TraVek Inc serving Maricopa, AZ

Diane of Scottsdale reached out to us after another contractor left her home torn apart and unfinished. The demo had all been done, but the company folded and Diane had been sorting through what to do for six months without a kitchen! In addition to the demo, a wall had been opened up into another room to create more space and flow, but the support beam installed was undersized and already showing signs of bowing under the pressure. This was an emergency in the making!

Diane reached out to TraVek and our Design experts, Thom Pitschke and Scott Raisanen were there to meet with her within the week and make a plan for what needed to be done. 

After making the decision to move forward, the real fun began. TraVek began analyzing the demo that had been done and the complicated puzzle that was the undone electrical. There were wires hanging everywhere with no sense of what went where. It is never easy being the second team on a site, it can be like a game of telephone trying to discern what came before us.

In spite of all challenges, TraVek was able to bring the long-awaited vision to life. A gorgeous, double island kitchen came together as the heart of the home, and everything else tied right into place. What could have been an endless nightmare was transformed into the Scottsdale Grayhawk kitchen of her dreams!

This pair of artists had been using their detached garage as an art studio, but really needed a designated space to create. They wanted a space to not only continue their artistic projects, but that could double as a space for a guest. 

We took the bones of the garage and were able to create this stunning living space. We added a porch to the front of the home and turned the garage door into a beautiful large wall-door system to let natural light in. To make the most of the space available, the main living room has a gorgeous built-in Murphy Bed!

These guest quarters is now the perfect flex space for this couple.

These homeowners were tired of their dated and closed-off home that was stuck in the 70s. They knew drastic measures were needed to turn their house, which was in a wonderful community and location, into a home that could meet their needs long-term. The low, slanted ceilings, arched doorways, and multiple smaller living spaces created a challenge for how to best improve this home. 

The decision was made that to bring the new design to life and give the homeowners the home they were dreaming of, it would need to come down to the studs. The home had wings on both sides of the main living areas. Those stayed, but the center of the home was taken completely down so the roofline could be raised. 

As the center of the home was put back together, what began as four separated living spaces became two open, flowing rooms. This included a kitchen that opened into the dining and living area and a playroom for their grandkids. 

The higher ceilings came with modernized openings and the removal of the beehive fireplace. The homeowners have a son that is in a wheelchair. To accommodate his needs, we designed a dual-level kitchen island that has a higher section for working, and a lower level than he can pull right up to. 

StarMark Cabinetry lined the new kitchen, including tall cabinetry for pantry space.  

Kathleen wanted to bring her Master Bathroom out of the '90s and create a luxurious, spa experience for her home. The layout of the bathroom was, quite frankly, bizarre. The small, pink, stall shower was immediate to the right of the doorway with a tiny sink space next to the shower's left and then another vanity space along an adjoining wall. At the other end of that vanity space, was a built-in surround tub. The space was not being properly utilized, but what could really be done? 

Kathleen knew she wanted a walk-in shower, and, while many have been ditching their tubs to make this conversion happen, she did not want to sacrifice a relaxing soak. Our Designer, Thom took on the challenge to make the existing space work. The entire space was gutted and the resulting remodel is simply stunning! We changed the door to a stylish barn door to help the space work. The strange, cornered vanity now flows much better with a full wall, double vanity. Free-standing tubs are on the rise for good reason, they save space! 

What once was a dated, crowded, the bathroom is now a gorgeous spa sanctuary! Note the details of the pebble tile beneath the tub and throughout the curbless shower, and the deco tile along the walls. We love bringing the beachy vibes into this southwest home as well. What a transformation!

Tamra and Sean had been in their home three years, and the DIY renovations to the kitchen the previous owners had done were quickly showing their wear. The previous owners had the kitchen cabinets painted white. Unfortunately, painting the cabinets is just a band-aid with only short-term benefits. They were ready to update their kitchen to last, but the layout was working just fine. This was the perfect kitchen for our 10-Day Kitchen Program! 

For homeowners that are looking to refresh their cabinets, counters, fixtures, and backsplash while keeping the floorplan of the kitchen the same, we can renovate in only 10 days! In fact, with our skilled workers, this kitchen (and additional laundry space) was finished in only 8!

Paul and Tami are the original owners of this home and had been living there for 16 years. The outdated designs were starting to show and they were ready to brighten and modernize their space. The kitchen was a tight, horseshoe shape where only one person could maneuver at a time. The cramped area was driving them crazy! These homeowners also love to entertain, so they wanted to open up their game room and add an expansive island as well. 

The entrance of the home opened up to a drywalled stairwell that resembled a tunnel more than a staircase. New flooring throughout the main level of the home and a sophisticated new staircase completely expanded the appearance of the foyer.

