SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
REPURPOSED MATERIALS
Repurposing materials is in our DNA.
We repurpose materials because...
...it allows us to provide a better grade of finish material.
...it's a way to be more expressive and unique in our designs
...it's a method to highlight a material's inherent beauty
but sometimes, we do it just because we can.
REUSING VINTAGE MATERIALS
Flooring
Flooring is the defining features of any home and the vintage floors in these turn of the century homes are no exception.
While oak and pine plank floors are typical, so are fancy oak parquets complete with beautiful detailing.
The vast majority of developers do not reuse these floors. They typically go right over them with a lower quality engineered floor.
However, we love these original floors and go out of our way to repair the holes, the water damage, the warping...and refinish them. After nearly 100 years they are gorgeous again.
REUSING VINTAGE MATERIALS
Brick
Brick gives District of Columvia turn of the century row homes thier signature look.
We expose brick, showcase it, highlight it, repair it, leave it raw, paint it and a few things in between.
REUSING VINTAGE MATERIALS
Doors, transoms, trim and hardware
Characteristic elements of turn of the century District of Columbia row homes include: five panel doors made of oak or chestnut, extensive trim and capitals, and vintage hardware.
We do not strip and refinish everything...it is cost prohibitive. However, we reuse as much of these items as we can...sometimes fullly refinishing, sometimes repairing and painting, sometimes repurposing items to create something completely different...
Take a look...and see if you don't find something you like.
REUSING VINTAGE MATERIALS
Details, details...
From brick details to window openings and everything in between we clean it, fix it, paint it, repurpose it and breathe new life into it.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
Millwork, doors and trim
We use a variety of sustainable finish materials in our projects ranging from bamboo trim and shelving to solid core doors made from wheat chaff. Check it all out!
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
Flooring
Flooring sets the mood for a room or a home. The options for sustainable flooring are many. What we look for in a sustainable floor is:
beauty and durability
ease of care and spot repairability
reycled content and FSC managed
Our pallette includes
reused/refinished oak and pine plank
reused/refinished oak parquets
reclaimed and refinished oak and pine plank
prefinished T&G bamboo
marmoleum
new and vintage stained and sealed concrete
Need inspiration? Take a look!
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
Countertops and work surfaces
Our countertop selections are well beyond granite.
We seek out materials that are:
durable
easy care
heat resistant
repairable
no environmental damage
recycled content
recyclable
andvisually striking
We custom craft each surface to complete our desgn.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
Paints and coatings
We strive to minimize the amount of harmful chemicals that we use in our finishes.
We seek out and use:
No and low toxicity finishes
Low or no VOC coatings for improved air quality.
Plant based, not oil based.