Open shelving with unusual brass brackets keeps dishes in easy reach while a white Caesarstone counters & subway tile back splash provide a clean backdrop for treasured items. Photo by Photo Art Portraits. Design by Kristyn Bester.

Mediterranean Awnings by Castagna Awnings
Inspiration for a small mediterranean beige two-story stucco exterior home remodel in Orange County

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Modern mountain aesthetic in this fully exposed custom designed ranch. Exterior brings together lap siding and stone veneer accents with welcoming timber columns and entry truss. Garage door covered with standing seam metal roof supported by brackets. Large timber columns and beams support a rear covered screened porch. (Ryan Hainey)

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in New York

Holiday Entry with Modernist lanterns on original bracket. Define a contemporary space with the Bevolo Modernist Collection. The streamlined, rectangular style pairs well with mid-century modern architecture, as well as a multitude of other architectural styles. The lantern series was designed with stainless steel in mind and is also available in copper. Standard Lantern Sizes Height Width Depth 15.0" 7.0" 7.0" 19.0" 8.75" 8.75" 23.0" 10.5" 10.5" 27.0" 12.75" 12.75"

The site descends from the street and is privileged with dynamic natural views toward a creek below and beyond. To incorporate the existing landscape into the daily life of the residents, the house steps down to the natural topography. A continuous and jogging retaining wall from outside to inside embeds the structure below natural grade at the front with flush transitions at its rear facade. All indoor spaces open up to a central courtyard which terraces down to the tree canopy, creating a readily visible and occupiable transitional space between man-made and nature. The courtyard scheme is simplified by two wings representing common and private zones - connected by a glass dining “bridge." This transparent volume also visually connects the front yard to the courtyard, clearing for the prospect view, while maintaining a subdued street presence. The staircase acts as a vertical “knuckle,” mediating shifting wing angles while contrasting the predominant horizontality of the house. Crips materiality and detailing, deep roof overhangs, and the one-and-half story wall at the rear further enhance the connection between outdoors and indoors, providing nuanced natural lighting throughout and a meaningful framed procession through the property. Photography Charles Davis Smith

Bill Hebert
Laundry room - coastal l-shaped porcelain tile laundry room idea in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a stacked washer/dryer and beige cabinets

transitional kitchen, pvc immitation wood finish, open cabinet, pendant lights, kitchen island, granite, jerusalem stone, glass door, flat crown, decorative fan, dark drown kitchen, circular granite brackets, barstool, wine rack, glass tile backsplash

What simply started out as the purchase of a 30” Wolf gas stove to replace the old, turned into a complete kitchen renovation. The original intent was to replace the existing stove with the new. The new Wolf came other issues one being installing an adequate exhaust system to meet the needs of the stove. One thing led to the next and with that a new kitchen. The renovation included removing all existing fixtures, cabinetry and lighting. The existing tile floor remained the same but with some added area that was previously under existing base cabinets. The goal of the project, once the decision was made to do a complete renovation, was to update the kitchen creating an eclectic aesthetic with all new fixtures of the best quality that could be afforded. Listed below are the changes that were made. All fixtures remained in their existing locations other than removing small piece of wall that allowed an extended length of the new bakers table to extend 24” into the existing dining and living room space to pull the spaces together and provide a small eating bar with adjoining bar stools. One stool was a custom design and fabrication (Marlin Stool) Fixtures 1. Existing gas stove replaced with new 30” gas Wolf stove. 2. Existing Refrigerator replace with new 36” stainless steel Jen-Air refrigerator with bottom freezer. 3. Existing Dishwasher replace with new Jen-Air stainless steel interior and exterior dishwasher. 4. Existing base cabinets replaced with a combination of open and closed tables and cabinets. Two stainless steel commercial kitchen tables with an open bases and shelving. One with a stainless steel top the other a bakers table with a wood butcher block top. The cabinets were Kraft Made traditional wood base cabinets with a Kaffe finish and Fireslate counter surface. These cabinets were customized with stainless steel perforated door inserts and Mockett stainless steel drawer and door pulls. 5. Surface counter and table material included wood butcher block, stainless steel and Fireslate. 6. Overhead shelving included open commercial kitchen stainless steel shelves and open Appleply wood shelves with Rakks aluminum shelf brackets. 7. Existing lighting was replaced with Zumtobel track lighting with Ushio lamps, Lutron dimmers and an up lighted coffered ceiling (see Superman). 8. Existing kitchen sink was replaced with a large single compartment sink from Kindred with an In-Sinkerator Evolution garbage disposal. Filter water tap was added that connects to an Everprue water filter system. 9. Walls were tiled with Bottle Green 4 1/4” x 4 1/4” Daltile to staying consistent with existing original house tile. 10. The ceiling was reworked as required with a plaster finish 11. Marine grade caulk was used as required. 12. A soffit with up lighting was added to the periphery of kitchen facing the adjoining living and dining rooms. 13. Silver Masonite peg board storage wall adjacent to refrigerator. Credits: • Little Pete the Parakeet.....for being there • Catalina Aguirre.....pots • Many Friends....pots • David D’Imperio.....Sputnik lamp • Jose Maria Concha Sali.....painting • Ron Meyers.....Plates on wall • Bill Sanders.....Bunny screen painting • William Hoffman....Beverly lamp • William Hoffman.....marlin stool • William Hoffman.....Gulfstream side chair • William Hoffman.....Gulfstream dining table • William Hoffman.....5 from 1 plywood chair Problems • A custom fabricated exhaust duct was required due to existing soffit framing conditions. • The ceiling was not parallel to the floor so the intended full wall tile installation was held short of the ceiling. • Return Air duct to A/C air handler required relocation Project cost • +/- $22,000 Fixtures, materials and appliances Selection of fixtures, materials and fixtures were made based on quality, aesthetic and cost. Extensive research was done to find the best quality at a price point that was affordable. Items that were splurged on were the Wolf stove and Jen-Air refrigerator and dishwasher and the Zumtobel lighting Bill Sanders Photography

Reclaimed wood shelves on brass brackets. Designer provided color scheme and decor selections.
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Contemporary exterior home idea in Atlanta

The site descends from the street and is privileged with dynamic natural views toward a creek below and beyond. To incorporate the existing landscape into the daily life of the residents, the house steps down to the natural topography. A continuous and jogging retaining wall from outside to inside embeds the structure below natural grade at the front with flush transitions at its rear facade. All indoor spaces open up to a central courtyard which terraces down to the tree canopy, creating a readily visible and occupiable transitional space between man-made and nature. The courtyard scheme is simplified by two wings representing common and private zones - connected by a glass dining “bridge." This transparent volume also visually connects the front yard to the courtyard, clearing for the prospect view, while maintaining a subdued street presence. The staircase acts as a vertical “knuckle,” mediating shifting wing angles while contrasting the predominant horizontality of the house. Crips materiality and detailing, deep roof overhangs, and the one-and-half story wall at the rear further enhance the connection between outdoors and indoors, providing nuanced natural lighting throughout and a meaningful framed procession through the property. Photography Charles Davis Smith

Living room with view of kitchen and breakfast nook -Ann Sherman visit home at: http://goo.gl/LtGfbJ

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http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. The rear elevation of this whimsical stone and stucco chateau in Libertyville features board and batten siding, timber beams and brackets, clay chimney pots and a terraced yard.