Posts by Bill Hoisington

Herndon Kitchen Is Regional “Contractor Of 2020” Year (COTY) Winner | Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes A young Herndon couple had just purchased their first townhouse, and decided to upgrade. The 30-year-old structure had never been modified, but the owner’s recognized some ways to expand usable space without adding on. Entering from the foyer,…

Michael Nash National “Contractor of the Year” Exemplifies Bathrooms come in many styles these days, as a stroll through the Fairfax, VA showroom of Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes makes clear. Tiling that emanates restful colors; shower heads that play favorite music; heated floors, towel warmers; height-adjustable floating vanities; Jacuzzis with ergonomically-correctable head and arm…

Michael Nash solution named nation’s “Best whole house remodel” Master designer/remodeler Sonny Nazemian shares trade secrets A comprehensive makeover to a Mediterranean-style home in McLean has won a national Chrysalis award for Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes. Founded in 1993, the Chrysalis has long been regarded as the remodeling industry’s most prestigious peer award; Qualified…

Source: ELAN January 2020 MICHAEL NASH INTRODUCES “OPEN” FLOORPLAN INTO 150-YEAR-OLD TOWNHOME | by JOHN BYRD “This plan meets every modern luxury requirement, yet the 19th-century interior detailing is beautifully enhanced and preserved.” — Sonny Nazemian A whole house makeover to a three-level townhouse in the Old Town section of Alexandria introduces a series of…

Source: Fairfax County Times Friday -Sunday, January 3-5, 2020 Practices for more spacious, attractive and comfortable townhouses By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES Last week, “The new frontier: townhouse renovation -part two” featured the expansion of the middle of a three-level Merrifield townhouse. Part three will illustrate how a whole-house makeover in…

Source: ELAN January 2020 MASTER DESIGNER/BUILDER SONNY NAZEMIAN SHARES TRADE SECRETS | by JOHN BYRD “(The owner) wanted a softer, more cohesive interior. Finding ways to open up sightlines was part of the solution–but she also wanted interior elevations that would support a subtler interplay of tones, colors and textures” –Sonny Nazemian A comprehensive makeover…

Source: Fairfax County Times Homes & Gardens Friday -Sunday, December 27-29, 2019 Practices for more spacious, attractive and comfortable townhouses By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES Last week, Fairfax County Times featured one of three re- cent award-winning townhouse renovation projects: a retired Alexandria couple looking for a way to make better…

Master designer/remodeler Sonny Nazemian reveals practices that are making local kitchens more spacious, attractive and comfortable. A skillful space plan enhancement and reconfiguration solution that increases the size of a 20 year old kitchen by over 30% while staying inside the envelop of the existing home has won a regional Chrysalis award for Michael Nash…

Source: Fairfax County Times Friday -Sunday, December 6-8, 2019 n Practices for more spacious, attractive and comfortable townhouses By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES Increasing the living space in a townhouse requires a demanding set of skills. “There are usually structural and building code issues involved,” says remodeler Sonny Nazemian. “We often…