Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz Main living/dining room: Labor Day Design team: Huniford Design Studio
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Sweeping views of Downtown Sarasota across the Bay from Bird Key create a dramatic backdrop for this Neo-Modern renovation. Situated at the corner of a waterfront street, the original home had strong bones and great sight-lines. The owner sought to re-imagine the interiors in a more contemporary style, complementing the owner's eclectic art collection. Echt-Architects worked with the owner closely to realize this collaborative design, with the help of Interior Designer Marie Bowman, and General Contractor Nathan Cross. The spaces are opened inward toward each other, and out toward the dramatic views. Large format concrete-look porcelain tiles blend them together. A tall walnut-stained front door welcomes guests into the Living Room, with a broad custom concrete fireplace surround with tapering edges, and a soaring walnut paneled over-mantle and ceiling detail. A broad threshold overlooks the Dining area with Family Room beyond. A large, open Kitchen sits at center stage, with walnut and lacquer finishes. An elegant stair with a center stringer and wood block treads brings you upstairs to the guest suites. Beside the Family Room, a custom concrete bartop with waterfall and tapering details provides ample space for relaxation and play.

The long kitchen leads you into the apartment where the dramatic new backsplash is juxtaposed against the restored brick of an old chimney. An overhanging counter provides an eating area for 2. Photography and styling by Heidi Solander

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The kitchen’s floating ceiling canopy serves as spatial accent and functional surface. The lacquered wood ceiling draws the interest from the living space, over the powder room, and through to the dining area in the back of the house. It compresses the large living room volume into the kitchen and provides a sound-dampening element that prevents the open atmosphere from becoming too loud. [photo by : emoMedia]

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Balancing modern architectural elements with traditional Edwardian features was a key component of the complete renovation of this San Francisco residence. All new finishes were selected to brighten and enliven the spaces, and the home was filled with a mix of furnishings that convey a modern twist on traditional elements. The re-imagined layout of the home supports activities that range from a cozy family game night to al fresco entertaining. Architect: AT6 Architecture Builder: Citidev Photographer: Ken Gutmaker Photography

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This compact yet highly functional kitchen is also glamorous with a capital G. The stylish peninsula allows four people to dine comfortably and also adds additional work space when needed. Cabinets all the way to the ceiling, lots of mirror, including a mirrored kick plate, multiple reflective surfaces and various lighting make the room appear larger than its 10 x 10 footprint. Note the extra thick counters with water fall ends, custom table leg, and over-sized cabinet pulls. Another trick to add interest and scale is to use different finishes for the upper and lower cabinets. Don't forget the fourth wall (the ceiling) when designing your space. This kitchen's ceiling is adorned with a silvery paper embossed to look like a beautifully tufted sofa. "Designer San Francisco" "San Francisco Style" "Blue in San Francisco" "Bold Color San Francisco" "San Francisco Bedroom" "Kitchen Design San Francisco" "San Francisco Modern" "San Francisco Classic Twist" "San Francisco" San Francisco" "Edgy San Francisco" "San Francisco Style" "Designer San Francisco" "Bold Design San francisco" "Decorating San Francsio" "San Francisco Bold" "San Francisco Chic" "Chic San Francisco" "Winning Design San Francisco" "Brave Living rooms San Francisco" "Bold color San Francisco" "Luxurious San Francisco" "Living in Luxury San Francisco" "San Francisco Living" "Color San Francisco"

