From 1980 to Today: A Whole-Home Remodel in Woodbridge

What made this Woodbridge whole-home renovation truly exceptional was the deeply personal nature of the design choices. Rather than settling for a uniform aesthetic throughout the house, Sue and Teresa wanted each bathroom to tell a different story — themed spaces that evoked places and memories meaningful to them. The powder bath off the hallway became an Asian-inspired room, anchored by a custom-made vanity top sourced from an artisan in Vietnam — a three-dimensional, hand-crafted piece featuring koi fish and a river motif that became the unquestioned showpiece of the house. "Everyone comments on it," Teresa said. A three-drawer chest was mounted below it, with plumbing fitted and sinks installed on top. The master bathroom was designed around a beach and ocean theme — the couple's great love. Mosaic tile in a sandy color covers the walls, while the floor tile evokes broken seashells scattered on a shore. A waterfall design was incorporated on either side of the shower, and a glass tile panel printed with a photograph of the ocean was installed within the mirror wall. "The shower has a beachy feel — master cottagey beachy," Teresa described. "And the photo that's in the mirror is tile — it's a glass tile with a photo printed on it, which is the ocean."

The downstairs bathroom was renovated in a Southwestern style, completing the trio of themed spaces. The overall color direction of the home was calm and gray — "very grey and peaceful," as Sue noted. Old brick in the kitchen area was painted, then replaced with new cabinetry that expanded the footprint. A fireplace was patched and made functional. The staircase was straightened from an L-shape to a more direct, age-friendly configuration. A pass-through arch was introduced on a load-bearing wall, flanked by window shapes that dramatically opened the space to light. New hardwood floors, LED lighting upgrades, and fresh paint brought every room into harmony.

Troy Caswell describes the project honestly: "With any big project like this, there are definitely challenges that come up when you take a wall down, open a wall up, move walls — we don't always know what's in there. There were definitely some challenges, but together we overcame them." The homeowners echo this sentiment with humor and gratitude. Living in the house during renovation was noisy at times, but the crew managed access thoughtfully, set up the worksite for efficiency, and always checked in before making decisions that affected the homeowners' preferences. "They were pretty good at asking us — 'Do you want it this way, or here or there?' — and we always appreciated that," Teresa said. The project ran for many months, and the Bull Run Kitchen & Bath sign stayed in the front yard for 18 months straight — becoming a neighborhood landmark and a source of pride for both the homeowners and the remodeling team.

The Woodbridge, Virginia home renovated for Dr. Teresa Tigart and Sue Kylman is proof of what is possible when a homeowner's vision meets a remodeling team with the skills, patience, and creativity to bring that vision fully to life. Bull Run Kitchen & Bath does not just renovate spaces — it transforms homes into reflections of the people who live in them. From two-kitchen renovations to themed bathroom designs, staircase reconfigurations to full home flooring projects, Bull Run Kitchen & Bath serves Woodbridge and all of Northern Virginia and the DMV area with the same commitment to quality and personal attention. Whether your project is large or small, themed or timeless, the team brings the same passion to every square foot. Contact Bull Run Kitchen & Bath today for your free whole-home consultation. Let's talk about what your Woodbridge home could become — and build a plan to make it happen.