Areté Renovators

Before, this entire second floor was narrow and limited by the slope of the roof. After the remodel, the clients can enjoy additional bedrooms, closet space, a laundry room, and much more usable space in their home.

We reconfigured the area right by the back door to be a perfect mudroom and dropzone for this family home.

Some of the before and afters we captured from this family home are unbelievable! So we are rolling them out all week so you can see just how amazing an Areté remodel can be. We tore apart the whole second story of this home to start fresh, and added a bright and spacious primary bedroom where this cramped bedroom used to be. Stay tuned for more!

The Art of the Backsplash! Are boring backsplashes leaving you unimpressed? We can fix that! Head over to our blog to get inspired and find the backsplash that's right for you. https://bit.ly/AretéBacksplash

At Areté we aren't just builders, we are remodelers. We pride ourselves in transforming spaces, but also staying true to original/vintage aspects that you love. Even if your home is over a century old, we are up to the challenge! We love happy clients, thanks for your 5 star review Doris!

Nothing inspires hard work quite like natural light in the workspace.

Chicagoans know how important it is to maximize every square inch of your home in this city. Head over to our blog to get all the tips on making the most of your small spaces. https://bit.ly/AretéChicagoSmallSpaces

This shower has a fabulous sliding glass door, beautiful porcelain tile, Delta fixtures in a stainless finish, and a stainless steel square shower drain framed with hexagonal mosaic tile. We have loved showing you this lovely primary bath!

This primary bathroom vanity is a piece with the Keagan style door and an Alder Sandpiper finish. It perfectly compliments the Comfort Gray color on the wall!

Bathrooms are the perfect place to add a skylight. They bring in beautiful natural light, they help maintain the privacy of your space, and they won't need window dressings like a roof window in a bedroom.

We love the brushed nickel finish on this Moen Gibson faucet. It is the perfect compliment to this guest bath!

Alrighty here is the stunning guest bath in our Gold Coast beauty! We love the custom shelf unit, it's a great use of the space.

Another great feature of this bathroom is the vanity nook in the corner. This is the perfect place to do hair or makeup!

Happy Niche Wednesday! This shower features fixtures and a custom shower door enclosure with brushed nickel hardware.⁠⁠⁠

We are back to our Gold Coast beauty! This primary bathroom is a serene beige palette. The vanity continues the white oak whitewash cabinets from the rest of the home, and the shower features large format from the Nolita collection in the Ambra Satin finish.

Can you spot the all star details in these three flatlays? Also be sure to share your fav in the comments!⁠⁠⁠

Some other great features of this home are the mudroom area and the built in bench for the dining area. We love how all these spaces flow together to keep the family connected.

This kitchen has some great modern details, including taking the cabinets all the way up to the ceiling to maximize the storage, as well as the accent color of this island.

At Areté, we are proud of who you are and all of the identities you hold. We know that diversity makes us all stronger. 🏳️‍🌈 We hope everyone has a safe and happy time at Pride this weekend in Chicago, Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

Raise the roof! While we are at it, take the whole roof off! Check out this bird's eye view of one of our recent projects, captured via drone. We are excited to keep you updated on this ambitious remodel and home addition!

As a smart homeowner, you want to know which remodel projects can increase your ROI for your home. Check out our latest blog post that analyzes the 2024 Cost vs Value Report to learn more. https://bit.ly/RemodelProjectsIncreaseROI

Let's give some love to these cabinet details! This looks so stunning with the sandpiper stain finish.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, so we were honored to breathe new life into this amazing full home remodel! This home was gutted, given an addition on the back, and an entirely new second floor. We can hardly believe these photos are of the same space. We have more beautiful details of this kitchen to show you this week. Stay tuned!

And the centerpiece of the party, the charcuterie! Chef Aleks created an amazing and delicious spread for all to enjoy. Who knew the key to happiness was a gigantic grazing table? Thank you !

Thank you to everyone who attended our client appreciation event! We had a fabulous time and were honored to take a moment to celebrate our amazing clients for their trust and support in the Areté vision. Happy Summer everyone!

Areté means excellence in Greek, and our Quality Control Specialist Patty helps to make sure that every project we do meets the highest standards of excellence. Check out our Q&A where Patty zeroes in on what makes a kitchen remodel high-quality and offers her unique insight on Areté's process. https://bit.ly/AretéHighQualityKitchenRemodel

This corner primary bedroom has a fantastic view! If you could pick what the view from your bedroom would be, what would you pick?

One of the key components of a successful remodel is the budget! Head over to our blog to for the ultimate home remodel budgeting guide: https://bit.ly/AretéRemodelBudgeting

Scott and Stela at a recent Real Producers event, thanks for having us!

Is this home decor style flora and fauna? We love the natural elements!