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Pro Spotlight: 3 Tips to Give Your Home a Fresh Look
A Long Beach general contractor provides advice on personalizing a home renovation
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Who: Eli Nodel of Eco Renovate Pros
Where: Long Beach, California
In his own words: “It’s rewarding to start a project and transform everything.”
Where: Long Beach, California
In his own words: “It’s rewarding to start a project and transform everything.”
General contractor Eli Nodel understands that every home renovation is personal. That’s why the owner of Eco Renovate Pros takes what he calls a boutique approach to each project he starts. “I’m very hands-on,” he says. The end result, he says, should be a space that reflects what you want and how you live and that also makes you happy.
Learning the business. Nodel got started in construction after moving to California. “My uncle was in construction and took me under his wing,” he says. Nodel then honed his skills by working as a project manager for several large construction firms before starting his own company in 2016. His remodel of his own home also helped him understand what homeowners are facing. “I’ve seen it from the other side and it’s stressful,” he says.
Planning for success. Nodel knows that when you’ve decided it’s time to remodel, it’s tempting to get started immediately. Before bringing in a sledgehammer, however, Nodel encourages homeowners to take a step back. “Give yourself time to plan, look at renderings and order all the materials you’ll need before you start,” he says. “That way there will be as few headaches as possible.”
Looking for ideas for updating your home? Nodel has some tips below.
Looking for ideas for updating your home? Nodel has some tips below.
1. Blend In Original Details
Add character to a renovation by incorporating the existing one-of-a-kind details that set your home apart. “The homeowners of this West Los Angeles home wanted to keep the home’s signature curved arches while giving it a more contemporary style,” Nodel says.
He gave the homeowners the modern layout and larger kitchen they wanted by removing the back wall of the living room, which blocked off the small kitchen. “The kitchen felt like it wasn’t part of the house,” he says. He reworked the 12½-foot-tall ceiling in the living room to play up the home’s height and maximize the sense of volume. He then replicated the original curves in the newly opened kitchen, adding them above the island, sink and range. The same curves are repeated in the dining area and entry to the hall. White walls paired with black and subtle gold accents along with warm wood finishes in the kitchen complete the look.
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Add character to a renovation by incorporating the existing one-of-a-kind details that set your home apart. “The homeowners of this West Los Angeles home wanted to keep the home’s signature curved arches while giving it a more contemporary style,” Nodel says.
He gave the homeowners the modern layout and larger kitchen they wanted by removing the back wall of the living room, which blocked off the small kitchen. “The kitchen felt like it wasn’t part of the house,” he says. He reworked the 12½-foot-tall ceiling in the living room to play up the home’s height and maximize the sense of volume. He then replicated the original curves in the newly opened kitchen, adding them above the island, sink and range. The same curves are repeated in the dining area and entry to the hall. White walls paired with black and subtle gold accents along with warm wood finishes in the kitchen complete the look.
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2. Improve the Flow
Plan a layout that gives you an effortless connection between all rooms. Removing walls between the living room, kitchen and family room during the remodel of this Thousand Oaks home gave the homeowners room to spread out while still interacting with family and friends. “It’s a great entertaining space,” Nodel says.
The kitchen is the hub of the first-floor remodel. It overlooks both the living room at the front of the home and the family room that sits to one side. Large windows and doors in each room expand the view even more. “It’s nice to be able to look at the yard rather than a wall when cooking,” Nodel says.
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Plan a layout that gives you an effortless connection between all rooms. Removing walls between the living room, kitchen and family room during the remodel of this Thousand Oaks home gave the homeowners room to spread out while still interacting with family and friends. “It’s a great entertaining space,” Nodel says.
The kitchen is the hub of the first-floor remodel. It overlooks both the living room at the front of the home and the family room that sits to one side. Large windows and doors in each room expand the view even more. “It’s nice to be able to look at the yard rather than a wall when cooking,” Nodel says.
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3. Revive a Dated Space
Choose clean lines and sleek finishes to modernize a room. This Santa Monica bath needed a change from its travertine finishes and dated spa tub. “It had a ’90s look,” Nodel says. “They wanted something more contemporary and masculine.”
Nodel installed a three-dimensional cream accent wall along one side of the tub as the starting point. He paired it with a dark quartz vanity counter with a waterfall edge. The same quartz is repeated on the shelves and in the shower niche. “Rather than waste what was left of the slab, we wanted to use it to tie things together,” Nodel says. Porcelain tiles, custom cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware complete the space.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Eli Nodel and examples of his work, visit Eco Renovate Pros’ Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Choose clean lines and sleek finishes to modernize a room. This Santa Monica bath needed a change from its travertine finishes and dated spa tub. “It had a ’90s look,” Nodel says. “They wanted something more contemporary and masculine.”
Nodel installed a three-dimensional cream accent wall along one side of the tub as the starting point. He paired it with a dark quartz vanity counter with a waterfall edge. The same quartz is repeated on the shelves and in the shower niche. “Rather than waste what was left of the slab, we wanted to use it to tie things together,” Nodel says. Porcelain tiles, custom cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware complete the space.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Eli Nodel and examples of his work, visit Eco Renovate Pros’ Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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