The owners of this 1908 farmhouse needed more space for their growing book and art collections. We worked with them to create floor-to-ceiling dining room shelving that makes a statement through both color and design. The varied shapes and sizes of the openings created the fun challenge of finding the right balance between visual interest and everyday utility. Adding modern, built-in shelving to a 120-year-old home comes with challenges of its own, especially when accounting for more than a century of natural settling.

Home office - eclectic home office idea in Seattle

Kathryn J. LeMaster
Example of a mid-sized eclectic built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office design in Little Rock with blue walls and no fireplace

JANE BEILES
Example of a large trendy master light wood floor bedroom design in New York with gray walls

Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Boston

Marvelous Desk
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern freestanding desk light wood floor and beige floor study room remodel in New York with white walls

Photography - LongViews Studios
Example of a huge mountain style brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design with brown walls

Most design showhouses are properties for sale, and each designer creates a space for viewing. It’s a great way to market the property and the designer. However, the Kingston Design Showhouse in the Fall of 2019 was at Historic Wiltyck House in Kingston, New York, that's partially used as an Airbnb and home for the owners. The room I designed is the homeowner's private dining room; therefore, we took their taste and needs into account, especially on architectural decisions. The overall style is a mixture of modern and traditional, feminine and masculine, and moody and bright, lots of depth but not overwhelming. The architecture serves as a canvas for the furniture showcased during the exhibit and then the homeowner's furniture that will occupy the space afterward. Small details such as replacing or refinishing the doorknobs, replacing the switches and outlets were not forgotten. Then more significant details such as the wallpapered ceiling, new ceiling medallion, and light fixture make a tremendous impact on the space. The wall paint is neutral enough but adds depth with its medium tone gray. Then we added a white border and mauve painted trim as an interpretation of the crown molding that's missing. During the exhibit, we had local makers from the Hudson Valley well represented through furniture, accessories, art, and floral arrangements. All are makers that I love and want to share with you; without them, the room wouldn’t be as lovely as it is.

Natural Cleft Bluestone random pattern patio & walkway, LED mood lighting, landscape design & construction, masonry fire pit, seating wall and planter using cultured stone veneer, new composite deck installed wit water proofed understory, Bluestone steps, drainage installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house

Matthew Millman
Mudroom - transitional ceramic tile and blue floor mudroom idea in San Francisco with white walls

The architect/builder decided to make a design statement by selecting 4" squared-off white oak treads, maintaining uniform open risers (up to code openings), and by matching the bold black-painted 3" routed-stringers with the clean and open 1/2"-round rigid horizontal bars. This thoughtful stair design takes into account the rooms/areas that surround the stairwell and it also brings plenty of light to the basement area. CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Seating for 6, coming right up! A total reconfiguration of this space afforded the clients to realize their dream kitchen! An entertainer's delight and also perfect for the day to day. So easy, so fun and such a statement! "We couldn't be happier; our new kitchen is beyond our wildest dreams and certainly more than we expected!" exclaimed the clients. "We created such a beautiful kitchen in harmony with the client's vision- making sure that every detail was accounted for, and every wish list item was checked." stated Bruce Roth, Sycamore Kitchens & More owner. Roth added, "All kitchens, even small ones, have thousands of details that have to be attended to- this one had what seemed like a million!"

Seating for 6, coming right up! A total reconfiguration of this space afforded the clients to realize their dream kitchen! An entertainer's delight and also perfect for the day to day. So easy, so fun and such a statement! "We couldn't be happier; our new kitchen is beyond our wildest dreams and certainly more than we expected!" exclaimed the clients. "We created such a beautiful kitchen in harmony with the client's vision- making sure that every detail was accounted for, and every wish list item was checked." stated Bruce Roth, Sycamore Kitchens & More owner. Roth added, "All kitchens, even small ones, have thousands of details that have to be attended to- this one had what seemed like a million!"

Seating for 6, coming right up! A total reconfiguration of this space afforded the clients to realize their dream kitchen! An entertainer's delight and also perfect for the day to day. So easy, so fun and such a statement! "We couldn't be happier; our new kitchen is beyond our wildest dreams and certainly more than we expected!" exclaimed the clients. "We created such a beautiful kitchen in harmony with the client's vision- making sure that every detail was accounted for, and every wish list item was checked." stated Bruce Roth, Sycamore Kitchens & More owner. Roth added, "All kitchens, even small ones, have thousands of details that have to be attended to- this one had what seemed like a million!"

Seating for 6, coming right up! A total reconfiguration of this space afforded the clients to realize their dream kitchen! An entertainer's delight and also perfect for the day to day. So easy, so fun and such a statement! "We couldn't be happier; our new kitchen is beyond our wildest dreams and certainly more than we expected!" exclaimed the clients. "We created such a beautiful kitchen in harmony with the client's vision- making sure that every detail was accounted for, and every wish list item was checked." stated Bruce Roth, Sycamore Kitchens & More owner. Roth added, "All kitchens, even small ones, have thousands of details that have to be attended to- this one had what seemed like a million!"

The architect/builder decided to make a design statement by selecting 4" squared-off white oak treads, maintaining uniform open risers (up to code openings), and by matching the bold black-painted 3" routed-stringers with the clean and open 1/2"-round rigid horizontal bars. This thoughtful stair design takes into account the rooms/areas that surround the stairwell and it also brings plenty of light to the basement area. CSC © 1976-2020 Century Stair Company. All rights reserved.

Seating for 6, coming right up! A total reconfiguration of this space afforded the clients to realize their dream kitchen! An entertainer's delight and also perfect for the day to day. So easy, so fun and such a statement! "We couldn't be happier; our new kitchen is beyond our wildest dreams and certainly more than we expected!" exclaimed the clients. "We created such a beautiful kitchen in harmony with the client's vision- making sure that every detail was accounted for, and every wish list item was checked." stated Bruce Roth, Sycamore Kitchens & More owner. Roth added, "All kitchens, even small ones, have thousands of details that have to be attended to- this one had what seemed like a million!"

Looking for a nice clean crown molding, but what something different? These homeowners did just that with a simple clean flat molding applied to the wall and ceiling to create this look.