RETIREMENT HOME ADJACENT TO LOCAL AIRPORT IN SEQUIM WA, BUILT WITH AIRPLANE HANGAR FOR CONVENIENT TRAVEL.
Mid-sized elegant detached three-car garage photo in Seattle

As the owner of custom home builder Silva Management Inc. and its sister luxury retail store Lusso, Hao Chen knows that choosing the right appliances for a home requires careful consideration. “We build these homes to sell, and we chose Thermador because people get excited to see the brand in a luxury home,” he says. When designing a kitchen for his projects Hao aims to create a space that is “elegant but not personal. We want the home-buyer to have the freedom to make the kitchen their own, while still giving them a kitchen that is beautiful to start.” For a recent project in Cupertino, Hao and his design team combined a Navy-Blue paint color with white and off -white countertops and backsplash. He also put in a 24k gold island sink faucet, gold cabinet handles, and other gold decorative pieces to give the space a luxury feel. To create a less monolithic space, Hao used a Thermador wine preservation column to divide the right side of the kitchen into a wine bar area. “We wanted to create a separate space within the room without disrupting the flow, so we accented it with stainless steel to match the wine column and carried over the navy blue to connect the space with the rest of the kitchen,” says Hao. With projects in development all over the Bay Area, Hao Chen and Lusso are making waves with their home designs and are one of the hottest firms in the Silicon Valley. He credits his team for the success of his business and says, “It’s important to invest in people’s talents. We get better work out of each other when we follow our passions and trust one another.”

Spanish Colonial Revival Furniture made for the City of Santa Barbara's Airport Museum by R Furniture, Olinda Romani and Lance Reynolds
Example of a tuscan home design design in Santa Barbara

Airport Modular wall or ceiling-hanging bookcase. Bars and pillar in matt white, black or graphite varnished steel. Shelves in Canaletto walnut, burned oak, matt white or matt graphite painted wood. Available in different colors. Made in Italy.

Having built and sold several homes, remodeling their own home of 25 years was a passion project for Brian and Sheila Gregory of San Jose. “If this was one of our spec homes we would have made more neutral choices, but because it was our kitchen we designed it to suit our needs. It turned out better than we could have imagined.” Featuring a suite of Miele appliances was an easy choice, because “when it comes to quality Miele is top of the line.” The couple started by selecting a set of quarter sawn cabinets in a dark gray stain. “We didn’t want anything too ornate, and we also felt the modern trend of ultra-simple would be boring. We loved that the oak had a tight grain and was decorative without being over the top. It gives it a more transitional feel and it’s something we planned the rest of the kitchen around.” When it came time to finalize their appliances, the Gregorys worked with Jean Farasat in our San Jose showroom. “We’ve been working with Jean on our projects, and he helped us pick Miele for our own kitchen. We needed a range that wouldn’t clash with the color of the cabinetry. Miele offered a better selection of configurations for the oven door. The black on stainless steel complemented our cabinets where other brands had gray or all stainless steel fronts that clashed.” Even the window trim style was inspired by the cabinetry, and it’s one of the many small details that are personal points of pride for the couple. With their children grown and out of the house, the Gregorys opened up the kitchen and adjoining rooms to create a space ideal for entertaining. “I specifically chose to feature the Miele appliances in the kitchen because I wanted our friends and family to be able to appreciate the quality. We decided to contrast the cabinets with stainless steel instead of going with an integrated look because we wanted the Miele suite to be as attractive as it is functional.” Extending the existing tile from the rest of the house into the kitchen seamlessly integrated the project, and the quartzite countertops completed their vision. “We went through 10 different drawings before finalizing our plan, but it was all worth it. Jean at Airport Home Appliance is always a pleasure to work with, and we couldn’t be happier with our kitchen.”

A sophisticated geometric design bookshelf. Our Geometric Reclaimed Wood and Iron Bookcase provide smart and stylish organization for any room. Crafted from iron and recycled pine wood with Antique Bleach Seal finish. Dimensions: 31W x 15D x 102H Made of solid reclaimed wood in Antique Bleach Seal finish. Antiqued Iron frame. Given its handmade and hand-finished nature, variations in the wood to be expected.

The only thing that brightens Renee Hart’s kitchen more than her smile is her incredible Fulgor Milano range. Featuring quartzite countertops and custom under-cabinet lighting, Renee’s story is unlike other customer kitchens we’ve covered because she didn’t use a professional design firm for her remodel. She researched, planned, and brought together the right people to execute her vision on her own. The Fulgor Milano range and Zephyr hood created a beautiful pairing in this DIY kitchen, and Renee says “I love cooking in here now, it came together exactly like I planned, and I couldn’t be happier.”

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Ranges available in over 190 different colors!
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This demonstration garden is number two out of three located at the Santa Monica Airport. It is meant to show homeowners how to install a sustainable garden that is functional and looks beautiful.

Airport Modular wall or ceiling-hanging bookcase. Bars and pillar in matt white, black or graphite varnished steel. Shelves in Canaletto walnut, burned oak, matt white or matt graphite painted wood. Available in different colors. Made in Italy.

Spanish Colonial Revival Benches, Spanish Colonial Revival Armchairs and Spanish Colonial Revival side tables. The side Tables were reproduced from a table in the Casa del Herrero in Montecito by R Furniture, Olinda Romani and Lance Reynolds

AIRPORT FRONT ENTRY & GATE, Paver Driveway, Landscaping
Minimalist exterior home photo in Miami

Airport Modular wall or ceiling-hanging bookcase. Bars and pillar in matt white, black or graphite varnished steel. Shelves in Canaletto walnut, burned oak, matt white or matt graphite painted wood. Available in different colors. Made in Italy.

Spanish Colonial Revival Benches, Spanish Colonial Revival Armchairs and Spanish Colonial Revival side tables. The side Tables were reproduced from a table in the Casa del Herrero in Montecito by R Furniture, Olinda Romani and Lance Reynolds

Custom Cabinetry, 7" black linear hardware, Miele Appliances, Black Glass Backsplash
Kitchen - modern galley porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black backsplash, glass tile backsplash and black appliances

Remodel and update of local airport facility to include flooring, carpet, wallpaper, furniture, artwork, conference room, reception area, utility kitchen, offices, waiting area, restrooms and baggage claim entrance. Provided 3D plans for presentation to clients. Construction required to adjust glass wall partitions, repair tray ceiling and replace floor tiles.

“With Thermador and their new soft gray glass accents and flush installation options, they can seamlessly be added into any kitchen design. Lusso’s Hao Chen connected the appliances with a modern mixed metal design which was easily achieved with Thermador’s softer palette” - Janelle Cedusky Pro Appliance Specialist San Jose Showroom