This addition to the existing kitchen provided family dining in a heated and cooled solarium. From Machin Conservatories of Hampshire England, this addition alleviated the pressure of family activity from the main floor formal living and dining rooms, while supplementing the basement family room space. The herringbone walnut floors extended throught this space, while they were protected by construction paper until after move-in. A custom banquette (with game and toy storage below wrapped two sides of the solarium. Jack Taipala

Concrete pad has been poured and crews have begun laying down the hardscape surface. All of the original stone is being re-used, supplemented with a close match to accommodate additional square footage.

Painted previously stained maple cabinets, rearranged cabinetry, supplemented with additional cabinets to create island seating, new granite counters and marble backsplash.

Shown with the Ledgestone Fireback and Bronze Crushed Glass. Includes under floor lighting, Tile Trim Kit, GreenSmart Remote, 180 CFM (twin 90) Fans, Safety Screen. Operates during a power outage and can direct supplemental heat into 2 additional areas! Heating Capacity: 2,100 sq ft BTU Range: 42,000 - 28,200 (NG) 42,00 - 21,413 (LP) Glass View: 41-3/4" x 12-15/16"

Shown with the Ledgestone Fireback and Bronze Crushed Glass. Includes under floor lighting, Tile Trim Kit, GreenSmart Remote, 180 CFM (twin 90) Fans, Safety Screen. Operates during a power outage and can direct supplemental heat into 2 additional areas! Heating Capacity: 2,100 sq ft BTU Range: 42,000 - 21,670 (NG) 42,00 - 21,400 (LP) Glass View: Two Sides 41-3/4" x 12-15/16"

Project Overview: This project was a new construction laneway house designed by Alex Glegg and built by Eyco Building Group in Vancouver, British Columbia. It uses our Gendai cladding that shows off beautiful wood grain with a blackened look that creates a stunning contrast against their homes trim and its lighter interior. Photos courtesy of Christopher Rollett. Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 1200SF Designer: Alex Glegg Builder: Eyco Building Group Date: August 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC

Committing to a kosher kitchen is quite a daunting undertaking and when you are also taking on a complete remodel, it can be overwhelming. It does not, however, have to be insurmountable. There are many resources to help guide you through the experience. Check out the internet and magazines to guide you. Once you have done the initial research, contact your Rabi with questions and for clarification on a kosher kitchen. Kosher requirements can vary differently between Orthodox, Conservatism, Ultra Orthodox and Reform Judaism. Your Rabi most likely will have a list of rules and guidelines. Also, hire a professional kitchen designer. They will not only be able to design the needs of a kosher kitchen but also make it personal to your needs and beautiful too. If the space and the budget allow, two distinct kitchens within one space is a possibility. A kosher kitchen requires stringent separation of meat and dairy items. Depending on the sect of Judaism you practice ------ Storage: The Storage areas need space for two sets of dishes, pots and pans, flatware, cups and utensils. You can combine the storage areas as long as there is a separation and that you do not mix service ware. A good recommendation is to color code your plates, flatware, table linen, pots. For example, red plates, gold-colored flatware, copper pots for meat items while dairy items have white plates, stainless flatware, stainless pots. You may want to label each area so when you have your new sister-in-law help in the kitchen; everything stays in the correct place. Appliances: When selecting appliances look for the STAR-K logo. This will help you determine to what extent an appliance is Kosher. Some ovens will have Sabbath modes where they will turn on automatically at a predetermined time. Once the oven is open, the oven turns off. Some refrigerators also have Sabbath modes where the ice maker turns off on the Sabbath and back on the following day. One refrigerator is usually sufficient provided all foods stay on the proper container in the proper section of the refrigerator. Having an immaculately clean refrigerator is a must if this is the case. You do not want spills from one food source contaminating food from the other. If you decide on two refrigerators, one can be full size while the other is smaller. A good kitchen designer can help assess your family’s needs to determine which is best for you. Dishwashers cannot be Kosher in most cases. You either need two dishwashers, separate compartment dishwashers as in dishwasher drawers or wash by hand. Look at Fisher Pikel or Kitchen Aid for dishwasher drawers. Each drawer is on separate controls. You can dedicate the top drawer for dairy while the bottom drawer is for meat service ware. If you have space and decide to have two dishwashers, you can get two 24” wide dishwashers. Another option is to have one full size dishwasher and supplement it with a small 18” wide dishwasher. Miele makes an 18” wide dishwasher that is super quiet and cleans dishes very well. You may also opt for a single dishwasher drawer in addition to a full sized dishwasher. A single Microwave oven can be used for milk and meat provided that a complete cover is used around the food. You will also need separate plastic plate’s places on the bottom or glass turn table. Keeping the unit clean is very important. Counter tops: Counter tops may or may not be able to be koshered depending on your sect. Simply having sets of trivets for dairy, meat and pareve (not meat or dairy) will provide adequate separation of foods. Sinks: If you can’t have two separate sinks, include three separate tubs to be places in the sink. Color code the tubs for meat, dairy and pareve. If you have one sink or a single divided sink, you will need to be cautious about splashing, to keep the meat and dairy particulates apart. You will also need space for separate dish cloths or sponges and dish towels. Again, color coding is extremely helpful and highly suggested. Must Haves: ~Storage space for two sets of dishes, flatware, pans bowls ~Color Code and label where appropriate ~Separate burners dedicate for either meat or dairy ~Separate clean up areas ~Clean environment to avoid contamination between meat and dairy ~A space that functions for how you cook ~A space that reflects you Design and remodel by Design Studio West Brady Architectural Photography

