Transitional medium tone wood floor entryway photo in Other with white walls and a glass front door

Example of a classic entryway design in Boston

The re-designed floor plan provides a separate mudroom at the back entry. With tile floors and plenty of storage, this mudroom is highly functional for this multi-generational family.

Greg Premru
Mid-sized elegant gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor walk-in closet photo in Boston with white cabinets and open cabinets

The focus for this kitchen was on additional storage, ease of navigation and family friendly surfaces. Additional storage was accomplished by thinking vertically for storage as there was no additional square footage to use. Cabinets were installed all the way to the ceiling. Additionally, the island was reconfigured to maximize storage in that location. The refrigerator was relocated, a beverage refrigerator was installed in the island and a snack storage was created for the kids adjacent to the beverage refrigerator. Additionally, relocating the refrigerator created a larger continuous work surface around the range and a bit more space between the range and sink. The island was key for daily family meals and fun kitchen activities i.e. weekend baking. Quartz countertop created a worry-free surface to withstand the daily wear and tear of normal family use.

Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface countertops, white countertops and ceramic backsplash

Martin King
Large transitional master gray tile, white tile and mosaic tile gray floor and ceramic tile alcove shower photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, gray walls, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

A custom walnut slat wall feature elevates this mudroom wall while providing easily accessible hooks.
Small trendy light wood floor, brown floor and wood wall mudroom photo in Chicago with white walls

Example of a classic medium tone wood floor living room design in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

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Large beach style master white tile and subway tile gray floor and porcelain tile bathroom photo in Minneapolis with a console sink, white walls and solid surface countertops

Studio Laguna Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Boston

Beautiful "windswept pewter" cabinets paired with a "graphite" epoxy garage floor! The overhead racks add for additional storage.
Garage - large modern attached garage idea in Orange County

Martin King
Example of a large transitional master gray tile, white tile and mosaic tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom design in Orange County with gray walls, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

One homeowner of a particular model home in the Sun City Roseville development that came with a rather large space for a laundry room, was faced with this dilemma recently. After relocating her washer and dryer into the garage and setting up a make shift office of her own in the laundry room, the homeowner realized that, although she succeeded in turning the space into a somewhat functional work area, it just wasn’t up to par for all of her wants and needs. Hoping to come up some new small home office ideas that would squeeze all of her needs into the tiny space, she decided to seek help from a home organization specialist and sat down with The Closet Doctor. There were several requirements and obstacles that made the development of an office design which satisfied the homeowner particularly difficult. One was the need for two workstations which would have enough desk space for each person to sit comfortably and not be on top of each other. Another obstacle was the new design had to work around a cut-out in the corner of the wall, which contained built-in shelves for the components of a nearby entertainment center. Finally, the designer also had to be sure to incorporate “lots of legal sized filing drawers” into its new design. The Closet Doctor went to work and was able to design a solution that, not only met all of the homeowner’s needs, but was attractive, and within her budget. The new built-in design included two work areas that were spacious and each with its own overhead cabinet, storage drawer, and single letter size file drawer for active projects. In between the two overhead cabinets, additional open shelving allowed for display items as well as space for a small TV in the center. Extra storage and organization space was also put behind doors for a clean and neat look. In addition, in order to maintain as much space as possible, the cabinets on the end and left side wall were made just deep enough to fit legal size lateral file drawers. Finally, the built in component shelves were left open in the corner for easy access, with the desk top passing in front of the space at the same height as one of the shelves, which gave the corner a neat and organized appearance as well. To top it off, low energy under cabinet LED lights with a dimmer switch were installed in order to illuminate the work area. The Client loved the result of her home improvement project, in both the look and functionality of the new design compared to the “temporary setup” she had in place before. With the additional storage space and organization that the new built in office unit provided, the satisfied homeowner was able to achieve the clean and organized look as well as optimum functionality that she preferred.

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Example of a large classic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office design in San Diego with multicolored walls

This was full kitchen remodel in Lake Oswego. We wanted to take full advantage of the lake views by putting the cooktop on the main island facing the lake and the sink at the window which also has a view of the water. The double islands (island and peninsula) make for a huge amount of prep space and the back butler's counter provides additional storage and a place for the toaster oven to live. The bench below the window provides storage for shoes and other items. The glass door cabinets have LED lighting inside to display dishes and decorative items.

This sumptuous and comfortable bedroom features a bold headboard panelled in gold faux leather. A crystal chandelier with an ornate ceiling medallion hangs above the bed, layered in linen and faux fur. Two toned bedside tables flank the platform bed with hidden storage below. Additional storage is incorporated into a floating cabinet in gloss black, hiding electronics for the wall mounted TV above. Framed gold prints flank the the headboard for a symmetrical focal point. Photo: Caydence Photography

This project was completed for clients who wanted a comfortable, accessible 1ST floor bathroom for their grown daughter to use during visits to their home as well as a nicely-appointed space for any guest. Their daughter has some accessibility challenges so the bathroom was also designed with that in mind. The original space worked fairly well in some ways, but we were able to tweak a few features to make the space even easier to maneuver through. We started by making the entry to the shower flush so that there is no curb to step over. In addition, although there was an existing oversized seat in the shower, it was way too deep and not comfortable to sit on and just wasted space. We made the shower a little smaller and then provided a fold down teak seat that is slip resistant, warm and comfortable to sit on and can flip down only when needed. Thus we were able to create some additional storage by way of open shelving to the left of the shower area. The open shelving matches the wood vanity and allows a spot for the homeowners to display heirlooms as well as practical storage for things like towels and other bath necessities. We carefully measured all the existing heights and locations of countertops, toilet seat, and grab bars to make sure that we did not undo the things that were already working well. We added some additional hidden grab bars or “grabcessories” at the toilet paper holder and shower shelf for an extra layer of assurance. Large format, slip-resistant floor tile was added eliminating as many grout lines as possible making the surface less prone to tripping. We used a wood look tile as an accent on the walls, and open storage in the vanity allowing for easy access for clean towels. Bronze fixtures and frameless glass shower doors add an elegant yet homey feel that was important for the homeowner. A pivot mirror allows adjustability for different users. If you are interested in designing a bathroom featuring “Living In Place” or accessibility features, give us a call to find out more. Susan Klimala, CKBD, is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) and particularly enjoys helping her clients with unique needs in the context of beautifully designed spaces. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel