A home office off the kitchen can be concealed with a pocket door. Gray-painted maple Wood-Mode cabinetry complements the kitchen finishes but makes the space unique. **Project Overview** A small, quiet, efficient office space for one that is perfect for sorting mail and paying bills. Though small it has a great deal of natural light and views out the front of the house of the lush landscaping and wildlife. A pocket door makes the office disappear when it's time to entertain. **What Makes This Project Unique?** Small yet incredibly functional, this desk space is a comfortable, quiet place to catch up on home management tasks. Filled with natural light and offering a view of lush landscaping, the compact space is light and airy. To keep it from feeling cramped or crowded, we complemented warm gray-painted maple cabinetry with light countertops and tile. Taller ceilings allow ample storage, including full-height open storage, to manage all of the papers, files and extras that find their way into the home. **Design Challenges** While the office was intentionally designed into a tiny nook off the kitchen and pantry, we didn't want it to feel small for the people using it. By keeping the color palette light, taking cabinetry to the ceiling, incorporating open storage and maximizing natural light, the space feels cozy, and larger than it actually is. Photo by MIke Kaskel.

This family is beyond creative! They chose a rich flannel grey color for the majority of the cabinetry to compliment the stark white on the remainder of the cabinetry. The eclectic choice of mouldings made this job an exciting project to work on. This is a one of kind kitchen and one of my favorites. Additional challenge on this job: They kept their existing counter tops and had me put in all new cabinets underneath - that was a task that I mastered. For your cabinetry or remodeling needs, Contact WIRKKALA WOODWORKS at (949) 633 4018

Cabinetry – Kemper Echo Cabinetry Hardware- Jeffrey Alexander stainless bar pulls Countertops- Cambria Quartz Torquay Sinks and Faucets- Blanco Anthracite undermount Silgranite sink. Moen Faucet Nickel Appliances- Samsung French door refrigerator in stainless, Samsung slide in gas range, Whirlpool wall Oven/ Microwave combination, Bosch 500 series dishwasher, and Broan Elite series pro range hood. Flooring- prefinished 3/4 oak hardwood. Backsplash- Natural stone subway tile. -Inspiration and Design Challenges The Original kitchen in this 1970’s raised ranch was bright an open yet left the dining room closed off from the home and wasn’t large enough for the island that Joe and his wife would have liked. Joe and Tim from THI Co. had developed a plan relocate the kitchen to one exterior wall and allow for an island that would function for both seating and entertaining. The challenge we faced was the original windows of the kitchen had to completely go. Relying solely on the open floor plan for natural light, Tim opened up the Dining room wall, removed the dividing half wall to the family room and widened doorways to the great room leading from the kitchen and dining room. The removal of the soffits and consistent wood flooring help tie together the adjacent rooms. The plan was for simple clean lines with subtle detail brought out in the trim on the cabinetry and custom 10ft island back panel. Finding a set of appliances was the next task. The kitchen was designed with the intention of being used. The Whirlpool convection wall ovens give the kitchen 3 possible functioning ovens with along with the Samsung 5 burner range. The end result is a simple elegant design that has all the functionality of galley kitchen yet the feel of an open kitchen with twice the square footage.

When it was time to update their small and poorly functional master bath, these homeowners approached Renovisions for help. The small 5’x8’ size constraints was a challenge but ‘Team Renovisions’ was up for the task and came up with a beautiful creative use of space which incorporates a spacious walk-in shower, a curved furniture-styled vanity with porcelain lavatory top, a sleek and energy efficient luxury performance toilet, with faucet and shower fixtures in chrome finish. Safety is a must for our projects and this decorative grab bar that matches the towel holder accessories is evidence of that as it provides both functional and aesthetic attributes. 18”x18” porcelain tiles in a brown marble pattern was a great choice as these over-sized tiles increased the feeling of the room while the rich cherry finish of the vanity complimented the brown veining of the tile nicely. This newly remodeled master bath is clearly an example of making the most out of a small space. Beauty, functionality and style – it has it all!

We had a several challenges to face with this project. Not only did we need to update a dated landscape to accommodate two seemingly different design tastes (modern & minimalistic vs natural english garden), we were tasked with improving the property’s drainage, improving the driveway access, reducing water usage and plant maintenance, and fixing a crumbling wall. To marry the two design tastes, we started with the more modern elements of metal planters and softened the landscape with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and native sedge. These grasses act as a turf replacement that do not need to be mowed and require less regular watering. On each side of the yard we constructed new cedar fences to provide updated and additional privacy. In addition, we poured a new concrete wall to replace the existing retaining wall and play off the new modern vibe.

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The family room (before photo) is open to the other public spaces so all the rooms needed to work together. The media cabinet had towers on either side. We moved all three sections to the office for additional storage and display space. The challenge was how to enjoy the three "focal points". A plan was developed and will be completed over time. The first task was to address the TV wall, then the fireplace will be redone next year.

