Bedrooms were assigned to family members and designed to meet their big personalities. From the “twin room” layered in sunset shades to the daughter’s room in layers of natural fiber and deep ocean blue. A guest room pulls inspiration from the pines out the window and large artwork sets a calming tone in the son’s room. The primary bedroom’s dramatic artwork and homeowner’s favorite color, deep teal, inspired the palette for a luxurious retreat.

Amber works from home and was sacrificing a dining room for her home office. By utilizing the double wide closet space in her guest bedroom, she now walks into her home without the reminder of work, and can have guests over for a meal in her dining room (dining room reveal coming soon). The walls were freshly painted Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams. This gives the room a fresh, clean look and also adds contrast to the beige carpet. Amber had her homework assignments cut out for her as she had to do some major purging in her throw all guest room. Once she started letting go, she was on a roll and continually surprised me as she cleaned out closets throughout the house. One dresser was filled with cds, dvds, books, albums, scrap-booking materials; items taking up precious real estate in her life that she didn't even know were there. There really wasn't a storage problem after-all, she was just holding on to a collection of things that no longer served her. Each time I would visit, and her space would become more open, I could see the weight lifting off her and her self love building. Amber had a recent breakup with her boyfriend and this makeover helped her not only focus on making a home sanctuary for herself, but helped her let go of the pains of the past and focus on the exciting future ahead. At one point when we were moving sofas in the living room (which we will also reveal soon), we found an ex's flip-flop. We were figuratively and literally sweeping away the past. Editing your home and your life makes room for your future; for new people and things. We are so happy to finally reveal the room to you! We can't wait to unveil the rest of Amber's home, once we complete the finishing touches. Challenges: Amber's home was filled with mix-matched furniture from family and college. She had no idea what her decorating style was. After shopping together and exchanging somepinterest boards, I was finally able to get a sense of what she loves. I had to work on a tight budget, which meant really digging out the creativity and utilizing other items in the home. See how I transformed a table from the discard pile into a faux marble bedside table by clicking web link. Amber's dad was able to help with the desk materials and building to cut costs. We wanted to save the closet doors in the event she sold her home or no longer needed an office someday. There wasn't any extra space to store these closet doors, so I used them as a headboard. The only items purchased were: Curtains, Curtain Rod, Bedspread Set, Throw Pillows, 2 Lamps and Paint.

We, at American Classic Painters, are thrilled to announce the completion of an exterior painting assignment for a house in Newcastle, WA. Our specialized house painting service has brought a fresh, white aesthetic to the home, perfectly complementing the greenery of the surrounding area in northwest Washington State. This successful exterior house painting project highlights our dedication to quality and craftsmanship, leaving us gratified with the striking results achieved in Newcastle, WA.

New Kitchen plan- • Increase storage and functionality • Removed Butlers access • Appliance location re-assignments • Converted to central Island configuration • Transitional theme implemented Family room: Cabinet doors matched to kitchen. Design By: Chris Chumbley & assoc.

Building a Dream: the Creation of a Wine Cellar A dream house is more than walls and a roof, it is a place full of things that you love. When David Rabin got the chance to build the house of his dreams, it wasn’t enough to simply use stone instead of brick or wood instead of tile. He had to fill it with people and things he loved. So, as a passionate collector of wine, he set out to build a custom wine cellar. He had never built a wine cellar before and had his reservations. He wondered what it would take to make it beautiful, a place where he could store cases of wine as well as proudly show off special, trophy bottles. “One of my biggest worries, though, was space,” said David. “We knew we wanted a wine cellar, and that we wanted it to be gorgeous, but we had no idea where it would be or if we even had the space for one.” Glenview Haus had already given David his custom, wooden entry door and was ready to create a high-quality wine cellar that was customized to fit his vision. David recalls with awe how helpful the team at Glenview Haus was when approaching the project he assigned them. “What the team at Glenview Haus did was designate space, and then worked to maximize the space for ultimate storage and efficiency,” said David. “We were nervous that the smaller space would eliminate our ability to make it beautiful. But the team at Glenview Haus was able to work with our interior designer to make it absolutely stunning.” Wine Cellar Cooling System By installing a state-of-the-art cooling system that automatically keeps the cellar at the ideal temperature and humidity level, Glenview Haus was able to create the ideal wine cellar environment. The team helped David choose from a variety of furniture-grade wood species, that they could handcraft so as to add all the detail that would help make David’s wine cellar uniquely designed. Glenview Haus’ team also collaborated with the interior designer to create the perfect atmosphere for David’s custom wine cellar. Wine Cellar Craftsmanship Glenview Haus designed a see-through glass entry system, to protect and show off the extensive collection of wine. Inside they helped create a masterpiece, from floor to ceiling. The team brought in brick veneers for the walls to complement the stained Mahogany horizontal display, and that gave the entire cellar a rustic feel. A textured, painted ceiling completed the look, contributing to the incredible, other-worldly feel. David’s artisan, custom wine cellar did exactly what he dreamed it would do and transported all visitors to a vineyard on the Italian countryside. “The team constructed us a space to hang a landscape painting of a vineyard,” said David. “This painting, along with all of the other amazing design elements give viewers looking into the cellar the feeling that they are outside looking into something that you’d imagine would only exist in Italy.” Glenview Haus helped David create a wine cellar that not only had ample storage but that was customized and designed to meet his ultimate vision.

