This 1850s farmhouse in the country outside NY underwent a dramatic makeover! Dark wood molding was painted white, shiplap added to the walls, wheat-colored grasscloth installed, and carpets torn out to make way for natural stone and heart pine flooring. We based the palette on quintessential American colors: red, white, and navy. Rooms that had been dark were filled with light and became the backdrop for cozy fabrics, wool rugs, and a collection of art and curios. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg See this project featured in Home & Design Magazine here: http://www.homeanddesign.com/2016/12/21/farmhouse-fresh

Our clients were inspired by the idea of a master bedroom with beautiful, functional closet space, and a larger shower – more so than there loathed 36″ x 36″ corner acrylic unit. After a number of visits, a plan was devised to build 3 closet areas, and a large shower with a floating quartz bench. The bedroom would see a dividing wall, but not to the ceiling so light could come through. The biggest of the three closets would be closest to the window, with a room entirely devoted to that space. The floor in the bathroom would feature a heated flooring system, and the vanity would have backlight lighting on the mirror. The demolition uncovered some surprises, which restricted certain locations of plumbing, so the shower was enlarged and one of the closets was scrapped. In the end, it worked out fantastic. More emphasis was placed on the open concept closet, which thrilled our clients. They were also not disappointed with their larger shower. Photo Aristea Photography

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

Our clients were inspired by the idea of a master bedroom with beautiful, functional closet space, and a larger shower – more so than there loathed 36″ x 36″ corner acrylic unit. After a number of visits, a plan was devised to build 3 closet areas, and a large shower with a floating quartz bench. The bedroom would see a dividing wall, but not to the ceiling so light could come through. The biggest of the three closets would be closest to the window, with a room entirely devoted to that space. The floor in the bathroom would feature a heated flooring system, and the vanity would have backlight lighting on the mirror. The demolition uncovered some surprises, which restricted certain locations of plumbing, so the shower was enlarged and one of the closets was scrapped. In the end, it worked out fantastic. More emphasis was placed on the open concept closet, which thrilled our clients. They were also not disappointed with their larger shower. Photo Aristea Photography

Our clients were inspired by the idea of a master bedroom with beautiful, functional closet space, and a larger shower – more so than there loathed 36″ x 36″ corner acrylic unit. After a number of visits, a plan was devised to build 3 closet areas, and a large shower with a floating quartz bench. The bedroom would see a dividing wall, but not to the ceiling so light could come through. The biggest of the three closets would be closest to the window, with a room entirely devoted to that space. The floor in the bathroom would feature a heated flooring system, and the vanity would have backlight lighting on the mirror. The demolition uncovered some surprises, which restricted certain locations of plumbing, so the shower was enlarged and one of the closets was scrapped. In the end, it worked out fantastic. More emphasis was placed on the open concept closet, which thrilled our clients. They were also not disappointed with their larger shower. Photo Aristea Photography

Our clients were inspired by the idea of a master bedroom with beautiful, functional closet space, and a larger shower – more so than there loathed 36″ x 36″ corner acrylic unit. After a number of visits, a plan was devised to build 3 closet areas, and a large shower with a floating quartz bench. The bedroom would see a dividing wall, but not to the ceiling so light could come through. The biggest of the three closets would be closest to the window, with a room entirely devoted to that space. The floor in the bathroom would feature a heated flooring system, and the vanity would have backlight lighting on the mirror. The demolition uncovered some surprises, which restricted certain locations of plumbing, so the shower was enlarged and one of the closets was scrapped. In the end, it worked out fantastic. More emphasis was placed on the open concept closet, which thrilled our clients. They were also not disappointed with their larger shower. Photo Aristea Photography

Photography by David O. Marlow
Inspiration for a huge contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

My client Lindsey knew exactly what she wanted for the color scheme in this light and airy living room -- indigo with a splash of red and coral -- but the biggest challenge we had was the large space to fill and make cozy. My client has the eye of an artist for design and color, and she was able to express this with this amazing room we pulled together. We used a bold pattern in indigo and white for the window treatments along with light and airy braided natural woven shades. Altogether the window treatments along with the pillows, red lacquer coffee table, and accessories transformed this room into a warm and cozy living space. A quiet and elegant but casual place where you can put your feet up and read a book or magazine occasionally while the kids are in another room. Sam Gray Photography

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

This two-story West Ashley home was built with many traditional features like closed spaces, wood paneled-walls, brick fireplaces and dark wood kitchen cabinets, which are all representative of the year it was built. But, it was time to give the new homeowners a space they would enjoy for years to come. The den makeover included removing pocket doors and walls to open up the adjoining rooms. We also wall-mounted the TV, installed canned lights and drywalled the ceiling – removing the dated popcorn – for a more updated look. The biggest transformation was the new view from the den to the kitchen, which received a facelift of its own. With a little interior design help, the kitchen became a beautiful and elegant space equipped with a new kitchen island with granite, white subway tiles for backsplash between the white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The hanging pendants also added a nice touch. Our favorite feature is the new Butler’s prep area, which has plenty of prep space (and a sink), open shelves, great light from the kitchen window and unique penny rounds in an Ash color for a counter-to-ceiling glamorous look. We love this kitchen transformation! Lauren Anderson, Selling Point Photography

AV Architects + Builders Location: Tysons, VA, USA The Home for Life project was customized around our client’s lifestyle so that he could enjoy the home for many years to come. Designed with empty nesters and baby boomers in mind, our custom design used a different approach to the disparity of square footage on each floor. The main level measures out at 2,300 square feet while the lower and upper levels of the home measure out at 1000 square feet each, respectively. The open floor plan of the main level features a master suite and master bath, personal office, kitchen and dining areas, and a two-car garage that opens to a mudroom and laundry room. The upper level features two generously sized en-suite bedrooms while the lower level features an extra guest room with a full bath and an exercise/rec room. The backyard offers 800 square feet of travertine patio with an elegant outdoor kitchen, while the front entry has a covered 300 square foot porch with custom landscape lighting. The biggest challenge of the project was dealing with the size of the lot, measuring only a ¼ acre. Because the majority of square footage was dedicated to the main floor, we had to make sure that the main rooms had plenty of natural lighting. Our solution was to place the public spaces (Great room and outdoor patio) facing south, and the more private spaces (Bedrooms) facing north. The common misconception with small homes is that they cannot factor in everything the homeowner wants. With our custom design, we created an open concept space that features all the amenities of a luxury lifestyle in a home measuring a total of 4300 square feet. Jim Tetro Architectural Photography

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography

Who wouldn't fall in love with the Water Street building, and the elegant industrial vibe? The light that floods in through the floor-to-ceiling windows makes this a perfect spot to entertain and host friends from California or adult kids who visit. The location can't be beat--these clients ride their bikes to meet friends for lunch or a tour through the Hirschhorn. We knocked down a wall to open the kitchen, and added modern furnishings punctuated by splashes of deep orangey-red. High contrast and lots of rich textures can be found throughout this urban loft. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

The existing kitchen was VERY traditional which did not suite the new homeowners taste and more so their functional needs. They LOVE to cook and have all the kitchen tools to create anything from Italian dishes, Asian cuisine to the finest pastries. They needed space to store all of their cooking utensils and their current kitchen just didn’t offer that. The kitchen was confined and adding additional square footage was not possible, therefore our biggest challenge was to fit all their storage and appliance needs into the existing space. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Camden Cherry, Cashew and Lauren HDF painted Linen White. Counters: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Wisteria and Caribou Walnut. Hardware: Atlas Logan Fixtures: The Galley sink, Miele, GE Café, Sharp, Zephyre, Cove. Flooring: CoreTec Herringbone Rome Oak Mesh: The Golden Lion Tile: Happy Floors Exotic Stone Lagoon Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting Photographer: Martin Vecchio Photography