Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes. 8630-C Lee Highway Fairfax Virginia Tel:703-641-9800 www.michaelnashkitchens.com
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Monday, February 21, 2011
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Company Profile-Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
SINGLE SOURCE RESPONSIBILITY
From wall to wall, floor to ceiling, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes can handle all your remodeling needs. Specialists in design, construction and interior decorating, they can handle your job from start to finish. Michael Nash offers:
• Total kitchen remodeling
• Total bathroom remodeling
• Additions & extensions
• Whole house renovations •Two-story additions
• Complete Basement Remodeling
• Wine Cellars
• Home Theaters
• Full Design & Architectural Services
• Custom countertops •Windows and doors
• Flooring & window treatments
• Design/Build
"We realize the design process is critical to a successful outcome," says Sonny Nazemian, CEO. "Our staff of experienced designers will work with you to design your new kitchen, bath or addition to fit your vision. We can help solve your space and function problems with ideas based on years of experience," he says, "We'll help you sort through all of the options to make your remodel work.''
Michael Nash also handles all phases of construction. Because they employ the entire project team, they can better control quality. schedules and costs.
"The majority of our work is done by Michael Nash employees," Nazemian explains. "We have our own carpenters, licensed electricians, and plumbers, su we can take responsibility for the entire remodeling project," he says. "This way we can keep our promises to our customers."
Another service that sets Michael Nash apart from its competition is its interior design department. It is available to help you put the finishing touches on your remodel. Attention to details, colors and materials help you decorate your space so it fits your needs and lifestyle.
"More than 90 percent of the homeowners we work with come back to do finishing touches and use our interior design department," Nazemian says. Michael Nash offers flooring, wall coverings, window treatments, lighting, faucets and other fixtures, counter-tops. cabinets, tubs, showers and more. And it's all under one roof. The homeowner doesn't have to go to several places and drag samples around to get what they need.
From design to construction to interior decorating, one source does it all. Contact Michael Nash Custom Kitchens and Homes for more information. Come in and browse our showroom or call 703-641-9800 for an appointment. Evening appointments are available.
From wall to wall, floor to ceiling, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes can handle all your remodeling needs. Specialists in design, construction and interior decorating, they can handle your job from start to finish. Michael Nash offers:
• Total kitchen remodeling
• Total bathroom remodeling
• Additions & extensions
• Whole house renovations •Two-story additions
• Complete Basement Remodeling
• Wine Cellars
• Home Theaters
• Full Design & Architectural Services
• Custom countertops •Windows and doors
• Flooring & window treatments
• Design/Build
"We realize the design process is critical to a successful outcome," says Sonny Nazemian, CEO. "Our staff of experienced designers will work with you to design your new kitchen, bath or addition to fit your vision. We can help solve your space and function problems with ideas based on years of experience," he says, "We'll help you sort through all of the options to make your remodel work.''
Michael Nash also handles all phases of construction. Because they employ the entire project team, they can better control quality. schedules and costs.
"The majority of our work is done by Michael Nash employees," Nazemian explains. "We have our own carpenters, licensed electricians, and plumbers, su we can take responsibility for the entire remodeling project," he says. "This way we can keep our promises to our customers."
Another service that sets Michael Nash apart from its competition is its interior design department. It is available to help you put the finishing touches on your remodel. Attention to details, colors and materials help you decorate your space so it fits your needs and lifestyle.
"More than 90 percent of the homeowners we work with come back to do finishing touches and use our interior design department," Nazemian says. Michael Nash offers flooring, wall coverings, window treatments, lighting, faucets and other fixtures, counter-tops. cabinets, tubs, showers and more. And it's all under one roof. The homeowner doesn't have to go to several places and drag samples around to get what they need.
From design to construction to interior decorating, one source does it all. Contact Michael Nash Custom Kitchens and Homes for more information. Come in and browse our showroom or call 703-641-9800 for an appointment. Evening appointments are available.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Keeping cool in all seasons is goal for homeowner adding wine cellar-Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES HOMES
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
By John Byrd
Most people don't worry too much about keeping their homes cool in the winter.
However, for an oenophile such as Craig MacAllister, "a slight chill" is one of the primary requirements for housing his prized wine varietals.
Specifically, a wine cellar like the one MacAllister recently installed beneath his Fairfax home is not so much about storage as maintaining an environment where temperatures are consistently between 58-62 degrees. The goal is to always have a truly sublime vintage in stock, appropriately aged, the perfect match for a wine dinner you have been dreaming about for years.
"Temperature control is essential to keeping wines drinkable over the years," MacAllister said. "If wines are not kept properly, they can go bad. So one of pie satisfactions to collecting is procuring fine wines before they mature. When wines are cellared properly they age into a perfect expression of their best characteristics. This is when a wine becomes an exceptional complement to specific foods."
Although MacAllister and his >vjfe, Diane, did not really b]ecome committed oenophiles tultil their children had grown up arid moved on, the couple's passion developed quickly once they started visiting wineries in southern California, Germany, as well as Virginia.
Cellar is tops
As their collection grew, MacAllister researched several refrigerated cabinet options before deciding that there is just no substitute for a real wine cellar. Moreover, he envisioned a room spacious enough for the occasional soiree with perhaps 10-15 guests dining on shrimp and cheese, sampling a chardon-nay, comparing tasting notes.
As the dream's details coalesced, however, the more practical question was whether the couple's two-level, center-hall colonial could even accommodate it.
The home has a spacious lower level — partly finished — that features an exercise area, a billiards parlor and a handsomely appointed bar. It certainly made sense to have the wine cellar in the midst of all the action.
However, the problem MacAllister foresaw was that the unfinished part of the lower level was scarcely accessible. The water heater, furnace and sump pump — not to mention a tangle of ducts — loudly claimed the targeted 170 square feet of unfinished basement as a virtual utility room. The walls in this portion of the lower level were exposed cinder block. Between the ductwork and the utility equipment, it was hard to find space for a few loose crates, much less 1,400 bottles.
It was at this point that MacAllister learned about Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes of Fairfax, a full-service design/build remodeler who operates a division exclusively devoted to custom wine cellars.
"I had seen one of their cellars in a home nearby," MacAllister said, "but I was also impressed by this firm's reputation ... and I knew my situation called for real space planning skills."
Tasty table
Shawn Nazemian, one of the Michael Nash's top designers, was MacAllister's chosen project manager.
"The most pressing feasibility issue was assessing how best to reconfigure the major infrastructure systems," Nazemian said. "Since over half of the lower level was already built out, we needed a detailed schematic that would show us how to reposition most of the energy appliances — even working around units that had nowhere else to go. We also needed a practical way to route coolant drain-off — which is essential to a well-maintained cellar."
Once alternative utility locations were identified, Nazemian's next step was waterproofing and insulating the basement's perimeter.
"A thermally efficient membrane is essential to a wine cellar's performance," Nazemian said. "It's important that the compressor, which was designed to keep temperatures and humidity consistent, won't be overtasked."
To keep temperatures regulated, the cellar is equipped with its own thermostat. Humidity must remain in the 50 to 70 percent range with temperatures between 58-62 degrees.
Even the cellar's custom-designed, frosted-glass door is sealed to keep in the cool air.
To accommodate drainage, Nazemian specified a "split cooling" system that ties in with the existing HVAC.
The existing electrical system, however, was adequate to meet all the new power needs.
Shelling-in the 13-by-12-foot area designated for the cellar required some unusually precise fabrications.
Nazemian custom-fitted storage racks around a midceiling bulkhead he created to reroute ducting and — as final nod to the ambiance — faux-painted sections of the new ceiling to resemble wine barrels.
On a similar note, the remodeler created access to fixed utility units through a lacquered mahogany door seamlessly integrated into the tasting room's interior elevations.
The cellar's focal point is a granite "tasting table" with a barrel-carved edge set off by a lacquered backbar festooned with a carved grape-and-vine motif.
