Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Whole House Renovation

It's a dilemma when you love your neighborhood but live in a house that desperately needs updating and a few hundred more square feet of space. Should you move or remodel? Moving may seem easier, but it probably means a bigger mortgage and higher property taxes. If you're in a great location and the numbers make sense, then remodeling may be your best option. 
Santa Clara Kitchen
We recently completed a whole house renovation for Santa Clara homeowners who wanted to transform their humble rancher into the home of their dreams. It now has a state-of-the-art kitchen with custom cabinetry, a dining room with a gas fireplace and a coffered ceiling, and bathrooms with gorgeous tile, stone counters, and stunning vanities. And by converting a screened patio into real living space, the home now has a media room, laundry room, and half bath.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Cool Wall Murals by Sophia Softky

Come At Me Bro, Wall Mural
It's not unusual to see adorable murals on the bedroom walls of babies and young children.  As they get older, kids want rooms which reflect their style.  It seems that anything suggested by their parents is rejected with groaning and eye-rolling.  Who knows what an adolescent wants better than another teen?  Sophia Softky is almost 17 and she's already an accomplished artist who has just completed her freshman year of college.  Impressive.  While most teenagers are content to find a summer job, Sophia has started a business painting wall murals that appeal to a young, hip audience.  I recently moved to a new home and my daughter wanted a squid (yes, a squid) painted on one wall of her room.  She enlisted Ms. Softky and the result is fantastic.   Contact  Sophia at 650 329-0256 or sophia@softky.com and add the cool factor to your home.

Mt. Fuji, Wall Mural
The Garden, Painting
Self Portrait, Painting
Waves, Painting