Example of a mid-sized trendy light wood floor, beige floor and wallpaper powder room design in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink and multicolored walls

Example of a large trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Santa Barbara with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Our challenge was to take a builder grade kitchen and infuse it with elements that combined Traditional cabinetry with Rustic overtones. Because our clients enjoy entertaining, the first step was to enlarge the kitchen. We took down the wall that separated the living room from the kitchen. This simple change enabled us to build an oversize island which serves as both a gathering place for guests and a work space for our client and her daughter, who is an aspiring chef. The island is made from reclaimed heart of pine taken out of a factory in Chicago. The semi-gloss, black lacquer cabinets were distressed to add to the rustic ambience the homeowner desired. We wrapped the micro-lam beam used to support the upper level of the house with the same reclaimed wood used for the island. Using a shot gun, we distressed the beam and hand worked the dovetail joints and walnut pegs creating a barn like post and beam look. The pantry has a charming hand made heart of pine screen door. Chicken wire was used for the screen, adding yet another rustic element to this thoroughly custom kitchen. There are even Urban Industrial overtones with the metal pulls on the cabinetry and the metal accented barstools. Cory Locatelli

Inspiration for a timeless hallway remodel in Philadelphia with white walls

Home bar - traditional brown floor home bar idea in Boston with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops and white countertops

Our challenge was to take a builder grade kitchen and infuse it with elements that combined Traditional cabinetry with Rustic overtones. Because our clients enjoy entertaining, the first step was to enlarge the kitchen. We took down the wall that separated the living room from the kitchen. This simple change enabled us to build an oversize island which serves as both a gathering place for guests and a work space for our client and her daughter, who is an aspiring chef. The island is made from reclaimed heart of pine taken out of a factory in Chicago. The semi-gloss, black lacquer cabinets were distressed to add to the rustic ambience the homeowner desired. We wrapped the micro-lam beam used to support the upper level of the house with the same reclaimed wood used for the island. Using a shot gun, we distressed the beam and hand worked the dovetail joints and walnut pegs creating a barn like post and beam look. The pantry has a charming hand made heart of pine screen door. Chicken wire was used for the screen, adding yet another rustic element to this thoroughly custom kitchen. There are even Urban Industrial overtones with the metal pulls on the cabinetry and the metal accented barstools. Cory Locatelli

Home bar - transitional home bar idea in Los Angeles

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Elegant mosaic tile floor powder room photo in New York with a console sink, a one-piece toilet and black walls

Our challenge was to take a builder grade kitchen and infuse it with elements that combined Traditional cabinetry with Rustic overtones. Because our clients enjoy entertaining, the first step was to enlarge the kitchen. We took down the wall that separated the living room from the kitchen. This simple change enabled us to build an oversize island which serves as both a gathering place for guests and a work space for our client and her daughter, who is an aspiring chef. The island is made from reclaimed heart of pine taken out of a factory in Chicago. The semi-gloss, black lacquer cabinets were distressed to add to the rustic ambience the homeowner desired. We wrapped the micro-lam beam used to support the upper level of the house with the same reclaimed wood used for the island. Using a shot gun, we distressed the beam and hand worked the dovetail joints and walnut pegs creating a barn like post and beam look. The pantry has a charming hand made heart of pine screen door. Chicken wire was used for the screen, adding yet another rustic element to this thoroughly custom kitchen. There are even Urban Industrial overtones with the metal pulls on the cabinetry and the metal accented barstools. Cory Locatelli

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Elegant powder room photo in New York with an undermount sink and black walls

Elegant black floor hallway photo in Chicago with black walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master medium tone wood floor and wallpaper bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Minimalist beige floor kitchen photo in Other with stainless steel appliances

Example of a mid-sized trendy porcelain tile, gray floor and single-sink bathroom design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, gray walls, white countertops, a vessel sink and a floating vanity

Stanley Furniture Bedroom Upholstered Bed Queen 007-83-52 at Staiano's Furniture
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Photo by Mary Costa
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Photo by Mary Costa
Example of a trendy light wood floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls

Excerpted from Steven Gambrel: Time & Place (Abrams, 2012). Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept living room design in New York with black walls and no tv

Enclosed dining room - large contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace