Chris Snitko
Arts and crafts dining room photo in Orange County

For this project, we were hired to create more living space for a growing family. This involved opening up the layout of the entire first floor for a new kitchen and bathroom as well as adding four bedrooms upstairs to double the living space. In addition to the expansion the home, we also improve the overall aesthetics with fine details like herringbone flooring and gorgeous tile cement backsplash. Now our clients have both a well-sized that home that works for their family as well as one which is absolutely beautiful that is perfect for spending time together in.

The "Garden City Additions and Alterations" project revitalizes key areas of the home by blending modern elegance with classic charm. This transformation includes a bright and cozy living room, a luxurious bathroom with sleek fixtures, an efficient kitchen equipped with appliances, an elegant staircase enhancing the visual flow, and an inviting exterior with meticulous landscaping. Experience how we’ve seamlessly combined style, comfort, and functionality in this beautiful makeover.

Create memories at this 5.94 acre peaceful paradise with park-like low bank waterfront, private boat launch, private dock & sandy beach. This two lot sale includes a 3 acre waterfront lot with a beautiful home, room for expansion, granite counters, custom cabinets, heated tile floors, glass doors along entire waterfront facing side, lifetime guaranteed windows, all appliances, full security system, insulated garage with heated floors PLUS a separate 25x58 insulated RV storage bldg w/14x14 door & potable water. Also included in this sale is the adjacent 2.94 acre waterfront lot waiting for your dream home. This additional waterfront lot is ready to build with power on the lot, excellent water and a 6-door 1728 sf shop. Both lots have irrigation and excellent water rights. Want to live here? Call (509) 856-5367 for your tour!

Stunning Litz & Eaton renovation w/ elegant style situated on a hard to find estate sized lot! 1st floor has massive kitchen, huge Dining RM, Office/Living RM, screened porch & family foyer (mud RM, office, storage, pantry). 2nd floor has huge master suite, 3 additional bedrooms, bath & Laundry! Finished basement w/ 2 living rooms, bar & bath. Outdoor living, huge yard steps from all that Meridian-Kessler, Broad Ripple & 56th/Illinois have to offer. Full fencing, estate pillars & full irrigation system added. (photos by The Home Aesthetic)

This traditionally built 1940's single-family home lacked the open space floor plan the owners craved. By removing two walls, this floorplan was transformed into an open, livable space ready for entertaining. The homeowners chose a gorgeously veined slap of quartz countertop that is sure to invite conversation! In addition to redesigning the kitchen and dining area, we also rebuilt the entryway fireplace with stacked stone and a floating mantel in place of the original brick. The ceilings were refinished to have a smooth finish throughout the entire space. We refinished the hardwood flooring throughout the home as well. New hardwood flooring in the kitchen was chosen to match the rest of the home's flooring as closely as possible.

Nestled on 2.4 acres (3 lots)this Old Worldstyle retreat is a entertainers dream and has everything that the sophisticated buyer would desire.The journey begins as you enter the oversized double antique wooden doors leading to the foyer and cascading wrought iron staircase with open views of Ono Harbour withoutstanding sunsets. Feast your eyes on the beautiful chef's kitchen, Wolfe gas 6 burner stove top, Sub Zero f/f, Viking bev. drawers & ice maker. Formal living area features exposed Sinker Cypress beams and complete with a gas fireplace. The Master is where you can relax and enjoy your morning coffee in your cozy sitting area or on your large screened veranda. 4 guest rooms are privatelysituated across the hallway with an additional living area. The first floor features a custom 1500 bottle wine cellar, entertaining area, pool table and private gym.An outdoor S/S kitchen is surrounded by martini glass shaped infinity pool w fire pits & waterfalls. Pier w/ 3 boat slips. Photos: Fovea 360 LLC- Shawn Seals

Litz & Eaton built, Gary Nance designed estate residence in prestigious Meridian Hills. Luxurious Kitchen w/ Viking Appliances, Carrara Marble tops, butlers pantry, open to hearth and nook. Features include: Main Floor Master Suite; 4 additional Bedroom suites; 2nd Floor Game Room; Mud Room; Finished Basement w/ Bar & Theater area; 3-Car Attached Garage; Formal Living Spaces; Office; French Doors Throughout; Large front and rear patio. The most desired street in Indy! Walk to Park Tudor.

19957 Apple Creek Lane is a Gorgeous Single Level Condo with AMAZING VIEWS Located in the heart of Yorba Linda. This Fairmont Hills End-Unit Home Boasts 1,100 square feet. of Living Space with 3 Bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Beautiful Designer Kitchen with Granite Slab Countertops & Professional Grade Appliances. Amazing Master Bedroom with massive closet and totally remodeled Master Bathroom. Wood floors throughout and new double pane windows in all rooms. Inside laundry and One Car Attached Garage with additional assigned parking. Huge Attic Area room for storage. Great Entertainers patio with Room for a BBQ & Entertaining.

En-suite master & additional bedrooms are luminous & spacious.
Inspiration for a craftsman bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

Check out this stunning and meticulously maintained condo, loaded with upgrades including wood laminate flooring, high quality Delta fixtures, porcelain tile, recessed lighting & stylish decor. The kitchen features granite counter tops w/ breakfast bar & stainless steel Whirlpool Energy Star appliances. The large master suite includes a custom sliding barn door, private bathroom w/ custom walk-in shower, granite counter tops & massive walk-in closet w/extra storage & shelving. Entertain guests on the largest patio/balcony in the community w/built-in wooden deck & bench and vies of the community water features. Additional features include; 10 ft. Ceilings, double pane windows/doors, washer/dryer closet, & plenty of storage space. Chapman Commons is centrally located in the heart of Orange County, close to the 57, 22, 5 & 91 freeways. Entertainment is close - walk to Disneyland, Downtown Disney & The Garden Walk with lots of dining & nightlife options as well. Community amenities include; soft water system, tranquil courtyards, pool & spa with BBQ's & lounge area, fully loaded fitness center with high-end cardio machines & strength training equipment, underground parking, & on-site management. Assn fees INCLUDE trash, water & gas. Furnishings Negotiable.

Nestled on 2.4 acres (3 lots)this Old Worldstyle retreat is a entertainers dream and has everything that the sophisticated buyer would desire.The journey begins as you enter the oversized double antique wooden doors leading to the foyer and cascading wrought iron staircase with open views of Ono Harbour withoutstanding sunsets. Feast your eyes on the beautiful chef's kitchen, Wolfe gas 6 burner stove top, Sub Zero f/f, Viking bev. drawers & ice maker. Formal living area features exposed Sinker Cypress beams and complete with a gas fireplace. The Master is where you can relax and enjoy your morning coffee in your cozy sitting area or on your large screened veranda. 4 guest rooms are privatelysituated across the hallway with an additional living area. The first floor features a custom 1500 bottle wine cellar, entertaining area, pool table and private gym.An outdoor S/S kitchen is surrounded by martini glass shaped infinity pool w fire pits & waterfalls. Pier w/ 3 boat slips. Photos: Fovea 360 LLC- Shawn Seals

Create memories at this 5.94 acre peaceful paradise with park-like low bank waterfront, private boat launch, private dock & sandy beach. This two lot sale includes a 3 acre waterfront lot with a beautiful home, room for expansion, granite counters, custom cabinets, heated tile floors, glass doors along entire waterfront facing side, lifetime guaranteed windows, all appliances, full security system, insulated garage with heated floors PLUS a separate 25x58 insulated RV storage bldg w/14x14 door & potable water. Also included in this sale is the adjacent 2.94 acre waterfront lot waiting for your dream home. This additional waterfront lot is ready to build with power on the lot, excellent water and a 6-door 1728 sf shop. Both lots have irrigation and excellent water rights. Want to live here? Call (509) 856-5367 for your tour!

Chris Snitko
Design ideas for a mid-sized craftsman partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Orange County for summer.

2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY FINALIST AWARD WINNER This family of four has recently purchased this home and their life style is involved with kids and outdoor activities. They disliked their current kitchen and the existing breakfast area was too small. The old wooden deck was small and falling apart, and they wanted to replace it with an area in which they could entertain and have a place for the kids to play. The first step in the renovation was to tear down the back wall of the existing kitchen and breakfast room. A major load bearing wall holding up part of the second floor, major structural beams had to be put in place. Once installed, a 10’ x 24’ addition was added to extend the kitchen and breakfast room. An interior laundry entrance was relocated to allow for pantry and bigger refrigerator to be installed. A large bay window was placed over the sink to bring more natural light into the workspace. The new kitchen layout offers a lot more storage and counter space. A large island offers a prep sink and significant counter space for cooking, having a buffet, doing homework or having a quick meal. The maple cabinetry with slight glaze of mocha, granite counters, a stone accented backsplash and stainless steel appliances give this kitchen remodel a real spark. Large double windows and transoms offer mom and dad full view of the built-in sandbox just outside so they can watch the children. New French doors lead onto the 20’ x 28’ flagstone patio. A short stone wall provides privacy and embedded lights make the space usable after sunset. The outcome has been a delight for this family and achieved their goals. They can entertain indoors or outdoors and the kids have a great place to play.

The Quarry Mill's Pioneer natural thin stone veneer has a variety of colors, textures, and shapes which add character to this beautiful close-up stone wall. Pioneer natural stone veneer contains a wide range of browns, copper, and whites with a few dark gray tones. These colors bring a very earthy feel to your home or space. The random shapes combined with Pioneer stones’ diverse textures make it a great addition to any project.

This is an example of a rustic porch design in DC Metro.

Nestled on 2.4 acres (3 lots)this Old Worldstyle retreat is a entertainers dream and has everything that the sophisticated buyer would desire.The journey begins as you enter the oversized double antique wooden doors leading to the foyer and cascading wrought iron staircase with open views of Ono Harbour withoutstanding sunsets. Feast your eyes on the beautiful chef's kitchen, Wolfe gas 6 burner stove top, Sub Zero f/f, Viking bev. drawers & ice maker. Formal living area features exposed Sinker Cypress beams and complete with a gas fireplace. The Master is where you can relax and enjoy your morning coffee in your cozy sitting area or on your large screened veranda. 4 guest rooms are privatelysituated across the hallway with an additional living area. The first floor features a custom 1500 bottle wine cellar, entertaining area, pool table and private gym.An outdoor S/S kitchen is surrounded by martini glass shaped infinity pool w fire pits & waterfalls. Pier w/ 3 boat slips. Photos: Fovea 360 LLC- Shawn Seals

A Breezy Retreat in Gaithersburg: A design build screened porch This inviting screen porch, expertly crafted by Talon Construction, offers a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living. The porch's open design allows for refreshing breezes to flow through, while the screened-in sides provide protection from pesky insects. The real stone veneer walls add a touch of rustic charm, complementing the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The stamped concrete flooring provides a durable and low-maintenance surface that beautifully complements the stone veneer. Relax and Unwind: The porch is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. Sink into a comfortable seating arrangement, sip your favorite beverage, and enjoy the tranquility of your own backyard. The ceiling fan ensures optimal comfort, providing a gentle breeze on warm summer days and nights. The soft glow of the ambient lighting creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for entertaining friends and family. Nature's Embrace: The screen porch seamlessly integrates with the natural surroundings. Lush greenery surrounds the space, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion. The open design allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, listening to the birdsong and enjoying the fresh air. Whether you're reading a book, enjoying a meal, or simply taking in the view, this screen porch offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.