This space was special indeed! When the family moved into their home the daughter of the house immediately laid claim to this room - which included a half-height storage space, full of possibilities! For the main space we chose a bright, fresh green to keep the space uplifting all through the year. I used a blue stripe to mimic the feel of a canopy and to make a feature of the sloped section of the ceiling rather than attempt to hide it. The room is filled with storage to accommodate a growing wardrobe and features upcycled furniture to ensure the space is completely bespoke. Hidden behind a poster is a secret library, painted a dark, moody blue and styled to give hints of Hogwarts. The ceiling is adorned with a navy, celestial print wallpaper and there are cosy touches dotted around to make this the perfect spot to curl up and while away hours with a good book. Floating candles lend a touch of fun and much needed light to the space.

Our clients had a clear wish list for their home’s landscape: enviable curb appeal in the front and a private space out back for entertaining, dining, and relaxing. The home’s entrance is welcoming, with lovely plantings for color and variety. The stepping-stones leading behind the house create an irresistible invitation to explore. The limited footprint in the side and rear yards called for a clever solution in the form of a steel retaining wall. This low-profile wall expanded the level outdoor living space without claiming valuable inches of the garden, as traditional walls would have. Additional privacy comes from custom cedar screens planted with English ivy, creating a cozy living wall. The client’s wish for a fire pit inspired another innovative solution: a seat wall and sunken fire pit with a flagstone cover. It’s an ideal spot for enjoying the fire or dining al fresco. We took a small and seemingly limited footprint and were able to build an intimate, tranquil outdoor space.

From left: Where the pantry used to be there is now pull-out storage next to the new refrigerator. A new cabinet pantry was relocated close to the garage entrance. Kitchen coffee and pantry cabinets — Custom square flat panel doors. Color – Snowbound.

We tore up 7 year old handscraped 3/4" hardwood oak floors including the 5/8" subfloor on this water remediation job. The flooring was beautiful but buckled due to a leak. We installed 1600sf of new 5/8" subfloor with 1 1/2" nails and split anchor concrete screws. Then stapled the new 3/4" Hickory hardwood flawlessly. No squeeks, no scuffs, no wasted material. This job went flawlessly, cant wait for the next one! Budget was $20,000 courtesy of insurance claim :)

These empty nesters were so ready for an update after sending their last child off to college. We walked them through our process and through the design decided to go from custom to budget friendly so they could get more bang for their buck! Everything was rearranged and moved to have a more efficient flow, a permanent island, and incorporated the additional seating for when the kids come home to visit. When we came back for our final inspection, gift, and pictures she was so excited for how quick and easy it was for her to whip up a roast and au jus, clean up, and be ready for pictures. She claimed that it would have never gone down that quick and easy in her old kitchen and she just loves being in her new space cooking up a storm!

old grey bench re painted, 100 ft half buried stone wall taken out, and totally re done , added glass blocks per " mama's" request. Path was a sloped grass area which " mama" couldn't manage, so made it a level 6 ft wide walkway for 2 side by side, and a dining area in the shade on one end with re claimed 100 year old cypress wood and a frame of a $100 table and 4 seatless chairs.

