In this project, Rochman Design Build converted an unfinished basement of a new Ann Arbor home into a stunning home pub and entertaining area, with commercial grade space for the owners' craft brewing passion. The feel is that of a speakeasy as a dark and hidden gem found in prohibition time. The materials include charcoal stained concrete floor, an arched wall veneered with red brick, and an exposed ceiling structure painted black. Bright copper is used as the sparkling gem with a pressed-tin-type ceiling over the bar area, which seats 10, copper bar top and concrete counters. Old style light fixtures with bare Edison bulbs, well placed LED accent lights under the bar top, thick shelves, steel supports and copper rivet connections accent the feel of the 6 active taps old-style pub. Meanwhile, the brewing room is splendidly modern with large scale brewing equipment, commercial ventilation hood, wash down facilities and specialty equipment. A large window allows a full view into the brewing room from the pub sitting area. In addition, the space is large enough to feel cozy enough for 4 around a high-top table or entertain a large gathering of 50. The basement remodel also includes a wine cellar, a guest bathroom and a room that can be used either as guest room or game room, and a storage area.

This is an example of a large beach style open concept family room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

The homeowners wanted to improve the layout and function of their tired 1980’s bathrooms. The master bath had a huge sunken tub that took up half the floor space and the shower was tiny and in small room with the toilet. We created a new toilet room and moved the shower to allow it to grow in size. This new space is far more in tune with the client’s needs. The kid’s bath was a large space. It only needed to be updated to today’s look and to flow with the rest of the house. The powder room was small, adding the pedestal sink opened it up and the wallpaper and ship lap added the character that it needed

Family Room with reclaimed wood beams for shelving and fireplace mantel. Performance fabrics used on all the furniture allow for a very durable and kid friendly environment.

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower, yellow benchtops, a niche and a floating vanity.

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

This is an example of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, grey floor, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Large transitional master wet room bathroom in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Love how this kitchen renovation creates an open feel for our clients to their dining room and office and a better transition to back yard!
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

A home gym that makes workouts a breeze.
Photo of a large transitional home weight room in Milwaukee with blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

The front porch of the existing house remained. It made a good proportional guide for expanding the 2nd floor. The master bathroom bumps out to the side. And, hand sawn wood brackets hold up the traditional flying-rafter eaves. Max Sall Photography

This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Anchored by a Navy Blue Hexagon Tile Backsplash, this transitional style kitchen serves up some nautical vibes with its classic blue and white color pairing. Love the look? Sample navy blue tiles and more at fireclaytile.com. TILE SHOWN 6" Hexagon Tiles in Navy Blue DESIGN John Gioffre PHOTOS Leonid Furmansky INSTALLER Revent Remodeling + Construction

This is an example of a large contemporary open plan dining in Sacramento with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern bathroom remodel with open shower and tub area
This is an example of a large transitional wet room bathroom in Dallas with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Beverly Hills Complete Home Remodeling. Master Bathroom Remodel
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.