Here you can find remodeling and construction projects recently completed by Thomas J. Pearson Inc. Click the project titles or images to see full project descriptions and galleries.
At this Meridian-Kessler home we completed a whole-home remodel and addition. The 100-year-old home features a very unique Spanish Colonial architecture. The age of the home and this unique style presented several challenges; however, the final product turned out to be impressive.
The exterior of the home had several unique architectural features such as...
The owners love their historic neighborhood and want to stay there as long as they can. They wanted to update their home to make it livable as they age into their 70s and 80s.
One update was connecting the detached garage to the home. Previously, the garage wall was leaning close to six inches and the aging roof had…
Before this whole home remodel, the kitchen and other rooms were rather dated. The house was not as open and accessible as the client wished it would be. We remodeled nearly every room in the house including the kitchen and two bathrooms to create a conducive and stylish update to the client’s home.
In the kitchen, we opened up the space…
The overall theme of this two section kitchen remodel and addition is very much influenced by wine and canning. The smaller kitchen is reserved specifically for canning fruits and vegetables from their backyard garden and producing wine. Rather than a tile floor, we installed a softer floor so that if glass does fall, it’s less likely to break. We also installed a motorized carboy...
The existing basement of the clients’ home needed an update. Together we went through the design process for a complete basement remodel complete with a TV area, mini bar, laundry room, and bathroom oasis. This basement has several key features that catch the eye and make it special.
One of the most striking features of the basement is the ceiling. Lee Constantine, the architect, and the clients decided to…
The clients of this home sought to completely update their home. In order to accomplish this, we had to bump out the kitchen and upstairs master bedroom several feet. We tore out a great deal of walls to open up this space and installed several wood beams to carry the load. The entire first floor was under construction…
This project showcases an update to a family’s kitchen, laundry, powder bath, and garage entry area. The family found that its kitchen layout wasn’t ideal for their needs as the kids grew. The constant traffic jams were a result of a poor layout…
This growing family wanted to update their basement to provide a relaxing space to watch TV, study, and do laundry. It features a small built-in desk, a new bar, a completely renovated bathroom, a TV area, and an updated laundry room.
The new staircase is an important feature of this basement remodel. The previous staircase had...
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Tuscan Themed Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
The owners of this traditional home sought to update and expand their somewhat dated and crowded kitchen. The former kitchen had a corner sink and a modified U-shape, but with the only entry intersecting the refrigerator and bar passage, it did not allow for multiple cooks in the kitchen. The existing kitchen was separated from the family room by a wall which...
The attic of this 1920's home was transformed into a third story master bedroom suite a with full bath. A construction stairway and access were created to minimize home intrusion during construction. The roof was opened and expanded to allow for headroom in the new space. Amish-built stair parts were custom fabricated to ...
In this project, the client wanted to make an arts and crafts themed first floor. First, walls were torn down to open up the space. To carry the arts and crafts theme throughout the first floor quarter sawn cabinets and a hand-scraped wood floors were installed in the kitchen, new arts and crafts columns were added..
Initially, this 1800 square foot space was completely unfinished with concrete walls. The clients hoped to use this enormous space to fulfill a variety of functions. After the remodel this previously unfinished space contained a perfect entertaining area with a full bar, home theater, and large living space; a full bathroom with an electrical warming towel warmers; a workout space...
The owners of this home sought to modernize and open the entire first floor, enabling an open kitchen and family room concept. With this first floor remodel, we created a contemporary space by removing all of the interior walls, reinforcing the roof structure and raising the ceiling height four feet. This remodel involved sleek...
The clients of this home wanted to update their kitchen and add more space. We began by tearing out the existing wall and building the new addition. After the addition was built, the living space and kitchen were remodeled. The arched window in the newly constructed living space attached to...
This project included a whole first floor and basement remodel. On the first floor, the space where the laundry room was originally located was converted and utilized for the kitchen area. A new floor system was framed to provide a new laundry room in the garage. Several walls were removed to open up the space of...
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In this whole home renovation we added a partial second floor complete with two bedrooms, closets, and a full bathroom. We created a brand new garage while converting the existing garage into an open family room. Floors were replaced in each room and windows were added as well. In the living room, the wood-burning fireplace was...
This spacious, yet extremely friendly and inviting home lacked a kitchen with personality and functionality for this growing family and their desire to entertain others. The goal for this renovation was to provide for new and larger appliances, maintain views to the rear yard, and provide family...
The clients for this project wanted to open up two closed off spaces in the basement. Before, there was a concrete block wall with a small opening between the two spaces. To open up the space, the concrete wall was removed, the ceilings were shored, new foundations were poured, and an eighteen foot steel beam was installed to...
These homeowners wanted to get the most out of a home addition and bathroom remodel. After the project was completed, they ended up with a gourmet kitchen, a remodeled basement, a sunroom, and a master bathroom remodel.
To complete the addition, the existing concrete walls in the basement were cut and...
This project involved a complete renovation of a turn of the century Indianapolis home. We created a new kitchen within the existing space, which matches the existing home architecture and details, including new enlarged arched opening, quarter-sawn oak flooring, and cabinetry and lighting that matches the period of the home.
This 24’ by 22’ addition opens up the the first floor space with an additional room that connects to the kitchen. The newly constructed space serves as a living room/sunroom.
To do this, we tore down the kitchen wall and built a temporary plywood wall to keep the space closed off from the new construction. The new structure was framed and the roof...
This newly remodeled basement provides the homeowners with a new full bar, office desk and space, entertainment area, and a full bathroom. The staircase leading to the new basement includes a feature which allows those coming down the staircase to view the entire basement through a niche in the wall. Custom cabinetry was installed...
The owners of this 1950's home sought additional living space. The design was created to add a new space for the garage, convert the existing garage into a usable family room area, update the kitchen and open it to the new family room. Because the façade of the home was limestone and brick, care was...
The kitchen of this historic Irvington home in east Indianapolis was expanded to create an open flow and additional space. A former butler's pantry, closet, and load-bearing wall were removed, and a new steel beam was added to open the space. Some existing cabinetry was re-purposed, and new cabinetry, trim work, and granite counters were added. The home now boasts a traditional yet functional and modern kitchen.
Eagle Creek Master Bath Remodel
This project included a makeover of the master bath, office, and closet space. We removed and replaced windows and fixtures. We also installed hardwood flooring throughout the space. The newly-created design has a beautiful walk-in master shower.
