Industry Achievements
Parade of Homes - April 2011
1st Place Whole House Renovation
This 1959 electric-style ranch home was totally remodeled offering new life as a wonderful contemporary home. With great use of floor space and fresh curb appeal, no details were spared along with modern conveniences and energy-efficient green building elements. The home features a dazzling pastry chef dream kitchen, sports-centric Irish pub “man room”, master suite featuring spacious walk-in closet and a contemporary bathroom with a gorgeous walk-in shower.
Parade of Homes – May 2010
1st Place Whole House Renovation with Additions
A 1963 home was totally redesigned & renovated complimenting the charming lakefront property. JMC provided a great design saving the home’s character and renovating in as “green” as manner as possible while most importantly maximizing the view of the lakefront property.
This was provided by reusing much of the existing structure that would blend with the naturally beautiful landscape and lake views. Two poorly built additions were removed and replaced with a master suite, laundry room, spacious walk-in-closet and a two-car garage. The gorgeous kitchen is the centerpiece of the home offering panoramic views of the incredible outdoor living area and lake. Many state of the art and energy saving features were included.
Other highlights include moving the kitchen from the back of the home to the front, creating a tray ceiling for additional height by raising a section of the trusses and relocating the front entrance creating a much more appealing look all within the client’s budget!
Parade of Homes – May 2009
1st Place Exterior Renovation
The new exterior design includes a large, inviting porch featuring elegant columns, stylish arches and a beautiful tongue and groove ceiling. The “Modern Ranch” design brings this circa-1960’s home up-to-date while blending perfectly in this charming Central Florida neighborhood.
An addition of just 5’ to the front of the kitchen created a large, luxury kitchen with plenty of room for entertaining. A perfect blend of function and aesthetics was achieved with solid maple cabinets, a stunning, solid cherry island and abundant natural quartz countertops providing ample room for the family to entertain in style.
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Parade of Homes – May 2008
1st Place Kitchen Renovation with Addition
GRAND AWARD winner Remodeler’s Showcase
One of the homeowner’s request was to raise the ceilings of their 1970’s home but the cost to re-truss the roof was just not in their budget. Thinking outside the box, we lowered the concrete floor to achieve the goal of the taller ceilings at a substantially reduced cost. Steps were provided for a seamless look.
The design flows very well into the existing structure and it is difficult to tell where the new met the old. All the new elements complement the existing such as utilizing the stacked stone featured in the outside living area on the inside as a beautiful arch showcasing the cooking area.The kitchen was designed to be efficient and functional with everything right at your fingertips.
This type of remodel enabled saving much of the structure only replacing the items necessary. The homeowner was able to incorporate everything to make their kitchen the heartbeat of their home.
Fine Homebuilding Annual Issue Summer 2008
Jonathan McGrath Construction featured in Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Featured in the Summer 2008 Annual Issue of Fine Homebuilding Houses Design Gallery – Before and After – Dark and Dreary Goes Florida Festive.
NATIONAL AWARD – June 2007
Jonathan McGrath Construction Wins Chrysalis
“Bathroom Remodel”
Jonathan McGrath Construction was awarded the Regional, and for the first time in the Chrysalis award history, the NATIONAL award in the bathroom remodel category. The Chrysalis awards program, which began in 1994, recognizes the nation’s best work in seventeen categories of residential remodeling. Judged by editors and writers of Better Homes and Gardens, Woman’s Day, Southern Living and the American Institute of Building Design, 626 project entries were judged on overall design, creative use of space and materials, and degree to which the project enhanced the original structure.
This typical 70’s bathroom with a sunken tile bath and bright wallpaper was transformed into a Zen-like luxury bath. A custom designed Japanese soaking tub was built with its water filler descending from a spout in the ceiling, positioned next to a nautilus shaped shower with frameless curved glass lined with stunning gold toned mosaic tile. Custom built cedar cabinets with a linen closet adorned with twigs as door handles. Gorgeous flagstone flooring and customized lighting accentuates this beautiful creation to surround yourself in total luxury and relaxation.
Orlando Magazine – May 2007
Jonathan McGrath Construction featured in Orlando Magazine
Featured in the May 2007 issue of Orlando Magazine, Amazing Transformations: Interior “Jonathan McGrath Construction captured the beauty of a rustic African colonial period house, Then combined the style with numerous luxury touches in a 3,500 square foot expansion and remodel of a 1973 ranch style home” Christy Smith, Orlando Magazine, May 2007.