Washington DC Contemporary Kitchen Design by #PaulBentham4JenniferGilmer. Assigning the same color to all the pendants brings a cohesive look to the kitchen, echoing the apples, flowers and salads. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

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.

Believe it or not, the previous entry was through the laundry room! We assigned a new entry door that led directly into the great room. With creative a floor design, the entry became a fun focal point!

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A nursery fit for the sweetest "King of the Jungle!" Our wonderful clients wanted to ensure that their new baby boy would learn all about his mom's rich Brazilian heritage, so they requested a Brazilian Rainforest Nursery, complete with Brazilian animals and foliage. Our team embraced the fun assignment and selected this fun wallpaper mural as our inspiration. The green nursery furniture, woven accents, and a striped slipcovered glider chair and ottoman finished off the space. The room can be completely dark with the drapery and shades pulled, or the shade can be raised to bring in the sun. Such a fun and playful space for a beautiful baby boy!

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Experience Sea Island ocean front living at its finest at Ocean Club North 186! This totally custom residence is one of only 14 in the Ocean Club complex, which includes its own pool, spa, party pavilion, assigned parking and climate controlled storage. Inside the residence premium finishes abound; sinker cypress doors and accents, travertine floors, high end lighting with Lutron Smart Technology, whole house custom sound, high efficiency water filtration system, even a fresh air HVAC system that pre-treats outside air before sending it into the residence. Four full size bedrooms with private baths, powder room, gourmet kitchen, ocean front patio and living/dining area – every detail a winner. Ocean Club North 186 is truly Sea Island living at its best. Come see for yourself.

Material culture IS about identity because stories are learned from objects, who made them, who used them and how they were used. Emotions are fundamental to the meanings we assign things and to the relationships we perceive.

In the June/July issue of Coastal Lifestyle Magazine you will find our Destin Delight featured on pages 24-32. This spectacular waterfront home is a collaborative effort between Phillip Vlahos of VDT Construction, Bob Chatham Custom Home Design, and interior designer Jo Ann Knowles. Photos by Tim Kramer Photography.

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.

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.

CAD Rendering for this incredibly stylish apartment interior was an exciting project for us. Potential of the design was obvious – we knew from the first glance at the technical assignment that whoever the clients are – they are extremely lucky.

My clients have a beautiful, contemporary villa. They wanted to redecorate their living room. The set-up of their furniture was not practical. Because of the sofa with the chaise-longue they could only sit comfortable with 3 people. My assignment was to add enough furniture so that they were able to sit in the living room with, at least, 4 people. The persons on the couch and/or lounge chair had to be able to reach the salon table. The living room had to be more cozy. Mood Interieur proposed to keep the beautiful B&B Bend Sofa and add another element. We checked with B&B Italia if they could guarantee the color. Furthermore, Mood Interieur advised a lounge chair, a salon table and a beautiful pot to separate the lounge corner from the rest of the living room. Here's the result.

Titan is inspired by professional restaurant kitchens. It projects a similar forward sloping design that opens up the kitchen and delivers added head room & safety for the busy gourmet. Available in 36", 42" and 48" widths, Titan features 24" depth and an extra powerful 1200 CFM internal blower that will handle the most ambitious menu. Ergonomic stainless steel rotating knobs operate the 4 speed blower and halogen lighting. For those assigned clean up, it's no longer a chore. The stainless steel baffle filters remove volumes of grease plus the entire hood and filters are treated with Elica's patented Micro-Shield coating that resists spotting, staining, and dirt build up.

Designed and completed in the fall of 2010, this Zionsville residence was a new home without an existing outdoor living space. The BPI design team was given the assignment to create an outdoor living space using a blank slate. The owners wanted a multifunction space to get away from their busy lives. The design team created a space that included a covered patio with a pergola, a built in kitchen and entertaining bar, a gas fire pit, seating walls, plantings for seasonal interest and outdoor lighting to enhance the space in the evening hours. The finished space is truly a stunning example of the thought and details that went into creating the project.