Brian McCloud
Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Five Piece Drawers Finish: (UPPERS/DESK) Maple – Dove; (LOWERS/ISLAND) Maple – Oregano w/ Chocolate Glaze Countertop: Select Solid Surfaces Unlimited – Boulder Pointe Quartz Sink: IPT - Stainless Steel Single Bowl Prep Sink; Elkay Large 60/40 Stainless Faucet: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Hardware Resources – Milan Pulls in Gun MEtal Backsplash Tile: Virginia Tile – Marlow Cloud w/ Birch Grout Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Carson’s Installation – Paul Carson Tile Installer: North Shore Tile – Joe Lovasco

Traditional family room with exposed beams and natural stone. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Interior Designer: Ashley P. Design

Bathroom photo in Columbus

A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style. "The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals." Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone. Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square. "We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz. "The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests." Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions. "Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting." Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete. At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone. "I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget." "It is truly a paradise," says client Carvanna Cloud in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"

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Greg Page Photography
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cloud Globe Shaped Pendant Lights over kitchen island in modern Colorado home. 3 Clear Cloud pendants. The "CLOUD" hand-blown glass pendant features a beautiful asymmetrical irregular globe shape that offers an organic beauty inspired by nature. The unique glass formations create a large globe style pendant lighting resembling a cloud. Ideal for large spaces and high ceilings. The globe light pendant is available in Clear, Soft Amber, and Grey colors and is available in two different sizes.

This is the breakfast room adjoining the kitchen. It's graced by a hand-painted sky ceiling mural and matching blue table. Hard-wood floors and special faux wall design complement this unique octagonal shaped room.

Photography: Chris Ricketts Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
Family room - large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in San Francisco with gray walls, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace

Cloud Globe Shaped Pendant Lights over kitchen island in modern Colorado home. 3 Clear Cloud pendants. The "CLOUD" hand-blown glass pendant features a beautiful asymmetrical irregular globe shape that offers an organic beauty inspired by nature. The unique glass formations create a large globe style pendant lighting resembling a cloud. Ideal for large spaces and high ceilings. The globe light pendant is available in Clear, Soft Amber, and Grey colors and is available in two different sizes.

This nursery has yellow walls and a ceiling to look like wispy clouds - the perfect place for a ceiling light that is an airplane.
Beach style home design photo in Other

Two islands are styled identically, but have totally different functions. One island is strictly for food prep and cooking, the second serves as a homework station as well as an entertainment center. The Sub-Zero wine storage and beverage refrigerator are easily accessible and deep drawer cabinets hold additional libations. Details such as the dark cocoa bean accents, leg turning style, and leaded mirrors unify the large space. The light “cloud” allows a continuous view of the entire room.

Greg Page Photography
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Example of a staircase design in Denver

A compact galley kitchen gest new life with white cabinets, grey counters and glass tile. Open shelves display black bowls.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley laminate floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and gray countertops