While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

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Example of a small transitional master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in San Francisco with gray walls and no fireplace

A growing family needed extra space in their 1930 Bungalow. We designed an addition sensitive to the neighborhood and complimentary to the original design that includes a generously sized one car garage, a 350 square foot screen porch and a master suite with walk-in closet and bathroom. The original upstairs bathroom was remodeled simultaneously, creating two new bathrooms. The master bathroom has a curbless shower and glass tile walls that give a contemporary vibe. The screen porch has a fir beadboard ceiling and the floor is random width white oak planks milled from a 120 year-old tree harvested from the building site to make room for the addition.

Example of a mid-sized 1960s gray one-story gable roof design in Seattle with a metal roof

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Mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, onyx countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Elegant mudroom photo in New York with multicolored walls and a glass front door

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Living room library - eclectic enclosed living room library idea in New York with blue walls and a media wall

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Mid-sized 1950s beige one-story brick gable roof idea in Houston with a shingle roof

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Example of a classic l-shaped beige floor kitchen design in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, two islands, marble countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Closet - modern closet idea in Miami

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Mudroom - traditional porcelain tile mudroom idea in Minneapolis with gray walls

Donny Osmond Home Florence Rectangular Dining Table in Warm Natural with Double Pedestals Base The Florence dining table is crafted of solid pine and mahogany wood. Planks are individually rough sawn with old fashion finger joint construction. Traditional European style draw-leaf extension at each end of the table top and architectural shaped double pedestals offer a modern yet classical style.

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Kitchen - traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

Shaddock Homes | Frisco, TX | Phillips Creek Ranch
Elegant living room photo in Dallas

This modern farmhouse kitchen features a beautiful combination of Navy Blue painted and gray stained Hickory cabinets that’s sure to be an eye-catcher. The elegant “Morel” stain blends and harmonizes the natural Hickory wood grain while emphasizing the grain with a subtle gray tone that beautifully coordinated with the cool, deep blue paint. The “Gale Force” SW 7605 blue paint from Sherwin-Williams is a stunning deep blue paint color that is sophisticated, fun, and creative. It’s a stunning statement-making color that’s sure to be a classic for years to come and represents the latest in color trends. It’s no surprise this beautiful navy blue has been a part of Dura Supreme’s Curated Color Collection for several years, making the top 6 colors for 2017 through 2020. Beyond the beautiful exterior, there is so much well-thought-out storage and function behind each and every cabinet door. The two beautiful blue countertop towers that frame the modern wood hood and cooktop are two intricately designed larder cabinets built to meet the homeowner’s exact needs. The larder cabinet on the left is designed as a beverage center with apothecary drawers designed for housing beverage stir sticks, sugar packets, creamers, and other misc. coffee and home bar supplies. A wine glass rack and shelves provides optimal storage for a full collection of glassware while a power supply in the back helps power coffee & espresso (machines, blenders, grinders and other small appliances that could be used for daily beverage creations. The roll-out shelf makes it easier to fill clean and operate each appliance while also making it easy to put away. Pocket doors tuck out of the way and into the cabinet so you can easily leave open for your household or guests to access, but easily shut the cabinet doors and conceal when you’re ready to tidy up. Beneath the beverage center larder is a drawer designed with 2 layers of multi-tasking storage for utensils and additional beverage supplies storage with space for tea packets, and a full drawer of K-Cup storage. The cabinet below uses powered roll-out shelves to create the perfect breakfast center with power for a toaster and divided storage to organize all the daily fixings and pantry items the household needs for their morning routine. On the right, the second larder is the ultimate hub and center for the homeowner’s baking tasks. A wide roll-out shelf helps store heavy small appliances like a KitchenAid Mixer while making them easy to use, clean, and put away. Shelves and a set of apothecary drawers help house an assortment of baking tools, ingredients, mixing bowls and cookbooks. Beneath the counter a drawer and a set of roll-out shelves in various heights provides more easy access storage for pantry items, misc. baking accessories, rolling pins, mixing bowls, and more. The kitchen island provides a large worktop, seating for 3-4 guests, and even more storage! The back of the island includes an appliance lift cabinet used for a sewing machine for the homeowner’s beloved hobby, a deep drawer built for organizing a full collection of dishware, a waste recycling bin, and more! All and all this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful! Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Minneapolis

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Inspiration for a large contemporary master mosaic tile alcove shower remodel in Chicago with gray walls, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 marble floor and gray floor bathroom photo with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops and white countertops

Inspiration for a cottage single-wall multicolored floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops