With a long to-do list of projects around the house, the homeowners became overwhelmed and wanted to throw in the towel and move. After much convincing by their daughters, they decided on a complete remodel instead and called Karr Bick to help rescue them. When approaching Designer Wendy, the homeowners had clear insight on what they wanted. With Scandinavian family roots, the goal was to blend functionality and simplicity with natural beauty. Originally, the kitchen was dark and featured several hues of beige. After it’s transformation, this space feels like a breath of fresh air. The moonstone color blocked cabinets add a modern flair. The zellige backsplash, which wraps around the whole kitchen, provides interest and is complimented by dark features. Open wood shelving brings warmth to the kitchen but still rings true of the color theme. The fireplace, which served as the centerpiece of their living room, was completely outdated. The goal was to make the fireplace seem like it was meant to be. With a custom build, the fireplace now reflects simple and functional modernization. Accented blonde wood brings warmth to the space, while also connecting it to the surrounding rooms. In order to open up the space, […]

 A Historic home remodel with a growing family in mind… This historic home is the ultimate renovation. With beautifully designed spaces everywhere you turn, it’s hard for your eye to settle on just one detail. The open kitchen is perfect for gatherings and masterpieces that the kids wipe up. Details such as the distressed cabinetry, the ripple design wrapped around the island, and the hanging chandelier make the space #NothingOrdinary. Staying true to the history of the home, you can find many different elements that ring true to the home’s story. The dark wood found throughout the home reflects the character and ageless beauty of the space. Antique pieces featured around every corner of the house are not only beautifully displayed, but they aid in highlighting the design details. The entryway, which is the ultimate testament to the incredible craftsmen work at Karr Bick, welcomes visitors with a breathtaking view. In contrast to several other parts of the home, the pastel bedrooms are perfect for any kid. This home is anything but ordinary. Beautifully designed by Owners Jenny and Todd. Check our our YouTube channel to watch the full renovation story.

How do you properly describe a project that lived inside a craftsman’s head for the past 20 years? Now it lives outside for everyone to see. A bar designed and built by the dreamer. This is not your typical basement bar. It’s nestled into the front porch, stealing its long length from a little more than half of the old screened in area. There are original glass French doors that lead directly to the formal dining room. Light comes from all sides, yet the mood is dark. The beam ceiling was created from a dying white oak that stood in the front yard for 180 years, long before the historic home was built. Leaded glass gothic arches in the doors and backlit stained glass in the ceiling speak historically. Churches erected hundreds of years ago inspired the intricate details. The brass sconces are very old and the drop down TV is very new. The counter top, bent sheets of brass, crafted by the artist himself is continually polished to a bright shine. Even the bar stools took months to find and were then modified to perfectly fit the vision. The floor is marble, heated to stave off the cold from […]