They aren’t kidding when they say to start decorating with the rug! I did the living room completely backward, starting with reupholstering a pair of Craigslist chairs in hot pink, and I spent years trying to figure out what kind of rug would look best. Finally, Leslie Landis suggested looking for one with ALL the colors, and the room snapped together! Photo © Bethany Nauert

Mark Hoyle - Townville, SC
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Third Shift Photography
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Landing at front door did not allow for front door to be open Without stepping backwards. Flagstone needed to blend with existing stone on house. Landscape was in need of a change as well.

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Roehner + Ryan
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Maximizing the functionality of this space, and coordinating the new kitchen with the beautiful remodel completed previously by the client were the two most important aspects of this project. The existing spaces are elegantly decorated with an open plan, dark hardwood floors, and natural stone accents. The new, lighter, more open kitchen flows beautifully into the client’s existing dining room space. Satin nickel hardware blends with the stainless steel appliances and matches the satin nickel details throughout the home. The fully integrated refrigerator next to the narrow pull-out pantry cabinet, take up less visual weight than a traditional stainless steel appliance and the two combine to provide fantastic storage. The glass cabinet doors and decorative lighting beautifully highlight the client’s glassware and dishes. Finished with white subway tile, Dreamy Marfil quartz countertops, and a warm natural wood blind; the space warm, inviting, elegant, and extremely functional. copyright 2013 marilyn peryer photography

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Richard Mandelkorn An awkward and disjointed addition to the original house was eliminated and opened up with some very strategic structural and space changes; The original kitchen and dining were chopped up by a large chimney and low, disjointed structural beams. The new expansive walnut butcherblock island and shaker-style kitchen is the focal point of the home, with sitelines throughout the house all the way from the entry to the living room addition. The pantry is tucked behind a concealed pocket door, creating unity in the kitchen space.

Stationed at the end of the bar, the statue of Beethoven sits atop a pedestal. Pivoting the bust backwards slightly reveals a button that, when touched, unlocks and opens the safe room door.

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Robert M. Gurney, FAIA
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