Stone steps and boulders work naturally with the garden
Design ideas for a tropical courtyard stone formal garden in Other.

Kitchens are seductive when photographed and published, as colors are coordinated, fruit and flowers arranged, clutter removed, lighting just so. What is difficult to tell from glossy images is how well a kitchen really works. The East Bay Kitchen for a Cook is an excellent example of a kitchen that really works. It is a kitchen for an accomplished cook. It is also a kitchen that is independent yet connected to a formal dining room, a kitchen with an informal ‘cafe nook’, and a kitchen ideal for a couple as well as a crowd. It is a true working kitchen for all occasions. There are many things to take into account when designing a kitchen - surfaces, materials, storage, circulation, spatial relationships, natural light. These are all important considerations in designing a kitchen. What is equally important in designing a kitchen is how a person works in a kitchen, and generally, what their kitchen is all about. Is it a kitchen for one or more cooks? Is there a ‘mess factor’ that the client wants to hide? Does the kitchen function purely as a kitchen or as a social center, or both? What is the relationship of the kitchen to adjacent rooms, and if there is a separate dining room, how does the circulation work between the two? For a kitchen to really work well, each one of these items need to be addressed and resolved. There are no generalized correct answers to any of these questions, only a correct answer for each individual cook. The original Kitchen for a Cook was small, dark, and cramped, with no connection to the dining room, which was the main eating area. A discourse began between the architect and the client, centered on how the client works in her kitchen and the desired relationship between the kitchen and dining room, which would remain the primary eating area in the renovated kitchen. Other important considerations were how to incorporate an informal ‘café nook’ in the kitchen, and how to have an easy circulation between kitchen and dining area, for both people and food.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional multicolored floor entry hall remodel in Paris with white walls and a blue front door

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic freestanding desk ceramic tile, black floor and wallpaper home office remodel in Paris with blue walls

Artful use of stonework makes storm water drainage a subtle feature
This is an example of a tropical courtyard stone formal garden in Other.

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI. - Kitchen renovation with donation of old cabinetry to Habitat to Humanity ReStore Milwaukee. New cabinetry is from Medallion with a full overlay door with a reverse raised panel. Perimeter features a painted finishes in Divinity and the island is in cherry with the Rumberry finish. Photography by S.Photography/Shanna Wolf

In addition to replacing the old asphalt driveway with the elliptical lawn panel, stepping stones lead under the arbor to the back yard spa and thick flagstone steps manage the grade change to a lower back patio. DESIGN and Photo: Cathy Carr, APLD Installation: Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI. - Island cabinet detail with dishwasher and drawers. - Kitchen renovation with donation of old cabinetry to Habitat to Humanity ReStore. New cabinetry is from Medallion with a full overlay door with a reverse raised panel. Perimeter features a painted finishes in Divinity and the island is in cherry with the Rumberry finish. Photography by S.Photography/Shanna Wolf

Powder coated garage storage cabinets with workbench and drawer storage. Heavy Duty adjustable Tire Rack.
Example of a mid-sized classic attached two-car garage workshop design in Kansas City

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI. - Craftsman cabinets with upper cabinet detail and crown molding. - Kitchen renovation with donation of old cabinetry to Habitat to Humanity ReStore. New cabinetry is from Medallion with a full overlay door with a reverse raised panel. Perimeter features a painted finishes in Divinity and the island is in cherry with the Rumberry finish. Photography by S.Photography/Shanna Wolf

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Example of a transitional gray floor dedicated laundry room design in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

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Example of a classic l-shaped laundry room design in Los Angeles with gray cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone landscaping in Boston.

Photo Credit: Neil Landino, Counter Top: Connecticut Stone Calacatta Gold Honed Marble, Kitchen Sink: 39" Wide Risinger Double Bowl Fireclay, Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray 1577, Trim Color: Benjamin Moore White Dove, Kitchen Faucet: Perrin and Rowe Bridge Kitchen Faucet VIDEO BLOG, EPISODE 2 – FINDING THE PERFECT STONE Watch this happy client’s testimonial on how Connecticut Stone transformed her existing kitchen into a bright, beautiful and functional space.Featuring Calacatta Gold Marble and Carrara Marble. Video Link: https://youtu.be/hwbWNMFrAV0

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Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Other with blue walls

The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography

Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.

Ulrich Designer: Tom Santarsiero Photography by Peter Rymwid This is a master bath with subtle sophistication and understated elegance. The cabinets were custom designed by Tom, with straight, simple lines, and custom built by Draper DBS of walnut, with a deep, rich brown finish. The richness of the dark cabinetry juxtaposed with the elegance of the white carrara marble on the countertop, wall and floors contributes to the room's sophistication. Ample storage is found in the large vanity and an armoire style cabinet, designed to mimic a free-standing furniture piece, that is positioned behind the door. Architectural beams placed across the vaulted ceiling bring a sense of scale to the room and invite natural light in through the skylight.