Family room - transitional family room idea in Grand Rapids with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Moose Mountain Cottage Blend Thin Veneer
Inspiration for a timeless travertine floor eat-in kitchen remodel with stainless steel appliances and an island

Elevate your interior with this exquisite pantry concept. The juxtaposition of rich wooden textures against a backdrop of neutral tones exemplifies the perfect blend of elegance and functionality.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Study room - eclectic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in New York

A beautiful solid granite veneer accent wall. Midnight Mist color blend provided by Earth Stones Inc.
Inspiration for a small rustic staircase remodel in Detroit

Example of a mid-sized 1950s u-shaped laminate floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Chipper Hatter
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped brick floor open concept kitchen idea in New Orleans with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, a farmhouse sink, stone slab backsplash and an island

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Elegant home design photo in Nashville

Large transitional master gray tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor walk-in shower photo in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal master porcelain tile alcove bathtub remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Stephani Buchman Photography
Living room - mid-sized transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Toronto with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Cedar spa and flagstone deck look out over tranquil ocean view. The small weekend home on the flank of the rolling grassy coastal plain in Hollister Ranch (near Gaviota, CA) faces breath-taking panoramic views of ocean, islands, coastal plain, foothills and mountains.

Brian Vanden Brink
Farmhouse guest medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Portland Maine with white walls

Verea Clay Roof Tiles in Fume blend. independently tested for ASTM Grade 1 and in stock for quick delivery
Tuscan exterior home photo with a hip roof and a tile roof

Interiors: LDa Architecture & Interiors Contractor: Dave Cohen of Hampden Design Photography: Sean Litchfield
Transitional freestanding desk carpeted study room photo in Boston with beige walls

photos by Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Houston

Moose Mountain Cottage Blend Thin Veneer
Inspiration for a timeless travertine floor eat-in kitchen remodel with dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and two islands