ational Association of the Remodeling Industry Contractor of the Year (CoTY) Award Winning Design The new Marietta kitchen you see below is a far cry from the old, outdated and poorly designed kitchen that AK first saw. The homeowners complained that, among other issues, you could not open the oven and the refrigerator at the same time! The new kitchen boasts an incredible amount of customized storage, rich textures, colors a professional design plan that suited their unique lifestyle and acclaimed tile design.

"When we decided to renovate our newly purchased home we hired TaylorPro, owned by Kerry Taylor. We were extremely happy with his work - in fact, I can't imagine being happier. Our new kitchen is just beautiful as is the master bath and updates to other parts of our house. We hired Kerry while we were still living in Boston so keeping in touch was critical and Kerry corresponded with us very frequently, including photos to keep us apprised of the status of the various projects. Of course if there was a question it was asked almost immediately and he was wonderful about suggesting less expensive alternatives when that made sense. Throughout the project it felt like Kerry was remodeling his own home. He was all about quality. The remodel was finished in the time frame that Kerry had promised and on target with our budget. We love our new home. I hear so many people complain about their contractor. Not me. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. If you hire Kerry and his team you'll see what I mean." ~ Lauren S, Client Master Suite Remodel featuring Walnut Cabinetry and Walnut Doors. Rich porcelain tile shower . Signature Designs Kitchen Bath HighPoint Cabinetry. Photos by Jon Upson

Architect + Interior Design: Olson-Olson Architects, Construction: Bruce Olson Construction, Photography: Vance Fox
Example of a mid-sized minimalist medium tone wood floor family room design in Sacramento with brown walls, no fireplace and a media wall

There's nothing like Mickey to brighten up your child's day. The funny thing is that this person knows how to decorate better than a hotel room at Disney World. Sometimes there are simply not enough rooms in your home to accommodate your guests, so what better idea than to have the in laws or your parents crash the little rugrats room and sleep with them. Your senior citizen parents won't complain sleeping on a futon, it's much more comfortable than the pull out sofa bed or click clack "futon". As long as you know how to choose the right type of mattress, your futon will look better and sit and sleep better than any conventional couch or sofa. Many futon cover manufactures to COM. So if you happen to have any Mickey fabric, it could also be made into a futon cover.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Jeffrey Tryon - Photographer / PDC
Mid-sized minimalist multicolored two-story brick house exterior photo in Philadelphia with a shed roof and a shingle roof

Photo: Jennifer M. Ramos © 2018 Houzz
Inspiration for a farmhouse brown two-story wood exterior home remodel in Austin with a metal roof

"When we decided to renovate our newly purchased home we hired TaylorPro, owned by Kerry Taylor. We were extremely happy with his work - in fact, I can't imagine being happier. Our new kitchen is just beautiful as is the master bath and updates to other parts of our house. We hired Kerry while we were still living in Boston so keeping in touch was critical and Kerry corresponded with us very frequently, including photos to keep us apprised of the status of the various projects. Of course if there was a question it was asked almost immediately and he was wonderful about suggesting less expensive alternatives when that made sense. Throughout the project it felt like Kerry was remodeling his own home. He was all about quality. The remodel was finished in the time frame that Kerry had promised and on target with our budget. We love our new home. I hear so many people complain about their contractor. Not me. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. If you hire Kerry and his team you'll see what I mean." ~ Lauren S, Client Master Suite Remodel featuring Walnut Cabinetry and Walnut Doors. Rich porcelain tile shower . Signature Designs Kitchen Bath HighPoint Cabinetry. Photos by Jon Upson

The crisp Antique White finish of the Peruga Double Bath Vanity offers a light, airy feel to your bathroom. Featuring antique-style handles for each of the cabinet doors and 3 central drawers, this vanity screams Old World class in every direction. You'll love how sophisticated it will look in your home, especially when paired with any of the 5 beautiful top options to choose from. Add the beautiful matching linen cabinet to your bedroom decor and you'll never complain about not having enough space again. Made from the same top quality solid oak, this linen cabinet boasts a glass paneled top cabinet with frosted glass on each side, a middle drawer, and a lower cabinet with a gorgeous frame-like design. Each door is equipped with soft-close European hinges and the finish is made to match your vanity with a 12-step hand glazed finishing process. Please note: the triple panel mirror in the main image is no longer available. Instead, a matching 47.25" Single panel mirror (see detailed images) is available from the drop-down menus. Dimensions Vanity 60"W x 23.5"D x 35.5"H Optional Accessories Large Mirror 47.25"W x 3.7"D x 41.5"H Linen Cabinet 20.5"W x 16.25"D x 65"H Features

