In the End, The Space Speaks for Itself
Simply put: we’re focused on the facts and careful with budgets without losing sight of the magic that shows up when design, craftsmanship, and smart thinking converge in just the right way.
1536 Olympus Ave
Emphasizing Natural Light in This Mid-Century Modern Classic
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 13 Weeks
Value Increase: +$273,000
Warmed-up wood tones, updated lighting, and surprising pops of color enhanced the light-filled interiors of this classic mid-century modern home on a beloved Berkeley Hills street.
655 San Gabriel Ave
Refreshing a Classic MacGregor-Style Split Level
Neighborhood: Albany
Project Timeline: 8 Weeks
Value Increase: +$225,888
Simple enhancements and a few modern touches breathed new life into this classic example of Albany history, where light-filled rooms, remodeled bathrooms, and an updated kitchen blend seamlessly with original architectural details.
1 Avenida Dr
Modernizing a Mid-Century Gem
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 6 Weeks
Value Increase: +$336,000
New flooring, updated lighting, and a remodeled kitchen brought this North Berkeley home from the mid-century to the 21st century in just 6 weeks. The result is bright and modern with enhancements to the original design’s most classic features.
1714 RUSSELL ST.
Refreshing A Classic Berkeley Shingle Home for Modern Living
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 20 Weeks
Value Increase: +$569,000
Every surface was touched in transforming this home. A thoughtfully and completely redesigned kitchen layout, combined with updated finishes and contemporary light fixtures, this Berkeley beauty sold in a mere 9 days.
3090 BUENA VISTA WAY
Revitalizing A Stunning Historical Ranch Retreat
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 3 Weeks
Value Increase: +$619,000
It only took 3 weeks to dust off the metaphorical cobwebs, brighten up the wood, and infuse light and some modern touches into this stunning piece of Berkeley history.
616 PLATEAU DR.
Enhancing a Kensington Ranch Home While Maintaining its Unique Characteristics
Neighborhood: Kensington
Project Timeline: 7 Weeks
Value Increase: +$191,000
When wood paneling meets wood floors, the result can be dark and dingy. With an updated kitchen design, new paint and fixtures, we brightened up and revived this Kensington Ranch style home.
17 SUNSET CT.
Transformations Bring New Life to This Unique MidCentury Modern
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 10 Weeks
Value Increase: +$204,000
New flooring, contemporary lighting, paint, a kitchen renovation and bathroom updates brought new life to this MidCentury Modern and helped it sell in less than one month for an impressive price.
624 VINCENTE AVE.
Adding Modern Touches and Enhancing Natural Light in this Berkeley Bungalow
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 16 Weeks
Value Increase: +$423,000
We lovingly modernized this charming brown shingle bungalow with full kitchen and bath remodels, impactful lighting design, refinished floors and the power of paint! This home sold in just 15 days and fetched a impressive return on investment.
420 BOYNTON AVE.
Berkeley Hills Craftsman
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 20 Weeks
Value Increase: +$719,000
A thoughtfully redesigned kitchen and bathroom remodels were among the list of improvements for this Berkeley beauty. We used pops of color and played off the natural light with paint finish selections that created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
7 VIRGINIA GARDENS
Enhancing Natural Light and Colorful Touches to Make a Massive Impact
Neighborhood: Westbrae
Project Timeline: 4 Months
Value Increase: $520,000
Seller’s Agent: Marc Guay/Eileen Townsend
After transformational kitchen, bathroom, garage, and landscaping updates (plus intentional design choices) this Westbrae head-turner spent just 14 days on the market.
26 EL CAMINO REAL
Revitalizing the Charm of a Grand Neighborhood Fixture Home
Neighborhood: Claremont
Project Timeline: 6 Weeks
Value Increase: $660,000
Seller’s Agent: Mark Hardwicke
This striking Claremont home was built with striking, classic features that had truly faded over time. After just six short weeks, the grandeur of this neighborhood stunner was restored in full.
89 NORTHGATE
Bringing Balance and Serious Curb Appeal to a Striking Cape Cod
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Project Timeline: 8 Weeks
Value Increase: $525,000
Seller’s Agent: Mark Hardwicke
Out with the carpet, pink bathroom tile, and grubby ground cover. In with streamlined design that enhanced natura light and restored the character of this memorable Berkeley Hills Home.
95 SANDRINGHAM
Restoring the Mid Century Modern Grandeur to this Hillside Residence
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Project Timeline: 3 Months
Value Increase: $525,000
Seller’s Agent: Deborah Fitzgerrell/Anna Bahnson
From scattered, disharmonious design to an elegant, bright feel, this diamond in the rough got the polish it deserved.
1413 HOLLY
Bold Paint and Striking Details Transform a North Berkeley Bungalow
Neighborhood: North Berkeley
Project Timeline: 2.5 Months
Value Increase: $675,000
Seller’s Agent: Grace Bishop
Complimentary exterior upgrades and landscaping converges with clean, minimal interior renovations. The result: a totally fresh look for this light-filled home.
13180 SKYLINE
Reviving Classic Lines Reveals a Light-Filled Sanctuary
Neighborhood: Oakland Hills
Project Timeline: 12 Weeks
Value Increase: $677,000
Seller’s Agent: Michael Thompson
An ambitious timeline and big-picture vision converged to create a bright and light yet grounding and soothing space that spent only eight days on the market.
6130 SKYLINE
Reconfiguring Layout to Bring Flow to a Prominent Mid Century Modern
Neighborhood: Oakland Hills
Project Timeline: 8 Weeks
Value Increase: $712,000
Seller’s Agent: Anthony Cassel
A thoughtfully reimagined layout for the kitchen and great room welcomed natural light into all corners of this striking Oakland Hills home.
1536 Olympus Ave
Emphasizing Natural Light in This Mid-Century Modern Classic
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 13 Weeks
Value Increase: +$273,000
Warmed-up wood tones, updated lighting, and surprising pops of color enhanced the light-filled interiors of this classic mid-century modern home on a beloved Berkeley Hills street.
655 San Gabriel Ave
Refreshing a Classic MacGregor-Style Split Level
Neighborhood: Albany
Project Timeline: 8 Weeks
Value Increase: +$225,888
Simple enhancements and a few modern touches breathed new life into this classic example of Albany history, where light-filled rooms, remodeled bathrooms, and an updated kitchen blend seamlessly with original architectural details.
1 Avenida Dr
Modernizing a Mid-Century Gem
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 6 Weeks
Value Increase: +$336,000
New flooring, updated lighting, and a remodeled kitchen brought this North Berkeley home from the mid-century to the 21st century in just 6 weeks. The result is bright and modern with enhancements to the original design’s most classic features.
1536 Olympus Ave
Emphasizing Natural Light in This Mid-Century Modern Classic
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 13 Weeks
Value Increase: +$273,000
Warmed-up wood tones, updated lighting, and surprising pops of color enhanced the light-filled interiors of this classic mid-century modern home on a beloved Berkeley Hills street.
655 San Gabriel Ave
Refreshing a Classic MacGregor-Style Split Level
Neighborhood: Albany
Project Timeline: 8 Weeks
Value Increase: +$225,888
Simple enhancements and a few modern touches breathed new life into this classic example of Albany history, where light-filled rooms, remodeled bathrooms, and an updated kitchen blend seamlessly with original architectural details.
1 Avenida Dr
Modernizing a Mid-Century Gem
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 6 Weeks
Value Increase: +$336,000
New flooring, updated lighting, and a remodeled kitchen brought this North Berkeley home from the mid-century to the 21st century in just 6 weeks. The result is bright and modern with enhancements to the original design’s most classic features.
1714 RUSSELL ST.
Refreshing A Classic Berkeley Shingle Home for Modern Living
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 20 Weeks
Value Increase: +$569,000
Every surface was touched in transforming this home. A thoughtfully and completely redesigned kitchen layout, combined with updated finishes and contemporary light fixtures, this Berkeley beauty sold in a mere 9 days.
3090 BUENA VISTA WAY
Revitalizing A Stunning Historical Ranch Retreat
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 3 Weeks
Value Increase: +$619,000
It only took 3 weeks to dust off the metaphorical cobwebs, brighten up the wood, and infuse light and some modern touches into this stunning piece of Berkeley history.
