Blueprints to Brilliance: A Modern Home Transformation

About This Project

Welcome to Blueprints to Brilliance, our most ambitious home renovation project to date. This full-scale remodel involves transforming a multi-room home with updated flooring, custom doors, and two fully redesigned bathrooms. Phase 1 of the project, led by Beams to Basements, includes close collaboration with six trusted subcontractors and two local suppliers, all connected through our partnership with Amy from WOW 1 Day Painting.

We’re reimagining the home’s electrical layout—including designing switch and outlet placements for maximum ease—and breathing new life into the primary bathroom and powder room. With luxury materials, thoughtful layouts, and precision craftsmanship, we’re creating a modern yet timeless home that’s both highly functional and beautiful. From demolition to redesign, we’re documenting every step as we turn blueprints into brilliance.

Scaffolding set up next to a partially drywalled loft wall during a home interior remodel.

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View of the existing kitchen with wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and outdated lighting layout before the renovation begins.

BEFORE- Blueprints Kitchen

The original kitchen featured plenty of cabinetry but lacked modern lighting design and the island awkwardly interrupted the flow. This space will soon be transformed with a reimagined layout and updated electrical plan.

Small powder room with pedestal sink and toilet before renovation, featuring dated tile and lighting.

DURING- Blueprints Powder Room

The powder room before its renovation—outdated finishes and fixtures soon to be transformed.

Hand-drawn concept sketch of the powder room design showing a floating vanity, bold feature wall, and light fixture placement.

BEFORE- Blueprints PR Drawing

A first look at the powder room design concept—this drawing illustrates the bold, modern vision we’ll bring to life in the renovation.

Outdated laundry room with tiled countertops and floor, white upper and lower cabinets, and drop-in utility sink.

BEFORE- Blueprints Laundry

A dated laundry room with tile countertops and floors—this area is set to receive sleek new surfaces as part of a major renovation project.

View of the existing primary bathroom featuring a built-in jetted tub with tile surround and a blue painted wall.

BEFORE- Blueprints Tub

The current primary bathroom layout includes a dated built-in tub—this entire space will be gutted and redesigned for comfort and style.

Built-in jetted bathtub partially demolished exposing pipes and subfloor.

DURING- Blueprints Tub

The oversized corner tub gets removed during the bathroom demo phase, making room for a more modern, efficient layout.

Hand-drawn concept sketch of the new bathroom with large soaker tub.

BEFORE- Blueprints Tub Drawing

A first look at the designs for the new luxurious primary bathroom with soaker tub focal piece.

Demolition phase of a primary bathroom showing exposed plumbing, partial framing, and remnants of old fixtures.

DURING- Blueprints Bath Demo

Stripped to the studs—our team begins demo on the primary en suite bathroom to prepare for a total transformation, including a reconfigured layout and all-new finishes.

Shower walls prepped with red waterproof membrane over cement board, including a built-in bench.

DURING- Blueprints Shower Barrier

RedGard waterproofing membrane seals the shower walls before tile installation to keep out water.

Walk-in shower area coated in red waterproofing membrane with built-in bench and recessed shelf.

DURING- Blueprints Shower Water Barrier

The red waterproof membrane creates a barrier in the new primary bathroom shower to prevent leaks.

Shower tile installation underway with large marble-style slabs and corner bench completed.

DURING- Blueprints Shower

To showcase the homeowner’s great taste in selecting these oversized porcelain tiles, we aligned the marble veining for a luxury finish.

Modern freestanding soaker tub installed against textured feature wall in a renovated bathroom.

DURING- Blueprints Soaker Tub

A sleek freestanding soaker tub brings spa-like luxury to this master bathroom remodel, featuring a textured accent wall and floor-mounted tub filler.

Shower walls partially tiled with large-format marble-pattern tiles and tile leveling clips.

DURING- Blueprints Shower Tile

Bringing this high-end finish for a primary en suite bathroom to reality with large-format porcelain tiles precisely aligned on the walls and cut to size for the custom shower bench and curb.

White marble-look tile being installed in a large walk-in shower during remodeling.

DURING- Blueprints Shower Electrical

Luxurious, large format porcelain tiles mimic marble for major impact in this ensuite primary bathroom remodel.

Spa-like bathroom with freestanding tub, modern black-framed sliding barn door, and marble-style walk-in shower with brass fixtures.

AFTER- Blueprints Tub

A luxurious transformation! The primary en suite bath now boasts a freestanding soaker tub, warm wood-look tile floors, and an oversized shower area—all tied together with a frosted glass sliding door for a modern feel.