• 100% handmade and finished
• Grade A, solid kiln-dried oak construction
• Single-door cabinet on each side with antique-style handles
• Frame type construction with an Old World style joinery
• Full extension drawers with ball-bearing glides
• Hand-applied varnish in 3 layers to prevent warping
• Multi-layered hand glazed finish for a cabinet that is resistant to peeling, cracking and fading
• 5 Beautiful finishes to choose from!
• Choose from Cream Marble, Black Granite, Tropical Brown Granite, Carrera White Marble, or Travertine tops
• Pre-drilled for 8" faucet spread
• **Faucets Not Included**

The Solid Oak Advantage
Quality materials are important to the longevity of your bathroom vanity. Cheap vanities made with particle board or MDF tend to sag, warp, split, discolor, and expand over time. This is especially true in humid climates, such as the environment found in a normal bathroom. Since bathroom humidity is so common, bathroom vanities need to be extremely durable. They also need to be strong enough to endure lots of usage-based wear and tear. Vanities are typically made of MDF, birch, rubberwood, or natural oak. Generally, MDF is approximately 30 % the quality of oak, birch is 50% the quality of oak, and rubberwood is typically 90% the quality of oak, where "quality" is defined as the strength, integrity, and durability of the material. Solid oak is without question the strongest, most durable, and most resilient of all vanity materials. Only the highest-quality and best made vanities are manufactured from natural oak. Premier Collection
Vanities that are marked as Premier Collection are the best vanities in the industry where no expense has been spared. These are the best vanities money can buy made from small quantities of handpicked solid hard woods that are hand finished to perfection. To be considered part of the Premium Collection the vanity must get A+++ grades in: Wood used, Interior Construction, Counter Top, and Finish.

Wood Used:
Premier Collections uses Kiln dried wood in small batches to insure proper drying to prevent cracking and warping. All wood is cared for in great detail to prevent cracking and warping so that your vanity looks as good as they day it arrived for many years.

Vanity Tops:
Premier Collections vanities that have stone tops use a thicker stone, up to 3cm (1cm more than industry average), providing a more luxurious look. All of the vanities with stone tops are sealed to prevent watermarks and minor stains.

Construction:
Premium Collection vanities use hard wood box framed construction that provides strength and durability for decades. All vanities have working drawers with able storage made with slide ball bearing drawers and or soft close mounts. Center drawers are boxed and fitted around plumbing for additional storage.

Finish:
Premium Collection vanities are all hand stained, hand painted, using up to a 15 layer sealing and finishing process to avoid future fading, cracking, or peeling.

Espresso maple cabinets contrast nicely with the pureness of the Penal Quartz Cotton White countertop. No complaining while washing dishes overlooking the Puget Sound.

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Bridgeport with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

When we purchased our Mount Pleasant brick ranch, we knew we wanted to add a screened porch to the inviting backyard at some point. Our ultimate goal was to create a comfortable outdoor room, and I feel like that was accomplished! We added beams, beadboard, recessed lighting and, of course, a fan. Decorations were fun – we hung curtains to give it a true room feel. I had the sectional outdoor couch custom made to fit the corner and then the rest was accessorizing and adding more seating. Photos by Brennan Wesley

The homeowners fall into bed and sink into the oversized down pillows and custom linen bedding, complaining that the bedroom is so comfortable they have trouble making themselves get out of bed in the mornings! The corner chairs swivel to take in the expansive views of the valley below.

This beautiful white kitchen is far from ordinary with its Maple wood recessed panels in Nordic White uniquely stacked and use of glass doors. To complete this kitchen we used Terra Bianca granite.

ational Association of the Remodeling Industry Contractor of the Year (CoTY) Award Winning Design The new Marietta kitchen you see below is a far cry from the old, outdated and poorly designed kitchen that AK first saw. The homeowners complained that, among other issues, you could not open the oven and the refrigerator at the same time! The new kitchen boasts an incredible amount of customized storage, rich textures, colors a professional design plan that suited their unique lifestyle and acclaimed tile design.

The Abraham Knowlton House (c. 1725) was nearly demolished to make room for the expansion of a nearby commercial building. Thankfully, this historic home was saved from that fate after surviving a long, drawn out battle. When we began the project, the building was in a lamentable state of disrepair due to long-term neglect. Before we could begin on the restoration and renovation of the house proper, we needed to raise the entire structure in order to repair and fortify the foundation. The design project was substantial, involving the transformation of this historic house into beautiful and yet highly functional condominiums. The final design brought this home back to its original, stately appearance while giving it a new lease on life as a home for multiple families. Winner, 2003 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation Photo Credit: Cynthia August

This couple wanted to retain the character of their existing Craftsman kitchen, while joining their kitchen and dining room by removing a non-load-bearing wall. The bead board ceiling was retained and minimal changes were made to the existing footprint. Lost cabinetry was replaced through careful design and coordination with cabinet maker Gary Frederickson. Designed by Greg Schmidt. Photos by Greg Schmidt.