http://craftsmanremodel.com/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:22:53 -0800 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:22:53 -0800 RapidAlbum Photo Album http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-solder-tree.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-solder-tree.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-solder-tree.html" title="An interior view of the front door's stained glass. Here, you can really see the detail in the tree bark. I achieved this effect by layering the solder. To make sure it was structurally sound, I used glass for the core of the tree with reinforcing flat, copper strips on the sides and to fill any gaps. I then covered all of this with copper foil and applied the solder on top."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-solder-tree.jpg" width="640" height="427" title="An interior view of the front door's stained glass. Here, you can really see the detail in the tree bark. I achieved this effect by layering the solder. To make sure it was structurally sound, I used glass for the core of the tree with reinforcing flat, copper strips on the sides and to fill any gaps. I then covered all of this with copper foil and applied the solder on top." alt="An interior view of the front door's stained glass. Here, you can really see the detail in the tree bark. I achieved this effect by layering the solder. To make sure it was structurally sound, I used glass for the core of the tree with reinforcing flat, copper strips on the sides and to fill any gaps. I then covered all of this with copper foil and applied the solder on top." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:29:21 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-tree-door.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-tree-door.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-tree-door.html" title="An exterior view of the front door's stained glass. The frame is removable so I can swap it out at anytime."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/stained-glass-tree-door.jpg" width="640" height="427" title="An exterior view of the front door's stained glass. The frame is removable so I can swap it out at anytime." alt="An exterior view of the front door's stained glass. The frame is removable so I can swap it out at anytime." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:29:21 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Entry-Door-and-Chandelier.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Entry-Door-and-Chandelier.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Entry-Door-and-Chandelier.html" title="The front entry makes a commanding statement. The 150 pound, mahogany front door was made by a local woodworker, Joe Madden of Madden Millworks. I made the stained glass myself to match the living room wall sconce glass I had made earlier from Amy's design. The chandelier is a one-of-a-kind by New York artist Karl Berry."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Entry-Door-and-Chandelier.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="The front entry makes a commanding statement. The 150 pound, mahogany front door was made by a local woodworker, Joe Madden of Madden Millworks. I made the stained glass myself to match the living room wall sconce glass I had made earlier from Amy's design. The chandelier is a one-of-a-kind by New York artist Karl Berry." alt="The front entry makes a commanding statement. The 150 pound, mahogany front door was made by a local woodworker, Joe Madden of Madden Millworks. I made the stained glass myself to match the living room wall sconce glass I had made earlier from Amy's design. The chandelier is a one-of-a-kind by New York artist Karl Berry." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Entry-Chandelier-and-Canopy.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Entry-Chandelier-and-Canopy.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Entry-Chandelier-and-Canopy.html" title="The front entry was a challenge as it was a very dark area during construction. We added a skylight so we wouldn't have to have a light on all the time but it would still be dark at night. I asked Su Bacon of Historic Lighting to design a canopy to hang below the skylight so the light could pass through during the day. This chandelier was designed by Karl Berry and found at Su's store, HL Ranch, in Monrovia, CA. The canopy is made of mahogany and ebony and crafted by Sam Mossaedi who crafted the lights at the Torrey Pines Lodge among others."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Entry-Chandelier-and-Canopy.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="The front entry was a challenge as it was a very dark area during construction. We added a skylight so we wouldn't have to have a light on all the time but it would still be dark at night. I asked Su Bacon of Historic Lighting to design a canopy to hang below the skylight so the light could pass through during the day. This chandelier was designed by Karl Berry and found at Su's store, HL Ranch, in Monrovia, CA. The canopy is made of mahogany and ebony and crafted by Sam Mossaedi who crafted the lights at the Torrey Pines Lodge among others." alt="The front entry was a challenge as it was a very dark area during construction. We added a skylight so we wouldn't have to have a light on all the time but it would still be dark at night. I asked Su Bacon of Historic Lighting to design a canopy to hang below the skylight so the light could pass through during the day. This chandelier was designed by Karl Berry and found at Su's store, HL Ranch, in Monrovia, CA. The canopy is made of mahogany and ebony and crafted by Sam Mossaedi who crafted the lights at the Torrey Pines Lodge among others." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Door-Stained-Glass.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Door-Stained-Glass.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Door-Stained-Glass.html" title="I made the stained glass window after living in the house about a year (Amy sketched the birds). We wanted to see who was at the door without people seeing in from the street so I used a seeded, wavy, clear glass. The tree trunk is solder that is layered to look like bark. The leaves were designed to match the living room wall sconces in which I also did the glass."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Front-Door-Stained-Glass.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="I made the stained glass window after living in the house about a year (Amy sketched the birds). We wanted to see who was at the door without people seeing in from the street so I used a seeded, wavy, clear glass. The tree trunk is solder that is layered to look like bark. The leaves were designed to match the living room wall sconces in which I also did the glass." alt="I made the stained glass window after living in the house about a year (Amy sketched the birds). We wanted to see who was at the door without people seeing in from the street so I used a seeded, wavy, clear glass. The tree trunk is solder that is layered to look like bark. The leaves were designed to match the living room wall sconces in which I also did the glass." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-in-from-the-Front-Door.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-in-from-the-Front-Door.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-in-from-the-Front-Door.html" title="Looking beyond the entry chandelier into the living room."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-in-from-the-Front-Door.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="Looking beyond the entry chandelier into the living room." alt="Looking beyond the entry chandelier into the living room." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-into-Living-Room.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-into-Living-Room.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-into-Living-Room.html" title="There is a lot of wood in this house!"><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Looking-into-Living-Room.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="There is a lot of wood in this house!" alt="There is a lot of wood in this house!" style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Vertical.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Vertical.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Vertical.html" title="The office looking towards the front of the house. The ceiling beams and picture rail are mahogany. You can see how the pictures hang off the rail. There are no nails in the walls!"><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Vertical.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="The office looking towards the front of the house. The ceiling beams and picture rail are mahogany. You can see how the pictures hang off the rail. There are no nails in the walls!" alt="The office looking towards the front of the house. The ceiling beams and picture rail are mahogany. You can see how the pictures hang off the rail. There are no nails in the walls!" style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Wide.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Wide.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Wide.html" title="A wide angle view of the office. The two chairs are Blacker House dining chairs that I use in the office when not needed in the dining room."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Wide.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="A wide angle view of the office. The two chairs are Blacker House dining chairs that I use in the office when not needed in the dining room." alt="A wide angle view of the office. The two chairs are Blacker House dining chairs that I use in the office when not needed in the dining room." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Vertical.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Vertical.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Vertical.html" title="A portrait view of the office is the only way to fit all of the mahogany beams into the picture."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Vertical.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="A portrait view of the office is the only way to fit all of the mahogany beams into the picture." alt="A portrait view of the office is the only way to fit all of the mahogany beams into the picture." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Wide.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Wide.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Wide.html" title="A wide view of the office looking towards the back of the house. Notice the date palm tree through the door. It's like being in a treehouse. A hard, often overlooked item is the window and door installation. All windows and doors had to be at the exact same elevation at the top so that the picture rail would be perfectly level going around the room."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Office-Looking-Back-Wide.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="A wide view of the office looking towards the back of the house. Notice the date palm tree through the door. It's like being in a treehouse. A hard, often overlooked item is the window and door installation. All windows and doors had to be at the exact same elevation at the top so that the picture rail would be perfectly level going around the room." alt="A wide view of the office looking towards the back of the house. Notice the date palm tree through the door. It's like being in a treehouse. A hard, often overlooked item is the window and door installation. All windows and doors had to be at the exact same elevation at the top so that the picture rail would be perfectly level going around the room." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Top-of-Stairs.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Top-of-Stairs.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Top-of-Stairs.html" title="I am standing outside the office looking at the Honduran mahogany staircase. The handrail is made of Brazilian cherry just like the floor. If you look closely, ebony accents (teeth) can be seen just below the cap on the newel posts. The tapestry is a Mackintosh design and fills the wall space nicely. The chandelier was designed by Su Bacon and built by New York artist, Karl Berry. The Mahogany canopy that it hangs from was built by master woodworker Sam Mossaedi."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Top-of-Stairs.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="I am standing outside the office looking at the Honduran mahogany staircase. The handrail is made of Brazilian cherry just like the floor. If you look closely, ebony accents (teeth) can be seen just below the cap on the newel posts. The tapestry is a Mackintosh design and fills the wall space nicely. The chandelier was designed by Su Bacon and built by New York artist, Karl Berry. The Mahogany canopy that it hangs from was built by master woodworker Sam Mossaedi." alt="I am standing outside the office looking at the Honduran mahogany staircase. The handrail is made of Brazilian cherry just like the floor. If you look closely, ebony accents (teeth) can be seen just below the cap on the newel posts. The tapestry is a Mackintosh design and fills the wall space nicely. The chandelier was designed by Su Bacon and built by New York artist, Karl Berry. The Mahogany canopy that it hangs from was built by master woodworker Sam Mossaedi." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Chandelier-and-Tapestry.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Chandelier-and-Tapestry.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Chandelier-and-Tapestry.html" title="You can see the built-in American cherry bookcase and how the staircase, wainscoting, and picture rail had to be integrated together."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Chandelier-and-Tapestry.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="You can see the built-in American cherry bookcase and how the staircase, wainscoting, and picture rail had to be integrated together." alt="You can see the built-in American cherry bookcase and how the staircase, wainscoting, and picture rail had to be integrated together." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom.html" title="The master bedroom as seen from the entry door at the top of the stairs. Plenty of light is available from the french doors and dormer windows. The fireplace is made of Batchelder tile with Gingko accents. Gingko can also be seen in the wall art above the fireplace and in the area rug."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="The master bedroom as seen from the entry door at the top of the stairs. Plenty of light is available from the french doors and dormer windows. The fireplace is made of Batchelder tile with Gingko accents. Gingko can also be seen in the wall art above the fireplace and in the area rug." alt="The master bedroom as seen from the entry door at the top of the stairs. Plenty of light is available from the french doors and dormer windows. The fireplace is made of Batchelder tile with Gingko accents. Gingko can also be seen in the wall art above the fireplace and in the area rug." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical.html" title="The ceiling is so tall I took this vertical shot to try and capture it. The Gingko can be seen in the rug."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="The ceiling is so tall I took this vertical shot to try and capture it. The Gingko can be seen in the rug." alt="The ceiling is so tall I took this vertical shot to try and capture it. The Gingko can be seen in the rug." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Bedroom-Entertainment-Center.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Bedroom-Entertainment-Center.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Bedroom-Entertainment-Center.html" title="The entertainment center is a Harvey Ellis Design made by Stickley. The wood inlay is a Harvey Ellis trait. The wainscoting in the pass-through is mahogany with the cloud lift patterns being identical to those on the front door. A rubbing was done on the front door to make sure all angles matched throughout the house wainscoting."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Bedroom-Entertainment-Center.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="The entertainment center is a Harvey Ellis Design made by Stickley. The wood inlay is a Harvey Ellis trait. The wainscoting in the pass-through is mahogany with the cloud lift patterns being identical to those on the front door. A rubbing was done on the front door to make sure all angles matched throughout the house wainscoting." alt="The entertainment center is a Harvey Ellis Design made by Stickley. The wood inlay is a Harvey Ellis trait. The wainscoting in the pass-through is mahogany with the cloud lift patterns being identical to those on the front door. A rubbing was done on the front door to make sure all angles matched throughout the house wainscoting." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Canopy-Bed.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Canopy-Bed.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Canopy-Bed.html" title="The mahogany canopy bed fills the space well being that the ceiling is vaulted."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Canopy-Bed.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="The mahogany canopy bed fills the space well being that the ceiling is vaulted." alt="The mahogany canopy bed fills the space well being that the ceiling is vaulted." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical2.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical2.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical2.html" title="Notice the dormer windows and how the wood rafter tails are inside and extend outside above those windows."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Vertical2.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="Notice the dormer windows and how the wood rafter tails are inside and extend outside above those windows." alt="Notice the dormer windows and how the wood rafter tails are inside and extend outside above those windows." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Bed.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Bed.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Bed.html" title="The mahogany beam at the top of the picture is about one foot in width and 18 feet long."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bedroom-Bed.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="The mahogany beam at the top of the picture is about one foot in width and 18 feet long." alt="The mahogany beam at the top of the picture is about one foot in width and 18 feet long." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Closet.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Closet.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Closet.html" title="The closet is made of American cherry with cedar-lined walls. In the middle of the wall you can see the pull-down ironing board."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Closet.jpg" width="640" height="426" title="The closet is made of American cherry with cedar-lined walls. In the middle of the wall you can see the pull-down ironing board." alt="The closet is made of American cherry with cedar-lined walls. In the middle of the wall you can see the pull-down ironing board." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800 http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bathroom-Looking-at-Tub.html http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bathroom-Looking-at-Tub.jpg <p><a href="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bathroom-Looking-at-Tub.html" title="The master bathroom horizontal surfaces are covered in Seagrass limestone and the vertical surfaces are covered in slate and glass tile."><img src="http://craftsmanremodel.com/photofinish_interior_files/Master-Bathroom-Looking-at-Tub.jpg" width="426" height="640" title="The master bathroom horizontal surfaces are covered in Seagrass limestone and the vertical surfaces are covered in slate and glass tile." alt="The master bathroom horizontal surfaces are covered in Seagrass limestone and the vertical surfaces are covered in slate and glass tile." style="border: 1px solid #ddd;" /></a></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800