Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

Lincoln Barbour
Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Portland

Tuscan home design photo in Miami

Jack Michaud Photography
Example of a large beach style brown two-story wood exterior home design in Portland Maine with a gambrel roof

Traditional kitchen with European style patterned floor tile
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

A lovely use of space, this corner is perfect for morning coffee or card games with the family. We painted the interior walls using Sherwin Williams - Northstar SW 6246.

Originally planned as a family room addition with a separate pool cabana, we transformed this Newbury, MA project into a seamlessly integrated indoor/outdoor space perfect for enjoying both daily life and year-round entertaining. An open plan accommodates relaxed room-to-room flow while allowing each space to serve its specific function beautifully. The addition of a bar/card room provides a perfect transition space from the main house while generous and architecturally diverse windows along both sides of the addition provide lots of natural light and create a spacious atmosphere. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Tuscan home design photo in Miami

Intimate seating for cocktails and conversation
Living room - traditional living room idea in Los Angeles

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Make a stylish statement in your beach style home with our beautiful Coastal Rectangle Serving Platter. This hand painted platter features vintage seashell, starfish and coral images wrapped with a classic black scroll border. Text behind the starfish is an excerpt from an e.e. cummings poem: "such a sky and such a sun I never knew and neither did you and everybody never breathed quite so many kinds of yes." Our pottery has a fresh, modern-vintage look that's unique in the marketplace. We paint with a subtle black, off-white and neutral color palette - classic colors that are on-trend and work with any style home decor. 15" x 7.5" x 1.5" Rectangle, Food safe, hand wash. Your coastal style pottery plate is hand painted, then glazed and kiln-fired at 1835 degrees for up to 9 hours - resulting in a smooth, shiny, food safe finish. Prior to shipping, your pottery is carefully & thoroughly wrapped in Geami - a reusable, recyclable & compostable Kraft paper product. Each piece comes with a seasonally themed artist card & blank gift card - tucked into a hand-stamped pocket envelope, making gifting simple and fun. Our gift inserts were designed to complement our pottery, so they look really happy together.

This beautiful Victorian home was in need of rejuvenation. Using a modern soft palette, mint green and rose pink, we set a tone for the updated transitional look respective of the home’s history. Faux painter, Tom Henman collaborated with us to add special gold details on the walls and ceiling bringing in a touch of orientalism influenced by the Victorian age. Our transitional furnishings from vendors such as Ambella Home, Currey and Co, and John Richard are uniquely beautiful. It is both a comfortable and elegant living room for everyday use as well as sophisticated entertaining. A place to read a book, watch TV and play cards, which could transform easily to a lovely space for a cocktail party or holiday gathering. It is a purposeful and practical space worthy of sharing with friends and family.

Dining room - dining room idea in New York

Luxury sports themed basement
Example of a huge transitional underground carpeted and beige floor basement design in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Make your own beach style statement with this beautiful Coastal Starfish Memories Serving Plate. Our hand painted, ocean themed plate features a vintage starfish image over a classic black and white scroll background. Handwritten cursive text wraps the outer edge and reads memories of the sea linger on, long after footprints in the sand are gone." Our pottery serve ware has a fresh, modern-vintage look that's unique in the marketplace. We paint with a subtle black, off-white and neutral color palette - classic colors that are on-trend and work with any style home decor. 11.25" diameter, Food safe, hand wash. Your coastal style serving plate is hand painted, then glazed and kiln-fired at 1835 degrees for up to 9 hours - resulting in a smooth, shiny, food safe finish. Prior to shipping, your plate is carefully & thoroughly wrapped in Geami - a reusable, recyclable and compostable Kraft paper product. Each piece comes with a seasonally themed artist card & blank gift card - tucked into a hand-stamped pocket envelope, making gifting simple and fun. Our gift inserts were designed to complement our pottery, so they look really happy together.

We took an old barn door from our Britton Collection and made this timeless piece of furniture. The door came from an 1890's barn where I grew up. The desk includes the organizer with drawer and the supply/business card holder. The supply holder was made from the tenon end of a mid-1800's hand hewn Texas beam. The chair, lamp and other accessories are not included. This modern, yet rustic, yet simple lined desk has an eccentric and classic quality. It's a beautiful piece of art and is $795.

We took an old barn door from our Britton Collection and made this timeless piece of furniture. The door came from an 1890's barn where I grew up. The desk includes the organizer with drawer and the supply/business card holder. The supply holder was made from the tenon end of a mid-1800's hand hewn Texas beam. The chair, lamp and other accessories are not included. This modern, yet rustic, yet simple lined desk has an eccentric and classic quality. It's a beautiful piece of art and is $795.