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Example of a mid-sized urban dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Vancouver with white walls

New baby girl on the way for this client. Wallpaper was the inspiration from the start. Wanted colors/items that would be timeless. Room could easy be turned into a teen bedroom or even a guest room at some point with change of some furniture pieces & accessories. They had an heirloom natural wood crib for room.

Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a small transitional bedroom remodel in Los Angeles
Inspiration for a small transitional bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

 
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This project started out as a kitchen remodel but ended up as so much more. As the original plan started to take shape, some water damage provided the impetus to remodel a small upstairs hall bath. Once this bath was complete, the homeowners enjoyed the result so much that they decided to set aside the kitchen and complete a large master bath remodel. Once that was completed, we started planning for the kitchen!
The original kitchen was just large enough to accommodate an island and a separate pantry but felt a little cramped, especially during the weekends when the couple likes to entertain. The primary goal was to maintain the functionality of the current space, but to add some breathing room as well as to provide a view to the homeowner’s side yard and substantial Hosta garden.
The solution was to bump out the space about 10 feet which provided ample room for large pro appliances, a large island for gathering and an upgraded pantry space. It was important to the homeowners to create a space that felt like it belonged in their historic 1866 home. Details such as matching new trim to the existing large custom profiles in the original home and re-purposing an existing door to be used for the new pantry, provided these touches. A large window at the main sink provides that view into the yard and a beautiful focal point for the room.
A mix of painted wood and stained cabinetry gives the new kitchen a sense of belonging in the older home, as do the Super White quartzite that has the look of marble, subway tile backsplash, polished nickel lanterns and glass and mirrored doors. The large pantry, filled with custom shelving built to the homeowner’s specifications, stainless steel appliances and the two Galley Workstations – sinks that do double duty as prep space – ensure that not only does the kitchen look great, but also functions in a personalized manner that works perfectly for the occupants.
Doing the bump out also allowed the opportunity for a small mudroom and powder room right off the kitchen as well as re-arranging some openings to allow for better traffic flow throughout the entire first floor. The result is a comfortable up-to-date home that feels both steeped in history yet allows for today’s style of living.
Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD
Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel
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Location: Cohasset, MA, United States
This elegant property has gorgeous views of the harbor, with sweeping stone walls that create a terraced effect. Since the house was a warm beige, I felt a bold red would really bring it to life, mixed with burgundy foliage and big, dramatic grasses.
This simple fire pit area looks like it belongs with the landscape. Surrounding it are Oakleaf Hydrangeas.
Amy Martin Landscape Design

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor, gray floor and vaulted ceiling living room photo in Chicago with blue walls
Mid-sized eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor, gray floor and vaulted ceiling living room photo in Chicago with blue walls
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