The MacAllisters selected this decorative element, the floor tiling, the LED lighting and many other interior details in the Michael Nash showroom in Fairfax.
Thanks to the expert craftsmanship underlying a space plan more intricate than it seems, the Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes created this 13-by-12-foot wine storage facility for homeowner Craig MacAllister, including a dedicated thermostat to keep the room temperature between 58-62 degrees F, space for 1,400 bottles on lacquered mahogany racks, and room for 10 to 15 guests.
resulting facility is inviting; a ment to adjoining activity zones. cozy spot for gathering with friends, and a perfect comple-
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
By John Byrd
Most people don't worry too much about keeping their homes cool in the winter.
However, for an oenophile such as Craig MacAllister, "a slight chill" is one of the primary requirements for housing his prized wine varietals.
Specifically, a wine cellar like the one MacAllister recently installed beneath his Fairfax home is not so much about storage as maintaining an environment where temperatures are consistently between 58-62 degrees. The goal is to always have a truly sublime vintage in stock, appropriately aged, the perfect match for a wine dinner you have been dreaming about for years.
"Temperature control is essential to keeping wines drinkable over the years," MacAllister said. "If wines are not kept properly, they can go bad. So one of pie satisfactions to collecting is procuring fine wines before they mature. When wines are cellared properly they age into a perfect expression of their best characteristics. This is when a wine becomes an exceptional complement to specific foods."
Although MacAllister and his >vjfe, Diane, did not really b]ecome committed oenophiles tultil their children had grown up arid moved on, the couple's passion developed quickly once they started visiting wineries in southern California, Germany, as well as Virginia.
Cellar is tops
As their collection grew, MacAllister researched several refrigerated cabinet options before deciding that there is just no substitute for a real wine cellar. Moreover, he envisioned a room spacious enough for the occasional soiree with perhaps 10-15 guests dining on shrimp and cheese, sampling a chardon-nay, comparing tasting notes.
As the dream's details coalesced, however, the more practical question was whether the couple's two-level, center-hall colonial could even accommodate it.
The home has a spacious lower level — partly finished — that features an exercise area, a billiards parlor and a handsomely appointed bar. It certainly made sense to have the wine cellar in the midst of all the action.
However, the problem MacAllister foresaw was that the unfinished part of the lower level was scarcely accessible. The water heater, furnace and sump pump — not to mention a tangle of ducts — loudly claimed the targeted 170 square feet of unfinished basement as a virtual utility room. The walls in this portion of the lower level were exposed cinder block. Between the ductwork and the utility equipment, it was hard to find space for a few loose crates, much less 1,400 bottles.
It was at this point that MacAllister learned about Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes of Fairfax, a full-service design/build remodeler who operates a division exclusively devoted to custom wine cellars.
"I had seen one of their cellars in a home nearby," MacAllister said, "but I was also impressed by this firm's reputation ... and I knew my situation called for real space planning skills."
Tasty table
Shawn Nazemian, one of the Michael Nash's top designers, was MacAllister's chosen project manager.
"The most pressing feasibility issue was assessing how best to reconfigure the major infrastructure systems," Nazemian said. "Since over half of the lower level was already built out, we needed a detailed schematic that would show us how to reposition most of the energy appliances — even working around units that had nowhere else to go. We also needed a practical way to route coolant drain-off — which is essential to a well-maintained cellar."
Once alternative utility locations were identified, Nazemian's next step was waterproofing and insulating the basement's perimeter.
"A thermally efficient membrane is essential to a wine cellar's performance," Nazemian said. "It's important that the compressor, which was designed to keep temperatures and humidity consistent, won't be overtasked."
To keep temperatures regulated, the cellar is equipped with its own thermostat. Humidity must remain in the 50 to 70 percent range with temperatures between 58-62 degrees.
Even the cellar's custom-designed, frosted-glass door is sealed to keep in the cool air.
To accommodate drainage, Nazemian specified a "split cooling" system that ties in with the existing HVAC.
The existing electrical system, however, was adequate to meet all the new power needs.
Shelling-in the 13-by-12-foot area designated for the cellar required some unusually precise fabrications.
Nazemian custom-fitted storage racks around a midceiling bulkhead he created to reroute ducting and — as final nod to the ambiance — faux-painted sections of the new ceiling to resemble wine barrels.
On a similar note, the remodeler created access to fixed utility units through a lacquered mahogany door seamlessly integrated into the tasting room's interior elevations.
The cellar's focal point is a granite "tasting table" with a barrel-carved edge set off by a lacquered backbar festooned with a carved grape-and-vine motif.
The MacAllisters selected this decorative element, the floor tiling, the LED lighting and many other interior details in the Michael Nash showroom in Fairfax.
Thanks to the expert craftsmanship underlying a space plan more intricate than it seems, the Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes created this 13-by-12-foot wine storage facility for homeowner Craig MacAllister, including a dedicated thermostat to keep the room temperature between 58-62 degrees F, space for 1,400 bottles on lacquered mahogany racks, and room for 10 to 15 guests.
resulting facility is inviting; a ment to adjoining activity zones. cozy spot for gathering with friends, and a perfect comple-
Friday, February 11, 2011
A Revitalized First Floor-Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Remodeling Today
Mark Pineau and Charles Roche started talking about remodeling the kitchen in their two-story, split foyer home in Springfield, Va., shortly after moving into it in 1987. Originally built in the early 1970s, the home’s design was dated—with features like wall-to-wall carpeting throughout and rooms walled off from each other.
“About 15 years ago, we started talking about remodeling the kitchen, dining room and living area,” says Mark Pineau. “We would go through the ‘what if’ scenario every couple of years and not do anything about it,” he says.
They knew from talking to Charles’ brothers—one in the building business and one a mechanical engineer—that the project would involve moving several load-bearing walls, as well as extensive plumbing, electrical and drywall work. So they knew any remodel would be not only a major undertaking, but probably costly as well.
“Finally, last year, we said you know,let’s find out if it’s possible,” Mark says. “We were asking ourselves, ‘Can we do it? Is it worth it?’” he says. To find out if their ideas would work, they contacted Sonny Nazemian, CEO, at Michael Nash Custom Kitchens and Homes in Fairfax, Va.
“When I came to their home for the initial visit, I took note of their needs and set up a second meeting at our showroom to present our design ideas,” says Nazemian. “Our employees put the entire design together, from the remodel itself through interior decorating ideas.”
THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
After listening to the homeowners’ ideas, Nazemian came up with a remodeling plan to update the kitchen for the 21st century. The design called for completely gutting the first floor and redoing it with the kitchen as an anchor around which the rest of the rooms would revolve. Ultimately, the remodel would include the kitchen, dining area/great room, living room and bathroom.
The first step involved removing the kitchen walls and creating a great room effect across the kitchen, dining and living areas. “You can actually stand outside the front of the house, look through the kitchen window and see straight through the house into the back yard,” Mark says. “It gives the first floor a wide open feel.”
The biggest challenge created by removing the walls was the need to reroute the plumbing to the second floor. It came down between the walls that were removed so it had to be rerouted through the interior garage wall and down to the basement. Significant electrical work and drywall was also required and handled by Michael Nash employees.
A NEW KITCHEN IS THE HUB OF THE HOME
The highlight of the new kitchen is a center island which holds the sink, cook-top and dishwasher. The base cabinets are a light cherry topped by an emerald pearl-color granite countertop. Glass doors create a beautiful bookcase/curio cabinet on the outside of the cabinets.
“I always wanted to have a cooktop in the island,” Mark says. “A great added feature is the downdraft vent that’s also in the island so we have nothing overhead.”
Taking the downdraft vent from the middle of the home to the outside was another challenge that took some creative design by Michael Nash employees.
The light cherry cabinets are custom and are used along the back wall of kitchen in addition to being used in the island. A hutch-type effect is created using glass doors on the upper cabinets. The lower cabinets feature solid doors and are topped with a granite countertop matching the one used on the island.
“This kitchen is much more user friendly than our previous one,” Mark says. “There’s more storage space and more workspace, so it’s a lot more functional.”
In addition, Mark asked Sonny Nazemian to build a custom cabinet on wheels that would provide even more flexible work surface. Other firms had declined to consider this project, but Michael Nash was more than up to the task. Using the same cabinet style and granite countertop, it can be rolled anywhere in the kitchen for added utility.
“We really felt that if we were going to remodel, we were going to do it right,” Mark stresses. “We weren’t going to cut corners and that was especially true in our selection of appliances.”
Stainless steel appliances are used throughout the kitchen. In addition to the cooktop, the room includes double ovens, a dishwasher, a wine cooler and a unique refrigerator.
“Some friends of ours had just remodeled their kitchen and they had a French door-style refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom,” Mark says. “I fell in love with it and we were able to get it in stainless steel.”
FIRST FLOOR HIGHLIGHTS
Charles and Mark wanted to replace the wall-to-wall carpeting throughout
A revitalized First Floor
the first floor with a hard wood floor. They were looking for something durable and scratch resistant because they share their home with their dog. Nazemian suggested Brazilian cherry and it not only provides the durability they were looking for, but it complements the look of the remodel perfectly. Michael Nash designers and decorators made the remodeling and decorating aspects of the job as easy as possible. Finally, they added a home entertainment center with a 55” HDTV. The supplier worked with Michael Nash to build the surround speakers into the ceiling and to hide the controls. Placed on a swivel mount, the television monitor can be seen from most locations on the first floor.
LIVING THROUGH THE PROCESS
When construction started on October 14, 2005, Charles and Mark went from living in a five bedroom home to living in a one bedroom house.
“We had to empty the first floor and store all of our furniture upstairs,” Mark says. “What wouldn’t fit upstairs, we stored in the basement.”
“Basically, our living area consisted of the heated garage [turned into living space], our office behind it and a bedroom upstairs,” Mark says. “We had our microwave in the living area and our coffee pot in the bathroom,” he laughs.
Thanks to an understanding employer, Mark was able to work at home through much of the project, overseeing much of the remodeling. Nazemian scheduled the project for completion in mid-December and the Michael Nash crew worked every day, including weekends, to bring the project in on time.
“Sonny and his people were fabulous,” Mark comments. “They did great work, got the project done on time, and were always very respectful of being in our home.”
FUTURE REMODELING PLANS
As part of this remodeling project, Charles and Mark had their sliding glass patio doors replaced with French doors, installed by Michael Nash. Eventually, they plan on adding a 20' x 20' family room where the patio stands, leaving more room for dining and entertaining directly off the kitchen.
SELECTING THEIR CONTRACTOR
Charles and Mark initially found Michael Nash through an advertisement in their local newspaper. Drawn to the company because it handles design, construction and interior decorating, they visited the Michael Nash website and reviewed the company’s work. Impressed with what they saw, they made an appointment, met with Sonny in their home and hired the firm.
ADVICE TO OTHER HOMEOWNERS
“When you go into a remodel, know what you want, ask questions, and hire someone you trust,” advises Mark. “Sonny Nazemian and the employees at Michael Nash made so many wonderful suggestions, things we never thought to include, from the wine cellar to the lights in our cabinets to ceiling fans. The firm’s interior designers also did a great job of helping us choose colors and other interior touches,” he says.
“Be prepared to live with the hassles of construction,” Mark adds. “But if you have a plan you like and a contractor you trust, it will be well worth the effort.”
Source for this article: Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Inc.
8630-C Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
Contact: Sonny Nazemian, CEO
703-641-9800
www.michaelnashkitchens.com
Mark Pineau and Charles Roche started talking about remodeling the kitchen in their two-story, split foyer home in Springfield, Va., shortly after moving into it in 1987. Originally built in the early 1970s, the home’s design was dated—with features like wall-to-wall carpeting throughout and rooms walled off from each other.
“About 15 years ago, we started talking about remodeling the kitchen, dining room and living area,” says Mark Pineau. “We would go through the ‘what if’ scenario every couple of years and not do anything about it,” he says.
“Finally, last year, we said you know,let’s find out if it’s possible,” Mark says. “We were asking ourselves, ‘Can we do it? Is it worth it?’” he says. To find out if their ideas would work, they contacted Sonny Nazemian, CEO, at Michael Nash Custom Kitchens and Homes in Fairfax, Va.
“When I came to their home for the initial visit, I took note of their needs and set up a second meeting at our showroom to present our design ideas,” says Nazemian. “Our employees put the entire design together, from the remodel itself through interior decorating ideas.”
THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
The first step involved removing the kitchen walls and creating a great room effect across the kitchen, dining and living areas. “You can actually stand outside the front of the house, look through the kitchen window and see straight through the house into the back yard,” Mark says. “It gives the first floor a wide open feel.”
The biggest challenge created by removing the walls was the need to reroute the plumbing to the second floor. It came down between the walls that were removed so it had to be rerouted through the interior garage wall and down to the basement. Significant electrical work and drywall was also required and handled by Michael Nash employees.
A NEW KITCHEN IS THE HUB OF THE HOME
The highlight of the new kitchen is a center island which holds the sink, cook-top and dishwasher. The base cabinets are a light cherry topped by an emerald pearl-color granite countertop. Glass doors create a beautiful bookcase/curio cabinet on the outside of the cabinets.
“I always wanted to have a cooktop in the island,” Mark says. “A great added feature is the downdraft vent that’s also in the island so we have nothing overhead.”
Taking the downdraft vent from the middle of the home to the outside was another challenge that took some creative design by Michael Nash employees.
The light cherry cabinets are custom and are used along the back wall of kitchen in addition to being used in the island. A hutch-type effect is created using glass doors on the upper cabinets. The lower cabinets feature solid doors and are topped with a granite countertop matching the one used on the island.
“This kitchen is much more user friendly than our previous one,” Mark says. “There’s more storage space and more workspace, so it’s a lot more functional.”
In addition, Mark asked Sonny Nazemian to build a custom cabinet on wheels that would provide even more flexible work surface. Other firms had declined to consider this project, but Michael Nash was more than up to the task. Using the same cabinet style and granite countertop, it can be rolled anywhere in the kitchen for added utility.
“We really felt that if we were going to remodel, we were going to do it right,” Mark stresses. “We weren’t going to cut corners and that was especially true in our selection of appliances.”
Stainless steel appliances are used throughout the kitchen. In addition to the cooktop, the room includes double ovens, a dishwasher, a wine cooler and a unique refrigerator.
“Some friends of ours had just remodeled their kitchen and they had a French door-style refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom,” Mark says. “I fell in love with it and we were able to get it in stainless steel.”
FIRST FLOOR HIGHLIGHTS
Charles and Mark wanted to replace the wall-to-wall carpeting throughout
A revitalized First Floor
the first floor with a hard wood floor. They were looking for something durable and scratch resistant because they share their home with their dog. Nazemian suggested Brazilian cherry and it not only provides the durability they were looking for, but it complements the look of the remodel perfectly. Michael Nash designers and decorators made the remodeling and decorating aspects of the job as easy as possible. Finally, they added a home entertainment center with a 55” HDTV. The supplier worked with Michael Nash to build the surround speakers into the ceiling and to hide the controls. Placed on a swivel mount, the television monitor can be seen from most locations on the first floor.
LIVING THROUGH THE PROCESS
When construction started on October 14, 2005, Charles and Mark went from living in a five bedroom home to living in a one bedroom house.
“We had to empty the first floor and store all of our furniture upstairs,” Mark says. “What wouldn’t fit upstairs, we stored in the basement.”
“Basically, our living area consisted of the heated garage [turned into living space], our office behind it and a bedroom upstairs,” Mark says. “We had our microwave in the living area and our coffee pot in the bathroom,” he laughs.
