This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

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Patrick Brian Jones PLLC

Study room - contemporary built-in desk carpeted study room idea in DC Metro with white walls

Ridge Oak Bathroom

Kitch Cabinetry and Design

Beautiful bathroom remodel by Posh Interiors Austin. Cabinets provided by Kitch Cabinetry and Design. Warm tones compliment the clients mid-century taste. Drawers are perfect for storage in this small but powerful space.

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Gunlock Homes

Utility room - traditional galley brown floor utility room idea in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops

Kids Playroom

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.

Stacy Bass Second floor hideaway for children's books and toys. Game area. Study area. Seating area. Red color calls attention to custom built-in bookshelves and storage space. Reading nook beneath sunny window invites readers of all ages.

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Raised beds and gate surrounded by Joseph's Coat climbing rose in this beautiful garden
Inspiration for a large mediterranean full sun backyard decomposed granite vegetable garden landscape in San Diego.

Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building

Studio 511

The children's bathroom has playful wallpaper and a custom designed vanity that integrates into the wainscot around the room. Interior Design by Ashley Whitakker.

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Plain City, OH

Kuhns Contracting, Inc.26 Reviews

Central Ohio's Trusted Home Remodeler Specializing in Kitchens & Baths

Modern Farmhouse

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Casey Fry
Open concept kitchen - farmhouse light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Palisades Riviera

Jackson Paige Interiors, Inc.

William Hefner Architecture, Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Los Angeles with white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and gray countertops

Tice Residences

DesignARC

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography