A Renowned Renovation is not complete without premiere window treatments by Hunter Douglas. Our team recently remodeled a Park Plaza condo in the Highland Park area of Dallas. During the day, natural light pours into this gorgeous mid-rise condo. With Hunter Douglas state-of-the-art, pre-programmed and automated shades, the exquisite balance of light and shade is easily achieved in every room.

THE HUNTER-DOUGLAS DIFFERENCE 

One of the most alluring aspects of owning a condominium is having expansive windows, an abundance of natural light, potentially a balcony and hopefully some spectacular views. Ideally, window treatments bring out the best in all of these features—without being a challenge. 

Hunter Douglas has become a household name and cornered the market by providing a vast array of styles and colors for window treatments in an ever-evolving collection that is innovative and stunning. The difference of purchasing Hunter Douglas window treatments also includes professional installation and a lifetime guarantee. These are just a few reasons why Renowned Renovation works almost exclusively with Hunter Douglas to provide our clients high-quality designer screen shades. 

POWERVIEW SHADES ARE ALL THE RAVE

Whether or not you’re a fan of gadgets, we think you will appreciate the technology that Hunter Douglas has combined with their window treatments. Powerview Shades takes at-home comfort to a whole new level by allowing clients to program the time of day that they want to let the exact amount of daylight or night into each room. 

These battery-powered, remote-controlled, and smart device-operated shades are programmed to open and close while you’re home or away. This kind of precision technology is not only great for ease and comfort, it is also practical. By limiting daylight exposure inside your home during the warmest times of the day, clients can protect their floors, furniture and rugs from UV damage. 

INNOVATION IS BEHIND EVERY STYLE 

If something is outdated—Hunter Douglas will improve the design. Over time, advancements and enhancements have been made to the classics, while new concepts continue to be introduced. 

For example, Silhouette and Pirouette have sheers on either side so they can be seen through, making them softer and similar to mini-blinds. Basic operation is the same but they have improved the design. This is the solution for every homeowner who wants to bring more natural light in while also maintaining privacy.

In the past, large windows were often shaded with either vertical hanging blinds or sliding drapery. Hunter Douglas has upgraded the material of the classic vertical blinds. This upgrade prevents the blinds from collecting as much dust as they did in the past and makes them easier to clean. 

Additionally, Hunter Douglas is developing a design to modernize window drapes so they are UV-protected, light-weight and room-darkening. 

Hunter Douglas is out there more than anyone else and they are always forging ahead. Committed to providing the style of window treatment that customers want, instead of determining what is no longer in style. With cutting-edge design, the quintessential styles continue to be customer favorites. 

SELECTING HUNTER DOUGLAS WINDOW TREATMENTS 

Picking out window treatments can be a difficult process. The options are endless. The Hunter Douglas showroom is designed to bring customers the same comfort and ease in selecting Hunter Douglas shades, as it is to use them. 

Ms. Blassingille says, “There are other providers that are more expensive, but ultimately Hunter Douglas has the best customer service for the client. I know people that have had Hunter Douglas for 20 years and have had them maintanenced at no cost.” 

First, Melissa works with the client to determine their needs per room. She is an expert in Hunter Douglas designs and enjoys helping clients narrow down their selection. Her guidance supports individuals who are unsure of what they are looking for. Ultimately, window treatments have an enormous impact on the feel and comfort of their home. Being supported in the process is what guarantees every buyer is completely satisfied with their final decision.  

AFTER STYLE COMES COLOR 

During the selection process, all the specific styles are reviewed. From Silhouette to Pirouette, Powerview, Solar & Roller Shades or Shutters, Room-Darkening and more. In the showroom all the styles can be demonstrated and considered.

After the style of window treatments are determined the color selection begins. Experts, like Melissa, work with the clients to pick colors based on the flooring, fabric, furniture and paint. There is an incredible amount of colors to choose from, however, the process doesn’t need to be difficult. Clients can choose neutral tones that blend well with a room to provide a more seamless effect. Alternatively, some people prefer contrast between the wall paint and shade color. This can add a design element to a room while the shades are open in the daytime. 

For example, a study or parlor that is fitted with dark leather furniture will be beautifully complemented by a rich color of Woven Wood Shades. In the evening, while the shades are drawn and warm lighting is set, this pairing will create a cozy effect perfect for reading. This is the difference and elegance the right window treatments can add to every room. Let Renowned Renovations help you find your perfect match. 

