We decided…
Better late than never, right?! I figured it was time to give an overall update on Hilltop, as well as discuss the renovation plan for this quaint home. In case you missed the last post, watch the house tour before we started renovating. We are just over 1 month into the renovation and let me be the first to tell…
Every now and then I get a chance to tackle a project that really means a lot. This home bar was one of those projects. One of our best friends had just recently purchased a new house, and like many other new houses it looked great. BUT…..it lacked character and needed some help to give it personality and make it…