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This amazing farm house is packed full of custom features, beautiful color, and distinct character! The kitchen features Wellborn's Character Maple cabinetry in Hanover shaker style with Divnity Java finish and Antique distressing. The island is Tansy Green from Sherwin Williams.

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Inspiration for a medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Montreal
Inspiration for a medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Montreal

A custom built-in closet millwork designed for the client's specific needs and day-to-day use. Gold hardware with a black plate adds character and dresses this millwork up, pulling the warmth from the hardwood flooring below.

• 3/4" x 8" hand distressed Hickory planks Character Grade
• Character grade Hickory
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Home design - large traditional home design idea in San Francisco

This new construction home was a blank canvas of open space with high ceilings and lots of natural light streaming in from the windows that overlook the wooded backyard. The client desired the kitchen to have elements within the pieces and materials that gave a feeling of history and character. This was quite the challenge in a new construction home with all new building materials. Dekton Rem was selected for the surfaces and backsplash treatment behind the Wolf range top for its visual depth and subtle texture. The hood was finished in a natural plaster finish. Although originally planned to be more of a refined plaster finish, when we visited the project one day with the client and saw the hood with only the first coat of plaster applied, we all agreed it was perfect as it was! The plaster finish elegantly tied into the warmth and character that we wanted to achieve. The backsplash selected is an aged brick look that perfectly picks up the warm cream and grey tones of the Dekton countertops and textured laminate cabinetry. It was set into a straight grid pattern rather than a running bond to complement the modern clean lines of the kitchen. The open legwork and display shelf details at the island inspired the long floating shelves that wrap the kitchen and transition into the trim elements of the tall appliance wall. These warm neutral painted cabinetry elements run both vertically and horizontally creating a dynamic grid that gives structure to the natural veining of the countertops and natural graining of the cabinetry. A rustic white bronze cabinetry pull was selected to complement the Gun metal faucets and stainless elements of the kitchen. Antique hammed brass oversized pendant domes and art lights provide a contrasting metal accent to complete the modern warmth vibe of this stunning kitchen!