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About the Neighborhood

5727 Valesco is in the Belmont Addition Conservation District, which was formed with the intent of preserving the unique character of the neighborhood. The area is in the heart of the Lower Greenville section of East Dallas. Residents in the Belmont Addition are highly diverse coming from all walks of life. The neighborhood is highly social with multiple neighborhood wide events each year designed to foster a friendly atmosphere.

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The Secret to Great Cabinets

One of our signature features is custom-built Renowned Cabinetry. These are professionally  designed by our cabinet-experts and are built in our Pennsylvania cabinet factory . Lead Cabinet Designer, Grant Woodruff notes, “A lot of cabinet makers don’t think outside the box. They usually work in incremental sizes and use fillers to square spaces off. We use every inch and really optimize the space. Creating highly-efficient spaces with as much storage potential as possible.” 

There’s a lot of precision to Renowned Cabinetry and our approach to redesigning kitchens, pantries, and closets. Renowned Renovation bring years of design and organizational skill set to our clients. 

Most cabinetry companies and contractors primarily use prefabricated cabinets or local cabinet makers and then paint or finish them onsite in the home. Renowned Cabinetry’s factory takes our drawings and builds custom-cabinets to our specification, applies the finish in a factory setting, and ships the new cabinets to our Dallas warehouse. It’s something above and beyond what other contractors offer or even have the capability to perform in Dallas. 

In this home, we designed and installed the floating shelves you see in the kitchen photos. These corner shelves have a subtle, yet remarkable design that adds style and function. These particular shelves include built-in adjustable lighting. This is unique to us because we are custom building the shelves and stylizing them to be as practical as possible. Especially in a small space, the use of lighting is very important. 

As a finishing touch we added fabulous built-in bookshelf. The client wanted to be able to store his cookbook collection, and we incorprated one into the design. This bookshelf is very space efficient because it’s built into the floorplan. This also increases weight capacity, important for libraries of all sizes. With luxury cabinets by Renowned Cabinetry, there is a tremendous opportunity for your home and storage design needs. 

Step 4: The Finishing Touches | Punch List  

Once the project is substantially complete we schedule a Punch Walk with the Owner. We identify all aspects of the project that need attention. These are agreed upon based Residential

Construction Performance Guidelines Consumer Reference Fifth Edition and completed within the agreed upon time frame to customer satisfaction. We then clean the project, take photos, and turn the home over to our satisfied client. From the time of “Substantial Completion” the owner has a 2 year transferable warranty. 

Contact Renowned Renovation today for your Dallas remodeling and interior design needs. We specialize in Luxury Remodeling, home improvement, kitchen remodeling, bath remodeling, design build, flooring, custom cabinetry, windows and doors, floors, and quartz surfaces are our forte. 

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Renowned Renovation Award-Winning Remodeling in Dallas, Texas

Adding a Large Butler’s Pantry to Your Home

A major enhancement we made to the home was adding a Butler's Pantry. To make room for the new pantry we needed to relocate the existing laundry room. Our Design Team recommended the most logical location, which was near a walk-in closet.

The owners wanted to keep the existing 7-finger red and white oak parquet flooring. Parquet flooring was a very popular Mid Century design. Today, this style of flooring is primarily custom-made. We love to incorporate elements of the original home where possible and preferred by the client. 

They also wanted to add more of the same flooring to all of the rooms in the home, less the bathrooms which has tile. The new parquet had to be custom milled as the existing 7-finger white and red oak mix hasn't been in production in more than a decade. The desired color was black with a matte finish. We installed the new floor, which required two coats of stain to achieve the desired look and feel. The Duraseal True Black floor stain is not an easy product to use. Although we were able to achieve the desired effect, it was a challenge to meet the client's needs.

BLUMTION Push-to-Close Drawers

To maximize functional and storage in the kitchen we included a Magic Corner in the Cabinet Design. When the Tip-on door mechanism is engaged, the Magic Corner is pulled outward, then swiveled to the side along with the front baskets while the back baskets are simultaneously moved into the cabinet opening.

The Soft & Silent feature slows the pull-out just before final closure, creating an automatic and quiet closing. Under the induction cooktop are three functional drawers. The bottom two are deep enough for pot storage. To the right of the cooktop houses a lower cabinet with tray dividers for pan storage. 

Contemporary Interior Design 

To create a seamless and efficient contemporary kitchen that met the Owners' needs we chose to integrate, minimize, and incorporate monochromatic color. 

