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Aitken & Associates Landscape Architects Installation by www.SalazarCustomConcepts.com
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun and drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Breakfast Nook
Elegant dark wood floor dining room photo in Charlotte with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a large tuscan beige one-story mixed siding exterior home design in Phoenix with a shingle roof

Burton Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic open concept family room remodel in Charlotte with a stone fireplace, white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Holger Obenaus
Example of a beach style gray tile bathroom design in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Abran Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary patio fountain remodel in Los Angeles

Chris Little Photography
Example of a trendy beige tile and glass tile travertine floor walk-in shower design in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and beige walls

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

Mid-sized arts and crafts gray wood exterior home photo in Miami with a mixed material roof

ceramic pots, grasses, gravel path, outdoor furniture, succulents, tuscan
Inspiration for a mediterranean partial sun gravel garden path in Santa Barbara.

Francis Dzikowski
Transitional powder room photo in New York with multicolored walls and a wall-mount sink

Tommy White, Boone NC
Example of a small mountain style powder room design in Charlotte with a vessel sink and gray countertops

Example of a mid-sized trendy master gray tile, white tile and stone tile light wood floor and brown floor bathroom design in Miami with open cabinets, a vessel sink, gray cabinets, gray walls and wood countertops

Photo: Karen Melvin
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Minneapolis with a stone fireplace

Gardens of every sort are an opportunity to enjoy the beauty found outdoors, including the often over-looked vegetable garden. The use of a fence or enclosure of some sort is helpful in keeping the gardens fruits safe from the occasional dig-happy pet as well as less welcome marauders such as rabbits and deer. By enclosing the space the fence itself helps to create its own little world within.

This is a North Boulder Residence featured in the March issue of 5280 Photography by Emily Redfield
Bathroom - large transitional master gray tile and metal tile ceramic tile bathroom idea in Denver with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray walls, an integrated sink and shaker cabinets

Southgate Homes
Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile bathroom remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

A modern and warm wine room and bar in a home in Dallas, Texas features a plate glass wall separating the bar area and climate controlled wine storage. The back wall is accented with an Austin stone material, while modern wine racks are both functional and beautiful. Abstract art pulls in the colors tones in the granite countertops while back lit honey onyx graces the front of the bar. Modern pendant lighting was installed at varying heights for added interest and drama. Interior Design: AVID Associates Builder: Martin Raymond Homes Photography: Michael Hunter