Karen Swanson, owner of New England Design Works in Manchester, MA keeps designing award winning Pennville Custom Cabinetry kitchens. You may remember that earlier this year, Karen won both the regional Sub-Zero Design Contest and the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. nedesignworks@gmail.com 978.500.1096.

Joshua Lawrence Studios
Wet bar - small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white countertops and quartz countertops

A busy Redwood City family wanted a space to enjoy their family and friends and this Napa Style outdoor living space is exactly what they had in mind. Bernard Andre Photography

Home office with custom builtins, murphy bed, and desk. Custom walnut headboard, oak shelves
Mid-sized 1960s built-in desk and guest carpeted and beige floor study room photo in San Diego with white walls

Shoberg Homes- Contractor Studio Seiders - Interior Design Ryann Ford Photography, LLC
Contemporary gray one-story stone house exterior idea in Austin with a hip roof

Jim Bartsch Photography
Large 1950s backyard stamped concrete and rectangular natural pool photo in Santa Barbara

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Ornate staircase photo in San Francisco

Landmark Photography Great Neighborhood Homes ArtisanHomeTour.org
Single front door - traditional single front door idea in Minneapolis with a dark wood front door

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Inspiration for a transitional marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

The artisan tradition has never been more alluring. Tracing its visual inspiration to factories of the early 20th century, the Artesso Kitchen Collection by Brizo® is a warmer, more refined take on the industrial aesthetic. Born out of the spirit of the industrial revolution, Artesso combines inspiration from factories and forged metal to farming tools and inventions of the time. These elements give it the unique ability to be rustic and masculine, while still maintaining a sophisticated unexpected allure.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Living room. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

This project involved a small bathroom in a 1970s detached home in Dalhousie, NW Calgary. The layout measured approximately 5×8 feet and remained unchanged to control plumbing costs. The primary goal was improving usability and correcting moisture-related concerns without expanding the footprint.

For all space-crunched homes, there's good news. Sunshine Remodelers offer fully customized ADU construction services in Hermosa Beach that help city residents overcome their space related problems. It is through obtaining all the necessary permits from the concerned local authorities for one such home addition. ADU Conversion Contractors in Hermosa Beach, CA - https://www.sunshineremodelers.com/

For all space-crunched homes, there's good news. Sunshine Remodelers offer fully customized ADU construction services in Hermosa Beach that help city residents overcome their space related problems. It is through obtaining all the necessary permits from the concerned local authorities for one such home addition. ADU Conversion Contractors in Hermosa Beach, CA - https://www.sunshineremodelers.com/

For all space-crunched homes, there's good news. Sunshine Remodelers offer fully customized ADU construction services in Hermosa Beach that help city residents overcome their space related problems. It is through obtaining all the necessary permits from the concerned local authorities for one such home addition. ADU Conversion Contractors in Hermosa Beach, CA - https://www.sunshineremodelers.com/

Traditional custom kitchen Photo by Marcel Page Photography
Large elegant single-wall dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

With a sizeable backyard and a love for entertaining, these clients wanted to build a covered outdoor kitchen/bar and seating area. They had one specific area by the side of their pool, with limited space, to build the outdoor kitchen. There were immediate concerns about how to incorporate the two steps in the middle of the patio area; and they really wanted a bar that could seat at least eight people (to include an additional seating area with couches and chairs). This couple also wanted to use their outdoor living space year round. The kitchen needed ample storage and had to be easy to maintain. And last, but not least, they wanted it to look beautiful! This 16 x 26 ft clear span pavilion was a great fit for the area we had to work with. By using wrapped steel columns in the corners in 6-foot piers, carpenter-built trusses, and no ridge beams, we created good space usage underneath the pavilion. The steps were incorporated into the space to make the transition between the kitchen area and seating area, which looked like they were meant to be there. With a little additional flagstone work, we brought the curve of the step to meet the back island, which also created more floor space in the seating area. Two separate islands were created for the outdoor kitchen/bar area, built with galvanized metal studs to allow for more room inside the islands (for appliances and cabinets). We also used backer board and covered the islands with smooth finish stucco. The back island housed the BBQ, a 2-burner cooktop and sink, along with four cabinets, one of which was a pantry style cabinet with pull out shelves (air tight, dust proof and spider proof—also very important to the client). The front island housed the refrigerator, ice maker, and counter top cooler, with another set of pantry style, air tight cabinets. By curving the outside edge of the countertop we maximized the bar area and created seating for eight. In addition, we filled in the curve on the inside of the island with counter top and created two additional seats. In total, there was seating for ten people. Infrared heaters, ceiling fans and shades were added for climate control, so the outdoor living space could be used year round. A TV for sporting events and SONOS for music, were added for entertaining enjoyment. Track lighting, as well as LED tape lights under the backsplash, provided ideal lighting for after dark usage. The clients selected honed, Fantasy Brown Satin Quartzite, with a chipped edge detail for their countertop. This beautiful, linear design marble is very easy to maintain. The base of the islands were completed in stucco and painted satin gray to complement their house color. The posts were painted with Monterey Cliffs, which matched the color of the house shutter trim. The pavilion ceiling consisted of 2 x 6-T & G pine and was stained platinum gray. In the few months since the outdoor living space was built, the clients said they have used it for more than eight parties and can’t wait to use it for the holidays! They also made sure to tell us that the look, feel and maintenance of the area all are perfect!