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Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.

Utilizing every square inch of space in this compact kitchen provided much desired display space.
Example of a small transitional u-shaped vinyl floor enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown countertops

Painted to room a nice dark blue gray to give the room a soft and cozy feel. Added light linens and an area rug to make it pop off that dark color.

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

By carefully re-working this 103 sq. ft. kitchen the space was transformed into a two bottom kitchen with significantly more storage. Remodeled in 2016.

Transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and granite countertops

Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2015 Houzz Although the couple expected to run into the usual issues of renovation, they soon learned that the house was in worse shape than they thought. While they had planned on some cosmetic changes and utility updates, it was soon apparent that the amount of neglect had taken a tole on the home. "We knew we would be living through some level of chaos," Catherine explains, "but didn't expect ti to be nearly as bad as it was, which was a complete gut-job of the entire house!" Once the paneling and carpet were removed, and drop-ceiling dismantled, the special qualities of the house began to reveal themselves. Starting with a clean slate allowed the Williamsons to create the space as they wanted it to be. In order to allow more light to pass through the downstairs, Bryan created pass-throughs from the living room to the dining room. "We didn't want to take down the entire wall because we wanted to keep as much of the original layout as possible, so this was a good compromise," says Catherine. Having the open volume between rooms has also proven very beneficial for larger gatherings as well, as guests may converse more easily from room to room.

Multiple open shelves provides display space for the homeowners' collection of martini glasses and other collectables.
Example of a small transitional u-shaped vinyl floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown countertops

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Small trendy white tile bathroom photo in New York with white walls and a trough sink

Photo: Amelia Hallsworth © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen remodel in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Large transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Complete remodel of a 1990s master bathroom. Custom shower, vanity, glass and window treatments.
Mid-sized trendy master porcelain tile and double-sink doorless shower photo with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a built-in vanity

The homeowner of this traditional home requested a traditional pool and spa with a resort-like style and finishes. AquaTerra was able to create this wonderful outdoor environment with all they could have asked for. While the pool and spa may be simple on the surface, extensive planning went into this environment to incorporate the intricate deck pattern. During site layout and during construction, extreme attention to detail was required to make sure nothing compromised the precise deck layout. The pool is 42'x19' and includes a custom water feature wall, glass waterline tile and a fully tiled lounge with bubblers. The separate spa is fully glass tiled and is designed to be a water feature with custom spillways when not in use. LED lighting is used in both the pool and spa to create dramatic lighting that can be enjoyed at night. The pool/spa deck is made of 2'x2' travertine stones, four to a square, creating a 4'x4' grid that is rotated 45 degrees in relation to the pool. In between all of the stones is synthetic turf that ties into the synthetic turf putting green that is adjacent to the deck. Underneath all of this decking and turf is a concrete sub-deck to support and drain the entire system. Finishes and details that increase the aesthetic appeal for project include: -All glass tile spa and spa basin -Travertine deck -Tiled sun lounge with bubblers -Custom water feature wall -LED lighting -Synthetic turf This traditional pool and all the intricate details make it a perfect environment for the homeowners to live, relax and play! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Urban white tile claw-foot bathtub photo in Toronto with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and white walls

Great room - small coastal light wood floor great room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

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Bedroom - transitional guest carpeted bedroom idea in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

Corian® Quartz London Sky invites you to become wrapped within its range of softened hues to discover swirling patterns and a delicate influence of grey. Its slightly modern edge belies a classic past that makes it excellent for transitional design.