Basic Elements by Mike

Basic Elements by Mike Each Basic Elements piece is created to help you share your story. I create unique pieces that refl I had a week off work and had some free time.

I create unique pieces that reflect your individuality using repurposed materials to reflect how we are all a culmination of all our experiences, thoughts, passions, and ideas, that we transform into something uniquely our own. Basic Elements was born the week my daughter was born in November, 2015. I also had a stack of pallets and a shed full of old barn siding that were beckoning me. I quickly

discovered that I could keep my other two sons occupied with me in the garage while my wife and new baby tried to catch up on sleep. The boys and I disassembled pallets and reassembled them into whatever our imaginations could create. I was soon building pieces for friends and family as Christmas gifts and discovered I had a knack for designing art and functional pieces with reclaimed materials. I get excited each time I get to take a piece of wood that most would consider firewood, and create a piece that is both beautiful and functional. This exact story has played out in my life, where I have been repurposed into something that is better than I was previously. Thank you for allowing me to help you share your individually repurposed story.

When your front door is in the wrong location, you move it! The front door opened into the center of the living room lim...
11/23/2024

When your front door is in the wrong location, you move it!

The front door opened into the center of the living room limiting how the interior space could be used. By moving this front door, we were able to give the living room more space and a better flow.

Also, this original wood front door was in desperate need of refinishing. The nearly 100 year old door came back to life as a stunner!

Oh! And a bit of new modern composite siding and an interior refresh completely changed how this house greets its guests.

Who doesn't want (and need!) custom entryway lockers? Especially when you have a space like this begging for these custo...
11/11/2024

Who doesn't want (and need!) custom entryway lockers? Especially when you have a space like this begging for these custom built cabinets! We designed and built these cabinets based on our client's specific needs and we are pretty proud of the result. Home organization is a simple and relatively affordable way to update your home.

Mid-century inspired custom walnut cabinets! We were recently commissioned to build this beautiful set complete with a c...
11/07/2024

Mid-century inspired custom walnut cabinets! We were recently commissioned to build this beautiful set complete with a custom tiled periodical tray and I couldn't be more proud of the result. Our client had a very specific vision including this tile that was used in her kitchen backsplash, which just made this piece so eye catching.. Every detail was intentional and crafted in our shop. We love tranforming an idea into reality!

"Behind every good man is a good woman..." That's not the case here. BESIDE this man is this an amazing woman and we cel...
09/21/2024

"Behind every good man is a good woman..." That's not the case here. BESIDE this man is this an amazing woman and we celebrated her birthday this week in beautiful Southern California. From the nostalgic mid-century modern Palm Springs to the rugged and beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. We got a chance to catch up to ourselves, get to know each other more, fall more in love, and do whatever we wanted without kids! A trip truly fitting for her! She wears so many hats for our family and this business. We needed this trip, but even more so, she needed to be celebrated. Not just her birthday, but who she is as a person. So happy birthday, Bekah! We saw amazingly beautiful things out west, but nothing compared to watching you be free.

We just wrapped up this lovely shower for some lovely people. We wanted to bring vacation home to them on a daily basis....
07/29/2024

We just wrapped up this lovely shower for some lovely people. We wanted to bring vacation home to them on a daily basis. Beach and spa-like retreat was the vibe so we included the marble shower floor, natural travertine and a clean beveled green wall tile. Combine the tile with that rain head, and you get a shower that feels like vacation.

🦚Our favorite way to achieve a big transformation in a small space? Wallpaper, of course!🦚We love how our client's break...
06/25/2024

🦚Our favorite way to achieve a big transformation in a small space? Wallpaper, of course!
🦚We love how our client's breakfast nook turned out with a fresh coat of paint and this beautiful wallpaper to coordinate.
There are so many fun wallpaper prints available, and it's an easy way to create a dramatic change in any space. Let us know how we can help make YOUR wallpaper dreams come true.

Mike has been working long hours to wrap up our current project, so we all loaded up and surprised him tonight with a fa...
06/13/2024

Mike has been working long hours to wrap up our current project, so we all loaded up and surprised him tonight with a family picnic dinner because the truth is, we are better together.
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There are many things that people will tell you are difficult about being self-employed. It's true that the work is endless and the risks are high and that navigating the world of health insurance is enough to make a grown woman cry.🙋🏼‍♀️ But that is not the whole story. This photo is proof of the other (vital) thing that is just as true:
We get to do it all together.
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At the end of the day, we work for two groups of people and two groups of people alone. Our clients, and our family. We want our clients to love our work, and we do this work out of love for our family. We had a little dream a few years ago to do things differently, where we weren't ships passing in the night but one ship, set sail on a singular course.
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The hustle is real, but so too is the heart.

One thing that sets A Home Made Life apart is that ALL of our renovation clients get help with their projects from Rebek...
05/23/2024

One thing that sets A Home Made Life apart is that ALL of our renovation clients get help with their projects from Rebekah, our in-house designer. But did you know she is also available to help clients who only need assistance in choosing finishes? Whether you need help finding furniture, window treatments, rugs, tile, or art, she is here to help you find the finishing touches that bring your style home in an elevated and cohesive way.
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Over the past few years, Rebekah has worked to build relationships with vendors - many of them local - to bring clients quality, custom home finishes.
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It can be overwhelming to look through thousands of tile samples, furniture options, or rugs, and not only decide what you like, but also what works best for your home. We help make those decisions easier, and the end result feel more designed.
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Shopping for these elements should be the fun part of any project - contact Rebekah for the help you need keeping your mental and physical spaces refreshed.

Turning an unused closet into a half bathroom is always a good idea. Our client wanted to make a statement with this sma...
05/04/2024

Turning an unused closet into a half bathroom is always a good idea. Our client wanted to make a statement with this small space, mixing her personal style with the age of the 100+ year old home. We love the boldness of this tiny half bath!

That special feeling you get when you are handed the keys to your NEW SHOP SPACE!*For the past four years, we've been ru...
03/28/2024

That special feeling you get when you are handed the keys to your NEW SHOP SPACE!
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For the past four years, we've been running A Home Made Life out of our home, and, let me tell you, it has taken over! We have tile, equipment, lumber, and boxes of finishes in every corner of our home (and filling our garage). So it is with great excitement that we take the next leap of faith and move our business out of our home and into our very own shop space!
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This space won't be open for public retail, but it will help us streamline our deliveries, keep everything organized, and give our little family a bit of breathing room at home.😄
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When we first toured the shop, it felt so big; I couldn't imagine A Home Made Life filling all that space. It reminded me of when we first bought our home 11 years ago and only had one baby and almost no furniture - I didn't know what we were going to do with all the extra room. Little did I know that in less than a decade, we would be adding four babies and one new business to our life and would be bursting at the seams.
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And we know we aren't done growing yet.
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This is not the story of a couple who has "made it." Not yet. This is the story of two people who really wanted to build something special. Together. For themselves, yes, but also for their family and everyone who crossed their path. We don't know the ending to this story - we just know we are so excited at the opportunity to write each and every new chapter.
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And we are SO grateful that this next chapter includes a separate space for our business!
Let's do this!🔑

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