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contents Best Before-and-After Issue Pages and pages of amazing transformations from our 2012 Best Before-and-After Contest

21 Project categories 22 Best Basements 26 Best Baths 32 Best Dining Rooms 34 Best Home Exteriors 40 Best Kitchens 48 Best Landscape Lighting 52 Best Living Rooms 54 Best Outdoor Living Spaces 60 Best Whole-House Remodels

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editor’sletter Best of the Best Here it is! Our Best Before-and-After Issue, which has become

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The entire magazine is filled to the brim with photos of the winning projects from our 2012 Best Before-and-After Contest, which showcases the best of the best local makeovers. So, while some of our regular departments may be missing this month, I think you’ll be glad we made room for this special package.

The Best Before-and-After Issue is one of my favorites to put together, too, starting with our call for entries, which happens around December or January each year, and continuing through to the judging, which, I might add, is done by an independent panel of industry experts. Multiple entries were allowed, but all names and identifiers were removed for judging, meaning each project was evaluated on its own merits.

Although I don’t have any sway over the results, I do enjoy sitting in on the judges’ discussion. This year, I heard things like: “That’s a dramatic difference.” “Looks like there was a lot to overcome here.” “I’d love to see more projects like this.”

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It’s always fun to see the work that is being done around the city by local designers and contractors, and there’s more to see on our website at www. atlantahomeimprovement.com. Just click on the “Before and Afters” tab at the top of the home page, and you can browse (share, pin, etc.) all the entries from this year’s contest. Then let me know which ones you like best!

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Local Home Pros Helps Complete Bedroom Makeover for Kids in Need

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“You’ve given these children an incredible gift,” says Jared Sulc, Agape’s development assistant. “You’re helping Agape to empower and support economically disadvantaged families within the community to embrace their full potential.” “We invite other local businesses to participate in this ongoing project,” says Dean Howell, president of MODA Floors & Interiors.

“The smiles on the kids’ faces really say it all. The youngest child wanted to take his bath early so he could sleep in his new room.” During the school year, the Agape Community Center is a safe haven for 120-180 kids each day. The center also provides summer camp programming. For more information, go to www.agapecc.org. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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MODA Floors & Interiors (www.modafloorsandinteriors.com), a flooring and window coverings resource in Atlanta’s West Midtown Design District, provided design services and furnishings as a sponsor of the annual Agape Bedroom Makeover project, which benefits a family served by the Agape Community Center, a local non-profit. The center offers programs and services for residents of all ages in the Bolton Road community in Northwest Atlanta.

This year’s makeover focused on a bedroom shared by four children. For the project, the MODA Floors & Interiors team patched and painted the walls, replaced the carpet and purchased furniture and bedding. MODA interior designer Theresa Minkoff decorated the room based on what the kids described as their “dream bedroom.” In addition to MODA staff, painters and carpenters supplied by Sawhorse Inc. (www.sawhorse.net) participated in the bedroom makeover project.

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Atlanta Remodelers Among 2012 Market Leaders Professional Remodeler magazine’s annual Market Leaders list, which recognizes the top remodelers in 20 of the nation’s largest remodeling markets, includes several businesses in the Atlanta area.

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Inspirations Design Studio, of Alpharetta, recently received Wellborn Cabinet Inc.’s Annual Summit Award at a company dinner and awards presentation during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago.

The award recognizes dealers who achieve top sales for Wellborn. Paul Castell (far left) and Michael Bell (far right) accepted the award from Betty Wellborn and Paul Wellborn at Chicago’s Bellagio Sheraton Hotel.

Inspirations Design Studio is a provider of kitchen, bath and closet products and design services with two showrooms in the Atlanta area, one in Alpharetta and one in Buckhead. The company also includes the Bell Cabinetry manufacturing facility in Alpharetta. For more information visit www.inspirationskb.com.