The refrigeration and dishwasher are integrated, panel-ready and include a touch trash-pull, touch refrigerator-freezer, and dishwasher drawers. All the upper cabinets lift-up with the touch of a finger. The bottoms are recessed and allow lifting with ease. LED integrated, LED puck lights, and installation of plug strips eliminate plugs in the splash.

All drawers have Blum Blumotion touch-to-open soft close and doors have Blum Tip-on a push-to-open with soft-close. There is also a full-height spice cabinet. 

A closet was converted into a Powder Room in this award-winning remodel in the Park Plaza condominium, a mid-rise in Highland Park,Texas. 

Condo Renovation Challenges

Renowned Renovation is a 2020 award-winning team that knows how to work with the challenges that come with remodeling condominiums and trust us, there are many. 

For starters, it’s extremely important to us that we minimize the impact renovations have on condo neighbors. We are accustomed to working directly with building codes, managers and the local HOA's standards. Additionally, there are often quirks to a condo that make certain aspects of remodeling more difficult than a single-family home.  At the Highland Park Plaza mid-rise, the obstacles we faced included: 

• We could not “core” the wall to install a toilet (i.e. no drilling allowed in the core of the building), so we had to do a wall hung toilet instead. 
• There was only one wall we could mount the toilet.
• The way the door opened provided limited space for a bathroom vs. a closet.  

The Benefits of Wall Hung Features

Glamorize Your Powder Room

As you can see in the video, the interior design of this small space is exquisite. The floor is stunning and bold. This is a great opportunity to go all out on patterns because people are spending less time in this space, therefore, it won’t be overwhelming. 

It’s true that in small spaces you want to use less bold colors because it will make the room feel smaller. However, playing around with pattern possibilities is a fun way to add a certain pazazz to your home that you might not feel inclined to do elsewhere.  

The client found the floor tiles and we knew right away they were perfect for the concept. They are an Ann Sax pattern, by designer Kelly Wreser. 

The mirror was also picked out by the client. Melissa gave them the measurements and they had fun searching for the style they wanted. This is a great designer/client balance that really makes the home have personal touches that are hand-picked by them while being guided by an expert. 

Design Your Home With an Expert

In general, a lot of renovations can feel challenging because the remodeling team might be qualified contractors with excellent craftsmanship, but the company might lack an interior designer. This often puts clients in complete control of the paint colors, flooring selection, countertop, lighting, fixtures, window treatments and so on. While that sounds really fun for people who have an eye for design and know exactly what they want, other people need support in the design process. 

Two-Story, Luxury High-Rise Condo Remodel

The Travis at Katy Trail, Dallas, Texas

Renowned Renovation specializes in luxury remodeling in Dallas, Texas. One aspect of our work that inspires us is collaborating with homeowners who have an incredible vision. Their home becomes the canvas in which we get to bring their vision to life. Our award-winning team has recently been named Contractor of the Year by the esteemed NARI association. It is with great honor that we accept this award. 

If you are in the market for a magnificent renovation company that provides first-class service and impeccable results, look no further. The power of imagination met with the skill and precision of ingenuity make any design concept possible with the Renowned Renovation team.

The home originally had two bedrooms and two bathrooms. We transformed the first floor by eliminating the downstairs bedroom to create a large space to host guests. While the upstairs became more personalized and private for the couple to share. 

To round off the exquisite design of the wine cellar, a wet bar was built nearby with floating shelves installed above the bar. If you’re thinking about building an at-home wine cellar, Renowned Renovation is available to discuss your dream project with a free consultation, call us today. 

Decadent Details Every Step of the Way

The original staircase was completely enclosed. We removed the surrounding walls and the existing metal framing was used as the foundation for a completely new design. This striking feature brings a whole new element to the home. What you see are custom glass stairs with stainless steel floating handrails.  

Throughout the house, there is a gorgeous select white oak that was finished on-site using a custom stain. There are no casings on the doors throughout the house. These elements provide a clean, modern backdrop for the exquisite and eccentric tastes of our client’s furniture and decor to be the spotlight. 

Top-of-the-Line Home Kitchen

Our client is a huge cook and wanted the kitchen to continue in the theme of being designed for guests. Renowned Renovation built the owner’s dream kitchen in a relatively small, yet highly efficient, space. As you can see in the photos, the kitchen is open to the living room, making sure the cook is still in the mix of the company. A large quartzite countertop was designed to also double as a banquet-style serving area for parties. The client choose Renowned Cabinetry and Grant and his team designed the kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, wet-bar, and a hutch on the lower-level. 

The Kitchen lighting was impressively designed. There are recessed down and recessed directional lighting with independent switches. We installed Lutron Caseta lighting, a high-end Smart controlled system. By having more control over the lighting you will always be sure to be able to set the mood. This system also allows you to control your lights from an app so you’re able to turn on lights in the house when you’re nowhere near it. 

Seamless Countertop Backsplashes

The kitchen design is beautifully enhanced by the premium Quartzite countertops and backsplash. This is a silver macabus quartzite stone that has a natural shine and durability. One end of the countertop is a waterfall edge. This provides a clean vertical drop down the side of the counter. The effect is a modern look that eliminates the separation from the counter to cabinets. 

The backsplash is the same quartzite countertops. It’s a separate piece but it appears as one continuous stone that lines up to meet the hand-crafted line of Renowned Cabinetry. Many designers will suggest elaborate and decorative backsplashes as a feature to a kitchen renovation. In this home, and for a modern and minimalistic look, the goal is to use the same materials. The look is elegant, beautiful and simplistic. It’s not sticking out or catching anyone’s eye. 

Renowned Interior Designer Melissa Blassingille states, “In this home, it’s not about the finishes. It’s about the art, entertaining, and the people. Less focus on the condo—we’re extenuating everything else. Our clients have an eclectic style. They want to have conversations about wine, not backsplashes.” 

Elegant, Modern Bathrooms

Renowned Video Testimonial

Grant Woodruff, Founder Renowned Renovation:

"This high-rise condominium, located in the Travis at Katy Trail, is a great example of the type of project that we’ve been awarded for and successfully managed. The owner of this split-level condo overlooking downtown Dallas met with our lead Interior Designer, Melissa Blassingille to discuss their vision for space. The customer's request was to create simplistic elegance with modern conveniences."

From The Owner, Jason R:

"We started this process thinking about what was important to us, so we built the vision around that. We love to entertain. We love to have people in our home, and we built a house to that specification. The level of service that we experienced with Renowned was exceptional. From design all the way through construction—if we ever needed anything, they would respond immediately. It was like having a concierge for a builder. Someone asked us if we would use them again, and we actually already are. We would definitely use them again" 

Highland Park, Dallas, Texas
Condo Study Remodel

Modernizing, creating superior function and incorporating personal style are keystones to the Renowned Renovation approach to remodeling and interior design. From the start of each project, we work with our clients to create a room or home that truly fits your needs and ascetic. Call today for a free consultation. 

A Classic + Modern Masterpiece

The Highland Park condo was a head-to-toe, top-to-bottom remodel. The homeowners wanted to modernize the home while continuing to display their family’s art collection. The end result is a classic-meet-modern masterpiece. 

The bookcases you see in the display video are an original feature of the home study. Since the early planning stages, the bar was set to undergo a major face lift. At first, the plans for the bar seemed to pose a clash in style with the classic bookshelves. However, upon further consideration, Melissa proposed rehabbing the cases instead. 

The outcome provides a contrast between the two mainstays of the room that complement each other. A look that creates a perfect balance between classic + modern. 

Open Up Your Living Space

Today’s renovations always seem to begin with the question: how can we open up the space? Older condos, like the one at Park Plaza, are often being updated per the owner's request. 

Renowned Renovation is a master in the techniques and expertise needed to open up interior spaces. We work with structural engineers to be sure clients get as much of the open-plan they have in mind as possible. Where you can’t take a wall out there are still options to increase space and remove barriers. 

Our clients at the Highland Park Plaza were looking to open their condo up where possible. One option for us was the entrance to the home library.

We removed the doors to the study while maintaining the original structure of walls and entrance way. This allows the study to continue to have some separation from the living room, while transforming the space. 

The homeowners frequently host parties at their residence and this, too, was apart of the remodeling plans. The throughway between the rooms works to enhance the original layout and function of the two rooms.  

A Modern Wet Bar 

As you can see in the video, the bar previously had a “wing-wall” surrounding it. This enclosure was outdated and not ideal for hosting parties. We knocked out the walls around the bar to open it up and modernize the look and feel. 

One benefit to working with the Renowned team is the exquisite attention to detail we provide with our line of handcrafted cabinets. Often, cabinetry are given a smaller budget in a major home remodeling job. This is because many factory-made cabinet lines appear to “do the job.”

