THE BLUEPRINT
Going Above and Beyond (and Outside) for Clients
What happens when you have a project on the second floor of a home but do not want to disturb the rest of the home because the family is still living their day-to-day lives?
You get creative.
What happens when you have a project on the second floor of a home but do not want to disturb the rest of the home because the family is still living their day-to-day lives?
You get creative.
This beautiful project came to us through Petersen Kitchens and Designs, one of our most valued and longstanding partners. The clients planned a beautiful kitchen renovation that required heavy structural changes. While PKD supplied and installed cabinetry in kitchen and laundry room, we contracted for construction, counter tops, windows, tile, painting, etc.
Custom scaffolding enabled all work to proceed with the rest of the home remaining undisturbed.
The clients we so pleased with the work that they asked us to contract their family room and family room bar renovations. Dana Hudiak of Hudiak Design created welcoming and interesting spaces, while Halkett Woodworking, Inc. supplied most of the cabinetry. We completed all construction including plumbing, countertops, flooring and painting.
The clients were again thrilled with the end result, and soon asked us to renovate the master bathroom, walk in closets and the bedroom. Since the foyer, stairway and second floor hall were freshly completed, and the family was utilizing the home, we knew we had to find a creative way to respect their needs while at the same time being efficient with our work. The answer: we had our scaffold company erect a custom three-story scaffold for access to the rooms via a French door balcony at the master bedroom. Starting with demolition, all trades worked through the scaffold system. And the approach left the rest of the house undisturbed and preserved daily life for the owners and their children.
As you can see, the closets and bedroom are once again top notch, and the bathroom may be our most detailed ever. We also renovated the fireplace in the master bedroom on a last-minute request, which looks beautiful.
We are now setting up to renovate two more bathrooms in the house on the second floor. And, as testament to the ability and character of our trade partners, the clients also contracted our painter to paint the entire exterior of their home.
Another dream-turned-reality for a phenomenal family.
Applebrook Golf Club Bistro Project
Walking the grounds of Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, you know that you’re in a very special place. The private, world-class club is consistently listed in Golf Digest’s “Best in State,” and their farmhouse-style clubhouse provides its members and their guests to some of the most exquisite dining in Chester County. So, we were thrilled to receive the contract to manage the renovation of the club’s bistro and outdoor patio.
Renovating Applebrook Golf Club's Clubhouse Bistro
Walking the grounds of Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, you know that you’re in a very special place. The private, world-class club is consistently listed in Golf Digest’s “Best in State,” and their farmhouse-style clubhouse provides its members and their guests to some of the most exquisite dining in Chester County. So, we were thrilled to receive the contract to manage the renovation of the club’s bistro and outdoor patio.
The clubhouse has a historic, residential feel, which we are adept at delivering, and the new bistro design by Peter Bachelor & Associates architectural firm captured that feel beautifully, while adding special touches throughout. The project also included patio redesign, landscaping, and concrete work to lay the groundwork for parts of the bistro extension.
The before.
We pride ourselves on planning, and with winter closing in and a hard completion date of May 1st, we knew that pouring concrete before the hard freeze was crucial. Working with Finnerty Landscaping and Applebrook’s management, we were able to pour earlier than first envisioned, which was the absolute KEY to the project’s success.
Also key, the point of ingress for vehicles and machinery. Though not the flashiest of building management tasks, determining the staging and flow of construction vehicles and machinery can save or cost days worth of operational efficiency. In our four decades of experience, we’ve worked with townships on every special permitting scenario possible. We know that what’s easiest for the job may not always be best for the township, and vice versa. In this case, we were able to find a solution that allowed for a temporary road, which minimized disturbance to the existing grounds while still maximizing safety for passing cars on the road.
The after. With gorgeous fox inlay courtesy of Bucks County Soapstone.
From there, our team and trade partners kept it all track, working with the club’s own team: Tim Cordes for all faux finishes and fox heads, Mike Monsanto for the bar base and custom cabinetry, and interior designer Janine Zozaya.
The farther along the project progressed, the more it seemed meant to be. Though the heavy steel had to be used for structural support, we were able to cap it with recycled wood brought in from a carriage home on the grounds that we were also renovating. The wood perfectly matches the wood used in clubhouse’s original spaces, providing members with a look and feel that flows seamlessly from one room to another.
As you can see, the finished product is a beautiful, casual bistro area, a large bar and a larger outside patio. The club is thrilled with the workmanship and best of all, the bistro is busy all the time.
Click here to learn more about Applebrook Golf Club.
“From the bidding process through project completion, Cappelletti Builders’ attention to detail really set them apart. Nothing was left to chance. Their management team established relationships with everyone involved, took feedback, and if there was ever a question—even afterwards—it was addressed immediately. Also, they employed subcontractors who they’d worked with for years, and who all knew each other, so the continuity of the work—with our staff as well—could not have been stronger. We’re of course thrilled with the end result as well.”
Applebrook Golf Club’s casual bistro.
The Bistro bar.
Custom Building Inspiration--Now on Instagram
We’re excited to announce that Cappelletti Custom Builders has an Instagram account! Now, you can gain inspiration from projects, and go behind the scenes to see what it takes to craft the most meticulous homes on the Main Line and beyond. Check us out at @cappelletti_builders !
We’re excited to announce that Cappelletti Custom Builders has an Instagram account! Now, you can gain inspiration from projects, and go behind the scenes to see what it takes to craft the most meticulous homes on the Main Line and beyond. Check us out at @cappelletti_builders !
Featured in Architectural Digest with Hudiak Design
As our clients can attest, we work with some truly talented people. One such interior designer, Dana Hudiak, owner of Hudiak Design, is making a name for herself. Dana’s work has already been featured in Maine Line Today, Philadelphia Magazine, and Philadelphia Style, but now she’s added Architectural Digest to her portfolio of publications. We are thrilled to be called out in this piece as her custom builder of choice.
As our clients can attest, we work with some truly talented people. One such interior designer, Dana Hudiak, owner of Hudiak Design, is making a name for herself. Dana’s work has already been featured in Maine Line Today, Philadelphia Magazine, and Philadelphia Style, but now she’s added Architectural Digest to her portfolio of publications with this spotlight, below. We are thrilled to be mentioned as her custom builder of choice.
For more on Dana and her work, visit: http://www.hudiakdesignco.com/
Main Line Today - Homage to Okie - Pennsylvania Farmhouses
If you live on or near the Philadelphia Main Line you know architect Brognard Okie’s style without realizing it. Learn more about his approach to Pennsylvania farmhouses in this Main Line Today article, featuring a gorgeous collaboration between Cappelletti Builders and Archer & Buchanan Architecture.
If you live on or near the Philadelphia Main Line you know architect Brognard Okie’s style without realizing it. Learn more about his approach to Pennsylvania farmhouses in this Main Line Today article, featuring a gorgeous collaboration between Cappelletti Builders and Archer & Buchanan Architecture.
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Marty Cappelletti Featured in Italian American Herald
We’re thrilled to share Marty’s feature in the Delaware Valley Italian American Herald. As you’ll see, his upbringing inspired him to strive for perfection with every project. That sense of purpose and pride is now matched by his site supervisors and trade partners. And the results are seen in client relationships spanning decades.
CLICK HERE to read the article.
We’re thrilled to share Marty’s feature in the Delaware Valley Italian American Herald. As you’ll see, his upbringing inspired him to strive for perfection with every project. That sense of purpose and pride is now matched by his site supervisors and trade partners. And the results are seen in client relationships spanning decades.
CLICK HERE to read the article.