From the game room to the kitchen, we opened up the wall into the kitchen to redesign the layout. New, crisp white StarMark Cabinetry with under cabinet and toe kick lighting make it hard to believe it was the same kitchen! For the island, StarMark Cabinetry in Blueberry added a gorgeous splash of color. The expansive island is perfect for gatherings of family and friends. 

This Scottsdale couple came to TraVek Remodeling because they were wanting to remodel their bathrooms. They had lived there for 31 years and the bathrooms were all original. They wanted both the guest bath and the primary bathroom remodeled. Their wish was for everything to be taken out, and all new to be put in.

The colors were tired, and it did not hold the welcoming appeal that they wanted. It was dull, drab and dated, as you will see if you look at the Before/After photos. These Scottsdale homeowners were wanting an in-home spa, a place to enjoy and relax.

The layout did not change too much, but we did remove a corner Roman tub, and instead installed a center soaking tub just in front of the windows. The primary bathroom had a fiberglass shower insert with no extra frills or appeal. We removed that and put tile on the walls to the ceiling, added a couple niches for shampoos and soaps. We also added a huge bench for sitting on. The floor was tiled, as well. The original shower was just one shower head, and that was replaced with a nice, large shower head plus a handheld shower. The glass door and wall glass were replaced with new, taller panels and beautiful handles and hinges.

This bathroom has a nice his and her counter and cabinets. Many bathrooms have a double sink, but this one has counters and cabinetry on separate sides of the bathroom. The cabinets are Waypoint, and offer a lot more storage than the ones they originally had. With this layout, the makeup counter drops down from the rest of the counter, and extends further than it did previously because the tub was no longer taking up space in the corner.

It's the little details that add the pizzazz to the project. Notice the little legs on the bottom of the cabinets. They are not structural, but just a little added touch to bring a classier look and to help tie the look and style of the bathroom to the rest of the house.

We are happy to say the homeowners are delighted with the outcome of their bathroom remodel. In their words, "It's exactly what we hoped for...and more!"

Jim & Donna in Scottsdale had a kitchen that was dated, dark and closed in. They wanted to open it up and make a brighter space that would be part of the living area. Originally there was a wall that separated the kitchen from the living room, and the refrigerator was set along that dividing wall. Also, in the kitchen there was a door to the patio. Directly on the other side of the wall separating the kitchen from the living room, there was a French door to that same patio.

We need to verify and ensure that the wall was not a supporting wall, and by removing it there would be no compromising the structure of the house and its tile roof. After knowing that this was not a structural wall, our designer was able to take Jim & Donna through the design process to plan their space.

By filling in the door in the kitchen, and removing the wall, we were able to open the space, bring the refrigerator to a more convenient spot in the working area of the kitchen, and create a nice, bright, open kitchen.

This TraVek Project Received a Silver Award at Greater Phoenix NARI Annual CotY Awards

TraVek Remodeling was pleased to have been selected as a Silver Award winner for the category of Interior remodeling between $100,000 and $250,000. They were chosen for two of the fourteen awards at the awards ceremony.  Greater Phoenix NARI has recognized local companies that have demonstrated excellence and skill in residential remodeling.

See Press Release here.

The Silver Award was for a very extensive and beautiful project. This home was very dark and outdated. There were a lot of walls dividing the main living area into several sections. By removing them, filling in a sunken floor and putting new flooring throughout, and then completely relocating the kitchen, there was a whole new look and feel to the home.

Part of one wall contained a structural beam, and so we needed to have engineering to reconfigure how to bolster the roof system so the integrity of the home would not be compromised.

You can see how the original photo had a crowded kitchen. By removing the walls and creating a butler's pantry, we were able to create a wide open kitchen that is now part of the living space. The home is set up perfectly for entertaining. The cabinets were with a lot of bells and whistles, and there is great storage and functionality.

There was a sunken living room floor that was raised so that there could be the same floor level throughout.

As part of this project, we also did a guest bathroom shower remodel. The shower/tub was removed and a beach (curbless) entry was put in. The tile work is intricate and lovely.

This was a delightful project to do, and the results are beautiful!

See the Gold Winning Project here.

These homeowners bought a house that was in good shape but needed a total remodel to bring it up to date and to be a home that fit them. There is no surface that went untouched, and the transformation is beautiful and to their taste, as you can see.

All of the cabinets were replaced with Bellmont cabinets, a frameless cabinet that has a lot of popularity now in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area. The countertop is a great contrast to the straight lines of the cabinetry. Look closely at the movement in it! It takes the eyes away from the straight lines and brings them to follow the beautiful natural beauty of the stone.

They are able to use some dark colors because they contrast it enough with light, and so as you step back and take in the whole house, it ties together so nicely.

These homeowners couldn't be happier with their new and beautiful home.