Thanks to an understanding employer, Mark was able to work at home through much of the project, overseeing much of the remodeling. Nazemian scheduled the project for completion in mid-December and the Michael Nash crew worked every day, including weekends, to bring the project in on time.
“Sonny and his people were fabulous,” Mark comments. “They did great work, got the project done on time, and were always very respectful of being in our home.”
FUTURE REMODELING PLANS
As part of this remodeling project, Charles and Mark had their sliding glass patio doors replaced with French doors, installed by Michael Nash. Eventually, they plan on adding a 20' x 20' family room where the patio stands, leaving more room for dining and entertaining directly off the kitchen.
SELECTING THEIR CONTRACTOR
Charles and Mark initially found Michael Nash through an advertisement in their local newspaper. Drawn to the company because it handles design, construction and interior decorating, they visited the Michael Nash website and reviewed the company’s work. Impressed with what they saw, they made an appointment, met with Sonny in their home and hired the firm.
ADVICE TO OTHER HOMEOWNERS
“When you go into a remodel, know what you want, ask questions, and hire someone you trust,” advises Mark. “Sonny Nazemian and the employees at Michael Nash made so many wonderful suggestions, things we never thought to include, from the wine cellar to the lights in our cabinets to ceiling fans. The firm’s interior designers also did a great job of helping us choose colors and other interior touches,” he says.
“Be prepared to live with the hassles of construction,” Mark adds. “But if you have a plan you like and a contractor you trust, it will be well worth the effort.”
Source for this article: Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Inc.
8630-C Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
Contact: Sonny Nazemian, CEO
703-641-9800
www.michaelnashkitchens.com
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes. Fairfax Virginia
SINGLE SOURCE RESPONSIBILITY
From wall to wall, floor to ceiling, Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes can handle all your remodeling needs. Specialists in design, construction and interior decorating, they can handle your job from start to finish. Michael Nash offers:
• Full Design & Architectural Services
• Total kitchen remodeling
• Total bathroom remodeling
• Additions & extensions
• Whole house renovations
• Two-story additions
• Custom countertops
• Windows and doors
• Flooring & window treatments
• Design/Build
“We realize the design process is critical to a successful outcome,” says Sonny Nazemian, CEO. “Our staff of experienced designers will work with you to design your new kitchen, bath or addition to fit your vision. We can help solve your space and function problems with ideas based on years of experience,” he says. “We’ll help you sort through all of the options to make your remodel work.” Michael Nash also handles all phases of construction. Because
they employ the entire project team, they can better control quality, schedules and costs.
“The majority of our work is done by Michael Nash employees,” Nazemian explains. “We have our own carpenters, licensed electricians, and plumbers, so we can take responsibility for the entire remodeling project,” he says. “This way we can keep our promises to our customers.”
Another service that sets Michael Nash apart from its competition is its interior design department. They are available to help you put the finishing touches on your remodel. Attention to details, colors and materials help you decorate your space so it fits your needs and lifestyle.
“More than 90 percent of the homeowners we work with come back to do finishing touches and use our interior design department,” Nazemian says. Michael Nash offers flooring, wall coverings, window treatments, lighting, faucets and other fixtures, counter-tops, cabinets, tubs, showers and more. And it’s all under one roof. The homeowner doesn’t have to go to several places and drag samples around to get what they need.
From design to construction to interior decorating, one source does it all. Contact Michael Nash Custom Kitchens and Homes for more information. Come in and browse our showroom or call 703-641-9800 for an appointment. Evening appointments are available.
From wall to wall, floor to ceiling, Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes can handle all your remodeling needs. Specialists in design, construction and interior decorating, they can handle your job from start to finish. Michael Nash offers:
• Full Design & Architectural Services
• Total kitchen remodeling
• Total bathroom remodeling
• Additions & extensions
• Whole house renovations
• Two-story additions
• Custom countertops
• Windows and doors
• Flooring & window treatments
• Design/Build
“We realize the design process is critical to a successful outcome,” says Sonny Nazemian, CEO. “Our staff of experienced designers will work with you to design your new kitchen, bath or addition to fit your vision. We can help solve your space and function problems with ideas based on years of experience,” he says. “We’ll help you sort through all of the options to make your remodel work.” Michael Nash also handles all phases of construction. Because
they employ the entire project team, they can better control quality, schedules and costs.
“The majority of our work is done by Michael Nash employees,” Nazemian explains. “We have our own carpenters, licensed electricians, and plumbers, so we can take responsibility for the entire remodeling project,” he says. “This way we can keep our promises to our customers.”
Another service that sets Michael Nash apart from its competition is its interior design department. They are available to help you put the finishing touches on your remodel. Attention to details, colors and materials help you decorate your space so it fits your needs and lifestyle.
“More than 90 percent of the homeowners we work with come back to do finishing touches and use our interior design department,” Nazemian says. Michael Nash offers flooring, wall coverings, window treatments, lighting, faucets and other fixtures, counter-tops, cabinets, tubs, showers and more. And it’s all under one roof. The homeowner doesn’t have to go to several places and drag samples around to get what they need.
From design to construction to interior decorating, one source does it all. Contact Michael Nash Custom Kitchens and Homes for more information. Come in and browse our showroom or call 703-641-9800 for an appointment. Evening appointments are available.
Make your small bathroom big – 6 tips
A small bathroom can be frustrating. It feels closed in, even claustrophobic. Many older homes have small bathrooms, and secondary bathrooms in more modern homes are often small.
However, if you can’t literally move the walls, you can make a small bathroom appear bigger. Often, it isn’t the actual size of a room but how our eye sees it that makes it feel small. Here are six tips:
Light: A small bathroom is no place for mood lighting. The more light, the better. Consider using recessed lighting as either the primary light source or as a way to augment your principal lighting.
Color: In a small room, light or pastel colors are best for communicating a sense of space. Solid colors may be attractive but they can make a small space feel confining.
Mirrors: A great way to make a smaller room feel larger is through the use of mirrors. Whether you use several smaller mirrors or one large one, this is key for creating the feeling of roominess.
Shower: Consider putting in an open shower. Their popularity is growing as people look for spaciousness and a feeling of luxury. There is no door or curtain with an open shower, just space!
Storage: Consider storing those items not used daily in a storage or linen closet outside the bathroom rather than in the bathroom itself. The less space taken up by cupboards or other storage units in the bathroom, the more space you have to enhance its feeling of size.
Sink: The bathroom sink usually takes up a good amount of space or at least seems that way to the eye. You can help eliminate that with a pedestal or wall-mounted sink.
To generalize, the way to make a small bathroom big is to 1) think in terms of light (the lights themselves and the room’s color) and, 2) minimalism, as in “less is more” – no clutter, no space unnecessarily used.
You may find yourself pleasantly surprised by how large your small bathroom feels when you employ some of these tips.
Planning a renovation
Successful renovations always begin with planning. Without a plan, you can get in over your head very quickly.
For many, even the planning can be overwhelming. Unless you’re familiar with the remodeling process, how do you know what to plan for? This is where the team at Michael Nash can help. They can get you started with an initial consultation and, once the project begins, help throughout the process.
It’s good to have a general plan in place, however, even before an initial consultation.
What do I want?
You should have a general idea of what your renovation is for and how you would like it to look when finished. You can dream and reach for the moon but keep in mind you’ll also need to return to earth.
Do a few rough designs
Make a few rough sketches of what you would like so when you meet with a consultant they will have a general idea of what your dream is. At an initial consultation, this will help the consultant to see what your remodeling project is, how it can be achieved and provide you with an estimate.
Determine your budget
This is vital. You need to know how much you can spend because this will determine what you can do and how you can do it. For example, you may want to remodel both your kitchen and bathroom. However, your budget may not allow for that. This would mean having to choose which of the two is your priority. Budget determines everything. Without a budget, an estimate will be meaningless.
Decide on when to remodel
Determine what the best time of year would be for remodeling. A renovation will mean some degree of disruption to your household. You may find certain times of the year work better than others. Keep in mind, however, your schedule and the schedules of those people doing the work will need to coincide, so there may be some coordinating.