The Roger Lee designed house from 1962 was purchased by the current homeowners in almost original condition, as the previous owners elected to defer most maintenance projects over the years. The clients were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes, single-paned glass and uninsulated walls and they approached Klopf Architecture to help them expand and update the entire home, one the family could settle into and enjoy for years to come. It was important that the new designs were aligned with Lee's original intent not only because of the client's appreciation for mid-century modern architecture, but also because the house was deemed historical. The Stanford Real Estate Office requires a stringent design review which safeguards the integrity of the community, which Klopf Architecture was happy to oblige going into their updated designs. As with many original mid-century modern homes, the house was scaled to the 1960s lifestyle where rooms were smaller and openings to views were limited and tightly framed. The original conditions defined the direction the family of four would take in updating the house and making it comfortable for their modern lifestyle. Klopf designed a full gut remodel and major addition to bring the house into the 21st century and provide the living area needed for the client's family. The newly expanded house added just about 1,100 sf to create an airy, comfortable and family friendly house, taking full advantage of the beautiful southwestern views that extend out to the hills beyond. The enclosed garage created an additional 240 sf of covered space for long-term storage. A cracked swimming pool created an eyesore taking up a majority of the backyard landscape, so it was one of the first elements to go during the transformation. Working with Outer Space Landscape Architects, the family asked for a mix of relaxing outdoor patio spaces that eventually blend into the native landscaping, extending their views outward toward the natural greenery of the trees beyond their property. Filling in the old pool was a smart way to expand the living spaces outward. The orientation of the house was designed to enjoy the views, but the original architecture provided the first homeowners with mere glimpses of the landscape outside. Klopf was able to broaden those views, continuing and extending on the original architecture to take full advantage of the unobstructed natural views across the rear facade of the house. Small horizontal openings in the primary bedroom and office were replaced with much taller windows that now follow the angled roof line upward, extending across almost all of the facade. We worked with Western Windows, whose designs included an oblique-shaped, operable casement that allowed our design to rise with the slope. A new corner office added to the primary suite, offers a bright and functional work-from-home solution that looks out at the distant views and added natural light from the expanded window configuration that now wraps around the corner. The existing lower level was designed by Lee as a utilitarian space, serving as a wet pool room with a drain in the center of the floor, bathroom, laundry and storage areas. Without the need for a pool room, Klopf was able to convert the area into a much more comfortable and functional living space with a new family room and guest suite. The new spaces enjoy easy access to a new outdoor patio through floor to ceiling, full-width glass sliders. Continuing along the rear facade, a previously exposed deck extending from the living room and hallway provided access to the backyard through a single set of stairs leading toward the side of the house which made sense when the pool was in place. The new deck was re-envisioned as an extension of the main living room and now serves as a second outdoor living room. A new slatted pergola above provides the homeowners welcome relief from the hot afternoon sun. A second set of stairs now creates a better connection to the redesigned lower level. Klopf was able to reconfigure the spaces, extending the living room outward toward the views, where the family now claims it as the heart of the home, spending a large majority of their time outdoors. Back inside, the original wood-burning Malm fireplace was beautifully restored and a gas burner installed to comply with California's strict air standards. It now rests in front of a wall of Heath accent tiles where a dated red brick wall used to stand. A new taller window brings more light and views into the refreshed interior living room. The original glass doors opposite the fireplace were replaced by larger sliders that when fully opened, create a seamless transition to the new outdoor living area so the two spaces feel like one connected space. The original utilitarian kitchen was needlessly tucked into the far back corner and closed-off, out of sight from the living room, so the clients asked Klopf to open it up and expand the kitchen forward so it felt more connected. Today the much larger kitchen is connected to the living area where a short wall with a cutout offers a visual glimpse into the kitchen and a handy pass-through counter for serving guests. A new breakfast nook was also added to create another spot where the family can gather for casual meals. Just outside, a new built-in outdoor grill and prep area extends the kitchen outside and connects to a new outdoor dining spot nestled amongst the trees, taking advantage of the views out back. Klopf was able to expand the other two bedrooms, add a new laundry room and half-bath and convert the carport to an enclosed garage to add more storage areas which was lost when the pool house was converted to the family and guest room. To maintain a historical connection to the original designs, the exterior siding was repeated on all exterior walls, a full-height stained glass window at the front entryway restored, and an interior slatted screen element repeated outside at the exterior entry courtyard and over the new outdoor living room to create a shade trellis. The new house stands proudly and shines against it's new landscaping features, while respecting and expanding on the original intent of Roger Lee's designs epitomizing the comforts of indoor-outdoor living in Northern California. Completion year: 2020 Klopf Architecture project team: John Klopf, Klara Kevane, Noel Andrade Contractor: ORB Construction, Brendan O'Reilly Structural engineer: Sezen and Moon Landscape architect: Outer space Furnishings and decoration: Urbanism Designs Photographer: Mariko Reed

This client contacted ServiceMaster by Alpha Restoration after discovering a water leak behind their washer and dryer unit. The leak had gone unnoticed, resulting in mold remediation

A re-claimed window visually links the new kitchen to the living room beyond.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen idea in Portland Maine with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Remodel and update of local airport facility to include flooring, carpet, wallpaper, furniture, artwork, conference room, reception area, utility kitchen, offices, waiting area, restrooms and baggage claim entrance. Provided 3D plans for presentation to clients. Construction required to adjust glass wall partitions, repair tray ceiling and replace floor tiles.