John Valls
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Portland with beige walls

Shown with the Black Enamel Fireback, Tumbled Stones Interior Decor, and 2" Trim. Includes under floor lighting, Tile Trim Kit, GreenSmart Remote, 180 CFM (twin 90) Fans, Safety Screen. Operates during a power outage and can direct supplemental heat into 2 additional areas! Heating Capacity: 2,800 sq ft BTU Range: 56,000 - 30,270 (NG) 56,00 - 29,620 (LP) Glass View: 58" x 13"

The neutral tones in the granite steps accent the colors in the entry way to this beach style home. Well maintained drip edges keep the siding clean and the ground safe from erosion. The greens in the lawn, boxwood, and hydrangeas provide additional color, and the blooms off of the endless summer variety of hydrangea supplement it even more.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Broadleaf stonecrop / Sedum Spathulifolium

Shown with the Ledgestone Fireback and Bronze Crushed Glass. Includes under floor lighting, Tile Trim Kit, GreenSmart Remote, 180 CFM (twin 90) Fans, Safety Screen. Operates during a power outage and can direct supplemental heat into 2 additional areas! Heating Capacity: 2,100 sq ft BTU Range: 42,000 - 21,670 (NG) 42,00 - 21,400 (LP) Glass View: Two Sides 41-3/4" x 12-15/16"

Corner lot enhanced with erosion control measures, rebuilt stonewall and native plants. Natural forest trees thinned and pruned for optimal growth. Invasive shrubs and vines removed as native woods are refined for conservation development housing. Supplemented with additional native trees and shrubs. Driveway graded to onsite stormwater infiltration and to prevent ice build up in winter.

view of solar panels + green roof from above, with farmlands and greenhouse beyond. jimmy cheng photography
Studio / workshop shed - small rustic detached studio / workshop shed idea in Orange County

Shown with the Black Enamel Fireback, Driftwood Twigs & Stone Interior Decor, and Platinum Crushed Glass. Includes under floor lighting, Tile Trim Kit, GreenSmart Remote, 180 CFM (twin 90) Fans, Safety Screen. Operates during a power outage and can direct supplemental heat into 2 additional areas! Heating Capacity: 1,700 sq ft BTU Range: 33,000 - 18,300 (NG) 33,000 - 17,500 (LP) Glass View: 34" x 13"

Shown with the Classic Logs Interior Decor, Black Enamel Fireback, Platinum Crushed Glass, and 2" Trim. Includes under floor lighting, Tile Trim Kit, GreenSmart Remote, 180 CFM (twin 90) Fans, Safety Screen. Operates during a power outage and can direct supplemental heat into 2 additional areas! Heating Capacity: 1,700 sq ft BTU Range: 33,000 - 18,300 (NG) 33,000 - 17,500 (LP) Glass View: 34" x 13"

Photographer: Elaine Fultz
Trendy two-story exterior home photo in Atlanta