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Inspiration for a large l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

As with all communal spaces in the house, indoor/outdoor living. Note the 15’ accordion window opening to the outdoor eating/living area. Functionality was a top priority, but the space had to be beautiful as well. The top-stitched leather pulls help soften the look and make it feel more comfortable. We designed every cabinet for specified storage. [For example: The area to the right of the refrigerator with the open shelving: we designed this as “breakfast-central.” This is where the toaster oven, toaster, and Vitamix usually live and can be neatly hidden by the pull-down aluminum tambour doors when not in use. All the items needed for breakfast to get everyone out the door efficiently are located in the refrigerator on the left and cabinet drawers below.]

Our client just bought a brand new home and came to us to help furnish and decorate the master bedroom, dining, and living room. With a clean slate to work with we wanted the the design to be "bright and airy" and we love how it turned out!

Perched above the beautiful Delaware River in the historic village of New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania sits this magnificent custom home designed by OMNIA Group Architects. According to Partner, Brian Mann,"This riverside property required a nuanced approach so that it could at once be both a part of this eclectic village streetscape and take advantage of the spectacular waterfront setting." Further complicating the study, the lot was narrow, it resides in the floodplain and the program required the Master Suite to be on the main level. To meet these demands, OMNIA dispensed with conventional historicist styles and created an open plan blended with traditional forms punctuated by vast rows of glass windows and doors to bring in the panoramic views of Lambertville, the bridge, the wooded opposite bank and the river. Mann adds, "Because I too live along the river, I have a special respect for its ever changing beauty - and I appreciate that riverfront structures have a responsibility to enhance the views from those on the water." Hence the riverside facade is as beautiful as the street facade. A sweeping front porch integrates the entry with the vibrant pedestrian streetscape. Low garden walls enclose a beautifully landscaped courtyard defining private space without turning its back on the street. Once inside, the natural setting explodes into view across the back of each of the main living spaces. For a home with so few walls, spaces feel surprisingly intimate and well defined. The foyer is elegant and features a free flowing curved stair that rises in a turret like enclosure dotted with windows that follow the ascending stairs like a sculpture. "Using changes in ceiling height, finish materials and lighting, we were able to define spaces without boxing spaces in" says Mann adding, "the dynamic horizontality of the river is echoed along the axis of the living space; the natural movement from kitchen to dining to living rooms following the current of the river." Service elements are concentrated along the front to create a visual and noise barrier from the street and buttress a calm hall that leads to the Master Suite. The master bedroom shares the views of the river, while the bath and closet program are set up for pure luxuriating. The second floor features a common loft area with a large balcony overlooking the water. Two children's suites flank the loft - each with their own exquisitely crafted baths and closets. Continuing the balance between street and river, an open air bell-tower sits above the entry porch to bring life and light to the street. Outdoor living was part of the program from the start. A covered porch with outdoor kitchen and dining and lounge area and a fireplace brings 3-season living to the river. And a lovely curved patio lounge surrounded by grand landscaping by LDG finishes the experience. OMNIA was able to bring their design talents to the finish materials too including cabinetry, lighting, fixtures, colors and furniture.

A custom concrete kitchen countertop by Trueform Concrete in a NYC condominium complex. Countertops are 1.5" thick and feature a waterfall leg and farm sink.

Rustic Alder Gilbert door Style by Mid Continent Cabinetry finished with a Natural stain with Chocolate Glaze.
Huge arts and crafts l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Hallmark Floors Courtier Vidame, Hickory Premium Vinyl Flooring is 7" wide and was created to replicate naturally reclaimed hardwood floors. The innovative process provides the most natural weathered sawn-cut wood visuals and textures – you won’t believe it isn’t real wood. The depth of color in this diverse collection is unlike any other vinyl flooring product, but it’s still completely waterproof, durable, easy to clean, FloorScore Certified and made using 100% pure virgin vinyl. Courtier PVP is the most elegant and dependable wood alternative. Courtier has a 20 mil wear layer is 100% waterproof and is built with Purcore Ultra. The EZ Loc installation system makes it easy to install and provides higher locking integrity. The higher density of the floor provides greater comfort for feet and spine. Courtier is healthy and certified, contains no formaldehyde, has neutral VOC and Micro Nanocontrol technology effectively kills micro organisms.

Stylish Productions
Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped multicolored floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling kitchen remodel in Baltimore with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, laminate countertops, black appliances, no island and beige countertops

Black and Tan Modern Kitchen
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, black backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

Light, airy and inviting. The style of this kitchen works seamlessly with the craftsman style of the exterior.
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and coffered ceiling eat-in kitchen idea in Tampa with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, granite backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, shiplap backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Example of a small beach style galley light wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Charleston with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, shiplap backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Full updated kitchen! We took this kitchen out of the 60's and brought it into the 2019. Custom painted navy blue island is Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue. Modern open shelves with antique brass brackets. Antique brass cabinet pulls and kitchen faucet give this kitchen some warmth. New laminate floors. White wall color is Sherwin Williams snowbound.

Example of a small danish single-wall kitchen design in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, black appliances, a drop-in sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and beige countertops

Eat-in kitchen - rustic single-wall eat-in kitchen idea in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and a drop-in sink

This gray transitional kitchen consists of open shelving, marble counters and flat panel cabinetry. The paneled refrigerator, white subway tile and gray cabinetry helps the compact kitchen have a much larger feel due to the light colors carried throughout the space. Photo credit: Normandy Remodeling

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry remodel in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a 1950s l-shaped light wood floor, exposed beam and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Portland with a drop-in sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Beautiful Fantasy Brown Quartzite Countertops in two recently renovated kitchens. http://marble.com/material/details/613/Fantasy-Brown