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Rising construction costs don't have to put a refreshed home out of reach. Kreifels Construction provides cost-effective home renovations in Boerne, San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, pairing thoughtful design with durable materials and lasting workmanship. Our projects show how smart renovation choices can give a home a fresh look and renewed purpose without breaking the bank.

Boerne home cost effective renovation

A Boerne home, renovated and finished warm - now hosting guests as a Hill Country medium-term rental.

This early-2000s budget home in downtown Boerne was thoughtfully redesigned by my uncle, Robert S. Thornton. Cost-effective, sturdy materials throughout show what's possible with good design on a budget. We've also used the home as a rental for our clients to live in while we renovate their homes.

Front of a renovated Boerne home at dusk, white siding and glowing windows
Open living room with sofa and chairs, kitchen beyond
Living room seating area with TV console and sunlight through the blinds
Kitchen and dining area seen from the living room
Kitchen island with marble-look countertop and bar stools
Dining room with wood table and chairs
Bedroom with black metal bed frame, white bedding and colorful abstract art
Bedroom with white bedding and green abstract painting
Bedroom dresser and TV with a leaning floor mirror
Wood dresser with brass pulls beneath framed art
Master bathroom with double vanity, scalloped mirrors and brass sconces
Double vanity with brass faucets and folded towels
Soaking tub beneath windows with a live-edge wood shelf
Guest bathroom with black tile tub surround and brass fixtures
Guest bathroom vanity with a scalloped mirror
Black tile tub and shower with a glass panel
Laundry room with washer, dryer and overhead shelf
Hallway with brass sconce and framed longhorn art
Back door opening to a herringbone brick patio and deck
Backyard deck and herringbone brick patio at dusk
Back of the house at dusk with a wood deck

Cost Effective Historic Craftsman Renovation

This historic duplex in San Antonio's Lone Star District was thoughtfully redesigned into two fully furnished residences, each equipped for a comfortable, long-term stay. The renovation transformed a dated home with good bones into a modern, income-producing property while preserving its historic character.

Exposed longleaf pine beams, longleaf pine floors, and longleaf pine shiplap ceilings in the restrooms and hallways highlight the home's craftsmanship. Transoms above the doors allow natural light to flow throughout the interior. Today, the property welcomes medium-term guests to thoughtfully updated living spaces in the heart of San Antonio.

Front porch of a renovated historic Craftsman home with pale blue doors
The front porch
Open living space and kitchen with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams
The living space and kitchen
Renovated kitchen with dark cabinetry and island
The kitchen
Gas range with stainless hood and retro-style refrigerator
Range and refrigerator detail
Sleeping area under exposed ceiling beams
The sleeping area
Renovated bathroom with black tile and brass fixtures
The bathroom
Entry view toward the renovated bathroom
Looking into the bathroom from the entry

Cost-effective rental renovation

A cost-effective renovation for a rental: the main living space, kitchen, sleeping lofts and bathroom.

Renovated kitchen beneath two sleeping lofts with a ladder
The kitchen, with the sleeping lofts above
Open living space with bed, windows and kitchen island
The main living space
Renovated kitchen with sage cabinetry, island and stacked laundry
The kitchen
Kitchen and living area with wood ceiling
The kitchen from the living area
Kitchen island looking toward a gable window
The island, looking to the gable window
View across the loft railing with pendant lights
The loft railing
Sleeping loft with bed under a wood-clad gable ceiling
The sleeping loft
Renovated bathroom with sage vanity and patterned tile floor
The bathroom
Bathroom vanity with framed mirror and sconce lighting
The vanity
Bathroom vanity and window seen from the doorway
The vanity from the doorway
Bathroom vanity with tall linen cabinet
Vanity and linen storage
Tub and shower with glass panel and white tile
The tub and shower
Shower fixtures behind a glass panel
The shower glass and fixtures
Tiled shower niche detail
Shower niche detail
Tub with a tiled storage niche
The tub niche

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