photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large timeless slate floor entryway remodel in Portland Maine with gray walls and a medium wood front door

An Indoor Lady
Example of a large trendy master porcelain tile and multicolored floor bathroom design in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Inspiration for a mediterranean home design remodel in Los Angeles

Large trendy u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Example of a beach style living room design in Boston

Kitchen - large farmhouse kitchen idea in Columbus

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage white two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Grand Rapids with a mixed material roof

DENISE DAVIES
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped open concept kitchen idea in Atlanta with two islands

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun side yard gravel retaining wall landscape in Austin for spring.

Modern Sliding Doors with Italian Hardware
Example of a mid-sized trendy enclosed limestone floor living room design in Miami with white walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

Master Bathroom
Example of a mid-sized classic master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom design in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients came to us looking to do some updates to their new condo unit primarily in the kitchen and living room. The couple has a lifelong love of Arts and Crafts and Modernism, and are the co-founders of PrairieMod, an online retailer that offers timeless modern lifestyle through American made, handcrafted, and exclusively designed products. So, having such a design savvy client was super exciting for us, especially since the couple had many unique pieces of pottery and furniture to provide inspiration for the design. The condo is a large, sunny top floor unit, with a large open feel. The existing kitchen was a peninsula which housed the sink, and they wanted to change that out to an island, relocating the new sink there as well. This can sometimes be tricky with all the plumbing for the building potentially running up through one stack. After consulting with our contractor team, it was determined that our plan would likely work and after confirmation at demo, we pushed on. The new kitchen is a simple L-shaped space, featuring several storage devices for trash, trays dividers and roll out shelving. To keep the budget in check, we used semi-custom cabinetry, but added custom details including a shiplap hood with white oak detail that plays off the oak “X” endcaps at the island, as well as some of the couple’s existing white oak furniture. We also mixed metals with gold hardware and plumbing and matte black lighting that plays well with the unique black herringbone backsplash and metal barstools. New weathered oak flooring throughout the unit provides a nice soft backdrop for all the updates. We wanted to take the cabinets to the ceiling to obtain as much storage as possible, but an angled soffit on two of the walls provided a bit of a challenge. We asked our carpenter to field modify a few of the wall cabinets where necessary and now the space is truly custom. Part of the project also included a new fireplace design including a custom mantle that houses a built-in sound bar and a Panasonic Frame TV, that doubles as hanging artwork when not in use. The TV is mounted flush to the wall, and there are different finishes for the frame available. The TV can display works of art or family photos while not in use. We repeated the black herringbone tile for the fireplace surround here and installed bookshelves on either side for storage and media components. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Example of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 white tile ceramic tile bathroom design in Milwaukee with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Family room - transitional family room idea in Austin

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Example of a transitional gray two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home design in Austin

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island