Luxury Living Magazine – February/March 2007
Jonathan McGrath Construction featured in Luxury Magazine
Featured in the February/March 2007 Luxury Living, Out of Africa, A Florida home is transformed with authentic African colonial elements, Jonathan McGrath Construction transforms a dated 1970’s home to something quietly elegant reminiscent of the lodges seen in east and south Africa.
Parade of Homes – May 2007
Merit Award
With no room for an addition, this home was redesigned to include all the amenities of a five-star resort. Three small and rarely used bedrooms were transformed into a luxurious master suite along with a gorgeous designer closet, an exercise room and a pool bath. French doors maximize the pool view and the laundry room was relocated from the garage.
Parade of Homes – May 2006
GRAND AWARD WINNER | First Place Whole House Renovation | Builders Choice Award | Associate Choice Award
The beauty of a rustic African colonial period house is captured and combined with numerous modern luxuries in this total remodel of a 1973 ranch.
The Japanese soaking tub with water cascading from the ceiling, walk-in shower with gold mosaic tile and large curved glass wall, unique rustic log beams and wine cabinet with sticks and twigs motif are among the many authentic African features.
Parade of Homes – May 2005
Merit Award | Builders Choice Award | Associates Choice Award
This two-story addition and interior renovation captures the beauty of lakefront living. This ordinary 1970’s one story home was transformed into a key west theme which lends itself to open, casual living and entertaining. The second story addition includes a master retreat and laundry room. The screen porch was replaced with a gorgeous summer kitchen with disappearing screens.
Builder/Architect Magazine – October
1st Remodeler Featured on Cover
Creating Solutions and Building Dreams by Michelle Lloyd, writer. “Jack McGrath is a problem solver. For over 20 years, he has provided solutions for his clients through home remodeling and renovation. In applying his adeptness, fantastic design ideas and a passion for his work, he has developed a reputation of being an industry leader in Central Florida.”
MAME AWARD – October 2004
Best Remodeling Project
Jonathan McGrath Construction was the winner of the MAME Award for Best Remodeling Project for the fourth consecutive year.
WDBO Radio – 2004
“Ask the Experts Dream Renovation Show”
Every Saturday at 5PM, Jack McGrath of Jonathan McGrath Construction discussed many aspects of renovations and welcomed the listeners to call in with their individual questions. New products, innovative ideas, hurricane preparedness among many interesting and helpful topics are discussed each week to help prepare for your future “dream renovation”.
MAME AWARD – October 2003
Best Remodeling Project
Jonathan McGrath Construction was the winner of the MAME Award for Best Remodeling Project for the third consecutive year.
Remodeling Magazine – May 2003
Big 50 Award
In 2003, Remodeling magazine, one of the industry’s leading publications, named Jonathan McGrath Construction as one of the nation’s “Big 50″ remodeling companies in the nation. As stated by Remodeling magazine’s editor, “This award recognizes excellence and leadership, and the companies who belong to this select group set an example for the rest of the industry.”
Parade of Homes – May 2003
1st Place Whole House Renovation
This 50’s home was designed for the new millennium’s lifestyle boasting the newest in lighting systems and a tankless gas water heater. The newly designed front elevation invites you into a totally new floor plan showcasing a spectacular kitchen overlooking an incredible custom entertainment center.
MAME AWARD – October 2002
Best Remodeling Project
Jonathan McGrath Construction was the winner of the MAME Award for Best Remodeling Project for the second consecutive year.
Parade of Homes – May 2002
1st Place Addition and Whole House Renovation
A complete renovation with a two-story addition was designed for family entertainment and enjoyment. The new floor plan takes full advantage of the beautiful pool and water views. Beautiful new kitchen with eat-in island area.
MAME AWARD – October 2001
Best Remodeling Project
Jonathan McGrath Construction was the winner of the MAME Award for Best Remodeling Project.
Parade of Homes – May 2001
1st Place – Addition
A two-story addition blended perfectly with the original home allowing the owners to realize their dream of the ultimate gameroom and a very spacious teen suite. The gameroom accommodates a custom pool table juke box, bar, climate controlled wine cabinet and other amentities. The second story boasts a teen suite with an attached sitting room.
