Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2016/12/2/c68g4qklomkwwjdx0510lb48vkbrcv?rq=Haddonfield

Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

Michael K. Wilkinson Featured in Houzz Editorial Story: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66934920/list/i-pro-rispondono-come-realizzare-una-cucina-in-muratura-da-esterno

Photos by Tim Bies Photography
Inspiration for a small modern open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Seattle with brown walls, a wood stove and a metal fireplace

Inspiration for a huge timeless beige two-story stone exterior home remodel in Atlanta with a hip roof

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Example of a trendy wooden straight open staircase design in New York

Inspired by DesignARC's Greenworth House, the owners of this 1960's single-story ranch house desired a fresh take on their out-dated, well-worn Montecito residence. Hailing from Toronto Canada, the couple is at ease in urban, loft-like spaces and looked to create a pared-down dwelling that could become their home. Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography

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Inspiration for a small industrial loft-style medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo: Jennifer M. Ramos © 2018 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, white appliances and brown countertops

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Farmhouse u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, a peninsula and black countertops

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Seated home bar - large contemporary single-wall seated home bar idea in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx countertops, brown backsplash and white countertops

Example of a transitional formal and enclosed living room design in San Francisco with no tv

Example of a small beach style freestanding desk light wood floor study room design in Los Angeles with white walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic home office photo in New York

Kitchen - contemporary light wood floor kitchen idea in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, paneled appliances and two islands

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a transitional formal living room design in San Francisco with green walls, a standard fireplace and a tv stand

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Jeff McNamara
Large elegant gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet photo in New York with white cabinets and flat-panel cabinets

Small urban vertical balcony garden photo in Melbourne with decking and a roof extension