Tired of the original, segmented floor plan of their midcentury home, this young family was ready to make a big change. Inspired by their beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware and needing an open space for the family to gather to do homework, make bread, and enjoy Friday Pizza Night…a new kitchen was born. Interior Architecture. Removal of one wall that provided a major obstruction, but no structure, resulted in connection between the family room, dining room, and kitchen. The new open plan allowed for a large island with seating and better flow in and out of the kitchen and garage. Interior Design. Vertically stacked, handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics in Ogawa Green wrap the perimeter backsplash with a nod to midcentury design. A row of white oak slab doors conceal a hidden exhaust hood while offering a sleek modern vibe. Shelves float just below to display beloved tableware, cookbooks, and cherished souvenirs.

This redesign of a cherished family home blends Asian heritage with modern functionality. Custom storage solutions and smart home features enhance convenience and style, creating vibrant, functional living spaces. At the heart of this transformation is a grand kitchen with two nearly 17-foot islands and commercial-grade appliances, perfect for culinary pursuits and social gatherings. Polished quartzite countertops add luxury and durability.

Welcome to this inviting living room featuring an oversized gas fireplace and custom built-ins. The focal point of the space is the grand gas fireplace, designed to create a warm and cozy ambiance. The custom built-ins provide both functionality and style, offering ample storage and display space for books, artwork, and cherished belongings. With its combination of comfort and craftsmanship, this living room invites you to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of a well-designed space.

My client's cherished rooster collection creates a colorful focal point over the sink. Crown moldings, which continue around the room, are given more importance with rope embellishments. Photography Peter Rymwid

This kitchen renovation seamlessly blends sophistication with functionality. Drawing inspiration from London's elegance, every detail was meticulously chosen to create a timeless space. From the statement hood to the matte charcoal cabinets, cream backsplash, and dramatic lighting, this kitchen is designed for a family to cherish for years to come.

Embrace the serene beauty of Martha's Vineyard with this clean and light kitchen and dining area. Perfect for enjoying fresh coastal cuisine and making cherished memories.

A beautiful- open- two story family room with lots of natural lighting, a premium gas fireplace with stone wall and rich dark wood floors. Whether you wish to build a new custom home or remodel one choose DesBuild Construction. It's the sure way to get a quality product you and your family can cherish for years! www.desbuildc.com

A beautiful- open- two story family room with lots of natural lighting, a premium gas fireplace with stone wall and rich dark wood floors. Whether you wish to build a new custom home or remodel one choose DesBuild Construction. It's the sure way to get a quality product you and your family can cherish for years! www.desbuildc.com

This home office was white walls and an ill fitting desk. We designed a layout that provided all of the features that the client needed to work most effectively, added color to the walls and included a space to display cherished items.

This redesign of a cherished family home blends Asian heritage with modern functionality. Custom storage solutions and smart home features enhance convenience and style, creating vibrant, functional living spaces. At the heart of this transformation is a grand kitchen with two nearly 17-foot islands and commercial-grade appliances, perfect for culinary pursuits and social gatherings. Polished quartzite countertops add luxury and durability.

This redesign of a cherished family home blends Asian heritage with modern functionality. Custom storage solutions and smart home features enhance convenience and style, creating vibrant, functional living spaces. The laundry and genkan (shoe room) boast innovative designs with ample storage. Custom-made elements enhance the space, showcasing the home's unique narrative and making daily chores efficient and visually pleasing.

Step into an extraordinary dining experience in our meticulously designed dining room. Adorned with a mesmerizing wall-mounted waterfall, the space exudes a soothing ambiance, captivating guests as they enter. The addition of live moss art brings a touch of nature indoors, creating a vibrant and unique focal point. The centerpiece is an exquisite dining table, cherished by our clients, which seamlessly blends with the overall aesthetic. To enhance the elegance and formality, we carefully selected drapes that complement the room's color palette, creating a refined and inviting atmosphere. Prepare to indulge in memorable gatherings and elevate your dining experience in this remarkable space, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated for your enjoyment.

This redesign of a cherished family home blends Asian heritage with modern functionality. Custom storage solutions and smart home features enhance convenience and style, creating vibrant, functional living spaces. At the heart of this transformation is a grand kitchen with two nearly 17-foot islands and commercial-grade appliances, perfect for culinary pursuits and social gatherings. Polished quartzite countertops add luxury and durability.

The homeowners of a 1930s Tudor in East Atlanta Village envisioned a colorful renovation that blended original charm with modern updates. The creative couple, who cherish antiques and quirky collectibles, aimed to preserve the home's historic layout and architectural elements. The overall color palette and aesthetic was inspired by their grandmother's fine China collection. The renovation encompassed the kitchen, mudroom, breakfast nook, living room, bar, powder room, and primary bathroom. Copper Sky Design + Remodel placed emphasis on integrating color, patterns, and specialty details to honor the home's history while reflecting the homeowners' unique style. Key design choices included retaining the functional galley kitchen, featuring a dishrack over the sink to display the clients' depression-era glass and antique China. Floral cutouts on cabinet doors and refrigerator panels, reminiscent of the 1930s, were incorporated. A scalloped built-in cabinet in the butler’s pantry, designed to fit a niche previously housing an original piece, ties into the brass scalloped hood in the kitchen. The mudroom and butler’s pantry cabinets also feature a scallop motif. Custom mosaic floor tiles, typical of the 1930s, required meticulous planning and execution. The 2” hexagon mosaic tile pattern in the kitchen, mudroom, and butler’s pantry was digitally designed and hand-laid on site. The primary bathroom's wall tile pattern demanded precision, resulting in a symmetrical and stunning design. The primary bathroom was expanded to include a Japanese-style soaking tub and a bidet within its modest 10’ x 9’ size. The powder room, though small, is vibrant with “Dinosauria” wallpaper, Tiffany-style lighting, and a square mosaic tile floor. This thoughtful renovation preserved the Tudor's historical integrity while infusing it with the homeowners' vibrant aesthetic, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.

