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Inspiration for a transitional walk-out beige floor basement remodel in DC Metro with beige walls
Inspiration for a transitional walk-out beige floor basement remodel in DC Metro with beige walls


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Large mountain style backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool house photo in Philadelphia
Large mountain style backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool house photo in Philadelphia
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Interior Design by Tracy Morris Design
Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and an island
Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and an island


For this project, the entire kitchen was designed around the “must-have” Lacanche range in the stunning French Blue with brass trim. That was the client’s dream and everything had to be built to complement it. Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD worked with Paul Benowitz and Dipti Shah of Benowitz Shah Architects to contemporize the kitchen while staying true to the original house which was designed in 1928 by regionally noted architect Franklin P. Hammond. The clients purchased the home over two years ago from the original owner. While the house has a magnificent architectural presence from the street, the basic systems, appointments, and most importantly, the layout and flow were inappropriately suited to contemporary living.
The new plan removed an outdated screened porch at the rear which was replaced with the new family room and moved the kitchen from a dark corner in the front of the house to the center. The visual connection from the kitchen through the family room is dramatic and gives direct access to the rear yard and patio. It was important that the island separating the kitchen from the family room have ample space to the left and right to facilitate traffic patterns, and interaction among family members. Hence vertical kitchen elements were placed primarily on existing interior walls. The cabinetry used was Bilotta’s private label, the Bilotta Collection – they selected beautiful, dramatic, yet subdued finishes for the meticulously handcrafted cabinetry. The double islands allow for the busy family to have a space for everything – the island closer to the range has seating and makes a perfect space for doing homework or crafts, or having breakfast or snacks. The second island has ample space for storage and books and acts as a staging area from the kitchen to the dinner table. The kitchen perimeter and both islands are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Paper White. The wall cabinets flanking the sink have wire mesh fronts in a statuary bronze – the insides of these cabinets are painted blue to match the range. The breakfast room cabinetry is Benjamin Moore’s Lampblack with the interiors of the glass cabinets painted in Paper White to match the kitchen. All countertops are Vermont White Quartzite from Eastern Stone. The backsplash is Artistic Tile’s Kyoto White and Kyoto Steel. The fireclay apron-front main sink is from Rohl while the smaller prep sink is from Linkasink. All faucets are from Waterstone in their antique pewter finish. The brass hardware is from Armac Martin and the pendants above the center island are from Circa Lighting. The appliances, aside from the range, are a mix of Sub-Zero, Thermador and Bosch with panels on everything.


With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!


Example of a transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor, brown floor and wainscoting home office design in Chicago with gray walls


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


Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops


Rob Karosis
Bedroom - contemporary loft-style light wood floor bedroom idea in Other with white walls
Bedroom - contemporary loft-style light wood floor bedroom idea in Other with white walls


Inspiration for a large timeless open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Baltimore with blue walls, no fireplace and no tv


Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard second story outdoor kitchen deck remodel in DC Metro with a pergola
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard second story outdoor kitchen deck remodel in DC Metro with a pergola


Small and quaint eating area.
Photography by Mike Schwartz.
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Chicago
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Chicago
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Living room - large traditional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in DC Metro with a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and beige walls
Living room - large traditional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in DC Metro with a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and beige walls


Example of a classic single-wall wet bar design in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash and subway tile backsplash


Example of a mid-sized urban walk-out laminate floor and brown floor basement design in Atlanta with brown walls and no fireplace


Inspiration for a timeless beige tile bathroom remodel in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets
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