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A Revival of Historic Porches with Modern Solutions
Marie Hanson Marie Hanson

A Revival of Historic Porches with Modern Solutions

Dive into the artistry of Hanson Carlen as we breathe new life into historic porches, blending age-old charm with modern solutions. Witness the harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation, preserving the legacy while enhancing functionality and aesthetics for contemporary living

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Decorative Art Walls: The Ultimate Statement Piece for Luxury Homes
Marie Hanson Marie Hanson

Decorative Art Walls: The Ultimate Statement Piece for Luxury Homes

When we talk about luxury homes, every tiny detail matters. Luxury home builders today are not just about the grandeur of a building, but also the finesse of every interior element. And one of the trends we absolutely adore is the shift from traditional art pieces hanging on walls to walls becoming the artwork themselves.

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Home Remodeling: Unlocking the Potential of Your Attic Space
Marie Hanson Marie Hanson

Home Remodeling: Unlocking the Potential of Your Attic Space

For many homeowners, the attic is an overlooked space, reserved for boxes of forgotten memories or, in some cases, completely disregarded. However, with a touch of home remodeling, the attic can hold far more potential than you might initially imagine. Let's dive into the fascinating world of attics, focusing on both old homes and modern builds, and uncover some important considerations for those planning to optimize this space.

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A Tale of 'Bad Bones’
David Hanson David Hanson

A Tale of 'Bad Bones’

Often, we find ourselves discussing the concept of 'good bones' when it comes to evaluating a house or talking about the quality in which a new home is built.

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The Grove
David Hanson David Hanson

The Grove

This custom built shelving unit adds shadow lines to a room.

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Terminus
David Hanson David Hanson

Terminus

We frequently use what we call a terminus. A terminus is defined as "A final point in space or time."

In architectural terms, this could refer to the end of a long hallway, for instance. Sometimes, a blank wall at the end of the hallway suffices.

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Painted Trim
David Hanson David Hanson

Painted Trim

Painted woodwork and trim have always been used in homes. Most of the time, painted woodwork is some shade of white, however, other colors come and go depending upon the current trends.

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WallPaper TV
David Hanson David Hanson

WallPaper TV

This TV is so thin it looks like a picture on the wall, not a box with an articulating wall-mount- thing-a-mu-jig.

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Toto Toilets
David Hanson David Hanson

Toto Toilets

Toto is the Cadillac of toilet features and they make one of the best flushing toilets ever seen.

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Exposed Beams
David Hanson David Hanson

Exposed Beams

Exposed beams in the ceiling can often add a nice element to a room. Often times they are structural and sometimes they are faux and for aesthetics only.

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Modern Pergola
David Hanson David Hanson

Modern Pergola

The new structure was created to replace an existing pergola which had design problems. The existing unit was built at roof eave height which was no problem in the summertime; however, during the winter, snow and ice accumulated and the build-up would push and stress the pergola.

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Murphy Bed
David Hanson David Hanson

Murphy Bed

Our clients wanted a comfortable place for their grown kids when they come home and stay for a few days. A place of their own with plenty of space and even a spot to put a few things away. All of this while not looking like a bedroom the rest of the year.

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Microwave Drawers
David Hanson David Hanson

Microwave Drawers

These days a more sophisticated approach is taken to a microwave. We have put them just about everywhere. For several clients, we have installed a traditional unit in the island.

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Closet lights
David Hanson David Hanson

Closet lights

A couple of years ago we started installing lighted closet poles. These poles use an LED light inside the actual rod to put light were it is actually needed.

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Bocci
David Hanson David Hanson

Bocci

There are two types of lighting we put into our jobs. First is the task or general lighting. The second is decorative lighting, which is the ‘fun’ stuff but also can be quite expensive. Think of decorative lights as the jewelry or bling for an attractive outfit.

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Corner Cabinet
David Hanson David Hanson

Corner Cabinet

Make great use of the dead corners of a kitchen cabinet lower unit with this cool product!

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