Wall insulation installed between exposed framing in room under construction.

DURING- Blueprints Wall Insulation

New insulation goes in for better energy efficiency and soundproofing before drywall is added.

Drywall installation on a new interior wall near a front door entryway during renovation.

DURING- Blueprints New Wall

We framed in the original doorway and covered it with drywall to change the layout in the entryway and new primary suite.

Freshly installed drywall panel on entry wall with construction debris on the floor.

DURING- Blueprints Wall Drywall

A new drywall installation creates a clean canvas for updates in the entryway during the remodeling process.

Floor demolition in progress with tile partially removed and exposed subfloor.

DURING- Blueprints Tile Demo

Removing outdated tile and carpet to make way for hardwood flooring throughout the entry and living space.

Staircase mid-renovation with carpet partially removed and power tools on steps.

DURING- Blueprints Stairs Demo

Out with the old—carpet removal in progress to prepare the staircase for a fresh new look and updated railings.

Framing a new loft wall during a home renovation, with exposed wooden studs visible above a white painted wall.

DURING- Blueprints Loft Framing

We framed the top of the great room wall next to the loft area before installing fresh drywall.

DURING- Blueprints Loft Drywall

As part of a full home interior remodel, we repaired damaged drywall in this great room with the help of scaffolding to reach the top of the wall.

Loft wall with fresh drywall mud application, smoothing out seams during finishing stage of renovation.

DURING- Blueprints Loft Smooth

Taped and mudded drywall at the top of the great room wall is ready for texture and sanding before it gets primed and painted.

Modern black horizontal metal stair railing installed on staircase in remodeled home.

DURING- Blueprints Stair Rail

Contemporary black metal railings replace dated wood spindles, giving this staircase a bold, modern update.

Close-up of corner kitchen cabinets with backsplash tile mid-installation and black countertops below.

DURING- Blueprints Kitchen Tile

Details make the design—each tile and fixture placed with care to elevate this kitchen into a polished, functional showpiece.

Gray subway tile backsplash being installed above black counters in a kitchen with winter views outside.

DURING- Blueprints Kitchen Tile 2

Subtle shine, major impact. New glossy subway tile backsplash brings contrast and depth to this crisp, modern kitchen.

Entryway with old flooring removed, exposing marked-up subfloor and original staircase in background.

DURING- Blueprints Hall Floor

Entryway refresh underway—the original tile flooring is removed before the wall on the right is reframed and new flooring installed to welcome guests in style.

Mid-installation view of wide-plank wood flooring over protective paper in a bright room.

DURING- Blueprints Floor Install

Laying the groundwork for luxury—new wide-plank engineered hardwood floors are installed with care, setting the tone for refined spaces to come.

Contractor applying drywall compound to freshly hung drywall in a hallway under construction.

DURING- Blueprints Drywall Master

Smooth walls ahead! Edgar meticulously muds the fresh drywall for a sleek, seamless finish throughout the home.

kitchen cleared of old flooring with subfloor exposed and wiring visible during remodel prep.

DURING- Blueprints Dining

The original floor’s been removed and wiring updated—laying the groundwork (literally!) for a fresh layout and stunning new finishes in this kitchen remodel.

As part of a major renovation, we installed new engineered hardwood floors to connect the living spaces throughout the main level.

DURING- Blueprints Dining Floor

New engineered hardwood floors bring warmth and connect the living spaces throughout the main level.

Newly installed large rectangular floor tiles in a bathroom with unfinished walls and exposed plumbing.

DURING- Blueprints Bath Tile

Progress in the en suite primary bath! Spacers ensure uniform, straight grout lines in the space between the tiles.

Close-up of large-format bathroom floor tiles during installation using red tile spacers and leveling clips.

DURING- Blueprints Bath Tile 2

Our expert tile crew masterfully cut around floor vents and plumbing for smooth installation of large subway tiles that seamlessly meet wood-look tiles in the other parts of the primary en suite bathroom.

Modern reading nook with mid-century style armchair, plush rug, ottoman, and glass pendant light, styled with framed artwork and a cozy vibe.

AFTER- Blueprints Seating

This stylish seating nook adds a touch of serenity and sophistication to the space. With a statement light fixture and warm textures, it’s the perfect corner to curl up with a book.

Custom walk-in closet with elegant chandelier lighting, built-in cabinetry, and large island drawers, softly illuminated by recessed lighting.

AFTER- Blueprints Closet Light

A closet fit for royalty! This custom walk-in features built-in cabinetry, luxe hardware, a spacious island for storage, and a stunning chandelier that adds classic elegance to a modern setup.