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3 4 | A L A B A M A H O M E B U I L D E R | S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 W anting a home with plenty of space for their growing family, these homeowners purchased a home in their preferred location, then hired a remodeler to tear it down to the subfloor and rebuild it into their dream home. An English-style exterior was created with a leaded-glass, cathedral- style doorway and historic gas lighting to greet guests. The inside of the home features a modern take on gothic, old world design, with the use of reclaimed wood beams and castle-style lighting fixtures throughout. The new kitchen includes a marble countertop and backsplash, custom painted cabinets, double oven and stove with pot filler, as well as a farmhouse sink topped by five paned-glass FOREST GLEN PROJECT BANKS HOME BUILDING 1ST PLACE WINNER | WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL OVER $500,000 windows to let in ample light. The castle-style features continue in the great room, with the use of wooden beams, walls and floors made of reclaimed wood, a fireplace and chandelier. The new master bath features a double vanity topped with marble and a glass enclosed shower with floor-to-ceiling marble tile and multiple shower heads. A stone vessel sink is a unique focal point in the guest bath. A screened-in porch with a wood burning fireplace, flat-screen TV, candle style chandelier, porch- swing bed and bluestone flooring finished off the project. With more than enough space and plenty of modern amenities, this updated home is a dream come true for its owners. 2014 BEST IN SHOW FINALIST