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Although
the living room remained the same size, it had a major
face-lift. The wall-to-wall carpet was replaced with a
Brazilian cherry hardwood floor. The natural fieldstone
fireplace was converted to gas and recovered with black slate.
The raised hearth was also removed, giving it a more modern
feel. The 8-foot ceiling was rebuilt into a vaulted ceiling
with soffet fascias added along with uplighting.
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The Collins moved into a 1950s Cape Cod home in Elm Grove after
relocating from central Wisconsin.
The couple knew they wanted to change a few things to give their
new home a more updated look. The Collins chose Brillo Home
Improvements of Milwaukee to start their makeover by changing the
entryway from the garage into the home.
Like many remodeling projects, one thing led to another, and the
end result was a total first-floor remodel that included seven rooms,
plus an addition.
The entire process took 11 months. The couple chose to relocate to
an apartment during the construction period, according to Guy Lipovsek
of Brillo Home Improvements. Scott Gretzon was the project coordinator
for the remodel.
With the assistance of a relative who is an interior designer, the
home was transformed from a country style to a more modern feel.
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The
13-by-17-foot dining room was added to the back of the home. A
12-foot sliding door opens onto the backyard patio. The vaulted
ceiling in the living room continues into the dining area. The
dark slate floor coordinates well with the new fireplace
surround in the adjacent living room.
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The floor
plan was completely rearranged, including the guest bathroom,
which is now located in the center of the home in place of the
original kitchen. The teak vanity and ceramic vessel came from
the Phillippines, where family members are furniture makers. The
walls and floors are made of honed limestone.
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