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Located in the highly sought-after Allwood neighborhood of Darien, this spec house is the fourth collaboration with a client who first began with a renovation of her own home. While architecturally it is a traditional home from the exterior, the interiors are more transitional in style. In order to compete in the speculative market, our client’s directive was clear – ‘differentiation the kitchen design from every other spec house’. So we incorporated painted cabinetry but highlighted with rift-cut white oak base cabinets. This contrast between these finishes influenced our decision to select a subtle white quartzite countertop to deliberately highlight the striking porcelain backsplash.
The steel and glass partition frames the space – drawing the eye to the focal point of the kitchen, the custom stainless steel hood. Gold hardware adds a pop of flair to the space and warms the room. Walnut drawer inserts, stainless steel appliance garage, pull out trash drawers with compost bins and a stylish desk make this the Gold Standard of spec houses.
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A blend of classic style and reclaimed materials creates an organic and stylish kitchen space.
Photography by Eric Roth
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

"I cannot say enough good things about the Innovative Construction team and work product.
They remodeled our water-damaged, 1930s basement, and exceeded all of our expectations - before and after photos simply cannot do this project justice. The original basement included an awkward staircase in an awkward location, one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen and small living space. We had a difficult time imagining that it could be much more than that. Innovative Construction's design team was creative, and thought completely out of the box. They relocated the stairwell in a way we did not think was possible, opening up the basement to reconfigure the bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, living space, but also adding an office and finished storage room. The end result is as functional as it is beautiful.
As with all construction, particularly a renovation of an old house, there will be inconveniences, it will be messy, and plenty of surprises behind the old walls. The Innovative Construction team maintained a clean and safe work site for 100% of the project, with minimal disruption to our daily lives, even when there was a large hole cut into our main living room floor to accommodate new stairs down to the basement. The team showed creativity and an eye for design when working around some of the unexpected "character" revealed when opening the walls.
The team effectively uses technology to keep everyone on the same page about changes, requests, schedules, contracts, invoices, etc. Everyone is friendly, competent, helpful, and responsive. I felt heard throughout the process, and my requests were responded to quickly and thoroughly. I recommend Innovative Construction without reservation."

Large country white three-story concrete fiberboard exterior home idea in Other with a metal roof

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Philadelphia

©Justin Van Leeuwen
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Ottawa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Ottawa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Brittany Fecteau
Kitchen pantry - large farmhouse l-shaped cement tile floor and gray floor kitchen pantry idea in Manchester with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Kitchen pantry - large farmhouse l-shaped cement tile floor and gray floor kitchen pantry idea in Manchester with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

A combination of finishes on the cabinets--a high gloss on the upper cabinets and a grey-stained wood on the lower cabinets--help give the kitchen a rhythm and movement that we just love, and that is reflected in the stone back splash.
The goal was to bring the style and flare of the Midcentury Modern aesthetic back to the home using a neutral palette and lots of texture. The adjacent dining room was also part of the design, because the rooms have such a strong relationship to each other. We consulted on furniture and lighting in that room, making sure the two light fixtures (one over the sink, the other over the dining table) didn't compete for attention.
We feel the end result is fresh, clean, and texturally beautiful.
Kitchen and dining room staging by Allison Scheff of Distinctive Kitchens.
Photos by Wynne H Earle

Compete update to a San Francisco apartment. Designs by Olivia Chapman Goss. Photography by Terry Goss. All products purchased using DirectBuy of Silicon Valley

The scrub brush and beautiful oak trees before competed for water and attention. Now they can thrive, provide shade in the morning sun but not choke out the view. isARK Studio

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Photography: Lance Holloway
Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in Birmingham
Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in Birmingham

Our clients had this dining set-- in fact her father made the chairs! We designed the space around it.
Small minimalist medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Philadelphia with gray walls and a standard fireplace
Small minimalist medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Philadelphia with gray walls and a standard fireplace

"TaylorPro completely remodeled our master bathroom. We had our outdated shower transformed into a modern walk-in shower, new custom cabinets installed with a beautiful quartz counter top, a giant framed vanity mirror which makes the bathroom look so much bigger and brighter, and a wood ceramic tile floor including under floor heating. Kerry Taylor also solved a hot water problem we had by installing a recirculating hot water system which allows us to have instant hot water in the shower rather than waiting forever for the water to heat up.
From start to finish TaylorPro did a professional, quality job. Kerry Taylor was always quick to respond to any question or problem and made sure all work was done properly. Bonnie, the resident designer, did a great job of creating a beautiful, functional bathroom design combining our ideas with her own. Every member of the TaylorPro team was professional, hard-working, considerate, and competent. Any remodeling project is going to be somewhat disruptive, but the TaylorPro crew made the process as painless as possible by being respectful of our home environment and always cleaning up their mess at the end of the day. I would recommend TaylorPro Design to anyone who wants a quality project done by a great team of professionals. You won't be disappointed!"
~ Judy and Stuart C, Clients
Carlsbad home with Caribbean Blue mosaic glass tile, NuHeat radiant floor heating, grey weathered plank floor tile, pebble shower pan and custom "Whale Tail" towel hooks. Classic white painted vanity with quartz counter tops.
Bathroom Design - Bonnie Bagley Catlin, Signature Designs Kitchen Bath.
Contractor - TaylorPro Design and Remodeling
Photos by: Kerry W. Taylor
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