From Linda:

In this month’s issue, we share some happy and rewarding news about four award-winning projects we completed in 2008. As you can imagine, we couldn’t be more delighted.

Be sure to look for our March e-newsletter where we'll give you information on home modifications that help you and the environment during drought conditions. We look forward to working with you and your friends to make your homes all they can be!

Gridley Wins Four 2009 NARI Meta Awards

Silver Award, Residential Addition

The Martin family came to us to help them modernize their 1970’s home to meet the needs of their growing and dynamic family. During our initial conversation, they expressed a desire to transform their home’s restrictive, compartmentalized floorplan into open, flexible living spaces that would promote conversation and interaction.

Toward this end, we designed a great room addition with floor to ceiling windows, allowing for interior drama, abundant natural light, and lovely views of their landscaping and beyond. The room’s dual-sided fireplace, enhanced by a rugged stone surround and warm cherry mantel, flows seamlessly into an accent wall with display niches and symmetrical windows. The fireplace can also be enjoyed from the exterior patio, so the Martins now entertain easily both indoors and out.

Having lived with an isolated, poorly planned kitchen for some time, the Martins dreamed of an airy, welcoming kitchen that would allow for conversational flow between the cook, family, and household guests. They also required additional seating, storage and counter space. The new kitchen layout includes a peninsula with bar seating and integrated storage which has added 6.5 linear feet of work surface. A new walk-in storage area located off the dining room allows for easy access to pantry items and home supplies from both the kitchen and the garage.

The Martins couldn’t be happier with their new addition which makes them feel like they have a brand new home.

Silver Award, Residential Bath

The Stovers came to us with a desire to transform their outdated hall bathroom into a tranquil, spa-like retreat where they could relax after a hard day’s work. To accomplish this, we designed a sophisticated space which showcases a harmonious blending of organic finishings and modern amenities.

The bath’s natural features such as bamboo cabinetry and river pebble flooring help create the peaceful atmosphere they were looking for. Beautiful mosaic tile resembling beach glass delicately frames the large vanity mirror and adds eye-catching detail to the travertine shower surround. To add to the spa-like feel, we incorporated a Jacuzzi with an in-line heater, chromotherapy and multi-speed motor.

The Stovers now have the perfect place to escape at the end of the day.

Silver Award, Residential Interior

The Stafford family found they no longer used their home’s traditional living room and dining room for their intended purpose, and sought to combine them into a dynamic new family area. Specifically, they wanted a casual new space that would encourage social interaction and serve as a welcoming hub for entertainment and fun.

By removing the dining room header and enlarging the opening, the two rooms were seamlessly united into one great, spacious recreation room. A whimsical bar makes a pleasant gathering spot for socializing with family and friends. A state-of-the-art integrated sound system makes the room an ideal location for enjoying music, electronic games and film.

The room’s bold color palette, striking mahogany hardwood flooring, and free-form lighting all add to the warmth and drama of the room. The formal fireplace surround serves as a relaxed focal point by combining natural, textured stone with glass and gun metal fireplace doors.

The Staffords now have the space they need to create fun family memories with their young teens.

Silver Award, Residential Bath

The Staffords also elicited a desire to transform their lifeless, undersized master bath into a spacious, tranquil and private retreat. A review of the current floor plan revealed that by relocating the master bath to the adjacent office, we could create a spa-like bath with a roomy steam shower, whirlpool tub and oversized vanity.

Organic materials such as earthy rainforest brown granite, glass, and slate help add texture and interest while promoting the calm mood the Staffords were looking for. New lighting further enhances the relaxed feel of the room, with Italian hand-blown glass pendants and wall sconces casting a warm glow, and a new skylight allowing wonderful natural light into the once-dark space.

The Staffords now enjoy a home sanctuary where they get away from it all.

Home Maintenance Tip:
An Easy Way to Save on Water

Even if you have a low-flow toilet, it can still waste water if it’s not in good repair. To find out if your toilet is in good working order, just add a small amount of red food coloring to the tank and check back in 30 minutes. If you see that the water in the bowl has turned red, water is seeping through from the tank indicating it’s time to replace some tank parts.

Warm regards,

Linda Gridley
Gridley Company

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