Full-Home Renovation • Warrenton, VA

One home, completely reimagined around the way this family lives.

For this whole-home renovation, we expanded the kitchen, redesigned circulation, and upgraded every major space — including the primary suite, kids’ baths and closets, powder room, and stairs — turning a dated layout into a calm, modern-luxe home.

Kitchen Expansion & Full-Height Quartz Primary Suite & Kids’ Bathrooms Stairs, Closets & Lighting Plan

Project snapshot: From choppy and dated to calm, connected, and curated

This family loved their neighborhood but not the way their home functioned. The kitchen felt closed in, the primary bath lacked spa-level comfort, the kids’ bath and closets weren’t working, and circulation around the stairs and main hallways felt tight. We re-planned the key spaces and layered in modern-luxe finishes to support the way they actually live.

Scope of work

  • • Expanded kitchen footprint with new island and cabinetry layout
  • • Full-height quartz backsplash with custom spice ledges
  • • Custom quartz apron-front farmhouse sink (no exposed metal front)
  • • Primary suite: larger shower, updated vanities, tile, and lighting
  • • Kids’ bath, kids’ closet, and powder room reimagined
  • • Staircase and hall circulation cleaned up and brightened
  • • Layered LED work lighting & mood lighting throughout

At a glance

  • Location: Warrenton, Virginia
  • Project type: Full-home interior renovation
  • Spaces touched: Kitchen, primary bath, kids’ bath, closets, powder room, stairs
  • Client priorities: Family-friendly function, modern-luxe materials, lighting & storage

From “before” to “we never want to move”

Every full-home renovation starts with understanding what’s not working. For this project, that meant a cramped kitchen, tired bathrooms, and circulation that didn’t support real family life. We moved from assessment → design + storyboards → build and final styling.

Phase One

Existing home & pain points

The original layout boxed in the kitchen and made the main level feel segmented. Bathrooms were builder-basic, storage wasn’t optimized, and the stair area felt dark and utilitarian.

Before photo of the original kitchen prior to full home renovation
Phase Two

Storyboards, layouts & selections

We presented layout options, material palettes, and lighting concepts — blending warm wood tones, quartz, and matte fixtures with a kid-friendly, durable foundation.

In-progress full home renovation showing layouts and framing
Phase Three

Build, styling & final walkthrough

Once construction was complete, we focused on the lighting, hardware, and small details — like quartz ledges, peg-drawer inserts, and a fully tiled quartz backsplash — that make the home feel custom instead of “just remodeled.”

Completed modern luxe kitchen with full height quartz and island lighting

Kitchen expansion: Full quartz, smart storage, and layered lighting

The kitchen is the heart of this renovation. We expanded the footprint, re-centered the island, and blended high-function cooking zones with warm, modern-luxe finishes. Every detail — from the quartz apron-front sink to hidden gadget storage — was designed to support daily life.

Key kitchen upgrades

  • • Full-height quartz backsplash with small ledges for spices and oils — no fussy mosaic tile.
  • • Custom quartz apron-front farmhouse sink instead of an exposed metal front.
  • • Dedicated peg-drawer organization for plates, serving pieces, and kids’ everyday items.
  • • Integrated pop-up outlet at the island for mixers, blenders, and homework laptops.
  • • LED work lighting under cabinets plus softer “mood” lighting in and around the island.
  • • Expanded cabinetry for pantry storage and small appliance zones.

The result is a kitchen that feels calm and highly functional — equally ready for a weeknight dinner or a full house of guests.

Modern kitchen with island and quartz backsplash by MSH Close up of full height quartz backsplash and spice ledge Farmhouse sink with quartz front apron in renovated kitchen Kitchen island with modern lighting and integrated storage

Primary suite, kids’ baths, and closets that finally work

Beyond the kitchen, this renovation dramatically improved how private spaces function. We expanded and brightened the primary bath, upgraded the kids’ bath, and reworked closet storage so mornings feel smoother for the whole family.

Primary bathroom with large shower and modern finishes

Expanded primary bathroom

Larger shower footprint, upgraded tile, updated vanity, and layered lighting transform the primary bath into a true retreat instead of a quick get-ready zone.

Kids bathroom remodel with updated vanity and tile

Kids’ bathroom refresh

Fresh tile, new fixtures, and better storage create a kids’ bath that’s easy to keep organized — and designed to grow with them.

Custom closet storage created in full home renovation

Closets that actually serve the family

Kids’ closet and bedroom storage were reworked to make space for clothing, toys, and future needs — reducing visual clutter and helping mornings run smoother.

Stairs, powder room, and the “little” spaces that matter

Full-home renovations are about more than feature rooms. The stairs, powder room, and circulation areas are where guests and family move every day — and they deserve elevated design too.

Powder room with modern vanity and mirror

Powder room with presence

Updated fixtures, finishes, and lighting turn a basic powder room into a small-but-mighty design moment for guests.

Staircase and hallway after renovation with new finishes

Staircase & circulation

Updated flooring, fresh paint, and improved lighting along the stairs and hallways help the whole home feel brighter and more connected.

Living area updated with new flooring and lighting

Living spaces tied into the new story

Main-level living areas received the same cohesive finishes — flooring, trim, and color palette — so the entire home feels like one intentional design.

Filmed inside the Ryce full-home transformation — kitchen, lighting, stairs, and upper level.

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