walls- Sherwin Williams "Rookwood Blue Green" cabinets- dark cherry cabinet hardware, cast bronze- Shaub/ Assa Abloy counter- Cambria Quartz "Berkeley" vanity light- Golden lighting floor tile- slate-look porcelain tile, pinwheel pattern Marble pan, glazed porcelain wall tile plumbing- Delta Faucet

Design By Lauren Levant, Photography by Ettore Mormille
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in DC Metro

Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

Bruce Damonte
Example of a trendy kitchen design in Philadelphia with gray cabinets

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Kitchen - eclectic kitchen idea in Seattle

Two Birds Photography
Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Chicago

This landscape is based on a painting by pioneering abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky. The Art Garden method of Landscape Design is a process where the outdoor environment's design is based on the the work of a specific artist or work of art, or incorporates multiple art forms into the space, including sculpture, music, dance, performance art and experiential elements. The swirling shape of the front stones give the composition a sense of movement, while the variegated Sedum offer a structural contrast to the red wall, and can tolerate the hot dry microclimate of stone mulch and the concrete wall. Behind the wall is a massing of Hay Scented Fern, a lush bright green contrast to the red wall. The red arching wall offers a high contrast backdrop to the sculptural fire pit, which is a cast iron sugar kettle from South Carolina. It’s rim sits on top of two of the boulders, while fitting into a notch of the third boulder, creating an asymmetrical, funky balance, typical of Kandinsky’s work.

A chorus of concrete, stone and wood strike a harmonious note in this modern master bath. The extra thick cream concrete countertop features an integrated sink which is serviced by brass plumbing mounted onto the tall backsplash. Above the faucet is a bronze light with frosted glass cylinders. Reflected in the expansive mirror is the nearby closet. The vanity is stained a harm honey and floats above the floor allowing for accent lighting to cast an ethereal glow underneath. Ivory walls and ceiling quietly set the stage, allowing the room’s natural elements to sing.

This large galley kitchen was taken down to the studs, and re-imagined to be bright and cheery. The traditional white cabinets feature glass-front doors and hidden features such as pull-out garbage bins, tray storage and dishwasher. The large cast-iron farm house sink from Kohler features double bowls that are separated with a low divider, making it easy to clean large trays and pans. Susan Fisher Plotner, FISHER PHOTOGRAPHY

Inspiration for a contemporary kids' room remodel in Miami

Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

This large galley kitchen was taken down to the studs, and re-imagined to be bright and cheery. The traditional white cabinets feature glass-front doors and hidden features such as pull-out garbage bins, tray storage and dishwasher. The large cast-iron farm house sink from Kohler features double bowls that are separated with a low divider, making it easy to clean large trays and pans. Susan Fisher Plotner, FISHER PHOTOGRAPHY

Kirk Bianchi created the design for this residential resort next to a desert preserve. The overhang of the homes patio suggested a pool with a sweeping curve shape. Kirk positioned a raised vanishing edge pool to work with the ascending terrain and to also capture the reflections of the scenery behind. The fire pit and bbq areas are situated to capture the best views of the superstition mountains, framed by the architectural pergola that creates a window to the vista beyond. A raised glass tile spa, capturing the colors of the desert context, serves as a jewel and centerpiece for the outdoor living space.

A "see through" fireplace with a bake oven/pizza oven. Pictured is the side of the fireplace in the kitchen and the other side is in the living room. Also called a Masonry Heater--- the most efficient way to heat with wood!

Damon Searles
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Denver

This large galley kitchen was taken down to the studs, and re-imagined to be bright and cheery. The traditional white cabinets feature glass-front doors and hidden features such as pull-out garbage bins, tray storage and dishwasher. The large cast-iron farm house sink from Kohler features double bowls that are separated with a low divider, making it easy to clean large trays and pans. Susan Fisher Plotner, FISHER PHOTOGRAPHY

Kitchen pantry - mid-sized traditional u-shaped laminate floor and brown floor kitchen pantry idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Extensive remodel to this beautiful 1930’s Tudor that included an addition that housed a custom kitchen with box beam ceilings, a family room and an upgraded master suite with marble bath.

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Seattle.