Plan your life for the renovation
Depending on what the project is, you may have to plan on how you will live around the remodeling work. For example, if it is a basement project there may not be a great deal involved other than moving furniture around. If it is a kitchen renovation, however, you may need to rethink how you will manage the usual kitchen tasks.
Remodeling can be one of the most exciting, inspiring and satisfying things you can do. Be sure you get to enjoy the experience and reap the rewards by beginning with a plan. When the work is completed, you’ll be happy you did!
The commitment continues – this year’s NARI Awards
It’s always thrilling to be part of the NARI Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards.
Part of the thrill is seeing just how creative and innovative remodeling can be and knowing we’re a part of it. We get to show what we’ve done and we get to see what the rest of the community is doing. And the excitement sparks even greater creativity!
Of course, one of the biggest thrills is in receiving an award. At this year’s ceremony, held on Jan. 5, 2011, we we’re astonished to find we had received 13 NARI awards! We received NARI nods for residential additions, bath, kitchen, remodeling interior, green remodeling interior, creative solutions and residential exterior.
These are local chapter awards of the Metro DC Area Chapter, known as the Capital CotY awards.
They covered a wide range of remodeling areas – kitchens, bathrooms, and more.
It helps reaffirm our belief that a commitment to creativity and a focus on our customers, combined with attention to detail, quality and an environmental awareness, pays off – not just for us, but for our customers too.
For a list of the awards we received, visit our site at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
How to Build The Custom Wine Cellar of Your Dreams-Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
How to Build The Custom Wine Cellar of Your Dreams
Getting a beautiful wine cellar comes down to determining
your needs and hiring a talented design/build firm.
Here's how the MacAllisters did just that.
ByTracey Longo
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2010 | VivaTysons
Ever dream of building the type of wine cellar that will help you take your wine collection to the next level? That's exactly where Craig and Diane MacAllister of Fairfax found themselves back in 2007, when their quest for new wines for their growing collection was thwarted by their home's limited storage.
Their solution? Build the type of high-end, custom redwood wine cellar that encourages and even rewards their frequent wine-buying trips to Europe and California.
Today, the MacAllisters use their state-of-the-art wine cellar almost every day. The room is 100 square foot of retrofitted luxury, with custom redwood and mahogany racking and
shelving, rich granite and tile work, glass front cabinetry and doors, two tiers of lighting and the kind of perfect 24-seven 55 degrees that fine wines require.
It's a sumptuous wine cellar that not only protects the MacAllister's growing wine collection, but gives them the perfect place to host impressive tastings and kick off wine dinners. "We love collecting wine and it's so communal," says Diane MacAllister. "We get to serve wines that our guests would probably never taste otherwise, and will probably never taste again. We also get to buy wines by the case when we find great vintages, like we just did on a trip to Napa and Sonoma."
After a long search for the right builder, the MacAllisters chose
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, Fairfax, because of the firm's extensive expertise building wine cellars and storage. Customers get to see that experience and attention to detail first hand in the two complete wine cellars the company built in its 8,000 square foot Lee Highway showroom.
Wine cellars are complex and need careful attention to electrical, cooling, lighting and moisture control to protect wine collections—all facts that became apparent to the MacAllisters as they did their research and began to interview builders.
"Be careful," Diane MacAllister warns. "We had a gentleman come out and all of his work was subcontracted to others who could only work in the evenings and on weekends. Another
gentleman showed us a glossy flyer with pictures of wine cellars we knew he hadn't built. Yet another firm had Better Business Bureau complaints.
"We had certain expectations for quality and appearance and we wanted a company that had the on-staff people with experience in the multiple concerns necessary to take this on as a turnkey project," Diane MacAllister says. "When we saw the wine cellars in the Michael Nash showroom, we knew we found the right firm."
The award-winning design and build firm, which routinely wins national and regional COTYs (Contractor of The Year awards), is proud of the work it does for wine connoisseurs throughout Virginia, DC and the mid-Atlantic, says Michael Nash president and CEO Sonny Nazemian.
"I think what really sets us apart is we use our own skilled employees to design and build wine cellars and wine rooms, which gives us the ability and flexibility to really meet our customers' every need," Nazemian says.
The MacAllister's wine cellar was built nto a 10 by 10 unfinished storage area in the basement of the couple's rairfax colonial. "The project had 3 lot of the types of challenges we e'ish," Nazemian says. "We had to seal he concrete foundation to prevent
moisture, build in electrical and an additional ductwork for cooling, as well as insulate, do a vapor barrier and wrap the walls," Nazemian says.
There was also extensive plumbing, mechanical and gas work involved in the project, all of it absolutely necessary. Wines not stored in a stable, cool, dry environment can begin to ferment or turn, in essence becoming undrinkable. "We connected to the existing electrical system, adding a split cooling system to their existing HVAC. The HVAC for the cellar has its own ductwork and compressor system, but ties into the existing system for drainage," Nazemian says. The firm had to build soffits to cover air ducts as well as hide a sump pump.
The cellar holds up to 1,700 bottles of wine, using an amazing configuration of clear Hardy redwood cabinets and mahogany racking. "The MacAllister's chose custom-built double wine racks, traditional racks, open diamond racks, six-column racks, magnum racks and curved corner racks, to meet the MacAllister's design needs," Nazemian says
Custom glass doors adorn the top cabinets of the cellar and a custom etched-glass door enhances the cellar's entryway.
A custom granite tasting table with a barrel curved edge, tile and tile
border flooring and custom touches like murals of wine barrels and carved wood decorations on the cabinetry add to the ambience of the room. The wine cellar is completed by multi-tiered lighting, including recessed lighting and LED lights that run along the shelving to throw off a glow so the labels of the wine bottles can be read.
The room beckons the MacAllisters daily. "We go down to enjoy a glass of wine or grab a bottle for dinner. Now we get to wow our friends and family and kick off wine dinners with champagne and fruit served in the wine cellar. And it gives us the opportunity to buy cases from private wineries that don't sell in stores. We love pairing food with wine and hearing guests'"ooohhhs"and "aaahhhs."lt's pretty amazing.
"We were also very pleased with all of the assistance we got from Michael Nash," Diane MacAllister says. "They thought of all of the things we didn't think of. We couldn't be happier. I don't think we'll ever sell our house, because we won't be able to part with the wine cellar."
Tracey Longo is a Washington, DC-based journalist who covers real estate for the Washington Post. She is the author of several books, including her most recent, CliffNotes: Investing for the First Time.
Home & Design January 2010 Drawing Board (Bahr)-Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Project Notes
Home & Design January 2010 Drawing Board (Bahr)
1. DETAILS: Tired of their small, mundane bathroom, a Virginia couple turned to Michael Nash Custom Kitchens &. Homes to create a larger, more luxurious space. "The existing bathroom did not have the area they wanted," says company CEO and president Sonny Nazemian. "They also wanted a very large shower and they wanted the tub to be raised for a dramatic effect."
2. CHALLENGES: Space was very limited. Nazemian increased the area by tearing down a wall to incorporate what was a hall closet into the bathroom. The reconfigured plan created enough space for a shower for two, a streamlined, kidney-shaped Kohler tub and a separate commode area. Enlarged windows bathe the room in natural light.
3. MATERIALS: The designer tiled the entire bathroom and shower in Empress Green marble; countertops and a custom tub surround were cut from matching marble slabs. The shower features both a rain shower and hand-held spray. Glass blocks on the windows and in the commode area provide privacy while letting in plenty of light.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Sonny Nazemian, Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Fairfax, Virginia.
Home & Design January 2010 Drawing Board (Bahr)
2. CHALLENGES: Space was very limited. Nazemian increased the area by tearing down a wall to incorporate what was a hall closet into the bathroom. The reconfigured plan created enough space for a shower for two, a streamlined, kidney-shaped Kohler tub and a separate commode area. Enlarged windows bathe the room in natural light.
3. MATERIALS: The designer tiled the entire bathroom and shower in Empress Green marble; countertops and a custom tub surround were cut from matching marble slabs. The shower features both a rain shower and hand-held spray. Glass blocks on the windows and in the commode area provide privacy while letting in plenty of light.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Sonny Nazemian, Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Fairfax, Virginia.
Home & Design Winter 2010-Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
A Modern Mix
A primary palette of cheerful blues and reds provides inspiration for an unusual contemporary kitchen
Home & Design Winter 2010 Dream Kitchen "Modern Mix"
When it comes to kitchen decor, "there are two categories
of people." explains Sonny Nazemian of Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Inc. "Those who love stain and those who love color." In this case, clients Jane and Alan Luba of CentreviHej Virginia, fell emphatically into the latter category. The homeowners, who have a modern sensibility, approached him to design a sleek, minimalist kitchen with strong colors and finishes.
They began with the cabinetry. "We went through Four colors before Jane saw the one she wanted," Nazemian
says. "She was alter this particular shade of bine." The cabinets are wood—their final finish: cobalt bine, high-gloss lacquer and acrylic. The design team added a row of stainless-steel and f'rosted-giass cabinets at ceiling level to create a visual connection with the kitchen's stainless-steel appliances and backsplash.
Jane Luba, who owns her own catering business, also wanted to reconfigure the layout of her kitchen for better flow. Nazemian's team opened tip the space between the kitchen and family room, created a door to the dining room, and transformed the peninsula into an island. They also introduced much larger appliances, relocated them and added better lighting. "When yon work with colors, von need proper lighting," Nazemian says. "Semi-warm halogen lights showed the bine best,"
A primary palette of cheerful blues and reds provides inspiration for an unusual contemporary kitchen
Home & Design Winter 2010 Dream Kitchen "Modern Mix"
When it comes to kitchen decor, "there are two categories
of people." explains Sonny Nazemian of Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Inc. "Those who love stain and those who love color." In this case, clients Jane and Alan Luba of CentreviHej Virginia, fell emphatically into the latter category. The homeowners, who have a modern sensibility, approached him to design a sleek, minimalist kitchen with strong colors and finishes.
They began with the cabinetry. "We went through Four colors before Jane saw the one she wanted," Nazemian
says. "She was alter this particular shade of bine." The cabinets are wood—their final finish: cobalt bine, high-gloss lacquer and acrylic. The design team added a row of stainless-steel and f'rosted-giass cabinets at ceiling level to create a visual connection with the kitchen's stainless-steel appliances and backsplash.
Jane Luba, who owns her own catering business, also wanted to reconfigure the layout of her kitchen for better flow. Nazemian's team opened tip the space between the kitchen and family room, created a door to the dining room, and transformed the peninsula into an island. They also introduced much larger appliances, relocated them and added better lighting. "When yon work with colors, von need proper lighting," Nazemian says. "Semi-warm halogen lights showed the bine best,"
The Fairfax Chronicle May 2010- Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Local Firm Wins Four Contracting Awards May 2010
Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes won four regional "Contractor of the Year" (COTY) awards and four Washington-area COTYs in a pair of recently concluded home remodeling competitions sponsored by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Though the Fairfax-based remodeler has previously accumulated COTYs in number, this year's trophies point to the growing scope, complexity and diversity of the firm's remodeling assignments. Projects that won tops-in-category prizes in the 10-state south-Atlantic region include a multi-level indoor/outdoor
"It's fair to say that we're evolving, that we use our resources well."
component to the rear elevation of an Oakton home, a beautifully articulated gourmet kitchen, an aging-in-place solution for an elderly widow and luxury bath that outperforms perceived budget limitations.
"While we've long been identified as one of the most active kitchen and bath designers in Northern Virginia, over the past decade we've been regularly recognized for challenging projects of every type," notes Michael Nash president and CEO Sonny Nazemian. "It's fair to say that we're evolving, that we use our resources well, and that homeowners appreciate the combination of talent, engineering skill and price guarantee we bring to this market."
Michael Nash operates an 8,000-square-foot showroom on Lee Highway that features 20 fully assembled interior design displays. The firm typically offers dealer prices on finish-work materials and appliances, while executing the design phase in-house, generally using its own employees throughout the construction process.
Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes won four regional "Contractor of the Year" (COTY) awards and four Washington-area COTYs in a pair of recently concluded home remodeling competitions sponsored by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Though the Fairfax-based remodeler has previously accumulated COTYs in number, this year's trophies point to the growing scope, complexity and diversity of the firm's remodeling assignments. Projects that won tops-in-category prizes in the 10-state south-Atlantic region include a multi-level indoor/outdoor
"It's fair to say that we're evolving, that we use our resources well."
component to the rear elevation of an Oakton home, a beautifully articulated gourmet kitchen, an aging-in-place solution for an elderly widow and luxury bath that outperforms perceived budget limitations.
"While we've long been identified as one of the most active kitchen and bath designers in Northern Virginia, over the past decade we've been regularly recognized for challenging projects of every type," notes Michael Nash president and CEO Sonny Nazemian. "It's fair to say that we're evolving, that we use our resources well, and that homeowners appreciate the combination of talent, engineering skill and price guarantee we bring to this market."
Michael Nash operates an 8,000-square-foot showroom on Lee Highway that features 20 fully assembled interior design displays. The firm typically offers dealer prices on finish-work materials and appliances, while executing the design phase in-house, generally using its own employees throughout the construction process.
Viva Tyson Part 2-January-February 2011 Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Building a Sumptuous Master Bath Can Require Finesse and Ingenuity
How the Brills of Burke, VA got a bigger, luxurious master bath without bumping out - and all before moving in.
ByTracey Longo
Marie and Greg Brill purchased a foreclosure in Burke, VA, and the big colonial needed a good bit of help, especially the master bath, which was dated and damaged. In fact, the couple needed a drastic structural renovation of the master bath before they moved in and hired Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes, the award-winning Fairfax-VA-based firm, to take on the challenge.
"There were just too many flaws with the existing bath for comfort's sake and the aesthetics were all wrong,"said Marie Brill."We wanted a bath that not only was functional, but was as beautiful as the rest of the home we were moving into and we knew we had to pretty much gut the old one to get it."
The solution? A complete redesign. "The couple needed fairly dramatic changes to their master bath before moving in so they hired us to design an upscale and luxurious bath that would meet both their living and design needs," said Sonny Nazemian, the president and CEO of Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes, Inc.
The design of the old bath was crowded and tight, with much of the space taken up by a large 5' by 10'tub and tub deck, a very small phone-booth size shower, limited vanities with no room for storage and a commode that was located between the tub and vanity in an awkward, tight space. The aesthetics were no better, Nazemian said. The bath was constructed out with builder-
grade materials in outdated colors and styles. Worse, the plumbing was leaky and the water had caused mold.
"We redesigned the whole space to be highly functional while fitting the Brills' sense of style and luxury," Nazemian said. "We installed a luxurious custom, frameless glass shower and relocated plumbing so we could add a soaker tub." The firm also custom designed cherry vanities with ample storage space, and large mirrors and used black granite countertops and natural tiles of varying sizes to complete the sumptuous feel and design of the room. For comfort, the commode was relocated to dormer space the firm smartly utilized.
To give the new bathroom adequate and pleasing light, Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes added a leaded glass French door to the bathroom's entrance - that along with the window gives the room two sources of natural light -- and installed all new recess and vanity lighting. In addition to replacing all insulation, dry wall and sub flooring, the firm also installed high efficiency exhaust fans that are vented to the roof, to ensure the new bathroom stays dry.
"We love our bathroom,"said Brill. "It's lovely and exactly what we wanted. As important, it was delivered on budget and in just about a month, so we could move in right on time."The Brills were so pleased, they also used Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes to redo two other baths and their kitchen.
A Single couple needed drastic changes to their
master before moving in.
Problems:
• The layout of a big 5'x 10'tub deck taking over most of bathroom space
• Vanities had little to no room for storage.
• To the right of bathroom dormer window with very small phone booth size shower
• Commode located in between the tub and vanity with an uncomfortable tight space
• Builder grade materials, outdated colors, and style
• Plumbing that had leaking with signs of mold was also an issue.
Solutions:
• Redesigned whole space
• Took down wall, between attic space and bathroom and enlarged a luxurious shower, with custom frameless enclosure.
• Relocated plumbing for new soaker tub added insulation and durock to seal off conditions for mold
• Designed his/her burgundy cherry vanities with much more storage space than before
• Relocated toilet into dormer space for a more comfortable feel
• Installed high efficiency exhaust fan and vented them to the roof
• Energy saving faucets were installed
• Rich dark porcelain tile in many different sizes to enhance space and make the room to appear even larger.
Overall Result:
• Client desperately needed new traffic space and new style concept. Contractor delivered a total satisfaction to the client with custom desired amenities and a better flow to the once crowded bathroom.
How the Brills of Burke, VA got a bigger, luxurious master bath without bumping out - and all before moving in.
ByTracey Longo
Marie and Greg Brill purchased a foreclosure in Burke, VA, and the big colonial needed a good bit of help, especially the master bath, which was dated and damaged. In fact, the couple needed a drastic structural renovation of the master bath before they moved in and hired Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes, the award-winning Fairfax-VA-based firm, to take on the challenge.
"There were just too many flaws with the existing bath for comfort's sake and the aesthetics were all wrong,"said Marie Brill."We wanted a bath that not only was functional, but was as beautiful as the rest of the home we were moving into and we knew we had to pretty much gut the old one to get it."
The solution? A complete redesign. "The couple needed fairly dramatic changes to their master bath before moving in so they hired us to design an upscale and luxurious bath that would meet both their living and design needs," said Sonny Nazemian, the president and CEO of Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes, Inc.
The design of the old bath was crowded and tight, with much of the space taken up by a large 5' by 10'tub and tub deck, a very small phone-booth size shower, limited vanities with no room for storage and a commode that was located between the tub and vanity in an awkward, tight space. The aesthetics were no better, Nazemian said. The bath was constructed out with builder-
grade materials in outdated colors and styles. Worse, the plumbing was leaky and the water had caused mold.
"We redesigned the whole space to be highly functional while fitting the Brills' sense of style and luxury," Nazemian said. "We installed a luxurious custom, frameless glass shower and relocated plumbing so we could add a soaker tub." The firm also custom designed cherry vanities with ample storage space, and large mirrors and used black granite countertops and natural tiles of varying sizes to complete the sumptuous feel and design of the room. For comfort, the commode was relocated to dormer space the firm smartly utilized.
To give the new bathroom adequate and pleasing light, Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes added a leaded glass French door to the bathroom's entrance - that along with the window gives the room two sources of natural light -- and installed all new recess and vanity lighting. In addition to replacing all insulation, dry wall and sub flooring, the firm also installed high efficiency exhaust fans that are vented to the roof, to ensure the new bathroom stays dry.
"We love our bathroom,"said Brill. "It's lovely and exactly what we wanted. As important, it was delivered on budget and in just about a month, so we could move in right on time."The Brills were so pleased, they also used Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes to redo two other baths and their kitchen.
A Single couple needed drastic changes to their
master before moving in.
Problems:
• The layout of a big 5'x 10'tub deck taking over most of bathroom space
• Vanities had little to no room for storage.
• To the right of bathroom dormer window with very small phone booth size shower
• Commode located in between the tub and vanity with an uncomfortable tight space
• Builder grade materials, outdated colors, and style
• Plumbing that had leaking with signs of mold was also an issue.
Solutions:
• Redesigned whole space
• Took down wall, between attic space and bathroom and enlarged a luxurious shower, with custom frameless enclosure.
• Relocated plumbing for new soaker tub added insulation and durock to seal off conditions for mold
• Designed his/her burgundy cherry vanities with much more storage space than before
• Relocated toilet into dormer space for a more comfortable feel
• Installed high efficiency exhaust fan and vented them to the roof
• Energy saving faucets were installed
• Rich dark porcelain tile in many different sizes to enhance space and make the room to appear even larger.
Overall Result:
• Client desperately needed new traffic space and new style concept. Contractor delivered a total satisfaction to the client with custom desired amenities and a better flow to the once crowded bathroom.
Viva Tyson January-February 2011 Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Getting the In-law Suite of Your Dreams
How the Chaudry's of McLean Built a Luxurious and SeamlessFamily Suite
By Tracey Longo
The newest generations of in-law suites aren't just for in-laws anymore. In fact, the 1,000 square foot suite the Chaudrys of McLean, VA, built over their large garage was never intended for in-laws at all. The sumptuous apartment was designed for their son-in-law and daughter, who is expecting to continue her medical training with a cardiac residency in the area soon.
"For us, it was all about maximizing space and making the home feel larger in a seamless and customized way,"said Sonny Nazemian, president and CEO of Michael Nash Design &"Build and Homes, Inc., the award-winning Fairfax, VA firm the Chaudrys hired to design and build their suite.
Nazemian and Michael Nash Design & Build, lived up to their reputation, winning the coveted 2009 National Southeast Regional Coty Award for residential additions priced between $100,000 and $250,000, for the suite, which was designed with a separate entrance and privacy in mind.
"The space is so beautiful overlooking our pool and gardens that my daughter decided to have the rehearsal dinner for her wedding on our property," said Sayda Chaudry. "We think it completes ourfrench colonial seamlessly, with its matching brick and arched French doors, which we can throw open and look out over the pool.
"We always dreamed of adding the space to our house which we've owned more than 30 years," Mrs. Chaudry said."Helping our daughter and son-in-law during her medical residency was a great reason to take the plunge. We knew it would help them out financially, while she works 80 or 90 hours a week. We've used the suite many times even before she moves in, especially during her wedding when we had out-of-town guests."
The Chaudrys became so caught up in the design and build process with Michael Nash, that they kept enlarging the space until it spanned the home's double garage and part of a bedroom in the main house. One of their main concerns was giving their daughter and her husband privacy, which they did by placing the suite off of a guest bedroom at the end of the house and providing two separate entrances.
The 1,000 foot suite is luxurious and looks and flows like a penthouse in one of the best New York City hotels. It contains a bedroom area, living area with built-in bookcases and a sizeable kitchenette, along with a master bath, a large shower and stacking washer and dryer hookup. Sumptious materials including warm granite and cherry wood were used throughout the apartment, along with hardwood floors, decorative arches and columns, which give the suite feel of a finished home instead of an addition.
"Integrating the new exterior into the existing architecture was critical, but we took it a step further and carried it into the interiors," said Nazemian. "The coordination between the old and the new, both inside and out is seamless, right up to the roofing, which is Equistar high efficiency maintenance-free slate."
The addition, which mirrors the main entrance, is now the focal point when pulling into the Chaudry's home, which is sited in a pretty cul-de-sac.
"No one wants an addition to look like it was tacked on. We needed to match the home's roofline, fascia, columns, windows and brick or you run the risk of devaluing the home and even the neighborhood," Nazemian said.
No construction project is without its challenges and the Chaudry's suite is no exception. Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes had to reinforce the walls of the bedroom with engineered joists to carry the weight of the large second story addition. The firm also had to match the color of the golden brick, no easy feat considered it is no longer manufactured. They did that by using three different colors of brick, blending beighes and browns, to create a matching pattern that ties in seamlessly with the older brick. "The repeated decorative touches in the home are both aesthetic and functional, such as the support columns in the bedroom area and the arched French doors,"Nazemian added.
Homeowners Sayda and Vijay Chaudry couldn't be more pleased. "The addition was finished in six months, on time
and in time for our daughter's wedding and well within budget," Sayda Chaudry said. "It just blended in
seamlessly with the rest of the house and the brick matched perfectly, so it doesn't look like
it was plunked on. We're delighted with the suite," she added.
