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Architectural crown with dentil molding in cherry with chestnut finish. Photo: Jason Jasienowski
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Julian Hodges - Featured Project of the Month by Truitt & White This month featured project brings you beautifully crafted gates and entryways from local craftsman Julian Hodges. For over 35 years, Mr. Hodges has been designing and crafting custom wooden gates in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area. His projects mainly feature old growth, vertical grained redwood or western red cedar which is air or kiln dried. The gates are fully mortised and tenoned (male / female joints) and a very powerful epoxy is used to glue the parts together. Wherever a floating panel rides in a dado, drainage is provided in the form of several holes that are out of sight that allow any rain water to be ushered out at the bottom of the gate enabling the gate to dry itself rather than staying damp which otherwise could lead to long term decomposition of the wood. Adding to the unique feel of each gate, Julian creates his own custom hardware from heavy gauge steel, which also provides a pleasing solid sound as it operates. All gates are then finished in a penetrating oil seal which optimizes the longevity and good appearance of the gates. For more information on Julian Hodges' work, visit www.julianhodges.com.

Bathroom mirrors are often not the first thing that comes to mind during remodels, but they are a vital component to the space. After all, you use them every day — either to put on makeup, brush your teeth, shave, or give your look a final check before heading out the door. Bathroom vanity mirrors come in a wide range of styles, sizes and shapes, which ensures there's one for your budget and preference. At agmHomeStore, we specialize in shipping high-end bathroom products. As a result, you can order with confidence that your bathroom vanity mirror will be delivered to your home on time and in one piece. Every item that ships is packaged in such a way that ensures it is delivered to your home the way it was shipped out. Browse our large selection of European bathroom vanity mirror collections right here.

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Innovation, elegance, quality, … Furniture has definitely reached a climax in evolution and the leading company Muebles DOCA has created some exquisite designs and avant-garde solutions illustrating just that. Our team of young active professionals possess clear ideas, a positive vision, constructive criticism, zeal for improvement and masses of experience. They work in coherence with the reality around us whilst always looking to the future, with confidence in their abilities which is guaranteed by their extensive experience. Muebles DOCA is one of the most impressive, highly valued there is when making the decision to purchase kitchen furniture and cupboards.

THE SETUP Client Background: Our clients, a couple who have transitioned into the empty nest phase, have cherished their home for over three decades without undergoing any significant renovations. With a newfound desire to adapt their living space to better suit their current lifestyle, they’ve embarked on a journey to reimagine their kitchen — the heart of their home. Their aspiration is to cultivate a serene, neutral-toned sanctuary on the first floor that seamlessly merges with their family room, ensuring a harmonious and inviting environment. Design Inspiration: The renovation is inspired by the couple’s penchant for soft, calming neutrals, using their cherished family room and the kitchen’s existing tile flooring as the cornerstone for the color scheme. This approach aims to foster a sense of warmth and tranquility throughout. Design Objectives: Harmonize the kitchen with the family room by adopting a soothing, neutral color scheme, ensuring a seamless flow across the first floor. Enhance kitchen functionality with thoughtfully designed cabinetry, providing a designated place for every item and maximizing storage efficiency. Cultivate an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that reflects the homeowners’ desire for a calm and relaxing space. Design Challenges: The homeowners wish to retain the existing kitchen tile flooring and integrate it into a refreshed, modern design. Accommodating a dining area spacious enough for family visits without compromising the kitchen’s open feel or functional layout. Despite liking the current placement of plumbing and appliances, the homeowners aspire for a more open floor plan to facilitate better movement and interaction. The need to amplify natural light in the kitchen, especially around the sink area, where existing lighting is insufficient. Preserving the half-wall between the kitchen and family room, a feature the homeowners want to keep, while ensuring it complements the new design. THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: By choosing a neutral color palette that complements the existing tile, the design unifies the kitchen with the adjacent spaces. The tile’s grout was cleaned and restored, enhancing the floor’s appearance and integrating it seamlessly with the new kitchen aesthetic. The inclusion of a larger island with seating for two, alongside maintaining a substantial dining table, was achieved by optimizing the spatial layout. This allowed for a sociable yet functional kitchen, accommodating large family gatherings without feeling crowded. Minor adjustments to the kitchen’s layout maintained the preferred locations for plumbing and appliances while introducing an ‘open’ design concept. Strategic modifications, such as angling the pantry wall, improved the flow and accessibility within the space. Replacing the garden window with a broader, standard window significantly increased natural light, transforming the sink area into a bright, welcoming space with enhanced views of the outdoors. The decision to keep the half-wall was ingeniously leveraged to define the dining area while maintaining an open connection to the family room. This feature not only serves as a visual separator but also ties the two spaces together through the shared color scheme and design elements. The homeowners are thrilled with their newly remodeled kitchen, which has become a hub of warmth and hospitality. Hosting a wedding shower and a birthday party, they have shared their renewed space with friends and family, who have been equally enamored. This remodel has not only met their functional and aesthetic desires but has also enriched their home with a fresh sense of serenity and joy. The upstairs part of the home is shaping up nicely. Here’s their newly remodeled primary bathroom.

Leather-wrapped door pull Photo Credit: Paul Sundberg
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We all love an organized bathroom; shower caddies are the perfect way to make sure your shower reflects your own personal style and preferences; while keeping it neat and in order. Choose from a corner shower caddy, acrylic shower caddy, stainless steel shower caddy, over the door shower caddies, and more, we have it all. A shower caddy is often used to keep shampoo, conditioner, body wash and more, close at hand. Look for a design that has a combination of shelves, hooks, and racks. Whichever you prefer, we are sure you will find it on AGM Home Store.

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Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet. custom L.E.D lighting throughout the Kitchen. All Servo Drive doors on wall cabinets and a lot of extra accessory hidden behind.

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