616 PLATEAU DR.
Enhancing a Kensington Ranch Home While Maintaining its Unique Characteristics
Neighborhood: Kensington
Project Timeline: 7 Weeks
Value Increase: +$191,000
When wood paneling meets wood floors, the result can be dark and dingy. With an updated kitchen design, new paint and fixtures, we brightened up and revived this Kensington Ranch style home.
17 SUNSET CT.
Transformations Bring New Life to This Unique MidCentury Modern
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 10 Weeks
Value Increase: +$204,000
New flooring, contemporary lighting, paint, a kitchen renovation and bathroom updates brought new life to this MidCentury Modern and helped it sell in less than one month for an impressive price.
624 VINCENTE AVE.
Adding Modern Touches and Enhancing Natural Light in this Berkeley Bungalow
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 16 Weeks
Value Increase: +$423,000
We lovingly modernized this charming brown shingle bungalow with full kitchen and bath remodels, impactful lighting design, refinished floors and the power of paint! This home sold in just 15 days and fetched a impressive return on investment.
420 BOYNTON AVE.
Berkeley Hills Craftsman
Neighborhood: Berkeley
Project Timeline: 20 Weeks
Value Increase: +$719,000
A thoughtfully redesigned kitchen and bathroom remodels were among the list of improvements for this Berkeley beauty. We used pops of color and played off the natural light with paint finish selections that created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
7 VIRGINIA GARDENS
Enhancing Natural Light and Colorful Touches to Make a Massive Impact
Neighborhood: Westbrae
Project Timeline: 4 Months
Value Increase: $520,000
Seller’s Agent: Marc Guay/Eileen Townsend
After transformational kitchen, bathroom, garage, and landscaping updates (plus intentional design choices) this Westbrae head-turner spent just 14 days on the market.
26 EL CAMINO REAL
Revitalizing the Charm of a Grand Neighborhood Fixture Home
Neighborhood: Claremont
Project Timeline: 6 Weeks
Value Increase: $660,000
Seller’s Agent: Mark Hardwicke
This striking Claremont home was built with striking, classic features that had truly faded over time. After just six short weeks, the grandeur of this neighborhood stunner was restored in full.
89 NORTHGATE
Bringing Balance and Serious Curb Appeal to a Striking Cape Cod
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Project Timeline: 8 Weeks
Value Increase: $525,000
Seller’s Agent: Mark Hardwicke
Out with the carpet, pink bathroom tile, and grubby ground cover. In with streamlined design that enhanced natura light and restored the character of this memorable Berkeley Hills Home.
95 SANDRINGHAM
Restoring the Mid Century Modern Grandeur to an Airy, Light-Filled Home
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Project Timeline: 3 Months
Value Increase: $525,000
Seller’s Agent: Deborah Fitzgerrell/Anna Bahnson
From scattered, disharmonious design to an elegant, bright feel, this diamond in the rough got the polish it deserved.
1413 HOLLY
Bold Paint and Striking Details Transform a North Berkeley Bungalow
Neighborhood: North Berkeley
Project Timeline: 2.5 Months
Value Increase: $675,000
Seller’s Agent: Grace Bishop
Complimentary exterior upgrades and landscaping converges with clean, minimal interior renovations. The result: a totally fresh look for this light-filled home.
13180 SKYLINE
Enhancing Sweeping Views Brightens a Tucked-Away Oasis
Neighborhood: Oakland Hills
Project Timeline: 12 Weeks
Value Increase: $677,000
Seller’s Agent: Michael Thompson
An ambitious timeline and big-picture vision converged to create a bright and light yet grounding and soothing space that spent only eight days on the market.
6130 SKYLINE
Reconfiguring Layout to Bring Flow to a Prominent Mid Century Modern
Neighborhood: Oakland Hills
Project Timeline: 8 Weeks
Value Increase: $712,000
Seller’s Agent: Anthony Cassel
A thoughtfully reimagined layout for the kitchen and great room welcomed natural light into all corners of this striking Oakland Hills home.
