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The construction of this summer kitchen, complete with new gas grill and refrigerator made this otherwise dead space in the clients' backyard a viable, livable and efficient nook.

Mid-sized minimalist single-wall eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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First things first…this renovation was certainly a labor of love for everyone involved, from our amazing clients, to the contractors, vendors and us, this project consumed all of us and the outcome is more than Gorgeous. This contemporary home is nestled back in a a great area of St Louis County. A brick ranch with contemporary touches…once adorned glass blocked bar and stairwell, a tiny galley kitchen and a remodeled garage that once housed their “dining and hearth room” but no one ever used that space.
CURE Senior Designer, Cori Dyer took this space, completely and brilliantly re worked the configuration and entire floor plan and layout. Tearing out the dividing wall from the kitchen and what was once the garage, allowed the new kitchen layout to be flipped to the now long perpendicular wall, and created an open mega kitchen with great natural light, double islands, eat in kitchen and seating area, bar and open the great room. You can stand among the space at any point and are able to take in the entire view.
Creating an uber chic space doesn’t happen on its own…it takes intricate design, research and planning. Custom made cabinets, a double island featuring two surfaces a butcher block and unforgettable marble. This clean color palette plays well with the new custom furniture in the great room, creating a seating area that sparks conversations.

When staging a property allowing the strengths of the house is paramount to all of our marketing efforts. The simple elegance of this kitchen is allowed to shine through with only a few accents needed to add warmth to the space while the exquisite details take center stage. Once again, "shopping" from what the homeowner already had was a true treasure hunt as we added the final touches to this kitchen!
Charles Dickens Photography

Learn how this Spanish shed was built via photos shared by Designer Jeff Doubét in his book: Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. This Jeff Doubét Spanish style shed was part of a larger commission to design the main house aesthetic upgrades, as well as the Spanish Mediterranean gardens and landscape. The entire project is featured with informative, time-lapse photography showing how the Spanish shed was designed and constructed. To purchase, or learn more… please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com
Jeff’s book can also be considered as your direct resource for quality design info, created by a professional home designer who specializes in Spanish style home and landscape designs.
The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is packed with over 1,000 images that include 200+ designs, as well as inspiring behind the scenes photos of what goes into building a quality Spanish home and landscape. Many use the book as inspiration while meeting with their architect, designer and general contractor.
Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA. His website is www.SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com

Mid-sized mountain style open concept slate floor and gray floor living room photo in Phoenix with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Let there be light. There will be in this sunny style designed to capture amazing views as well as every ray of sunlight throughout the day. Architectural accents of the past give this modern barn-inspired design a historical look and importance. Custom details enhance both the exterior and interior, giving this home real curb appeal. Decorative brackets and large windows surround the main entrance, welcoming friends and family to the handsome board and batten exterior, which also features a solid stone foundation, varying symmetrical roof lines with interesting pitches, trusses, and a charming cupola over the garage. Once inside, an open floor plan provides both elegance and ease. A central foyer leads into the 2,700-square-foot main floor and directly into a roomy 18 by 19-foot living room with a natural fireplace and soaring ceiling heights open to the second floor where abundant large windows bring the outdoors in. Beyond is an approximately 200 square foot screened porch that looks out over the verdant backyard. To the left is the dining room and open-plan family-style kitchen, which, at 16 by 14-feet, has space to accommodate both everyday family and special occasion gatherings. Abundant counter space, a central island and nearby pantry make it as convenient as it is attractive. Also on this side of the floor plan is the first-floor laundry and a roomy mudroom sure to help you keep your family organized. The plan’s right side includes more private spaces, including a large 12 by 17-foot master bedroom suite with natural fireplace, master bath, sitting area and walk-in closet, and private study/office with a large file room. The 1,100-square foot second level includes two spacious family bedrooms and a cozy 10 by 18-foot loft/sitting area. More fun awaits in the 1,600-square-foot lower level, with an 8 by 12-foot exercise room, a hearth room with fireplace, a billiards and refreshment space and a large home theater.

