Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in San Francisco

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This project reimagines two existing structures, seamlessly uniting them under a single, expressive roof. More than just a shelter, the new roof mimics the canopy of trees—filtering sunlight, casting dynamic shadows, and breathing life into both the original home and adjacent bungalow. Through this intervention, the separate dwellings become one cohesive space, connected by light, structure, and purpose.

The overarching design intent for this 1,455-square-foot West Vine Street condominium was to make the spaces contemporary and functional. The renovation began with an unexpected structural deficiency in the form of a post located in the middle of the living room that was causing a three-inch dip in the floor. It was removed and replaced with steel columns running down through the walls and into a footing pad with a three-foot depth. The main living spaces underwent significant changes; the kitchen was reconfigured to open up a formerly cramped space, and the removal of a wall made room for a cascading island with Cesarstone countertops—a crowning feature. Additionally, an electrical panel was relocated to be able to wrap the refrigerator with a wood veneer frame. Notable materials include eight-inch-wide ‘Esplanade’ French oak plank floors chosen to complement the reclaimed wood-wrapped ceiling beams, which feature a combination of LED downlighting and uplighting. A sleek gas fireplace with horizontal slate surround and paneled wall backing replaced an old wood-burning stove—furthering the design program. Pacheco-Robb Architects dismantled an existing spiral stair and replaced it with a cable-rail system—a nautical nod—which is noteworthy for the way it meets code; by running a contiguous oak banister for the entire length of the stair, they were able to avoid having to add a second railing, which would shrink the already narrow stairwell. Upstairs, a tight bedroom with gabled ceilings was addressed by adding a solar-operated skylight with built-in shade, plus minimalistic furnishings. Structural changes in the master bedroom included eliminating a closest to widen the room, and reconfiguring a bathroom to fit a small walk-in closet in lieu of a long, thin hallway. The formerly unfinished rooftop deck is now accessed via a six-foot door that opens more than 90 degrees. Azek decking was laid over the rubber roof, and two-inch stanchions were located around the rail’s outer edge. By opening the floor plan and streamlining the aesthetic, the place now breathes.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Have the salt air of the sea without going to the beach! We can custom build your sauna with a salt wall using real blocks of salt. The steam releases the salt into the air to give a revitalizing breath to open up the lungs and further relax the body. This type of design is recommended for those with allergy issues. Featured in this photo are also our adjustable Serenity benches that act like recliners. The lower benches are curved. The floors have cedar tiles. We can design any of our traditional saunas to include any of the features pictured here.

The arched lotus screen filters the sunlight and a hand carved floral sofa graces the living room. The carving is so delicate and detailed, it takes your breath away. Indian interior design is about balancing energies and creating a place that promotes health and prosperity. An antique Ganesha door graces the entryway and you are greeted with a carved statue of Krishna, the Hindu god who preserves the world with beauty and peace.

The arched lotus screen filters the sunlight and a hand carved floral sofa graces the living room. The carving is so delicate and detailed, it takes your breath away. Indian interior design is about balancing energies and creating a place that promotes health and prosperity. An antique Ganesha door graces the entryway and you are greeted with a carved statue of Krishna, the Hindu god who preserves the world with beauty and peace.

The arched lotus screen filters the sunlight and a hand carved floral sofa graces the living room. The carving is so delicate and detailed, it takes your breath away. Indian interior design is about balancing energies and creating a place that promotes health and prosperity. An antique Ganesha door graces the entryway and you are greeted with a carved statue of Krishna, the Hindu god who preserves the world with beauty and peace.

The arched lotus screen filters the sunlight and a hand carved floral sofa graces the living room. The carving is so delicate and detailed, it takes your breath away. Indian interior design is about balancing energies and creating a place that promotes health and prosperity. An antique Ganesha door graces the entryway and you are greeted with a carved statue of Krishna, the Hindu god who preserves the world with beauty and peace.

An open plan gives this home breathing space and makes it feel light and airy. The light filtering in through large windows highlight and bring out rich, varied wood tones.

The arched lotus screen filters the sunlight and a hand carved floral sofa graces the living room. The carving is so delicate and detailed, it takes your breath away. Indian interior design is about balancing energies and creating a place that promotes health and prosperity. An antique Ganesha door graces the entryway and you are greeted with a carved statue of Krishna, the Hindu god who preserves the world with beauty and peace.

These clients have a high sense of design and have always built their own homes. They just downsized into a typical town home and needed this new space to stand out but also be accommodating of aging in place. The client, Jim, has a handful of challenges ahead of him with dealing with Parkinson and all of it symptoms. We optimized the shower, enlarging it by eliminating the tub and not using a shower door. We were able to do a curbless shower, reducing the likelihood of falling. We used larger tiles in the bathroom and shower but added the anti slip porcelain. I included a built-in seat in the shower and a stand-alone bench on the other side. We used a separate hand shower and easy to grab handles. A natural palette peppered with some aqua and green breathes fresh, new life into a re-imagined UTC town home. Choosing materials and finishes that have higher contrast helps make the change from flooring to wall, as well as cabinet to counter, more obvious. Large glass wall tiles make the bathroom seem much larger. A flush installation of drywall to tile is easy on the eye while showing the attention to detail. A modern custom floating vanity allows for walker wheels if needed. Personal touches like adding a filter faucet at the sink makes his trips to take medicine a bit easier. One of my favorite things in design for any project is lighting. Not only can lighting add to the look and feel of the space, but it can also create a safer environment. Installing different types of lighting, including scones on either side of the mirror, recessed can lights both inside and outside of the shower, and LED strip lighting under the floating vanity, keep this modern bathroom current and very functional. Because of the skylight and the round window, light is allowed in to play with the different colors in the glass and the shapes around the room, which created a bright and playful bathroom. It is not often that I get to play with stain-glass, but this existing circular window, that we could NOT change, needed some love. We used a local craftsman that allowed us to design a playful stain-glass piece for the inside of the bathroom window, reminding them of their front door in their custom home years ago.

Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2015 Houzz
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I worked with Christen Ales Interiors to style this 1200 sq. ft. home that the client rents out on Airbnb. The goal was to add art, accessories, and decor to the home to give it a local Austin flair, while at the same time creating a warm space to enjoy. MORE PHOTOS HERE: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72616232/list/houzz-tour-bachelor-pad-shapes-up-quickly-with-midcentury-style Style collaboration with lead designer Christen Ales Interiors.

Our maintenance air duct cleaning package is $199 per AC unit and includes unlimited supply duct cleaning, and a free inspection of your AC unit and dryer duct. We use compressed air and our negative air pressure machine. This ensures that anything we remove from your ducts goes into our machines hepa filter, and not into the air you breath, or into your AC unit which helps keep the integrity of your unit. *Returns not included

The Napa Chandelier will light your space surfaces with a warm and natural light while creating magical games of light and shadows on your room walls and ceiling. Glass spheres convey the concepts of lightness and transparency together with the solidity of the light lantern shape. This unique light pendant design contains the light within it, while at the same time allowing it to filter out of the glass light fixtures. A contemporary modern chandelier creates an honest area in your home with room and space allowing it to breath. Each glass pendant on this chandelier draws its inspiration from its hand painted joyful colors of artisan glass.