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MOSAIC Group Recognized for Commitment to Customer Service and Remodeling Excellence Atlanta-based MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] has received several awards recently, including a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction and two regional Chrysalis Awards for remodeling excellence. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company serving the building, remodeling, contracting and real estate professions since 2005, has reported that MOSAIC Group’s customer recommendation rate is 100 percent. The average recommendation rate for businesses in the same industry is approximately 70 percent.

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Meanwhile, the company received two national Chrysalis Awards— one in the category of Kitchen Remodel Over $100,000 and one in Residential Specialty Item. MOSAIC’s winning kitchen is the anchor of a Williamsburg reproduction home that was built in 1968. The Residential Specialty Item is a curved bathroom countertop, which is made of solid walnut and crafted by a local cabinetmaker. Entries are judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] is a design/build company with indoor and outdoor living divisions. For more information, go to www.mosaicgroupatlanta.com.

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Becky Sue Becker, principal designer at Designs by BSB in Lawrenceville, has been awarded the Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) designation by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).

Becker is one of 170 CMKBD’s in the nation, including four from the state of Georgia. The CMKBD designation means Becker has both Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and Certified Bath Designer (CBD) certifications, more than 17 years of kitchen/bath industry experience and a minimum of 100 hours of NKBA education or NKBA-approved college coursework. CMKBD candidates also must have thirdparty endorsement such as awards from kitchen and bath design competitions and recognition in print publications. For more information, visit www.designsbybsb.com.

Joining REMODELING magazine’s Big 50 this year is Smyrna-based Decks and More (www. decksandmore.biz), which was recognized in the “Business Savvy” category. Owned and operated by Frank Pologruto, the company specializes in full-service remodeling and has been in business for 11 years. The magazine cites Pologruto’s positive work environment and the way he relates to his employees as reasons for Decks and More being selected. To date, the Big 50 has inducted more than 1,000 remodelers who “set the standard for professionalism and integrity through smart marketing, exemplary business practices, unique design, and extraordinary impact on their community or the industry at large.” For more information, visit www.remodeling.hw.net.

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EDITORIAL RESOURCES: Designs by BSB, (404) 456-8799, www.designsbybsb.com. Inspirations Design Studio, 1250 Alpha Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004, (770) 751-7861, www.inspirationskb.com. King Landscaping, 259 Dartmoor Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, (678) 262-7117, www.erickinglandscaping.com. Decks and More, 1060 Medlin Street SE, Smyrna, GA 30080, (770) 235-6929. MODA Floors & Interiors, 1417 Chattahoochee Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30318, (404) 477-3744, www.modafloorsandinteriors.com. MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers], 2358 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30341, (770) 670-6022, www.mosaicgroupatlanta.com.

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To see all Best Before-and-After Contest entries and more photos of the winning entries, visit our website at www.atlantahomeimprovement.com and click on “Before and Afters”. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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WINNER OF BEST BASEMENT DESIGNS BY PAISLEY (770) 656-4354 • www.designsbypaisley.com Contributing designers/contractors: Paul Mathew, builder • Photos courtesy of Paisley McDonald/Designs by Paisley

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To make the most of the space, some structural modifications were made. “In order to achieve an open floor plan, we removed a wall between the bar and TV area,” says McDonald in her contest entry.

“We made the windows, bar and custom niches focal points so that if you were to sit in any area of the basement, you would have a nice view.” Besides the living and entertaining space, McDonald added a special feature to the design: a spa with a steam shower in the basement bathroom. Now, the homeowners can enjoy this luxury in the comfort of their own home, saving them a trip to the gym.

“The basement was a huge success, and [the homeowners] receive compliments all of the time,” says McDonald. “I really enjoyed working on this project and the freedom the client gave myself and the builder to accomplish this look.” www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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efko Renovations designed and built this basement, which was previously unfinished, in five weeks. Included in the space are a home theater, bar and entertainment area for family and friends as well as a convenient powder room. The floors are red-oak hardwood, while the cabinets, built-ins and millwork are maple with “New Cherry Lyptus” stain custom made by Timberland Cabinets. The bar, stair treads and bookcase/theater console are topped with Black Galaxy granite by Premier Surfaces. A palette of Sherwin Williams flat paints, including Dormer Brown (SW 7521), Burnished Brandy (SW 7523) and Dhurrie Beige (SW 7524), was used on the panel trim, walls and ceiling. Home theater equipment is by Home TheaterWorks.

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However, the team resolved these challenges and finished the basement with a mix of reclaimed wood and bricks along with “today’s requirements for elegance, style and convenience.” The project, which took 12 weeks to complete, now includes features to please both the adults and younger members of the family, including a home theater, spa and wine-tasting room with climate-controlled storage.

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his small project by Regents Renovation Company was part of a kitchen-and-bath remodel finished in 2010 in East Atlanta. Updating such a small space without making it feel too confined was a challenge, but the team packed plenty of features in the existing floor plan. A soft-blue color palette was selected to create a calming effect, and a standard-size Jacuzzi tub was installed to fit the space as well as provide relaxation. A Kohler Devonshire pedestal was chosen so that a standard-size (21-inch) sink could be used and to provide clearance for the bathroom door to open. A standard rectangle design would have required the use of a low-profile 18-inch sink, which would have looked too small and decreased functionality. Beadboard wainscoting adds charm and matches the cozy cottage style of the rest of the home.

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WINNER OF BEST DINING ROOM CHIC ABODE INTERIORS (407) 923-3953 • www.chicabodeinteriors.com • Contributing designers/contractors: Guy Adams, wallpaper installation; Dolly Kercher, drapery fabrication • Photos courtesy of Claire Bell

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WINNER OF BEST HOME EXTERIOR GLAZER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (678) 296-3171 • www.glazerconstruction.com Contributing designers/contractors: Kent Thagard, architect Photos courtesy of Glazer Design and Construction/Gregg Willett Photography

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WINNER OF BEST KITCHEN GLAZER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (678) 296-3171 • www.glazerconstruction.com Contributing designers/contractors: Tim Odom, kitchen and bath designer; Insidesign, cabinet supplier Photos courtesy of Glazer Design and Construction/Gregg Willett Photography

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he original home on this property in the Moores Mill area near the Chattahoochee River was destroyed by a large flood in the fall of 2009 and was completely rebuilt in the summer of 2011.

Regents Renovation Company was called on to design and build the home’s new, modern-style kitchen, which the homeowner’s wanted to be bright and warm with clean lines, glass and easy maintenance, all without breaking the bank. IKEA’s ABSTRAKT cabinetry was used throughout the space with many custom applications, including a banquette made with repurposed pantry cabinets from the collection. Another custom touch includes the removal of the back of one of the pantry cabinets off the kitchen to provide access to a large walk-in closet, which houses ingredients for the owner’s pesto-making business. ABSTRAKT cabinetry was also used for a buffet table in the dining room and an entertainment center in the adjacent family room, which helps unify the space.

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The team came in and changed the direction of the water flow so it did not drain toward the structure.

The yard was resodded, new lighting was added and the existing water feature was modified. Three areas, anchored by an outdoor fireplace, now define the space: a covered outdoor living room; an outdoor patio for dining; and a combination grill-and-bar area. New materials were tied in with existing materials to create inviting outdoor spaces that appear always to have been there. Today, the couple no longer has to deal with drainage issues and enjoys an additional 1,000 square feet of living space outside the house.

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WINNER OF BEST LIVING ROOM TERRI ERVIN, DECORATING DEN INTERIORS (770) 995-0165 • www.decdens.com/tervin • Photos courtesy of Scott Johnson

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WINNER OF BEST OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE OUTSIDE LANDSCAPE GROUP (770) 754-1188 • www.outsidelandscapegroup.com • Photos courtesy of Outside Landscape Group

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The solution was a covered porch, but the roofline of the new outdoor structure posed a significant challenge. To attach the structure to the exterior of the home, a window in the master bathroom had to be raised, which created more privacy without decreasing the amount of natural light in the space. Downstairs, the dining room windows were replaced with French doors, giving access to the new outdoor living area.

