Cavendish Property Concierge

04/14/2025

Trim match is darn close! Point of this post? Don't let your contractor tell you the trim doesn't exist. Of course it doesn't, it was made over 100 years ago. You must have the ability to think outside of the box. If your contractor does not, fire him! Started off with birch board cut down to a true 8 in height and topped with window molding. We found a stock piece at Lowes that was very similar in size and profile. Cut off the contour portion and added it to the top of the birch. Again, we could have milled it but our pockets aren't that deep. Not too shabby for a property that was one of the first major land holders of Daytona Beach!

04/04/2025

Why not just do it right the first time? Costly, yes but there are alternatives. Got a 1 inch birch board cut to 8" lengths which resulted in savings over traditional baseboard. Plus we need true 8". Previous owners cheaped out on the addition and installed crappy baseboard. We are ripping it out and matching the original in this 100+ year old Florida house. The top is a close match, profile and size are similar enough to fool the eye when painted. Yes, milling an exact match is an option, just depends how much you have to spend. Next we are opting for square floor trim! Why does it have to be round? Wait until you see the difference!

12/11/2023

Taking walls down is never an easy task but well worth the end result. Transforming a small outdated dining room into a space that can entertain a large group. It's getting there. Darren Kent does amazing work!

11/29/2023

The making of a Grand Entrance! Look how narrow it was! And dark! All the natural light filtering in really brightens up the space. The door was offset and too costly to move so we added a barn door to make the space more pleasing to the eye. It also served as a functional privacy slider. A new entry and french door updated the guest bedroom and wall of french doors open up to the the new dining space.

09/10/2023

Almost time to take this wall down! Creating a space with lots of natural light. Closing up the window to make space for an armoire, replacing the French door and carving out a 6 foot opening into what will be the dining room, library combo. Darren Kent

08/16/2023

As nice as clawfoot tubs are I chucked mine and Darren Kent is busy modernizing and making better use of the space!

07/19/2023

New Project Histoic Daytona Beach. We need to make the front more esthetically pleasing to the eye. Shortening porch. Slant roof addition will change from trying to badly blend to proudly unique.

12/02/2022

Set Record High Price Per Sq Ft Sale in Oak Forest Area. Another one sold fully furnished!

Welcome Home Your future begins here Take in the whole picture from this room with a birds eye view of the property. A room for all occasions This living room is the perfect place to cozy up by the fireplace with a good book or entertain guests with its french doors and hardwood floors. Soothing nat...

11/08/2020

See all 10 of the most popular features prospective buyers look for in a home:
1. Back porch or deck (33.9 percent)

2. Renovated kitchen (30.8 percent)

3. Hardwood flooring (30.4 percent)

4. Finished garage (25.8 percent)

5. Open floor plan (24.4 percent)
https://www.southernliving.com/home-features-buyers-want?

When it comes to house hunting, not all upgrades are valued equally. But according to a new poll, there are certain features that are universally appealing, whether you’re a Baby Boomer or a Millennial. See how your dream home must-haves stacked up.

10/30/2020

Making Homes Market Ready.
Easy kitchen update. Remove outdated upper cabinet units to make a small kitchen appear more spacious. Add functional shelving in place of uppers. Call Cavendish before you list with a real estate agent.

10/29/2020

We like to add character with large floor to ceiling built-in shelving. www.cavendishpropertyconcierge.com

10/18/2020

1876 House Before and After Transformation. The hardwood was hiding under that awful carpet! Just needed a sand and clearcoat.