This 1990’s home was originally built to display an array of “custom” features--double staircases, tricked out ceiling levels, shaped counters and “hidden” electrical outlets. This custom home was built with tract home approaches to design and craftsmanship. The result was a visually cluttered and difficult to navigate space that was in urgent need of higher quality craftsmanship.

This empty-nest couple decided to move from a spacious and remote ranch to "city living." They wanted a home with enough land to re-create the privacy of their own home, but nearer to city amenities as they grew older. This home had a wonderful lot, with the house set at the back for privacy, in a quiet neighborhood. The home itself was a jumble of poor design and aged finishes. Read More.

MAK's whole-house project, featured in the Western Cool case study, was selected for the 2010 NARI Contractor of the Year Judge's Choice Award for the Sacramento Chapter, as well as winning in the Entire House Remodel category. The Judges Choice Award is granted regardless of points accrued (the basis for other award selection in the CotY's), and regardless of category entered. The project is chosen from amongst all entries for all categories. MAK is honored to have been awarded Judges Choice for 2010. Read More.

For the original owners of this 1999 tract house, it was time for a change. The noisy, dusty, awkward, and cluttered kitchen they had learned to live with suffered from poor lighting, no sound insulation, and an ill conceived layout. The kitchen needed to be transformed. The clients were ready for, in their own words, a "luxe and spacious" kitchen suitable for quiet breakfasts or large holiday meals.
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From a torn magazine ad for a Kohler soaking tub, a master suite addition was born. For these busy parents of two small children the dream of creating a private space to recharge in their small, ranch home was realized in this 475 square foot addition.
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Midway through a kitchen design, these West-Coast transplants decided to add remodeling a master bathroom into their growing scope of work. A cramped and awkward layout and a tiny water closet that provided the only privacy from the master bedroom and left them yearning for a large soaking tub with a separate shower and the ability to bathe in privacy. They hoped a new design could accomplish these goals, reflect their "Old New York" style and add just enough modernism to keep it from feeling "too fussy." Read More.