Anchoring the new outdoor structure is a durable, custom-built countertop for dining and passing items through to the kitchen inside. The space also includes an outdoor fireplace, a sitting area with TV, lowmaintenance PVC floors and an open-air grilling deck. With a clear view of the backyard now in sight, all that was needed was stone detailing around the existing pool and spa.

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WINNER OF BEST WHOLE-HOUSE REMODEL REGENTS RENOVATION COMPANY

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his whole-house remodel in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta expanded the original floor plan from 1,200 square feet to more than 4,000 square feet on just a half-acre lot. A second story, rear addition with backyard deck, basement and two-car garage were all added during the project, which was designed and built by Regents Renovation Company. Situated on an east-facing lot, the back of the home offers views of the adjacent golf course as well as the morning sunrise, which can be seen from several rooms in the house, including a new balcony that was built off the master bedroom.

The home’s long, narrow lot proved to be a challenge during the design phase. The team had to come up with a solution to keep the architecture proportional—despite the home’s length being more than twice the width. Plus, the home’s original layout—foundation and load-bearing walls included—had to be preserved to stay on budget. Thus, the second-story addition was built directly on top of the existing walls of the main level of the home, and the basement and garage were placed under a new rear addition, which required the ground to be excavated 6-8 feet for adequate clearance. Three 24inch-by-25-foot laminated beams were used to support the now three-story Craftsman-style home, and additional laminated beams were used throughout the rear addition to create an open floor plan.

Other home features include: spray-foam insulation on the roofline, a whole-house (including outdoor area) sound system, heated marble floors in the master bath and a home security system. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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In order to meet the homeowner’s needs, major structural work had to be done to prepare the home. To support the weight of a second story, the foundation of the original home had to be lifted and 12 more piers added—all from within a crawlspace of just a few feet high. Another challenge was configuring the garage and driveway so that the garage did not face the street, as requested by the homeowner. The finished home includes five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, allowing each of the family’s four kids to have their own room and bathroom plus their own hobby space and media room.

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It’s a red, hot and blue Fourth of July—celebrate with lemonade, barbecue and fireworks! Celebrate the fruits of your labor this month by harvesting tomatoes, peppers, cucumber and herbs grown in your own backyard.

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➤ Collect excess water from indoors to water your plants. Put a bucket in every shower to collect the water while it warms up; empty the pet’s water bowl into a window box or planter; empty dehumidifier water into the garden. Leave a bucket in the sink to collect half-full glasses of drinking water, and take it outdoors in the evening to water your tomatoes.

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➤ Dollar-spot is a common lawn disease in July. To combat, adjust your lawn maintenance practices before reaching for a fungicide. Aerate and dethatch your lawn; make sure that you are mowing often and at the correct height; water early in the day, once a week for a longer period of time.

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➤ Sod bermuda, St. Augustine and zoysia lawns this month (common bermuda can be seeded also); bermuda and St. Augustine can be fertilized in July. Water regularly and consistently for root development. Don’t fertilize fescue until fall.

➤ Fleas and ticks bugging you and your pets? Treat both the animals and your yard for best results. Check with your veterinarian for oral and liquid medications for your cats and dogs—treat your yard and other outdoor areas with Triazicide or Sevin.

➤ Spider mites are one of the pests that thrive in hot, dry weather! Inspect your plants often for signs of these and other bugs. Many can be controlled by a blast of water from your hose—check with your local extension service or area nursery for proper identification before spraying with insecticides.

➤ Hot, humid conditions can encourage powdery mildew on crape myrtle, dogwood and other ornamentals. Spray with Daconil or other fungicide, and be sure to clean up and destroy infected leaves that fall off of the plants.

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➤ Zinnia seeds, gladiolus bulbs and pumpkin seeds are a few of the things that can be planted in July. Don’t add perennials or shrubs to your garden until cooler weather in the fall.

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