During a showroom meeting with Lana Galloway, CKBR, UDCP, while preparing selections for their Downers Grove Kitchen remodel, their third project in six years, our clients received a startling phone message; there was water coming out from under the door into the hallway of their 15th floor Sandburg Village apartment. This was to be their refuge while their suburban Kitchen was removed! The kitchen waste stack, located at the Kitchen sink, had backed up into the unit. The issue had gone unnoticed for several days while the water encompassed a large amount of the unit, causing wood floor, cabinets and drywall damage. Before Before Before Before Before Before Before Before Insurance claims were swiftly filed and soon Galloway began designing a second kitchen remodel. Our clients were so disgruntled, their first thought was to repair only enough to sell, but once the drawings and material selections began, there was a change of heart. By removing the entry closet/book shelf, Galloway was able to enlarge the existing kitchen footprint. In the new design, the refrigerator was moved to the right of the buildings existing chase, the chase was then disguised with a false pantry door, the Peninsula seated area was repositioned, and the work aisle expanded with the additional cabinetry on the sink wall. The dark stained engineered flooring, installed to the strict codes of the building, creates a sleek back-drop for the contemporary cabinetry. The beauty inside this unit now matches the glorious views of the city and our clients are now enjoying their two new LaMantia Kitchens.

Tustin residents can rightfully claim fantastic quality and ambiance while accommodating comfort in their "New Bathroom Remodel." For this Tustin Bathroom Remodel, The custom vanity with furniture feet was desired in the design to create more space with elements of a more "Modern look." The bathroom was aligned with a "Granite counter top", and upgraded lighting fixtures were installed. The "Natural stone look alike" ceramic tile flooring accent the beautiful custom finish cabinetry. This design utilized a variety of elements including glass, wood, and natural stone to balance the open area, and were essential to create comfort and space evident in this bathroom remodel. This Tustin Bathroom Remodel was an Epic success! The Clients are ecstatic with there new design in Orange County..

This is a Huge roof we built in Snohomish - it has the soft feel of a deck, outdoor kitchen, stay warm no matter where you stand. These customers claim they spend more time hanging outside than they do in the home due to the space we created for them. One of our best-looking projects to date!

An ungainly exterior is transformed by a series of improvements. A Tuscan order portico with copper roof, mahogany beadboard arched ceiling, thick bluestone treads and stone risers creates character and depth. The unusual french door look overhead garage doors cause the two-car garage to recede, allowing the custom mahogany entry doorset with leaded glass to claim center stage. A boxwood-lined circular lead path with fountain break the linearity of the adjacent driveway. The brick facade is softened by a wisteria vine supported by a pergola over the garage while an Asian Pear espaliered between the windows balances it nicely. Copper window boxes with an abundance of blooms spilling over reclaim the Norman heritage of this mid-century colonial.

A truly unique take on a modern reclaimed eco bathroom! A space that steps straight out into nature, this industrial style contrasts the natural fibres that claim the interiors of the rest of the home!

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Disclaimer: InDesign Kitchen and Bath does not claim to own these photos . We are sharing these for sample inspiration only. -Credits to the rightful owners-

This Lakewood home’s vinyl siding was maintenance-free UNTIL the day it got HAILED ON. It’s not really maintenance-free when it looks like swiss cheese! The good news? Colorado Siding Repair is amazingly good at helping homeowner’s maximize their insurance claims so they can upgrade to James Hardie fiber cement siding. We installed James Hardie ColorPlus lap siding in Cobble Stone with Arctic White trim for a TRUE low-maintenance exterior. Isn’t the finished result beautiful?

[IN PROGRESS] Active tear-off and roof installation underway in Noblesville, IN. Our Capstone Restoration crew is shown stripping away storm-damaged shingles, prepping the decking, and laying down high-performance underlayment and ice & water shield before installing the new architectural shingles. 100% insurance funded.