Tricia Shay Photography
Large trendy courtyard concrete patio photo in Milwaukee with no cover

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in Baltimore with open cabinets

Photo: Brian Barkley © 2015 Houzz
Family room - traditional multicolored floor family room idea in Other with beige walls

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Family room - transitional family room idea in Chicago with a music area

Corten steel and gravel walkway behind fireplace to access play area and back of house.
This is an example of a mid-century modern landscaping in Atlanta.

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Miami with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Transitional black tile multicolored floor alcove shower photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

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Example of a cottage family room design in New York

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Kitchen - small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, stone slab backsplash and white countertops

Example of a trendy white two-story stucco flat roof design in Miami

"Gale Force" blue painted cabinets and grey "Morel" stained Hickory cabinets. The elegant "Morel" stain emphasizes the natural Hickory wood grain with a subtle gray tone that beautifully coordinates with the cool, deep blue paint.

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Inspiration for a french country patio remodel in Detroit

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, quartz backsplash, white appliances, an island and black countertops

Photos by Lori Cannava
Example of a small trendy backyard stone patio design in New York with no cover

Photography by Jennifer Hughes
Transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, marble backsplash and white countertops

Casual yet refined family room with custom built-in, custom fireplace, wood beam, custom storage, picture lights. Natural elements.
Huge beach style open concept and formal medium tone wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace