The Vision:
This 1957 ranch remodel in Ann Arbor’s Lawton neighborhood is a transformation designed for a growing, active family. Our design-build team is focused on elevating the home’s daily functionality through a comprehensive interior renovation. Upstairs, we are remodeling two bathrooms, featuring a modern zero-entry shower conversion that blends high-end style with seamless accessibility. Below, we are reclaiming a storage-heavy basement to create the ultimate multi-generational finished lower level. Complete with a bespoke dry bar, this reimagined space serves as both a kid-friendly zone and a sophisticated spot for entertaining guests of all ages. We invite you to follow our Current Work Updates as we cross each major construction milestone on the way to a gorgeous finish.

The Scope:
• Ann Arbor Ranch Remodel: Full renovation of two main-level bathrooms.
• Universal Design: Conversion of a standard tub/shower into a curbless zero-entry shower.
• Basement Finishing: Transforming storage space into a finished lower level for family hangouts.
• Custom Craftsmanship: Installation of a custom dry bar and dedicated entertainment area.

We invite you to follow along with our Current Work Updates as we cross each major construction milestone on the way to a gorgeous finish.

Pre-Construction Phase - The Vision at a Glance

We treat each of our projects with meticulous care, starting with site protection. Before a single tile was pulled, we installed comprehensive floor runners and HEPA-filtered dust partitions to ensure the rest of the home remains a livable sanctuary for the family.

Demolition Phase - The Clean Slate

Demolition is officially underway, and we have successfully transitioned the "Yellow Bathroom" from its 1950s origins to a clean, structural slate. This phase is about more than just removal; it’s about discovering the home's "shared legacy" and ensuring the original 1957 framing is ready to support a modern, zero-entry shower and a fully reimagined basement. 

One yellow bathroom gone. On to the pink one…

Framing & Rough Ins Phase: Reimagining the Interior Footprint

This phase is all about defining the architectural volume of the new spaces. By stripping the home back to its "skeleton," we can install the modern infrastructure (rough-ins) necessary while respecting the original integrity of the structure.

In the hall bathroom, the space has been cleared to the studs, allowing for a complete reimagining of the layout. Looking through the wall framing, you can see the new copper supply lines and shower valves securely in place for the hall bath.

In the basement, the focus is on creating new living space by transforming an open area into a structured environment. Once Nick is done removing the old materials to make room for the new floor plan, framing is now in progress. These new walls define the future rooms and hallways, turning an open basement into a functional part of the home's footprint.