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Designer: Leslie Lamarre TRG Architects http://www.trgarch.com
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We took a large kitchen that could be overwhelming and transformed the space to create a sense of intimacy by using earthy materials like the wood beams on the ceiling and wooden cabinetry and mixes of natural stones. The other challenge is the request from the client to have a contemporary approach to the design but making sure that it is still warm and inviting for their use. -Contrasting materials like the heavy blackened steel and granite were used with soft, natural materials to create a balance between serenity and masculinity. What is unique is the play of mix of materials in a variety of finishes from natural sandblasted granite to a honed limestone combine with a solid surface material Caesar Stone. The cabinets (cabinet maker-Mueller Nichols) has two different wood combination from a lighter vertical Eucalyptus and darker vertical Walnut (running horizontal on the cabinets) But the look is subtle since the mix is still overall earthy, natural and tone on tone change. The old beams in the ceiling were used. It was painted over the years so we stripped it down to the natural material and added cross beams to create the grid patterns. Rustic cross beams combine with beautiful phoenician plaster on the ceilings. Built in speakers that can be troweled over with plastering so the speakers are totally hidden in the ceilings. Multi level islands to serve multiple activities from cleaning, prepping, chopping and eating. Butcher block lower level for easy chopping and cantilivered to create a more dynamic and sculptural quality. ce the clients really cook in this kitchen that the list of appliances for extraordinary. Pizza oven, built in coffee maker, steamer, double convection ovens, 6 burner pro style cooktop, 48 inch refrigerator, 2 refrigerator drawers, 2 dishwashers, wine refrigerators etc... Contrasting materials like the heavy dark steel and granite were used with soft, natural materials to create a balance between serenity and masculinity. The seamless windows highlight and connect the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The clients are gourmet cooks that enjoy entertaining and cooking so many types of cooking equipments like a six burner cook top with grill, a brick oven and a speed oven as well as a pantry that is connected to the kitchen were used. There are also two islands in the kitchen which serves different functions. One is used mainly for prepping and cleaning while the other is used as a serving area and a place to gather. A cigar-box-style cabinet in walnut sets off the granite countertop on the island, and a tongue-and-groove finish shows craftsmanship. "We layered materials, textures and colors to create a space that was natural and inviting, yet in keeping with the modern style of the rest of the house," says the designer. Using different kinds of wood and stains brings a sense of intimacy to this large walk-in pantry. Credit List Architect : James Rogers, James Rogers Architecture Interior designer : Vernon Applegate, Applegate Tran Interiors (San Francisco, CA) Kitchen designer : Gioi Tran, Applegate Tran Interiors Kitchen manufacturer : Mueller Nicholls Inc Cabinets : Eucalyptus; walnut Countertops : Granite; limestone Flooring : Ann Sacks limestone tiles Chairs : Custom Wallcoverings : Plaster; steel; wood Lighting : Soleil; Policelli Lighting & Design Backsplash : Limestone Basin : Blanco Dishwasher and oven : Miele Ventilation : Custom Vent-A-Hood Refrigeration : Sub-Zero Story by Lydia Brewer Photography by David Livingston Gessi Wolf Cooking-36265 Broan NuTone Sub-Zero Refrigerators-36264 TRUE Professional Series Home Advertise with us Contact us Submit a location eNewsletters Terms and Conditions About us Jobs Eight Doors Every inch of space in the kitchen is integrated with each other which leaves no room for error and presents a flawless design execution. Cabinets Manufacturer:Mueller Nicholls http://www.mnbuild.com/ Contractor:James Rogers Knobs:Rocky Mountain Hardware  Product Binder  ‘O’ Cabinet Hardware  pg 4 Style # CK225 http://www.rockymountainhardware.com/binder_pages/O_CabinetHardware.pdf Pulls:Rocky Mountain Hardware  Product Binder  ‘O’ Cabinet Hardware  pg 12 Style # CK355 http://www.rockymountainhardware.com/binder_pages/O_CabinetHardware.pdf Pendant Lights:Sloan Miyasato Sinks: Blanco Refrigerator: Subzero Double Oven: Miele Coffee System: Miele Speed Oven: Miele Warming Drawer: Miele Dishwasher: Miele Hood: Independent Hood Wood Oven: Mugnaini Wine Storage and Drawer Refrigerator: Subzero Island Counter: Sea Foam Granite from ASN Stone Perimeter Countertop: Caesar Stone Backsplash: Lochness Green Antiqued Limestone from ASN Stone Cabinetry: Quartered Eucalyptus and American Black Walnut Butcher Block: Spekva Flooring: Limestone from Ann Sacks Faucets: Dornbrachts Photo-David Livingston

These wonderful clients returned to us for their newest home remodel adventure. Their newly purchased custom built 1970s modern ranch sits in one of the loveliest neighborhoods south of the city but the current conditions of the home were out-dated and not so lovely. Upon entering the front door through the court you were greeted abruptly by a very boring staircase and an excessive number of doors. Just to the left of the double door entry was a large slider and on your right once inside the home was a soldier line up of doors. This made for an uneasy and uninviting entry that guests would quickly forget and our clients would often avoid. We also had our hands full in the kitchen. The existing space included many elements that felt out of place in a modern ranch including a rustic mountain scene backsplash, cherry cabinets with raised panel and detailed profile, and an island so massive you couldn’t pass a drink across the stone. Our design sought to address the functional pain points of the home and transform the overall aesthetic into something that felt like home for our clients. For the entry, we re-worked the front door configuration by switching from the double door to a large single door with side lights. The sliding door next to the main entry door was replaced with a large window to eliminate entry door confusion. In our re-work of the entry staircase, guesta are now greeted into the foyer which features the Coral Pendant by David Trubridge. Guests are drawn into the home by stunning views of the front range via the large floor-to-ceiling glass wall in the living room. To the left, the staircases leading down to the basement and up to the master bedroom received a massive aesthetic upgrade. The rebuilt 2nd-floor staircase has a center spine with wood rise and run appearing to float upwards towards the master suite. A slatted wall of wood separates the two staircases which brings more light into the basement stairwell. Black metal railings add a stunning contrast to the light wood. Other fabulous upgrades to this home included new wide plank flooring throughout the home, which offers both modernity and warmth. The once too-large kitchen island was downsized to create a functional focal point that is still accessible and intimate. The old dark and heavy kitchen cabinetry was replaced with sleek white cabinets, brightening up the space and elevating the aesthetic of the entire room. The kitchen countertops are marble look quartz with dramatic veining that offers an artistic feature behind the range and across all horizontal surfaces in the kitchen. As a final touch, cascading island pendants were installed which emphasize the gorgeous ceiling vault and provide warm feature lighting over the central point of the kitchen. This transformation reintroduces light and simplicity to this gorgeous home, and we are so happy that our clients can reap the benefits of this elegant and functional design for years to come.

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