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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

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Contractor: Adams Residential Contracting Photography: © Dale Lang, 2010
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gender-neutral light wood floor reach-in closet remodel in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

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Huge trendy look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement photo in Denver with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

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

Large beach style open concept light wood floor, brown floor and wood ceiling family room photo in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Design: Monica Fairbairn Photo: Daniel Nystedt

Colin Price Photography
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

John Granen
Example of a mid-sized minimalist one-story wood exterior home design

Named one the 10 most Beautiful Houses in Dallas
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

Inspiration for a large coastal open concept and formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized trendy formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Vancouver with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

See the photo tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2016/8/10/mountainside-remodel-beforeafters?rq=mountainside Watch the webisode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7H2G8GYKsE Travis J. Photography

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?

This Chicago North Shore transitional style kitchen incorporates mixed woods which delineate various kitchen functions. The dark stained wood barn doors provide easy unencumbered access to the walk-in pantry. Norman Sizemore - photographer

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

Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

Interior Design by Sherri DuPont Photography by Lori Hamilton
Large transitional wooden l-shaped mixed material railing staircase photo in Miami with painted risers