The owners of this Greenport home are avid sailors, so when a sailboat weathervane was mentioned it started a conversation that set it a sail on this shingle mosaic.  Now the view from the home office, which is located in a barn behind the home, is a little more inspirational on those beautiful days when work needs to be done.

The banks of windows in the gable ends of this converted barn are far from your average replacement windows, which is fitting for this far from average Cutchogue home.  In order to retain the visual styling of the previous windows we painted the window trim the same color as the siding.

When a roughed up piece of trim comes through our shop it's a clear sign to get to work.  Due to years of paint in most cases, one of the first steps is to get a cross section of the detail.  When we're lucky we can find a router bit that's close, but sometimes we need to get creative.  Once we've milled up the material it's back to the site for installation where it waits for paint.

Although we didn't build the cabinets for this Greenport remodel, we did handle all of the carpentry, trimwork, and tile. This is one of two motifs that were incorporated into the tile backsplashes.  Being that the pattern inside the brown border came as diamonds, that were hand-cut along the profiles of the individual pieces, it was simply amazing to see them fit together.

These tile (from the posts above and below) came to us in one foot squares that, in their raw form, looked far from perfect.  It was a pleasant surprise, however, when they all went together relatively tight with little intervention.

Every different type of tile presents unique challenges, and this tile (from the post above) was no different.  In order to terminate the edges, without an option from the supplier, we decided to capitalize on the thickness of the finished tile.  By returning the face of the tile to the wall, the finished corner gives the impression that the entire facade is over a half of an inch thick.

Since most of the bathroom floor in this Greenport home was taken up by a soaking tub, the remaining space was natural for a busier tile pattern like this marble basket weave.

This bathroom, in a Greenport home, screams out "beach" thanks to the sand-colored tile (throughout the bathroom, kitchen and foyer), and the tropical-ocean-blue-colored, hand-crafted tiles on most of the walls.  The back wall was chosen for the cascading glass tiles, whose rippled surfaces invoke the spirit of a waterfall.  To add a touch of whimsy, custom-made tiles that represent aquatic life found their place in the shower base.

When the owner of a building in NYC renovated they were left with a number of large beams that had been removed from the floor.  As per the customer's design, we cleaned them up as little as possible and made a farmhouse table that you could drive a tractor on.

It's easy to imagine a fireman's pole going through these two openings but it's actually going to be something much cooler - A vacuum-tube elevator that travels between the split-level basement and the second floor.  The acrylic tube, the main focus of a Jamesport remodel, will go right between the openings and be exposed all the way.

The marble floor in this master bath is actually square tiles made of many small pieces of marble, giving the marble look and feel with a little more grip for your feet. This is especially important in the steam shower, where you can also find custom tiles underneath the shower seat that match the granite throughout. The two panels on the right remove to reveal the bathroom's mechanical systems.

Glass is the theme in this Greenport home's master bath (shown in the above post), from the frosted glass tile with the glossy glass accent, to the glass door knobs and cabinet pulls. Add the light granite and the white trim paint and you get an airy feel that compliments the water views. Vanity and door custom made in our shop.

Since the owners of this waterfront Greenport home wanted to update their windows without disturbing the rest of the house, replacement windows were the choice. While neither white nor vinyl (like those in mailers or TV commercials), these aluminum clad, wood windows were ordered to match the existing trim and then installed in place of the existing window sashes just like the rest.

With their vibrant paint job, it's hard to miss these shutters we recently made for this bayside Greenport home. Under a covering of vines, it's hard to see the pergola in the background that we made about nine years ago.

In order to save time and avoid messes, any work that can be done in our Southold workshop is. An added benefit for us is greater control of our work environment.

The very last thing to go into this Mattituck home was the staircase... And what a difference! The individual pieces were made in our shop, then assembled on site.

These banquettes were installed up against original molding in a historic Jamesport inn, so the banquettes (brown portion) were cut to match the profile of the trim, meaning no disruption of the original work.

The banquettes and table tops throughout this Jamesport Inn were proudly handmade right in Southold, by Vector East.

PVC trim boards being put to use indoors as curved trim.

The far end of this Southold addition is a four season sun room destined to be a winter garden. The rest of wall space is taken up almost entirely with windows and doors, effectively bringing the outside in. To keep the roof profile slim, rigid insulation was tightly fitted in between the framing, giving a much higher R-value than fiberglass batts.

The masonry fireplace, built as the main heat source for this Southold addition, dominates the dining room. The balcony, framed with reclaimed timbers by some Amish fellows from Pa., serves as a platform to entertain diners. The railing we built on site from pieces milled in our shop.

The trick on this job was to try and blend the new (mahogany floor planks and railing) and old (reclaimed timber framing). Keeping the details simple helped achieve that goal.

Gary, the boss, gives these banquettes a final once-over before they go to an upholsterer. Built in our Southold shop, the finished product will become new restaurant seating in a historic Jamesport inn. The inn recently went through a multi-million dollar renovation before we got there, so the bar is high.

Opposite sides of the same wall show the effectiveness of the full-wall transom windows in letting the light in. The bathroom is bathed in light from the skylight above, while the bedroom benefits from the overflow.

The owner of this Southold home designed this bench to be loaded with wood from the outside, then unloaded into the house from the porch. The custom screen panels are clear cedar while the decking and the bench are mahogany, all with a penetrating oil finish.

Increasingly these days we hear requests for improved energy efficiency from people looking to take advantage of government incentives. The owners of this Southold ranch cash in on a tax credit with the installation of replacement windows and an insulated front door. We also removed the old storm windows, gave the window exteriors a coat of paint, then installed new storms to give the whole house a fresh feel.

The owner of this Greenport home was already loyal to a tile guy, so we covered the carpentry on this bathroom renovation. The custom made mahogany vanity was modeled off of a picture from a catalog except "a couple of inches taller" to meet the owner's specs. Built at our shop, it was assembled on site and then had the fixtures added.

This bathroom renovation ended up borrowing from the existing closets in the home. To make up for it, storage was added with custom doors, on the left of the shower, and a stowaway space above. Carrying the crown molding around the shower walls gave the room a fashion/function blend. The band of accent tiles go all the way around the room and match the floor.

This bathroom renovation (see above) took place in a classic waterfront home in Greenport. The accent tiles in the spirals are clear glass. This allows the light to shine all the way through, giving them real depth. The cast iron tub (new) and the heater (original) help the room blend back in with the rest of the house.

These wide-plank floor boards are original to this Greenport home.  We removed layers of old finish, smoothed out the major imperfections and stained it a few shades darker.  We then filled the joints with rope, caulked in place, and oiled the whole deal. The result is a fresh finish with an old feel.  

This rental property had a full overhaul to restore some of its former glory. The period details were restored with modern materials like pre-painted cement siding and white PVC trim, which don't really require maintenance, making it ideal for this use. Greenport.

In a space-starved environment, it becomes important to use what you've got.  Here, the stairway houses the utilities below the landing, storage under the stairs and shelves between the exposed stringers.  No waste.  Greenport.

Gary Loveless, the boss himself, giving a window and it's trim a final once-over before it's painted.  Just about everything we do gets his inspection.

These shingles took a long hot bath in order to relax enough to bend like this.  Since then, its been over eight years of cold showers on this third floor, east facing boat-house gable.  Greenport.

With varying width fence boards to break up the monotony, and a little bit of structural detail, this fence is bound to make good neighbors.

The owner's previous city living, and the rural roots of this Greenport carriage-house combined, resulting in an eclectic mix of industrial and country.   Tough, yet charming.

Light pours into this guest space through two glass cupolas.  The vaulted ceilings team up with glass-topped walls to give this carriage-house apartment a spacious feel.  The immense beams support the roof while keeping in tune with the exposed rafters. 

This cherry vanity, in a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, just needs one thing:  A sign saying "Sink and Counter Coming Soon!"

The cabinets in this Greenport home began as stain-grade cherry. The stain just happened to be black, now they're black cherry. The face frames were built on-site, on the installed cabinets, as one piece, allowing rail and style proportions to be identical throughout the kitchen. Meryl Kremer - Architect.

Cherry cabinets and trim give this butler's pantry a warm feeling.  The position between the kitchen (camera side) and the formal dining room (out the door opposite) make it a vital part of entertaining.

These Sapele slats wrap around three of four walls, hiding the stairways and the butler's pantry in this Greenport home.  The walk-through pantry has cherry cabinetry and matching pocket doors inside, so a Sapele veneer was added to the outside of both doors allowing them to match this woodwork as well. 

These built-ins feature fixed shelves for the uppers and adjustable shelves in the base. The area in the middle, behind the removable grating, houses two cast iron radiators. The entire unit was painted to match the walls, showcasing the items that will call it home.

This renovated carriage house in Greenport serves as a bed and breakfast, of sorts.  Equipped with all the amenities of an apartment, the owner also provides guests with gift certificates for breakfast in town.  The cupolas shed light on the interior spaces via vaulted ceilings and  eight foot partition walls topped with glass panels.

The plans called for a major addition to this former office building in Greenport, but the condition of the existing structure called for rebuilding.  The result is a brand new beauty housing three commercial spaces downstairs and three residential units upstairs.

The yellow area in the picture on the left became the addition you see on the right. Changes to the interior included expanding the kitchen, moving an existing bathroom and adding a mud room. New shingles on the rest of the house, and updating the storm windows, really sealed the deal. Meryl Kremer - Architect.

Dating back to the early 1900's, this Greenport barn retains some of it's rustic charm by reusing all salvageable wood reclaimed during deconstruction, including the original doors and sliding track.  When fully opened, the sliding doors align with the side windows revealing glass doors that maximize the southern exposure.

One way to get noticed is with a sign. 

All the amenities of a modern kitchen (on the left of photo) were made to blend in with the only surviving original cabinetry (on the far right of the photo) bridging a gap of nearly one hundred years on this Orient remodel.

This screened porch used custom wood panels made to match other design elements in the exterior trim. A seamless paint job, by Ted Schroeder of Greenport, makes it feel like a true extension of the home.

The desire to hide the washer & dryer, as well as the closet they are in, lead to this built in utility closet.  To keep it discreet, cat-door access to the laundry hamper keeps it all behind closed doors as much as possible.