Blueprints to Brilliance: A Modern Home Transformation

About This Project

Welcome to Blueprints to Brilliance, the perfect example of what magic happens when homeowners bring their style and vision to our specialists who perform with precision. This remodel involved transforming many areas of the home — updated flooring throughout the main level, fully redesigned 2 bathrooms and the bottom run of stairs, statement chandeliers in several rooms, new tile in the kitchen and laundry room, and replacing interior doors.

The homeowners saw a way to redesign the primary bathroom layout for a luxious soaker tub and oversized shower stall, as well as a double vanity. We also converted a library into a dreamy primary closet/dressing room. It’s amazing how new decorative fixtures (vanity, flooring, tile accent wall, pendant lights, & paint) transformed the powder room into a dramatic moment. Unified engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main level ties all the areas together. With luxury materials, thoughtful layouts, and expert craftsmanship, we created a modern yet timeless home that’s both highly functional and beautiful. From demolition to redesign, we documented every step as we turned 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 primary bathroom featuring a built-in jetted tub with tile surround and a blue painted wall.

BEFORE- Blueprints Tub

BEFORE: The original primary bathroom layout included a dated built-in jetted tub. We gutted this entire space and changed the layout for comfort and style.

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BEFORE: The gold-framed shower stall didn’t fit the homeowners’ idea of luxury.

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PLANS: We love to bring homeowners’ visions to life! This homeowner drew these designs for the bespoke, deluxe primary bathroom suite of her dreams with soaker tub focal piece in front of a textured tile wall and a barn door separating it from the toilet and shower room.

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

DURING- Blueprints Tub

DURING: The oversized corner jetted tub was removed to maximize the space with a more modern layout.

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DURING: We removed the existing shower stall, vanity, and the wall between them to make a larger shower room.

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DURING: We added insulation in the primary bathroom to make it more comfortable when soaking in the tub. The pipe sticking out of the floor will be moved to the new location for the tub filler faucet.

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DURING: We installed tile backerboard on the primary bathroom floor in create a level surface for a flawless tile installation.

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

DURING- Blueprints Bath Tile

DURING: Progress in the en suite primary bath! Spacers ensure uniform, straight grout lines in the space between the tiles as they set.

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

DURING- Blueprints Bath Tile 2

DURING 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.

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DURING: Spacers also hold the textured tiles in place on the wall. The soaker tub will go in front of this feature wall.

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

DURING- Blueprints Soaker Tub

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

DURING- Blueprints Shower Barrier

DURING: The red is a waterproofing membrane used to seal the tile backerboard one the shower walls and bench. Even the screw holes are covered to prevent water intrusion.

During-Shower-Tiles

DURING Tip: Small tiles <2" make a smooth slope towards the drain in a custom shower pan. These homeowners found ones that match their large format wall tiles.

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

DURING- Blueprints Shower

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

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DURING: We used beveled trim for a smoother, detailed edge of the shower bench and flush trim on the shower curb.

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

DURING- Blueprints Shower Tile

DURING: When homeowners dream of a primary en suite bathroom, they want attention to detail on the finishes finish, like showcasing these large format porcelain tiles with precise alignment 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

DURING: Luxurious, large format porcelain tiles mimic marble for major impact in this en suite primary bathroom remodel.

After-Shower

AFTER: Every detail was perfectly planned and executed in this primary shower—like corner shelves for toiletries and the handheld shower faucet in easy reach from the bench.

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DURING: We installed a double-vanity and tile wainscotting in the other room of primary bathroom en suite.

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

AFTER- Blueprints Tub

AFTER: 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.

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AFTER: There’s plenty of space for both homeowners to get ready at this double vanity with 2 sinks, 2 mirrors, and 3 wall scones in the primary bathroom.

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BEFORE: We removed this fireplace, built-in bookcases, and double doorway to convert this library into a deluxe primary closet.

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

AFTER- Blueprints Closet Light

AFTER: 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.

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

DURING- Blueprints Bath Demo

DURING Stripped to the studs—our team demolished the primary bedroom to prepare for a total transformation, including a reconfigured bathroom suite layout and all-new finishes.

Wall insulation installed between exposed framing in room under construction.

DURING- Blueprints Wall Insulation

DURING: After we framed a new wall for the en suite shower wall, we added insulation for energy efficiency and sound-deadening between rooms before drywall.

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

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

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

BEFORE- Blueprints Powder Room

BEFORE: The powder room was totally forgetable with outdated finishes and fixtures.

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

BEFORE- Blueprints PR Drawing

PLANS: The homeowner’s powder room design concept—this drawing illustrates the bold, modern vision we’ll bring to life in the renovation.

AFTER-Powder-Room

AFTER: This powder room got a major glow up with an accent tile wall, floating vanity, fresh flooring & paint, lighted vanity mirror, and pendant lights.

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

BEFORE- Blueprints Laundry

BEFORE: The originally laundry room was designed like the rest of the home, in an outdated style that the new owners didn’t like.

DURING-Laundry

DURING: What a difference we made to refresh this laundry room by just replacing the tiles on the floor, vanity top, and backsplash!

Before-Stairs

BEFORE: Nothing in this great room was great! The homeowners didn’t like the original shape of the bottom of the stairs, railing style, loft ledge, carpet, or paint color.

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DURING: We redesigned the bottom of the stairs to be a straight run instead of fanning out, capturing more floor space for the great room.

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

DURING- Blueprints Stairs Demo

DURING: Out with the old—the carpet had to go to transform this great room.

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

DURING- Blueprints Tile Demo

DURING: We removed the outdated tiles and carpet to prepare for engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main floor.

During-Stairs

DURING: Our carpenter, Chris, is an expert at installing snap-together plank flooring, like he’s doing in this loft.

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

DURING- Blueprints Floor Install

DURING: New wide-plank engineered hardwood floors were installed with care to provide unified flooring.

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

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

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

DURING- Blueprints Loft Framing

DURING: The homeowners didn’t like the small ledge to the left of the loft in the great room, so we framed it in before installing drywall.

DURING- Blueprints Loft Drywall

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

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

DURING- Blueprints Hall Floor

DURING: Make a great first impression in a grand entryway! We removed the original floor tiles. Next, we’ll eliminate 1 of these doorways on the right and replace the chandelier to welcome guests in style.

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DURING: The original entrance to the library is framed in and ready to be covered with drywall.

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

DURING- Blueprints Wall Drywall

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

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

DURING- Blueprints New Wall

DURING: After this drywall is textured and painted, no one will know there used to be a doorway here.

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

DURING- Blueprints Loft Smooth

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

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DURING: We rebuilt the side wall of the great room stairs after we changed their flow.

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

DURING- Blueprints Drywall Master

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

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

DURING- Blueprints Stair Rail

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

After-Blueprints-Stairs

AFTER: Custom, modern black handrails at the loft and down the stairs

BEFORE-Blueprints-Kitchen

BEFORE: The original kitchen featured plenty of cabinetry but lacked modern lighting design and the island awkwardly interrupted the flow. We updated the electrical plan, flooring, and backsplash for their reimagined layout.

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

DURING- Blueprints Dining

DURING: 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.