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| What
We Do
Why are
there so many houses that sit on the market for so long? Why is it that
when you want to buy a home, you can't imagine yourself actually living
in that home? Because many builders don't use that one tool in their toolbox
- their imagination! CoeMingle Investments
purchases these cookie-cutter homes and turns them into artistically functional
homes. Homes that are equally unique and conversational - that inspire
all who experience them. Homes you can entertain in, homes you can love
in, homes you can live in.
Take a look
at some of the samples below to experience our design vision. |
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We needed to start completely fresh on this 1960s kitchen. The new modern flat-front dark wood cabinets are accented in stainless steel and glass with a recycled glass mosaic backsplash for some sparkle and interest. The soffit and drop-down florescent lighting were removed and modern lighting was put in its place. Finally, the flooring was replaced with Indian Tigerwood Pergo throughout enhancing the definitively modern feel. With pullouts about in this space, the functionality aspect (as well as the wow factor) was increased 100-fold. |
| By incorporating bold shapes, lines, colors and textures, this room was almost instantly transformed into elegant modernism. I then offset the bold statements with an Indian Tigerwood floor to echo the sleekness of the situation. Now can you say, 'hot!"? |
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This kitchen was a total gut to the studs. I relocated the washer/dryer to the garage and opened up the walls on both ends of this galley kitchen to create a grand gourmet kitchen complete with beautiful walnut travertine floors, brand new moss-green KraftMaid cabinetry with anti-slam slides, a granite countertop, 4x4 quartzite backsplash and all-new stainless appliances. Plus, an oversized armoire was reborn into a built-in pantry creating tons of storage and more than an 'out of the box store' kitchen solution. This eclectic kitchen is now functional, cozy and fantastic! |
| This home was set in a wooded area with tons of trees and greenery surrounding it. It looked like it could've been a cottage plucked right out of the country - so the fireplace design reflected that. The bricks were covered over with 3x6 cut slate tile mixing honed and rough for visual affect and texture, then a custom mantle was created to give weight and importance to the fireplace while still maintaining the charm of the home. The result? A fantastic creation of a new classic. |
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With
'yards' in the South Bay so uncommon, why are they usually so unfunctional?
We used every inch of this backyard by building a pergola, extending the
patio and installing slate tile, a garden shed and a built-in BBQ. It's
now a truly unique place to entertain guests. |
| Why
do powder rooms need to be beige and boring? They don't! We infused a bit
of Spanish flair and an Earthy feel into this downstairs 1/2 bath with a
mosaic slate tile countertop featuring glass tile accents. We then added
a pounded copper vessel sink, striking color on the walls and hung a unique
mirror to set it all off. |
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Drop
the drop florescent light boxes in the kitchens already! We ripped them
out of this kitchen but kept the soffits to create a truly unique and functional
lighting system. This cable lighting not only provided overall light but
task lighting with the individual spots focused on key work areas. With
the addition of a few new can lights, under cabinet lighting and some beautiful
pendants over the peninsula - this kitchen lighting works for any mood. |
| Life
is meant to be lived inside and outside. We created this beautiful
built-in deck with custom copper sunburst railings, built in seating and
accent lighting troughout. The owners now have an additional 375 sqft. of
space to entertain with. |
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Brick
fireplaces are common in homes built in the South Bay, but it doesn't mean
you have to live with them. By tearing out the old brick fireplace and creating
a custom surround with mosaic marble tiles accented with nickel insets and
an new exotic wood mantle, this fireplace was turned into a focal point
work of art. |
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Oak kitchen cabinets are standard in South Bay kitchens - but not standard
for us. By refinishing the cabinetry, adding a granite countertop (quite
an upgrade from white dingy tile) and a stainless backsplash, new appliances
and fun lighting, this kitchen was transformed into a chef's delight without
fully changing the already functional layout. |
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Why
relegate the exterior of your home to the same three colors that the rest
of the neighbors use? We had Huh?
Designs select bold colors that would make this home stand out from
the crowd while still integrating quite nicely into the surrounding area.
The result was drastic, bold and beautiful. |
Make
a statement in your foyer. After all - it is the first thing guests will
see when they enter your home. This fun and whimsical paint technique
coupled with the custom Huh?-designed
furniture brought life into an otherwise quite boring and forgetful space. |
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Every
day starts in your bedroom, why not start it out right. We transformed this
one into a calming retreat by incorporating an Art Deco feel. The fireplace
surround was custom built/installed in addition to the new authentic Deco
sconces, original from France. The feel of this room is now very
romantic and far from ordinary. |
| A
recent trend for homeowners is to mount their plasma TV over their fireplaces
- but where do their components go? By creating a custom component mantle,
this problem was easily solved. Not only do all the components fit in the
mantle top, but it is also fitted with a cooling fan to be sure that all
components stay at an appropriate temperature. |
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Setting
off walls with an accent design creates a custom feel to any room. By creating
an obvious space for a bed in this master suite with a woven metal installation,
the glamour factor is quickly increased as is the reflectivity from the
metal to help set the mood. |
| Storage
is key in compact South Bay homes. Custom shelving/storage units can be
created to incorporate additional storage for the homeowner. Plus, these
built-ins greatly increase the home's overall value. |
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Pantrys
are a great idea, but without pull-out shelves - your items just get lost
inside. We convert all major kitchen cabinets to pull-out shelving units
to allow for the most ergonomic kitchen space possible. |
