Example of a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, white appliances, two islands and black countertops

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

Example of a trendy bathroom design in Dallas

The knee wall between the original kitchen and living room was removed. The island was planned with seating and the sink. Another opening to the back butlers pantry are was opened to allow easy access to stock items and an extra refrigerator.

Example of a small trendy master white tile and marble tile white floor, single-sink and marble floor alcove shower design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a freestanding vanity, a wall-mount toilet and white walls

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Example of a transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Dawn Burkhart
Example of a mid-sized country medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Example of a huge minimalist open concept and formal porcelain tile and gray floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Metal Arbor: Porter Barn Wood Photography: Scott Sandler

Minimalist bathroom photo in San Francisco

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Large farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops and solid surface countertops

Chris Veith
Example of a transitional kitchen design in New York

Example of a beach style living room design in Orange County

FIRST PLACE 2018 ASID DESIGN OVATION AWARD / MASTER BATH OVER $50,000. In addition to a much-needed update, the clients desired a spa-like environment for their Master Bath. Sea Pearl Quartzite slabs were used on an entire wall and around the vanity and served as this ethereal palette inspiration. Luxuries include a soaking tub, decorative lighting, heated floor, towel warmers and bidet. Michael Hunter

Garage - mid-sized transitional attached garage idea in Cleveland

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Home office library - coastal medium tone wood floor home office library idea in Boston

Patio - farmhouse backyard patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master ceramic tile double-sink and gray floor bathroom remodel in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, white countertops, a built-in vanity and a hinged shower door

While the majority of APD designs are created to meet the specific and unique needs of the client, this whole home remodel was completed in partnership with Black Sheep Construction as a high end house flip. From space planning to cabinet design, finishes to fixtures, appliances to plumbing, cabinet finish to hardware, paint to stone, siding to roofing; Amy created a design plan within the contractor’s remodel budget focusing on the details that would be important to the future home owner. What was a single story house that had fallen out of repair became a stunning Pacific Northwest modern lodge nestled in the woods!