Just found some pics of an aprox 4,000+ square foot second floor residential addition we built in 2011. Originally we built the commercial part of the building (animal hospital) in 2002. This was not an easy task to accomplish this "mixed use" residential addition during all operating hours of the animal hospital.This project was a great example of uncompromising quality, construction time, and ancillary factors to keep the hospital running during"business as usual". Additionally we worked threw that very snowy winter to meet our deadline. Then again, we do love to challenge ourselves to keep things interesting! (22 photos)

Looking down through the floating glass staircase into the kitchen we see the low-voltage fixtures that light the island workspace below. The challenge of how to integrate task-lighting into the space without taking away from the beautiful structure and transparency of the staircase is solved using 12V cable which is strung along the support structure that runs the length of the stairway bridge. This cable energizes (5) MR16 FL40 lamps in fixtures which directly downlight the counter to 52FC without glare, spill, or lamp backsplash.

Fabricating a cozy cottage sitting area using rough stone for the decorative fireplace mantle was a challenging task. Our designers gave their hearts to create this home sanctuary, where the family can convey their love for nature and sustainability.

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.

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When it was time to update their small and poorly functional master bath, these homeowners approached Renovisions for help. The small 5’x8’ size constraints was a challenge but ‘Team Renovisions’ was up for the task and came up with a beautiful creative use of space which incorporates a spacious walk-in shower, a curved furniture-styled vanity with porcelain lavatory top, a sleek and energy efficient luxury performance toilet, with faucet and shower fixtures in chrome finish. Safety is a must for our projects and this decorative grab bar that matches the towel holder accessories is evidence of that as it provides both functional and aesthetic attributes. 18”x18” porcelain tiles in a brown marble pattern was a great choice as these over-sized tiles increased the feeling of the room while the rich cherry finish of the vanity complimented the brown veining of the tile nicely. This newly remodeled master bath is clearly an example of making the most out of a small space. Beauty, functionality and style – it has it all!

This family is beyond creative! They chose a rich flannel grey color for the majority of the cabinetry to compliment the stark white on the remainder of the cabinetry. The eclectic choice of mouldings made this job an exciting project to work on. This is a one of kind kitchen and one of my favorites. Additional challenge on this job: They kept their existing counter tops and had me put in all new cabinets underneath - that was a task that I mastered. For your cabinetry or remodeling needs, Contact WIRKKALA WOODWORKS at (949) 633 4018

The Challenge This original mid-century Colorado Springs home hadn’t been updated in 40 years. We were tasked with transforming a dysfunctional, outdated space into a seamless design that maintained the integrity of the original architecture - including a challenging layout, seven different flooring types, and old lighting and electrical. The Solution Within a limited budget we streamlined the finish palette with natural materials to play with the concept of indoor/outdoor living; gutted the bedrooms and combined two guest rooms into one large master suite; updated the electrical with recessed cans and Noguchi fixtures (which pay homage to the home’s 1960s roots); and filled the home with new furniture and accessories that speak to the homeowner’s love of modern design. Dado Interior Design Location: Denver, CO, USA Photographed by: JC Buck

This family is beyond creative! They chose a rich flannel grey color for the majority of the cabinetry to compliment the stark white on the remainder of the cabinetry. The eclectic choice of mouldings made this job an exciting project to work on. This is a one of kind kitchen and one of my favorites. Additional challenge on this job: They kept their existing counter tops and had me put in all new cabinets underneath - that was a task that I mastered. For your cabinetry or remodeling needs, Contact WIRKKALA WOODWORKS at (949) 633 4018

We had a several challenges to face with this project. Not only did we need to update a dated landscape to accommodate two seemingly different design tastes (modern & minimalistic vs natural english garden), we were tasked with improving the property’s drainage, improving the driveway access, reducing water usage and plant maintenance, and fixing a crumbling wall. To marry the two design tastes, we started with the more modern elements of metal planters and softened the landscape with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and native sedge. These grasses act as a turf replacement that do not need to be mowed and require less regular watering. On each side of the yard we constructed new cedar fences to provide updated and additional privacy. In addition, we poured a new concrete wall to replace the existing retaining wall and play off the new modern vibe.

This family is beyond creative! They chose a rich flannel grey color for the majority of the cabinetry to compliment the stark white on the remainder of the cabinetry. The eclectic choice of mouldings made this job an exciting project to work on. This is a one of kind kitchen and one of my favorites. Additional challenge on this job: They kept their existing counter tops and had me put in all new cabinets underneath - that was a task that I mastered. For your cabinetry or remodeling needs, Contact WIRKKALA WOODWORKS at (949) 633 4018

This family is beyond creative! They chose a rich flannel grey color for the majority of the cabinetry to compliment the stark white on the remainder of the cabinetry. The eclectic choice of mouldings made this job an exciting project to work on. This is a one of kind kitchen and one of my favorites. Additional challenge on this job: They kept their existing counter tops and had me put in all new cabinets underneath - that was a task that I mastered. For your cabinetry or remodeling needs, Contact WIRKKALA WOODWORKS at (949) 633 4018