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Large mountain style backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool house photo in Philadelphia

Example of a trendy kitchen design in San Francisco with an island

Mid-sized transitional white two-story stucco exterior home photo in Dallas with a mixed material roof

Home office - mid-sized traditional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office idea in Charleston with white walls

Entryway - large traditional beige floor and limestone floor entryway idea in Orlando with beige walls and a dark wood front door

This great room is stunning! Tall wood windows and doors, exposed trusses and the private view make the room a perfect blank canvas. The room was lacking contrast, lighting, window treatments and functional furniture to make the space usable by the entire family. By creating custom furniture we maximized seating while keeping the furniture scale within proportion for the room. New carpet, beautiful herringbone fabric wallpaper and a very long console to house the children's toys rounds out this spectacular room. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - hollandphotography.biz

Design: Monica Fairbairn Photo: Daniel Nystedt

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Open concept kitchen - large eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Inspiration for a large coastal gray two-story wood and shingle house exterior remodel in Dallas with a gambrel roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof

Mid-sized arts and crafts brick screened-in back porch photo in Richmond with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional beige two-story stucco house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a hip roof and a metal roof

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

John Koliopoulos
Example of a mid-sized trendy master blue tile and glass tile beige floor alcove shower design in Denver with blue walls and a hinged shower door

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Example of a transitional patio design in Denver with a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized elegant open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other with white walls, a stone fireplace, no tv and a standard fireplace

Mid-sized elegant light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a country open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

The focal point of the kitchen is without a doubt the large 6 oven black Aga. Traditionally associated with country homes, it’s really lovely to see an Aga in a London family home. The canopy was designed especially for this room: it catches the eye and conceals the extractor. Painted in the same bold black as the island, it helps to anchor the entire design. The clients chose the antiqued distressed effect mirror splashback, which has a softer feel than plain mirror, but still accentuates the light feel of the room. The symmetry of this kitchen is designed to create a balanced look, while the detailing is simple to add to the contemporary feel. The bold colour palette of the kitchen and dining area perfectly suits the space and is softened with accents of natural smoked oak and antique brass. Photo Credit: Paul Craig

Mid-sized minimalist single-wall beige floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island