Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Gail Owens, Photographer
Open concept kitchen - coastal galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Diego with an island, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white appliances, a farmhouse sink and blue cabinets

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Colorado Gold Marble Countertop
Large cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Vancouver with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

The flat door slabs are streamlined and modern with the soft Brass Pulls. The waterfall peninsula is finished off with the walnut wood accent like the glass doors in the kitchen. Photographer, Steve Buchannan

During demolition we were able to reclaim approximately 15 square feet of floor space from empty wall cavities. This allowed us to replace the existing 18" sink and base cabinet, with a full size 36" cabinet and extra deep Franke stainless steel sink. Photo Credit: Shera Nuss

Example of a mid-sized classic single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island and a farmhouse sink

Colorado Gold Marble Countertop
Eat-in kitchen - large farmhouse u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Vancouver with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Completely gutted from floor to ceiling, a vintage Park Avenue apartment gains modern attitude thanks to its newly-opened floor plan and sleek furnishings – all designed to showcase an exemplary collection of contemporary art. Photos by Peter Margonelli

In the first post of this two-part blog series, we began the discussion of why we decline business. We’re tackling this sensitive subject by the horns to give more insight into what happens behind the scenes in the remodeling industry. It’s a touchy subject as when we buy something we never expect to be rejected by the seller. However, there are instances where businesses need to filter potential customers to be successful. To help make our explanation more relatable, we’ll return to the example we set up in part one: a farmer selling oranges at a local farmer’s market. Take a read on the conclusion of this 2 part blog series on the reasons why contractors occasionally decline business to customers. Check out the full blog on our website - Either use the link in our bio, QR code provided, or link below to see the post directly. Link: https://mayflowerva.com/why-we-decline-business-pt2/

FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands, white countertops and glass-front cabinets

Custom luxury kitchen design.
Large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a minimalist built-in desk gray floor, wood ceiling and wood wall home office design in San Francisco

View to kitchen from the living room. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Kitchen - mid-sized modern u-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor kitchen idea in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and green countertops

Example of a transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash and white countertops

Creating a space to entertain was the top priority in this Mukwonago kitchen remodel. The homeowners wanted seating and counter space for hosting parties and watching sports. By opening the dining room wall, we extended the kitchen area. We added an island and custom designed furniture-style bar cabinet with retractable pocket doors. A new awning window overlooks the backyard and brings in natural light. Many in-cabinet storage features keep this kitchen neat and organized. Bar Cabinet The furniture-style bar cabinet has retractable pocket doors and a drop-in quartz counter. The homeowners can entertain in style, leaving the doors open during parties. Guests can grab a glass of wine or make a cocktail right in the cabinet. Outlet Strips Outlet strips on the island and peninsula keeps the end panels of the island and peninsula clean. The outlet strips also gives them options for plugging in appliances during parties. Modern Farmhouse Design The design of this kitchen is modern farmhouse. The materials, patterns, color and texture define this space. We used shades of golds and grays in the cabinetry, backsplash and hardware. The chevron backsplash and shiplap island adds visual interest. Custom Cabinetry This kitchen features frameless custom cabinets with light rail molding. It’s designed to hide the under cabinet lighting and angled plug molding. Putting the outlets under the cabinets keeps the backsplash uninterrupted. Storage Features Efficient storage and organization was important to these homeowners. We opted for deep drawers to allow for easy access to stacks of dishes and bowls. Under the cooktop, we used custom drawer heights to meet the homeowners’ storage needs. A third drawer was added next to the spice drawer rollout. Narrow pullout cabinets on either side of the cooktop for spices and oils. The pantry rollout by the double oven rotates 90 degrees. Other Updates Staircase – We updated the staircase with a barn wood newel post and matte black balusters Fireplace – We whitewashed the fireplace and added a barn wood mantel and pilasters.

Wood and hues of water come together in this family's classic cottage home by MAC Custom Homes. photo by: Jason Hulet
Inspiration for a coastal open concept kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets and wood countertops

Mia Rao Design created a classic modern kitchen for this Chicago suburban remodel. The dark stain on the rift cut oak, slab style cabinets adds warmth and contrast against the white Calacatta porcelain. The large island and built-in breakfast nook allow for plenty of seating options

Michael Hsu
Entry hall - large contemporary concrete floor entry hall idea in Austin with white walls

Mother in law suite has all the allowable amenities by law: refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, toaster over, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. With direct access to the main house, this offers the perfect amount of independence.