by Steven Hershberger | Apr 21, 2012
Remodeling in Washington, DC can be tricky for many reasons; not the least of which is that you are frequently working with limited space. Particularly in multi-unit buildings, kitchens and bathrooms present design challenges as they are often confined to only a few square feet. When remodeling a kitchen, we are often able to increase
by Steven Hershberger | Apr 11, 2012
In the remodeling industry, the relationship between the homeowner and contractor too often turns into an Us versus Themexperience. Particularly after the contract is signed and construction begins, a disconnect can develop between the home owner and the design team, who, up until this point has been by the client’s side for every step of the way. The
by Steven Hershberger | Apr 6, 2012
One of the aspects that sets Four Brothers apart from our competition, is the ease with which our designers can incorporate unique and custom cabinetry into their designs. They are not stuck in the box of using standard sizes. This is possible because in addition to our five remodeling crews, we have a full-time cabinet
by Steven Hershberger | Mar 19, 2012
One of the many things that sets Four Brothers LLC apart from our competitors is our Cabinetry Division. We are now registered dealers for two cabinetry lines: Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, and Elmwood Fine Custom Cabinetry. (We’ll share more about these cabinetry lines in an upcoming post.) We work directly with the manufacturers, so are able
by Steven Hershberger | Feb 23, 2012
After the success of our Four Brothers Carpentry photo gallery on our website, we’ve decided to join Houzz.com to share even more photos with you! Our team plans to continue utilizing our existing photo gallery, but this interactive website allows us to post countless project photos by project, and allows you to post your home renovation questions for one of our
by Steven Hershberger | Sep 25, 2011
One of the first and most important things to consider in a kitchen design is the layout. This focus on functionality ensures that the kitchen is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also convenient for everyday use. In the Upper Marlboro kitchen, we wanted to maintain roughly the same layout as the existing kitchen, with the
by Steven Hershberger | Sep 10, 2011
The Fairmont living room was designed with entertaining in mind. This theme called for a largely open floor plan that provides a close connection to the kitchen. In place of a structural wall, we used a salvaged oak post and beam to shore up the floor above. Aside from being structural, this post and beam
by Steven Hershberger | Sep 4, 2011
The master bath was a design challenge due to the relatively small size, and the fact that we needed to fit in closet space as well as a functional bathroom. Rather than squeezing in a bathtub, we decided to stick with a walk in shower. A floating vanity is designed to allow the eye to
by Steven Hershberger | Aug 24, 2011
The all-important kitchen was even more so in 753 Fairmont St. Because of the open floor plan it was designed to be an anchoring element for the entire front room without becoming overpowering or ostentatious. To accomplish this, we chose a contemporary flush slab door style for the main cabinetry in a dark stained oak
by Steven Hershberger | May 1, 2011
Our client had very specific instructions for our design team for the lower-level powder bathroom: “Design and build a space that inspires conversation.” Initially this seemed like a strange request, but it began to make sense as our client explained her motivations further. Being a big entertainer, the powder bath (located adjacent to the kitchen