The client knew that it was about time to get a new kitchen and replace it with the original kitchen that came with the house. However, she had already bar stools in the lime mint green color, it she wanted to implement this color into the color scheme of the new kitchen design. With the ability of Alno to provide NCS colors to their collection of the smooth lacquer door style, we had created a nice balance combination between the lime mint green color and a nice arctic white color. This amazing combination of colors gave immediately a fresh clean feeling to this well designed kitchen layout. Door Style Finish: Alno Fine, smooth lacquer door style, in the white and green lime mint colors finish.

Inspiration for a transitional open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Denver with white walls, a tile fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace

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Example of a mountain style living room design in Los Angeles

Marc Howard Photography
Mountain style living room photo in Los Angeles

Marc Howard Photography
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Los Angeles

Our first completed home in the Park Place series at Silverleaf in North Scottsdale blends traditional and modern elements to create a cleaner, brighter, simpler feel. Interior design by DeCesare Design Group Photography by Mark Boisclair Photography

Coconut Grove is Southwest of Miami beach near coral gables and south of downtown. It’s a very lush and charming neighborhood. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods and is protected historically. It hugs the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The 10,000sft project was originally built 17 years ago and was purchased as a vacation home. Prior to the renovation the owners could not get past all the brown. He sails and they have a big extended family with 6 kids in between them. The clients wanted a comfortable and causal vibe where nothing is too precious. They wanted to be able to sit on anything in a bathing suit. KitchenLab interiors used lots of linen and indoor/outdoor fabrics to ensure durability. Much of the house is outside with a covered logia. The design doctor ordered the 1st prescription for the house- retooling but not gutting. The clients wanted to be living and functioning in the home by November 1st with permits the construction began in August. The KitchenLab Interiors (KLI) team began design in May so it was a tight timeline! KLI phased the project and did a partial renovation on all guest baths. They waited to do the master bath until May. The home includes 7 bathrooms + the master. All existing plumbing fixtures were Waterworks so KLI kept those along with some tile but brought in Tabarka tile. The designers wanted to bring in vintage hacienda Spanish with a small European influence- the opposite of Miami modern. One of the ways they were able to accomplish this was with terracotta flooring that has patina. KLI set out to create a boutique hotel where each bath is similar but different. Every detail was designed with the guest in mind- they even designed a place for suitcases.

Photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with marble countertops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and an island

The door to the powder bath is accessible through the bar at the end of the game room. The door has 3 port holes with frosted glass. It is covered in padded leather with nail heads and a ram's horn handle. Interior Design by Elaine Williamson Photo by Charles Lauersdorf - Imagery Intelligence

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

The mixture of grey green cabinets with the distressed wood floors and ceilings, gives this farmhouse kitchen a feeling of warmth. Cabinets: Brookhaven and the color is Green Stone Benjamin Moore paint color: There's not an exact match for Green Stone, but Gettysburg Grey, HC 107 is close. Sink: Krauss, model KHF200-30, stainless steel Faucet: Kraus, modelKPF-1602 Hardware: Restoration hardware, Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Windows: Bloomberg is the manufacturer the hardware is from Restoration hardware--Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Floors: European Oak that is wired brushed. The company is Provenza, Pompeii collection and the color is Amiata. Distressed wood: The wood is cedar that's been treated to look distressed! My client is brilliant , so he did some googling (is that a word?) and came across several sites that had a recipe to do just that. He put a steel wool pad into a jar of vinegar and let it sit for a bit. In another jar, he mixed black tea with water. Brush the tea on first and let it dry. Then brush on the steel wool/vinegar (don't forget to strain the wool). Voila, the wood turns dark. Andrew McKinney Photography

White full bath with black accents in coastal pattern
Bathroom - contemporary white tile and ceramic tile dark wood floor and brown floor bathroom idea in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Hallway - mediterranean hallway idea in Houston with white walls

An updated master bathroom in a vintage 1900 cottage. The modern glassed-in shower enclosure adds 21st century amenities with the mounted towel bar on the door, a rain head shower and hand held sprayer. The knee wall provides privacy for the toilet area and additional storage with the built-in niche on the outside while supporting a corner bench in the shower. Although the tile looks like marble it is actually easy care porcelain. Beaded wainscoting was designed to look original to the period and all moldings were matched to the homes original trim of the door and doorframe. The blue walls, Sherwin Williams 6477 Tidewater, provide a bright but soothing bath experience. Steven Long Photography

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Mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Boston with no fireplace and multicolored walls

Effegibi makes body-care products that draw on the historic traditions of heat therapy, with a particular focus on the Finnish sauna of Northern European origin and the Turkish bath of Mediterranean origin, all of which are factory produced but hand-finished. Ranging from sauna rooms to turkish baths, Effigibi products will complete your luxury home renovation and transform your home into the spa oasis you always wanted. Focal Point is proud to be one of the only displaying showroom and official dealers of this luxury brand in the USA. Call our showroom at 718-336-6900 and ask to speak to one of our Effegibi experts to learn more!

Example of a large transitional open concept light wood floor and gray floor family room design in Miami with white walls

Effegibi makes body-care products that draw on the historic traditions of heat therapy, with a particular focus on the Finnish sauna of Northern European origin and the Turkish bath of Mediterranean origin, all of which are factory produced but hand-finished. Ranging from sauna rooms to turkish baths, Effigibi products will complete your luxury home renovation and transform your home into the spa oasis you always wanted. Focal Point is proud to be one of the only displaying showroom and official dealers of this luxury brand in the USA. Call our showroom at 718-336-6900 and ask to speak to one of our Effegibi experts to learn more!

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped brick floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances