A whole-home renovation that updated every key space — kitchen, baths, flooring, and exterior — while respecting the layout and character the owners loved about the home to begin with.
The Destrehan Drive project represents the kind of renovation that most homeowners dream about — a thoughtful, comprehensive update that touches every room without the disruption and cost of starting over. The owners had a functional floor plan in a neighborhood they had no interest in leaving. The goal was to bring the finishes and functionality into line with how they actually lived, and with the standard of homes being built new in Baton Rouge today.
The kitchen renovation was the anchor of the project. Custom cabinetry in a clean, transitional style replaced dated boxes that didn't use the space well. A new island with quartz countertops created both a cooking hub and a gathering point. New appliances, a tile backsplash, and undercabinet lighting completed the transformation. The space that had felt dark and closed now reads as open, bright, and purposeful.
Both baths were fully renovated — new tile from floor to ceiling in the primary bath, new vanities and hardware throughout, and fixtures chosen to unify the home's overall palette. New engineered hardwood flooring was installed throughout the first floor, and fresh interior paint tied the updated spaces together. The exterior received new shutters, updated landscaping, and a repainted facade that gave the home a presence it had been lacking.
A great renovation isn't just about new finishes — it's about understanding the home, the family, and the way they live. That's what Nelson Custom Builders brings to every project.
