Playroom - scandinavian playroom idea in New York with multicolored walls

Here, I reworked the kitchen layout to improve flow, plus I moved the peninsula to create better sightlines and a distinct division between the kitchen and dining area. Every measurement, junction and finish was considered to ensure the layout worked or my clients and that using it felt effortless. The result? A beautiful, nature inspired kitchen, with a home for everything - from the daily coffee station to integrated storage that hides the clutter. When a kitchen is designed properly, you don’t notice the planning – you just notice how easy life feels within it!

Here we see another view of the corner of the kitchen dining living area, which has been opened fully to create a strong connection with the garden and woods outside.

The living area of this open plan space involved creating a picture window, to look out and view the changing scenery through the seasons. Materials and furnishings were chosen for the way they echo what's going on outside - all practical hardwearing choices to work for this busy family's needs, yet demonstrating that practical can also be pulse-calming and beautiful.

Living room - cottage living room idea in Nashville

A home office is nestled into a small nook of the residence.
Home office - contemporary home office idea in Chicago

This kitchen was designed for a family who decided to leave life in the big city and move up to Westchester for more room. The large space exuberates a calm, clean and classic feeling. “I love being brought in as a collaborative partner with both the architect and homeowner. It becomes my job as the kitchen designer to deliver on the vision of which the architect and homeowner are dreaming” says Bilotta Designer Randy O’Kane. The details become the focus, such as in this case, using just the right fluted Bendheim low iron Pyramid textured glass with just the correct proportions. Understanding the appliances (a mix of SubZero, Wolf and Miele) and their exterior panel and space requirements is critical. Framing out each doorway while lining up all the reveals can only happen when the architect has an eye for detail. Ira of Ira Grandberg Architects focuses on how all the surrounding rooms center on the kitchen so that from every angle you see one cohesive space, interfacing with the adjacent rooms. The client had specific "asks" as it related to the door style and color as well as the range and hood (a La Canche French Range by Art Culinaire in Matte Black with Brass Trim with a Custom Hood by Rangecraft.) Kismet is when there are "just the right" number of cooks creating this amazing kitchen. The challenge for the architect was designing a larger eat-in kitchen that did not feel overpowering. With all the light coming in from the many windows they wanted to keep the space bright but not use the typical white paint and so opted for a soft grey for the custom cabinetry. They decided to forgo the cabinet and countertop surfaces on the exterior wall so that they could have a large table for the family to eat meals at together. This also brought an enormous amount of light into the space – very inviting. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane Photographer: Kirt Washington Architect: Ira Grandberg Architects Builder: ABC Construction

Photo: Robert Burns ˙© 2015 Houzz
Urban shed photo in Portland

Large rose-form flowers are a blend of pinks resembling Camellia japonica flowers. Dark foliage on an upright, dense, conical form. Use as a specimen or intermediate hedge. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 7, 8, 9 Zone Detail Hardy to 5°F USDA zones 7-9 Key Features Use Exposure Full sun to part shade. Best bloom performance in light shade Bloom Season Blends of pink blooms in the fall Dimension 4-6 ' H x 3-4' W Growth Rate Slow to moderate CARE Water Regular water Soil Type Rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning Shape in early spring PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS • water before planting • plant in full sun to part shade • dig hole 3X the width of pot • backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level • water and add more soil if needed • mulch plants”

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

'Gourmet' orange bell peppers growing in a 5-gallon terra-cotta pot. Photo by Steve Masley.
Inspiration for an eclectic deck remodel in San Francisco

Photo by Christopher Stark.
Example of a classic formal medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with brown walls

Minimalist home design photo in New York

Bathroom - mid-sized farmhouse master white tile and subway tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom idea in New York with dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, black countertops and open cabinets

DeWils custom cabinets
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage master white tile and subway tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom remodel in New York with dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, black countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Living room - living room idea in San Francisco

A dramatic screening solution was designed using Parasoleil panels. We installed these metal panels with an outdoor fabric back drop to add contrast. These panels are back lit in the evenings for dazzling drama at night.