Project Completion: Stadium District

HISTORY

Built in 1933, this grand manor was built as a downsized residence for matron of Thornewood Castle in Tacoma, Washington. With this new lifestyle, she planned only to bring a few household employees with her. Our work was focused in the maid’s wing, which originally included the kitchen, a sitting room, cooler, rear hall, and pantry. Click here to see photos of construction in process.

The original plans included detailed drawings for the design of the linoleum flooring. The maid's wing is on the right side of this drawing.

BEFORE & AFTER

In 2007, previous owners of the property remodeled this portion of the house and expanded the sitting room. Unfortunately, that design was not in keeping with the quality or style of the original home. Our goal was to bring the maid’s wing up to the standards of the rest of the home and to create a light-filled atmosphere for cooking and informal entertaining.

Before, the sitting room was a dark space with light-filled boxes cut into the ceiling and felt separated from the kitchen. After, the space is filled with light throughout the day and is connected physically and visually with the kitchen. (After photo: © Northlight Photography Inc.)

5 items under $20 to keep your home looking like new

Whether it’s a new home, a newly remodeled space, or your new apartment - these items make keeping your space looking like new foolproof and easy. One of each makes a fantastic housewarming gift!

1- SLOBPROOF TOUCH-UP PAINT PENS

Fill these with each paint color that was used in your house. Then, touch-ups are a breeze and you don’t have to worry about prying open the paint can or accidentally drying out your can of spare paint.

2- GOOF OFF PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH REMOVER

Residue from the stickers on your new fixtures and windows is no match for this product. Also removes scuff marks, dried latex paint, duct tape residue, and candle wax. A little goes a long way!

3- MAGIC CLEANING ERASERS

Magic erasers will come in handy to remove scuffs and marks as well as clean sinks and bathtubs. They dissolve as they are used, so the 20-pack comes in handy. If you accidentally remove too much paint from your wall and expose the drywall, use the SLOBPROOF TOUCH-UP PAINT PENS to touch-up the paint and make it look as good as new.

4- MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTHS

These microfiber cleaning cloths are the best for getting a streak-free and lint-free shine on stainless appliances and glass (from windows to wine glasses). Although they are advertised to work with or without cleaners, we find they work best with a little cleaner.

5- WEIMAN STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER

This is the ONLY stainless steel cleaner that we have had streak-free success with, when used with microfiber cleaning cloths.

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