Tomaz's New "House"

[Tomaz]

Some people on this forum wanted me to post pictures of my new "house" that my father and I renovated over the past while. I hope you enjoy!

Description:

The building is a 2500sqft (estimated), steel-wrapped, millwork shop that my father and I decided to renovate into a "suite" for me to live in while I go back to school full time.

It has 12' ceilings, heated floors, and the garage space to make most car enthusiasts jealous!

Located on the back of my parents property, this building is far enough away from the main house that it gives me plenty of privacy but still makes it rent free! :D

Please pardon the bad quality of pics, i took the "before" shots with my cell phone.


Pics:
Here is the exterior. New Jeld-Wen windows! (I work there)
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/9960/img00143200910181736.th.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/img00143200910181736.jpg/)

Early stages of the reno. What used to be an office, has been stripped out. This is the future living room.
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1125/img00139200910181733.th.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/img00139200910181733.jpg/)

More of the gutting. This shows the future kitchen and hallway entrance.
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/215/img00140200910181734.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/img00140200910181734.jpg/)

This will be my bedroom
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2360/img00141200910181734.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/img00141200910181734.jpg/)

Moving around some of the studs to give me a bathroom.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6171/img00142200910181734.th.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/img00142200910181734.jpg/)

We had to install a raised floor for the bathroom because it would give us more play to move around the plumbing.
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1362/img00157200911071508.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/img00157200911071508.jpg/)



This project started in September and finished last week (Jan 23rd). Lot's of blood, sweat, and pocket went into this. Mostly it was just my father working on it during the week as i work full time and take evening courses. Weekends would be a team effort and overall, i am very impressed with the outcome:

Living Room
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/4449/20100127dsc00011.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00011.jpg/)

Kitchen
http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/729/20100127dsc00010.th.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00010.jpg/)

Hallway leading to the bathroom and bedroom.
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/2184/20100127dsc00016.th.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00016.jpg/)

Bedroom. This is my favorite part of my new place. 16' x 16' x 12'. Massive bedroom! The ceiling is what makes me proud! Between my design and my fathers ingenuity, we created the floating ceiling from scratch!
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9396/20100127dsc00012.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00012.jpg/)

More bedroom.
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4524/20100127dsc00013.th.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00013.jpg/)


Even more bedroom. A big shout out to Kloubek and Lint for the wardrobes! They work great!
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4200/20100127dsc00014.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00014.jpg/)

Last one of the bedroom, I promise! I wanted a shot of the floating ceiling because i just think it is awesome!
http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/1461/20100127dsc00015.th.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00015.jpg/)

Bathroom.
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2575/20100127dsc00017.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00017.jpg/)

Bathroom again.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5370/20100127dsc00018.th.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/20100127dsc00018.jpg/)

I wanted to save these for last. My garage space!
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7144/garagespace2.th.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/garagespace2.jpg/)
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6271/garagespace1.th.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/garagespace1.jpg/)


So, this is the new home of Tomaz. A big thanks to Anthony and Jaimie for giving me a hand the last few weeks to complete the finishing. And a massive shot out to my Dad for being good at what he does! And for creating the perfect place to live while going to school!

I hope you appreciate the new diggs as much as i do!

[KRyn]

Looks good, I would have gone with a much darker hard wood though. What was the total cost for everything needed to make this happen?

[TomcoPDR]

How come there are digital scramble on some of the photos?
Naked chicks on cars?

[tobypaddock]

looks awesome man, congrats!

whats blurred out in the garage pics? hooker piles?

[eglove]

that is SICK. i am jealous. that is a sweet pad

[scat19]

damn, nothing wrong with that!

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by KRyn
Looks good, I would have gone with a much darker hard wood though. What was the total cost for everything needed to make this happen?

I wanted to go darker too, but all materials used were at really cheap prices/on sale.

$15,000.00 Roughly

Includes new hot water tank, underfloor heating system, and boiler.

Not to mind all materials/tools needed to build the place.


Originally posted by TomcoPDR
How come there are digital scramble on some of the photos?
Naked chicks on cars?

...yes. My father is Hugh Hefner. Didn't you know?

[TomcoPDR]

This could possibly bring rave parties back :thumbsup:

[Wrinkly]

Your parents aren't thinking straight though - they'll never get rid of you with a place that sweet! lol

Seriously - Great job. Something to be proud of for sure :thumbsup:

[LongCity]

Thats fuckin' badass!

[urban.one]

Where is the property? Outside of city limits Im guessing?

[sputnik]

Why are the cars blurred out?

[Tarrantula]

Too bad you still have to drive 40 minutes into town :P

[GQBalla]

man nice place

[JWL]

Impressive!

[beyond_ban]

As asked, why the blur? As far as the pad goes, i can't see anyone complaining with living there. The hardest part is bring the bitches back, but once they are there, GAME ON SON.

[urban.one]

Either a chopshop. Or a rare car that he doesnt want people to know its there as not to attract unwanted visitors?


Originally posted by sputnik
Why are the cars blurred out?

[Jlude]

Lookin' good Tomaz.

[Kloubek]

Very nice Tomaz. Great looking Wardrobe closet too... where'd you get 'em? ;)

Love the garage. Though my sight seems to be adversely affected... everything is blurry.

[JfuckinC]

Thats pretty sick! :thumbsup:

[RickDaTuner]

haha, I know where I'm taking my car when I need ungodly amounts of floor space to change wiper blades now...

:thumbsup:

[HondaKid]

Funny, my parents basically paid me to leave to attend university and your parents are paying you (free rent, etc) to stay. You do know they will expect the same treatment when they are old and need a place to live rent free. You can switch their house for your new pad. Fair deal, switch in a few decades.

Nice digs by the way.

[bubbley]

Stellar job man...how long did all this take?

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by urban.one
Where is the property? Outside of city limits Im guessing?

Good guess! Im about 40 minutes East outside.


Originally posted by urban.one
Either a chopshop. Or a rare car that he doesnt want people to know its there as not to attract unwanted visitors?

Almost. Cars that do not belong to me. Just keeping the privacy of my clients.


Originally posted by beyond_ban
The hardest part is bring the bitches back, but once they are there, GAME ON SON.?
They do get a little squirmy when the cell phone reception dies, on a dirt road, in the middle of nowhere. lol


Originally posted by bubbley
Stellar job man...how long did all this take?

About 4 months.


Thanks for the compliments guys! Much appreciated!

[01RedDX]

That's pretty slick, beats any basement! Good job.

[stevieo]

nice "house" tomaz haha.
lucky guy!

[xrayvsn]

Originally posted by Tomaz

Almost. Cars that do not belong to me. Just keeping the privacy of my clients.


That's classy, I'm sure it is appreciated. :thumbsup:

[max_boost]

Wow that is awesome. I say you got a sweet deal going on. Take full advantage! :thumbsup:

[BigWill]

The House is SICK!!! time for another Bonfire once the weather is better!

[5fivespeed]

Absolutely awesome.

Ray

[Clark-Kent]

Thats SICK im jealous :(

:bigpimp: