This design takes a minimalist style and gives it some comfort and live-ability by adding lush sub tropical plants, an edible olive tree, cold hardy kiwi vines, native grape vines, and a splash of color with purple heart groundcover and variegated sansevieria.

Living room - mid-sized traditional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

A dark and dated first floor guest bath gets a modern earthy makeover. Keeping the layout in its place, a pony wall was added at the end of the vanity run as a separation from the commode. The shower benefits from an added bench and shower niche for additional storage. A taupe palette for the tile, cabinets, and paint allow for a highly variegated natural stone top to steal the spotlight.

A dark and dated first floor guest bath gets a modern earthy makeover. Keeping the layout in its place, a pony wall was added at the end of the vanity run as a separation from the commode. The shower benefits from an added bench and shower niche for additional storage. A taupe palette for the tile, cabinets, and paint allow for a highly variegated natural stone top to steal the spotlight.

Inspiration for a large timeless formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel with gray walls, no tv, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a large timeless formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel with gray walls, no tv, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Living room - large traditional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

A dark and dated first floor guest bath gets a modern earthy makeover. Keeping the layout in its place, a pony wall was added at the end of the vanity run as a separation from the commode. The shower benefits from an added bench and shower niche for additional storage. A taupe palette for the tile, cabinets, and paint allow for a highly variegated natural stone top to steal the spotlight.

A dark and dated first floor guest bath gets a modern earthy makeover. Keeping the layout in its place, a pony wall was added at the end of the vanity run as a separation from the commode. The shower benefits from an added bench and shower niche for additional storage. A taupe palette for the tile, cabinets, and paint allow for a highly variegated natural stone top to steal the spotlight.

Primary bathroom designed by Delphinium Design in Charlotte, North Carolina features a beautiful light blue double vanity with quartz countertop, porcelain herringbone tile floor, large walk-in alcove shower with glass door, subway tile design and shower bench, glass vanity mirrors and brass hardware and plumbing.

Chris Little Photography
Laundry room - traditional laundry room idea in Atlanta with white cabinets, white countertops and a drop-in sink

Located in a wooded setting which backs up to a golf course, The Woods is a vacation condo community in Canadian Lakes, Michigan. The owners asked us to create a comfortable modern design that would appeal to golfers and also families visiting relatives in the area. This complete renovation brought the design from 80's basic to rustic transitional. Colors and design elements echo the natural area surrounding the property. SKP Design was involved in multiple aspects of this project. Our services included: space planning for kitchen and both bathrooms selecting finishes for walls, floors, trim, cabinets and countertops reviewing construction details and electrical plans specification of plumbing fixtures, appliances and accent lighting furniture layout, specification and purchasing fireplace design and stone selection reviewing branding and signage ideas In the great room, wrought iron accents are featured in a new staircase handrail system. Other metal accents are found in the new chandelier, barstools and the legs of the live edge coffee table. An open area under the staircase was enclosed with recessed shelving which gives a focal point to the dinette area. Recessed built-in cabinets near the fireplace store TV technology and accessories. The original tiled hearth was replaced by poured concrete with stone accents. A queen sleeper sofa from Edgecomb provides additional sleeping. Fabrics and upholstery throughout the condo were selected for durability and cleanability. Basic white laminate kitchen cabinets were replaced with beautiful dark stained wood. Floor tile is a wood-look porcelain from Daltile called Saddle Brook. Countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms are solid surface Corian Quartz (formerly called DuPont Zodiaq). Broadloom carpet is from Durkan. The first floor bedroom is Mona Vista pattern from Modesto Collection; all other carpet is Inviting Spaces pattern from Timeless Compositions. Walls are painted with Sherwin Williams 7647 Crushed Ice. The main floor bedroom has a custom headboard mounted on a feature wall with plaid wallcovering. A freestanding vanity with undermount sink was added to the alcove area, creating space for a larger walk-in tiled shower with custom bench. On both levels, backlit mirrors highlight the sink areas. The upstairs bath has a blue tile feature wall and vessel sink. A fiberglass bathtub surround was removed and replaced by a custom tiled shower. Vinyl wallcovering from D.L. Couch provides a focal point behind the king headboard in the loft bedroom. A twin sleeper chair adds an extra bed.

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz

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