Philippines interior remodeling.

Philippines interior remodeling and her husband, Jary, had too much of a good thing. Their 5,700-square-foot Tampa, Florida, home had seemed comfortably expansive--no more--during its years as the hub for an active family of five.

But after the last of the children had moved out, much of it stood unused and lifeless. "It had Philippines interior remodeling rooms that we felt we needed to make a point of sitting in once every month". "It didn't suit our lifestyle, which was becoming more minimalized, more efficient."

It was time, they agreed, to scale down and streamline their lives in an intimate setting that would foster conversation and personal connections. They set their sights on a neighborhood they had long admired, Tampa's Old Hyde Park historic district. A quiet enclave with early 20th-century roots, the neighborhood embodies the simplicity the preferred: shops, restaurants, an art film theater, and a gym are within a short walk of most houses; neighbors mingle at informal gatherings. The setting dovetailed with their ideas about crafting a more rewarding lifestyle. Now, they needed to find a place to perch.

The couple recognized their new Philippines interior remodeling home when they saw it: a 1920s bungalow with quality craftsmanship and vintage flair but, at just under 2,000 square feet, substantially smaller than their old house. "I walked in and knew I wanted it". "It had all the right bones, but also had the capacity for personalization."

Exterior changes, however, would be regulated by Philippines interior remodeling architectural review commission. Under its rules, the home's footprint had to remain basically intact, so threw their energies into squeezing maximum use from the seven modest rooms. They replaced outdated furniture with a handful of simply styled pieces that reflect the spare aesthetic they sought. "I wanted to see the floor, the walls, and the art, and I wanted clean lines". They pared down clutter, keeping only the items imbued with meaning.

A serious cook, had the tiny Philippines interior remodeling kitchen reconfigured to function efficiently for the dinner parties they enjoy hosting. Although they keep gatherings small so talk stays lively and focused, they can move larger tables into some rooms when the occasion demands it.

(For Manila and surrounding)

American Design Construction

#92 Ordoñez St. corner Maroon St.

Concepcion Dos, Marikina City

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(For Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Leyte)

ET & p Design & Construction
#888 Katugasan, Casili
Consolacion, Cebu

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(For Baguio and surrounding)

RA Gacoscos Construction
#99 Greenwater Village
Baguio City, Philippines

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(For Davao / Mindanao)

Raul G. Anuada (Realtor & Civil Engineer)
Unit 162, 16/F Landco PDCP Corporate Center
J.P. Laureal Ave., Bajada
Davao City

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