Courtyard Fence with Gate

This is a fence with a privacy panel and gate which encloses a small courtyard accessible from the home's master bedroom.   It is a centrepiece of the homes rear yard and is in direct view from all of the home's rear facing windows and doors.  It was therefore required to be visually pleasing.  It is entirely redwood and custom cut to fit together without the need of fasteners with the exception of the top plate.  The finish is also custom to preserve the natural beauty of the wood.  I designed and constructed it in October of 2012. 

Custom Redwood Home Entry Gate

This is a courtyard entry gate that provides a privacy buffer between the front of the property and a courtyard off of which is the home's entry.  I designed and constructed it.  All of the surroundings, outer wall, lights, door bell and associated wiring, the vented roof soffit, and paint are also my work.  The same wood and finish was used for French door entry landings in the courtyard to tie the area together.  The landings can be found on the Custom Landings posting.

Outside view.  The gate is constructed of redwood 2x4s ripped to random widths and framed.  A water based clear satin finish preserves the woods natural beauty.

Outer gate detail.

Gate inside showing frame and mounting hardware.

Bath Remodel Plumbing

As part of a recent complete interior remodel, installed  new master bath tub which involved moving and installing new plumbing, tub, toilet, and fixtures.  I also framed the tub enclosure and installed a water prof barrier in preparation for the tile work. (also see "Custom Vanity" blog).

 

Framing and plumbing of bath remodel 2012.

 Installation of fixtures

 

Completed bath.

Installed new toilet and door.

Another Bath Remodel

Another Bath Remodel with Custom Vanity

This is another custom vanity for a guest bath in a full bath remodel, 2012.  I modified the original Sideboard drawers and top to accommodate the plumbing, sink, and fixtures, while keeping  the drawers fully functional.  The water and wast lines were re-plumbed to work with the Vanity/Sidboard.  I also installed the new mirror, sconces, electrical, doors and trim, the entire bathroom and painted.

The use of a sideboard in the bath gives it a formal and rich elegance.

Completed bath with custom sideboard & sink installed.

Original Sink/Vanity - Removed along with entire bathroom down to the studs.
More before - below.

Vanity in position, sink being installed, showing drawers modified to function around the sink and plumbing.

 

BEFORE

I found the original colour scheme very interesting.  I think it would best be called "Bad Trip"!

Another view of the guest bath showing the original "Bad Trip" color scheme.

 Below is the same shot following completion of the project.

The finished vanity sink.

All new fixtures plumbed and installed.





I added the light tunnel.  A huge improvement in the rooms ambient light.  Light makes a small space feel larger.  Also, note door detail and crown molding.