Bud Kane has remodeled nearly every room in his own home over many years. Now reaching his 70’s, he contemplated heading up a major kitchen and laundry room renovation himself, planning on doing the carpentry work with his own hands. “I was not convinced I would ever meet anyone who could do it as well as I could do it myself”, said Bud. Ruth and Bud spent 5 years visiting kitchen firms and interviewing designers. They couldn’t however bring themselves to pull the trigger on the project, until they met Advance Design Studio in 2015. “No one understood what I wanted”, said Ruth. She was continually frustrated by experiences with designers who weren’t hearing what was important to her. “Everyone kept designing my kitchen with what they thought it should look like; I couldn’t find anyone who would listen to me”! When they met designer Scott Christensen from Advance Design Studio, they liked him right away. He listened to Ruth and designed a kitchen that she loved, all the while interjecting years of wisdom and design expertise that Ruth appreciated. “The finished product is better than I expected”, says Ruth. “I respected Scott’s opinions and together we created the perfect place for me to bake with my grandkids and truly enjoy the kitchen and laundry room I’ve been dreaming of for many years!” The kitchen transformation began with removing the home’s soffits, and extending new painted maple cabinetry to the ceiling with the addition of an elegant crown molding. Ruth’s new Vita Mix holds a coveted place on her counter, and adjustments were planned to size the cabinets in conjunction with the under cabinet decorative light molding to fit this appliance just right. “This one small detail was really important to me”, says Ruth smiling. An elegant new island replaced the original island, complete with room for 3 stools where her grandchildren will sit to make home-made pasta every Thanksgiving, and cookies at Christmas time. “Traditions are very important in my family, and making my kitchen work to suit cherished activities with my family was the number one reason this renovation was so desired”, replied Ruth when asked about the island. A picture perfect new tea station replaced a cluttered unused desk area, creating a wonderful place to prepare hot drinks for sipping any season of the year while overlooking the couple’s wonderfully manicured gardens from the lovely 3 season’s room just off the kitchen. The soft sage island bead panel detail was repeated on the backsplash, replicating the feel of a fine old piece of furniture. The biggest problem with the laundry room was 3 doors, one from the garage, one from the closet, and one to the hallway. “Scott designed a pocket door, and oh what a dream it is now to bring groceries in from the garage!” exclaims Bud who grew to disdain this task! Doing laundry is now a breeze in this attractive new space that doubles as a wonderful pantry for the kitchen with room to store food items that didn’t have a home in the poorly designed original space. New Hickory distressed wood flooring was laid both in the kitchen and leading to the hall foyer. Soft gray wood-replicating porcelain was placed in the laundry area, making for an easily cleanable surface for what doubles as a mud room from the garage. Creamy tumbled marble graces an unobtrusive backsplash spilling onto shiny granite counter tops in a rich earthy pattern of fall colors that mimic colors throughout the home. Advance is known details that included custom crafted furniture toe kicks, luxurious crown moldings, and beaded under cabinet moldings. The kitchen is complete with a glass display cabinet showing Ruth’s treasured china tea collection. Early on, it was initially only their intention of purchasing cabinets for the new design. They were so impressed however with Advance Design’s complete program for budgeting, design, installation and management that it became clear to them both that they wanted Advance to handle the entire project from start to finish. “After seeing the quality work they did, coupled with the in-house team completely dedicated to our satisfaction, it became apparent there was no other choice but to hire them to handle everything. And we’re so glad we did, we have not one regret”, says Bud. “The attention to detail by the carpentry crew more than satisfied my perfectionist expectations of the finished carpentry,” exclaimed Bud. “Every one of Advance Design’s people we encountered from design through construction was wonderful. We’ve never met a group of people so dedicated to making sure we were happy with every single detail, and every single part of this experience”, said Ruth and Bud. Designer: Scott Christensen Photographer: Joe Nowak

A beautiful home near Tysons Corner Virginia in McLean. With every home we build you can see the quality that goes into it. Choose DesBuild Construction for a quality product you and your family will cherish for years to come. We will keep you comfortable in your energy-efficient home that is insulated to building codes and beyond.

We worked closely with this client to convert this half-acre slope from invasive vines, weeds and saplings to create this gorgeous, meadow-inspired, pollinator garden. Using a palate of largely native grasses and flowers is a delight to the senses through the four seasons. And, perhaps most importantly, serves as a vital pathway to our most cherished native birds and bees.

Throughout this renovation, the architects and Payne/Bouchier met the client’s desire to reuse some of her cherished architectural artifacts. The antique columns, wide-plank flooring, the salvaged soapstone sink, the mantelpieces, the garden ornaments, and the exposed supporting beam all add to this charming blend of modern and rustic aesthetics. The project included significant structural work to create an open kitchen floor plan that opens onto a private patio. Design: Hickox Williams Architects Photography: Mike Fein