Home Design Ideas
Studio Dearborn
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.
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The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch.
Porch Detail
The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters.
This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting.
Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography
Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting
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The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Photo: Vicki Bodine
Example of a large cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops
Example of a large cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops
Sea Pointe Design & Remodel
Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 multicolored tile wood-look tile floor, brown floor and single-sink bathroom remodel in Orange County with medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, beige countertops, a niche, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets
KBG Design
Bathroom - coastal kids' white tile and subway tile multicolored floor and cement tile floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops, a two-piece toilet and quartz countertops
Align Design LLC
Handmade, Rookwood tile with glazed edges provide a clean transition the shower wall.
A new transom window over the vanity provides extra light and openness to the space.
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White Sands Coastal Development
In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns.
When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated.
The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances.
We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy.
In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving.
White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe.
The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.
Ava James Design
The guest bath in this project was a simple black and white design with beveled subway tile and ceramic patterned tile on the floor. Bringing the tile up the wall and to the ceiling in the shower adds depth and luxury to this small bathroom. The farmhouse sink with raw pine vanity cabinet give a rustic vibe; the perfect amount of natural texture in this otherwise tile and glass space. Perfect for guests!
De Meza + Architecture
An Architect's bathroom added to the top floor of a beautiful home. Clean lines and cool colors are employed to create a perfect balance of soft and hard. Tile work and cabinetry provide great contrast and ground the space.
Photographer: Dean Birinyi
Breathing Room Design
Example of a transitional kitchen pantry design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets and white backsplash
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Chad Mellon Photographer
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Freestanding bathtub - large modern master white tile and subway tile white floor freestanding bathtub idea in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and marble countertops
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Our lovely Small Diamond Escher floor tile compliments the stacked green bathroom tile creating a bathroom that will leave you mesmerized.
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Jessica Davis
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Tile Shown: 3x12 in Rosemary; Small Diamond in Escher Pattern in Carbon Sand Dune, Rosemary
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Josh Beeman Photography
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Inspiration for a transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a stacked washer/dryer and black countertops
Libby Raab Architecture
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Mid-sized danish built-in desk light wood floor and brown floor study room photo in San Francisco with white walls
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Ira Frazin Architect
Marco Ricca
Trendy walk-in shower photo in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and white walls
Trendy walk-in shower photo in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and white walls
DryAway by Jilidoni Designs
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile and brown floor utility room remodel in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a concealed washer/dryer and gray countertops
Gardner Homes
The Gold Fork is a contemporary mid-century design with clean lines, large windows, and the perfect mix of stone and wood. Taking that design aesthetic to an open floor plan offers great opportunities for functional living spaces, smart storage solutions, and beautifully appointed finishes. With a nod to modern lifestyle, the tech room is centrally located to create an exciting mixed-use space for the ability to work and live. Always the heart of the home, the kitchen is sleek in design with a full-service butler pantry complete with a refrigerator and loads of storage space.
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