It appears to be an efficient, cost-effective way to upgrade your cabinets. However, our commitment to craftsmanship is what lead us to get behind a cabinet line that we could proudly recommend to our clients. Click here to read more about Renowned Stylecraft Cabinet. 

A gorgeous cabinet-front fridge door that was designed to hide the under-the-counter beverage cooler. This is a truly modern and minimalist look. There’s nothing that sticks out, the eye gazes the room and sees a seamless line under the counter. A glass tile covering the wall behind the bar provides an elegant splash of style that adds texture and a subtle flare to the room. 

Every Client is a Part of the Design

Melissa’s philosophy is to bring clients into the interior design in the early planning stages. It’s important to her and the Renowned team that your home reflects your taste and to function in the way that you function. 

During a walkthrough, Melissa will ask clients, “what’s important to you?” “What has significance.” When a client says, “I want this, I have to have this,” Melissa will ask them what they love about it and why they need it. 

This is her process to understand how to make the piece they desire to work for them combined with the other details (i.e. wall paint, countertops, flooring). This approach also helps her to know how to look for more features to fit their style. 

For this home study and bar remodel, the clients found a beautiful, round and hammered sink they just loved. We knew that this was a great piece and wanted to plan aspects of the bar and room around it. It’s an undermount sink, providing a clean look without the lip that comes with a “drop-in” sink. The hammered sink + textured tiles on the wall + the Cambria countertops compliment each other well in a dance of style. 

Restoring Original Home Fixtures

A beloved piece of art needs to have a significant place in the home. For this particular condominium remodel, the antique and fine art collection became the centerpiece in which rooms are styled around. Luxury homes with well-crafted fixtures often get restored instead of replaced.   

We often hear about the Chuck in a Truck or Stan in a Van fly-by-night contractors. For this client, that nightmare came true. Undoubtedly, when Renowned Renovation heard the details of a disaster renovation, we wanted to help. The “Stan” that was originally hired for the job took the clients money, violated the rules of the Home Owners Association, did not pull permits, and did an overall unacceptable job that had to be corrected.

One of my favorite style of condos has an industrial look—showcasing high concrete ceilings with exposed conduit and duct-work. I appreciate that original loft concept with concrete floors. This place has all of these features and more. It’s an 8th-floor, mid-rise with panoramic views of downtown and Old East Dallas. From the kitchen window and over-sized balcony you can see the Reunion Tower, Omni Hotel, and Chase Bank building. You can see the highlights of the renovation in the video. Read on to hear the details of how we transformed this mid-rise condo to meet the expectations of our client."  — Grant Woodruff, CR

The Disaster was in the Details 

From the start, this condo became a personal project for us. As National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) certified contractors, we are passionate about providing quality work that is done right with no short-cuts or mishaps. 

In reviewing the work that had been done on the initial remodel, some of the issues were cosmetic. Other problems were clearly due to poor planning and execution. For starters, plugs were installed upside down, cut edges of tiles were exposed—and the tile was not even set in straight lines. 

The contractor convinced the owner to move the fridge right next to the sink which cramped the working space in the kitchen. This is not the suggestion of someone who truly knows the importance of layout and design from a big picture perspective. 

When the contractors installed a brick veneer wall, they left the baseboards exposed, highlighting the fact that it’s a veneer. This is the opposite of what the client was trying to achieve. The walls were painted using a high gloss paint, typically used for doors and surfaces that get dirty and cleaned often. Instead, walls are generally painted in a satin or flat paint for large surfaces. To top it all off, the shower valves were installed upside down.

Renowned, Contractors You Can Trust

After meeting with the client she gave us the reigns to repair the condo in the most cost-effective manner. We assured her that we would complete the renovation without sacrificing quality. Additionally, we discussed being mindful of what she plans to sell the condo for. All of these are fine points that need to be discussed openly and honestly before a business agreement is made.

As a high-end remodeling company, Renowned Renovation does not often take on “budget” projects. However, we were able to do the kitchen for less than $20,000. We’ll note that no new appliances were purchased for this renovation. Give us a call to discuss your dream project! We have the design, craftsmanship and attention to detail that makes all the difference in the outcome of our work. 

The additional upgrades included a cutlery divider, spice pull, a magic corner (which is a storage cabinet) and docking drawer. These are all the amenities of the ideal modern kitchen, including a double-waste pull-out drawer for trash and recycling. Our signature cabinets exemplify the finishing touches Renowned Renovation brings to all of our jobs.