Project in Process: Renovating at the Right Time
“And suddenly you know: it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” -Meister Eckhart It’s a new year, and lots of people are wondering if the time is right to renovate their space. Figuring out the best timing for a big renovation can be tricky; some people say it’s like having [...]
Project in Process: A Bathroom of Our Own
Ever wonder if you could add another bathroom to your home? That’s just what we’re working on for our clients in this two-family historic brownstone in Jersey City. Originally, the top floor of the home had two bedrooms, a central den area, and one full bathroom. As their son is approaching teenagehood, the couple decided [...]
Project in Process: Feels Like Home – The Sequel
In the age of movie remakes, it’s truly special when a sequel turns out even better than the original. The same is true for home remodels! Our lovely clients from the Feels Like Home project have returned to work with us again, this time to completely remodel their kitchen and update the parlor level of [...]
Project in Process: Modernizing Space while Honoring History
Sometimes, it makes sense to have an “out with the old, in with the new” approach to renovation. But sometimes, like in the case of this Ridgefield Park project, it makes more sense to modernize the space while honoring its history. During our initial meeting with this family, they showed us the original hand-drawn blueprints [...]
Project in Process: The Secret Garden
We all need a space where we can rest, restore, and rejuvenate. For our client in this Jersey City renovation, that space is her garden. Jersey City Historic Home Garden Space Jersey City Historic Home Garden Space She’s owned her historic home for a long time and has invested most [...]
Project in Process: Elevate Your Space
Our clients for this kitchen renovation are encountering lots of life changes. The husband works in Jersey City, and years ago the family moved out to the suburbs so their son would have access to better schools. This fall, their son is headed off to college. The family plans to downsize and live in this [...]
Project In Process: Full of Personality
At Houseplay, we believe that space can be both functional and beautiful. That’s a cornerstone of our approach to design / build projects. And that’s the goal of this kitchen and bathroom remodel - our first project in Piermont, NY! When our clients bought the house, they purchased it for the location and knew right away that they wanted to renovate the kitchen and bathroom. First came kids, though! Now that their two young kids are out of the baby stage, they’re ready to make some changes to their space. Read more about this project at the website.
Project In Process: Trusting the Design Process; Historic Home Remodel
“Trust the design process.” That’s a credo we live by here at Houseplay! By trusting the process, you can end up with a final product that’s unexpected - but meets your needs even better than what you had originally envisioned. Our clients for this Jersey City historic home remodel renovated when they first bought their [...]
Project in Process: Making Small Spaces Work
Are you ready to make your space work more efficiently for your family? Contact us today! If you’re in New Jersey, call us at 201-682-8766; if you’re in Rockland County, New York, call us at 845-630-8677. You can also contact us via email. We look forward to hearing from you! Project in Process: Making Small [...]
Project In Process: History Revitalized: Historic District Brownstone Remodel
There’s nothing like a fresh take on a classic story. (Just take a look at all the movie reboots being released these days!) There’s something special about time-honored traditions with an updated twist … and that’s what this new project is all about. This Jersey City brownstone renovation is the latest in our growing list [...]