Originally built in 1892, this quaint log cabin has undergone a transformative renovation while preserving its charming character. Located near the Little Deschutes River in Central Oregon, within the historic Vandert Homestead, the home now boasts bright, open spaces for everyday living, complete with flexible aluminum clad folding doors.
Working alongside contractor Bales Inc., architect Jeff Klein from Klein Architecture led the renovation with the goal of opening the once dark interior to natural light and the surrounding landscape. Central to the design was transforming a deteriorating garage into a new functional sunroom, creating a light-filled space that reorients the cabin design toward the patio and natural environment.
Restoring a Historic Cabin with Aluminum Clad Folding Doors
outdoor living with aluminum clad folding door
A Revamped Cabin Design for Indoor-Outdoor Living
The former garage is now a transitional space between the cabin and a natural stone patio. Positioned along the south elevation, the sunroom captures daylight throughout the day while acting as a buffer between the interior and exterior environments. A revised roof assembly was developed to resolve previous drainage failures. Working with framers, the design team incorporated a sloping roof system with a waterproof membrane to direct water away from the structure.
This approach not only protected the log walls but also created access to a rooftop deck from the upper level, adding functional outdoor space without expanding the building footprint.
“It was also critical to transform the existing dark, segmented interior spaces by physically opening them up to the new sunroom,” says Klein. “NanaWall systems offered the ideal solution for what we were after.”
historical homestead interior
Improving Spatial Flow, From the Kitchen to the Sunroom
The kitchen remained largely intact during the renovation, retaining many of the elements that had defined the cabin’s character for decades. Features such as the farmhouse sink, concrete countertops, butcher-block island, and built-in seating were retained, creating a perfect blend of old and new.
What changed was how the kitchen connects to the surrounding rooms. The layout now flows naturally into an adjacent dining area before extending into the newly added sunroom, delivering a seamless transition from the interiors to the outdoors through aluminum clad folding doors.
Historic log cabin with clad folding doors and windows
A Light-Filled Sunroom Designed for Gatherings with Aluminum Clad Windows and Doors
The newly added sunroom became the centerpiece of the cabin design. Designed as a bright, welcoming space, it connects the historic cabin to the natural stone patio beyond. Interior designer Sue Olson helped create the room's atmosphere by choosing finishes and furnishings that complement the cabin's rustic materials while keeping the space open and inviting.
The sunroom captures sunlight throughout the day and serves as a flexible space for dining, relaxing, and entertaining. The addition was designed to sit comfortably alongside the existing log structure while introducing expansive glazing and aluminum clad folding doors that draw daylight deep into the home.
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Aluminum Clad Folding Doors Open the Sunroom to the Patio
A NanaWall aluminum clad folding glass door opens the south wall of the sunroom, creating a direct connection to the natural stone patio. Spanning more than thirteen feet wide and nearly eight feet tall, the system allows the entire façade to open when the panels are folded back. Specified with pine wood frames and simulated divided lites, the door complements the cabin’s traditional materials while introducing the flexibility of modern indoor-outdoor living.
When closed, the door frames the view while bringing daylight into the sunroom. When open, the space seamlessly flows into the patio. Plus, customized with double glazed panels, these aluminum clad systems offer an insulated barrier that keeps cold weather out and keeps comfortable interiors year-round.
“The NanaWall system was the ideal solution for the proposed design,” says Klein. “The result is a seamless connection between the sheltered interior area and the openness of the outdoor environment.”
aluminum clad folding windows
A Folding Window Creates an Indoor-Outdoor Bar
Complementing the folding door and indoor-outdoor cabin design, a NanaWall aluminum clad folding window was installed at bar height along the sunroom wall facing the patio. Stretching more than thirteen feet across and just over four feet in height, the opening transforms the wall into a casual indoor-outdoor serving counter.
Specified with matching pine wood frames and simulated divided lites, the system folds away easily, creating an indoor-outdoor bar that encourages interaction between the sunroom and patio. When open, the counter becomes a flexible gathering point for meals, drinks, and conversation, allowing those inside and outside to share the space comfortably.
“The NanaWall door and window systems played a pivotal role in achieving our design objectives,” says Klein. “The connection between the indoor and outdoor environment has become seamless.”
inoor-outdoor living with clad folding windows and doors
The Flexible Design Solution for Every Home Style
Beyond creating large openings, the NanaWall aluminum clad folding doors were chosen for how well they integrate with the cabin’s traditional architecture while delivering modern functionality. The wood clad panels, specified with simulated divided lites, reflect the style and charm of classic window detailing, while panels that fold outward maximize usable space inside the cabin.
Minimal frames maximize glass area, drawing natural light deeper into the sunroom and adjacent spaces. Paired with higher weather performance sills, the systems are built to withstand the region’s climate while allowing the sunroom to shift easily between a sheltered interior space and an open-air extension of the patio.
Additionally, NanaWall aluminum clad systems feature clip-on cladding technology that allows the wood to breathe in environments where temperatures are extremely hot, humid, or cold. This, in turn, aligns with the renovation’s goal of resolving prior drainage and moisture issues.
outdoor living with NanaWall aluminum clad systems
Final Thoughts: Historic Cabin Design Reimagined for Modern Living
Today, the Vandevert Homestead perfectly blends old-time charm with modern living. The renovation maintains the historic character of the original log structure while introducing brighter, more connected spaces that better engage with the surrounding landscape.
With the transformation of the garage into a light-filled sunroom and flexible NanaWall aluminum clad folding doors, everyday living now flows naturally between the kitchen, dining area, sunroom, and patio. The result is a cabin that feels both timeless and renewed, where historic craftsmanship remains intact while the home experience is lighter, more open, and closely tied to the natural beauty of Central Oregon.

Mid-sized mountain style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Oklahoma City with beige walls, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

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Example of a trendy bedroom design in New York
Example of a trendy bedroom design in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional white tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor and multicolored floor doorless shower remodel in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a freestanding vanity
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