Jason Hanlon
Inspiration for a timeless pool remodel in Grand Rapids
Inspiration for a timeless pool remodel in Grand Rapids

Our design team wanted to achieve a Pacific Northwest transitional contemporary home with a bit of nautical feel to the exterior. We mixed organic elements throughout the house to tie the look all together, along with white cabinets in the kitchen. We hope you enjoy the interior trim details we added on columns and in our tub surrounds. We took extra care on our stair system with a wrought iron accent along the top.
Photography: Layne Freedle

This kitchen island is design for usage. The front part is for seating, then the island steps up with a sink in the middle with another low part on the backside of the picture for a cooking platform. custom cabinets design for the use of the client needs.

Photography: Patrick Brickman
Example of a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Example of a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Hannah Gilker photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Challenge
This 2001 riverfront home was purchased by the owners in 2015 and immediately renovated. Progressive Design Build was hired at that time to remodel the interior, with tentative plans to remodel their outdoor living space as a second phase design/build remodel. True to their word, after completing the interior remodel, this young family turned to Progressive Design Build in 2017 to address known zoning regulations and restrictions in their backyard and build an outdoor living space that was fit for entertaining and everyday use.
The homeowners wanted a pool and spa, outdoor living room, kitchen, fireplace and covered patio. They also wanted to stay true to their home’s Old Florida style architecture while also adding a Jamaican influence to the ceiling detail, which held sentimental value to the homeowners who honeymooned in Jamaica.
Solution
To tackle the known zoning regulations and restrictions in the backyard, the homeowners researched and applied for a variance. With the variance in hand, Progressive Design Build sat down with the homeowners to review several design options. These options included:
Option 1) Modifications to the original pool design, changing it to be longer and narrower and comply with an existing drainage easement
Option 2) Two different layouts of the outdoor living area
Option 3) Two different height elevations and options for the fire pit area
Option 4) A proposed breezeway connecting the new area with the existing home
After reviewing the options, the homeowners chose the design that placed the pool on the backside of the house and the outdoor living area on the west side of the home (Option 1).
It was important to build a patio structure that could sustain a hurricane (a Southwest Florida necessity), and provide substantial sun protection. The new covered area was supported by structural columns and designed as an open-air porch (with no screens) to allow for an unimpeded view of the Caloosahatchee River. The open porch design also made the area feel larger, and the roof extension was built with substantial strength to survive severe weather conditions.
The pool and spa were connected to the adjoining patio area, designed to flow seamlessly into the next. The pool deck was designed intentionally in a 3-color blend of concrete brick with freeform edge detail to mimic the natural river setting. Bringing the outdoors inside, the pool and fire pit were slightly elevated to create a small separation of space.
Result
All of the desirable amenities of a screened porch were built into an open porch, including electrical outlets, a ceiling fan/light kit, TV, audio speakers, and a fireplace. The outdoor living area was finished off with additional storage for cushions, ample lighting, an outdoor dining area, a smoker, a grill, a double-side burner, an under cabinet refrigerator, a major ventilation system, and water supply plumbing that delivers hot and cold water to the sinks.
Because the porch is under a roof, we had the option to use classy woods that would give the structure a natural look and feel. We chose a dark cypress ceiling with a gloss finish, replicating the same detail that the homeowners experienced in Jamaica. This created a deep visceral and emotional reaction from the homeowners to their new backyard.
The family now spends more time outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Their professional lives allow them to take a trip to paradise right in their backyard—stealing moments that reflect on the past, but are also enjoyed in the present.

2016 MBIA Gold Award Winner: From whence an old one-story house once stood now stands this 5,000+ SF marvel that Finecraft built in the heart of Bethesda, MD.
Susie Soleimani Photography

Butcherblock eating counter
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Example of a large classic master carpeted bedroom design in Columbus with yellow walls

Photography - Dan Piassick
House Design - Charles Isreal
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Dallas
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Dallas

Tony Chabot - photographer
Pellinen Builders - general contractors
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Providence with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized country l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Providence with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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