JANUARY -FEBRUARY 2011 | VivaTysons
How the Chaudry's of McLean Built a Luxurious and SeamlessFamily Suite
By Tracey Longo
The newest generations of in-law suites aren't just for in-laws anymore. In fact, the 1,000 square foot suite the Chaudrys of McLean, VA, built over their large garage was never intended for in-laws at all. The sumptuous apartment was designed for their son-in-law and daughter, who is expecting to continue her medical training with a cardiac residency in the area soon.
"For us, it was all about maximizing space and making the home feel larger in a seamless and customized way,"said Sonny Nazemian, president and CEO of Michael Nash Design &"Build and Homes, Inc., the award-winning Fairfax, VA firm the Chaudrys hired to design and build their suite.
Nazemian and Michael Nash Design & Build, lived up to their reputation, winning the coveted 2009 National Southeast Regional Coty Award for residential additions priced between $100,000 and $250,000, for the suite, which was designed with a separate entrance and privacy in mind.
"The space is so beautiful overlooking our pool and gardens that my daughter decided to have the rehearsal dinner for her wedding on our property," said Sayda Chaudry. "We think it completes ourfrench colonial seamlessly, with its matching brick and arched French doors, which we can throw open and look out over the pool.
"We always dreamed of adding the space to our house which we've owned more than 30 years," Mrs. Chaudry said."Helping our daughter and son-in-law during her medical residency was a great reason to take the plunge. We knew it would help them out financially, while she works 80 or 90 hours a week. We've used the suite many times even before she moves in, especially during her wedding when we had out-of-town guests."
The Chaudrys became so caught up in the design and build process with Michael Nash, that they kept enlarging the space until it spanned the home's double garage and part of a bedroom in the main house. One of their main concerns was giving their daughter and her husband privacy, which they did by placing the suite off of a guest bedroom at the end of the house and providing two separate entrances.
The 1,000 foot suite is luxurious and looks and flows like a penthouse in one of the best New York City hotels. It contains a bedroom area, living area with built-in bookcases and a sizeable kitchenette, along with a master bath, a large shower and stacking washer and dryer hookup. Sumptious materials including warm granite and cherry wood were used throughout the apartment, along with hardwood floors, decorative arches and columns, which give the suite feel of a finished home instead of an addition.
"Integrating the new exterior into the existing architecture was critical, but we took it a step further and carried it into the interiors," said Nazemian. "The coordination between the old and the new, both inside and out is seamless, right up to the roofing, which is Equistar high efficiency maintenance-free slate."
The addition, which mirrors the main entrance, is now the focal point when pulling into the Chaudry's home, which is sited in a pretty cul-de-sac.
"No one wants an addition to look like it was tacked on. We needed to match the home's roofline, fascia, columns, windows and brick or you run the risk of devaluing the home and even the neighborhood," Nazemian said.
No construction project is without its challenges and the Chaudry's suite is no exception. Michael Nash Design & Build and Homes had to reinforce the walls of the bedroom with engineered joists to carry the weight of the large second story addition. The firm also had to match the color of the golden brick, no easy feat considered it is no longer manufactured. They did that by using three different colors of brick, blending beighes and browns, to create a matching pattern that ties in seamlessly with the older brick. "The repeated decorative touches in the home are both aesthetic and functional, such as the support columns in the bedroom area and the arched French doors,"Nazemian added.
Homeowners Sayda and Vijay Chaudry couldn't be more pleased. "The addition was finished in six months, on time
and in time for our daughter's wedding and well within budget," Sayda Chaudry said. "It just blended in
seamlessly with the rest of the house and the brick matched perfectly, so it doesn't look like
it was plunked on. We're delighted with the suite," she added.
JANUARY -FEBRUARY 2011 | VivaTysons
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes Awards
2011 Year Awards:
- 2011 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Entire House $250,000 to $500,000
- 2011 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Universal Design
- 2011 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
- 2011 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Entire House Under $250,000
- 2011 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Addition Under $100,000
2010 Year Awards:
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Universal Design
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Green Remodeling Interior
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Entire House under $250,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Addition under $100,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Exterior under $100,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Interior Specialty
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Creative Solutions under $15,000
- 2010 NARI Capital COTY, Honorable Mention Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $50,000 to $100,000
- 2010 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Exterior $100,000 and Over
- 2010 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Universal Design
- 2010 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $40,000 to $80,000
- 2010 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
- 2010 QR Master Design Awards, Honorable Mention Room Addition Over $100,000
- 2010 Chrysalis Award Winner, Best Addition Under $100,000
2009 Year Awards:
- 2009 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
- 2009 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Entire House under $250,000
- 2009 Chrysalis Award Winner, Addition $100,000 to $250,000
- Best of Best 2009 Design Awards, Gold Award Winner, Additions under $200,000, Professional Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Gold Award Winner, Kitchens Under $50,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Whole House $200,000- $500,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Whole House $200,000- $500,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Room Additions $100,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Room Additions $100,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine (2nd time)
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Kitchens $50,000-$100,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Kitchens $50,000-$100,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine (2nd time)
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Kitchens $50,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 QR Master Design Awards, Finalist for Bathrooms $30,000, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2009 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Addition under $100,000
- 2009 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Interior Specialty
- 2009 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Addition under $100,000
- 2009 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
2008 Year Awards:
- 2008 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Kitchen
- 2008 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Universal Design
- 2008 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Addition $250,000 to $500,000
- 2008 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000
- 2008 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
- 2008 NARI Capital COTY, Honorable Mention Winner, Residential Baht under $30,000
- 2008 Sun Gazette "Best Of" Winners for Best Kitchen Remodeler in Northern Virginia
2007 Year Awards:
- 2007 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
- Best of Best 2007 Design Awards, Silver Award Winner, Addition under $100,000, Professional Remodeler Magazine
- Best of Best 2007 Design Awards, Silver Award Winner, Bath under $40,000 Professional Remodeler Magazine
- 2007 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000
- 2007 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000
- 2007 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000
- 2007 NARI Capital COTY, Honorable Mention Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000
- 2007 NARI Capital COTY, Honorable Mention Winner, Residential Kitchen under $50,000 (2nd time)
- 2007 NARI Capital COTY, Honorable Mention Winner, Residential Kitchen $50,000-$100,000
- 2007 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Entire House under $250,000
- 2007 Sun Gazette "Best Of" Winners for Best Kitchen Remodeler in Northern Virginia
2006 Year Awards:
- 2006 National NARI Contractor of the Year Winner
- 2006 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $30,000-$60,000
- 2006 National NARI CotY Southeast Regional Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- Best of Best 2006 Design Awards, Silver Award Winner, Kitchen under $50,000, Professional Remodeler Magazine
- 2006 Top 500 Remodelers Nationwide, Qualified Remodeler Magazine
- 2006 Visionary Design, Best of the Best Design Award by Professional Remodeler Magazine, Oct., Entire House under $250,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $30,000-$60,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $30,000-$60,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $30,000-$60,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Addition under $100,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Addition under $100,000
- 2006 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Addition under $100,000
- 2006 Sun Gazette "Best Of" Winners for Best Kitchen Remodeler in Northern Virginia
2005 Year Awards:
- 2005 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Addition under $100,000
- 2005 NARI Capital COTY, Merit award Winner, Entire House Under $250,000
- 2005 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $30,000-$60,000
- 2005 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2005 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2005 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2005 Sun Gazette "Best Of" Winners for Best Kitchen Remodeler in Northern Virginia
2004 Year Awards:
- 2004 NARI Capital COTY, Grand Award Winner, Residential Bath under $30,000
- 2004 NARI Capital COTY, Merit Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2004 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen under $30,000
- 2004 NARI Capital COTY, Finalist Award Winner, Residential Kitchen $30,000-$60,000
- 2004 Sun Gazette "Best Of" Winners for Best Kitchen Remodeler in Northern Virginia
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