Josh Garretson
Example of a classic kitchen design in Seattle

We completed this beautiful bathroom renovation early January 2024. Our client has been gradually updating their home and felt the bathroom was one of the more pivotal spaces needing an update (the home had never been renovated since it was built in the 60s). The original alcove tub felt closed in and congested so we decided to change to a corner tub with a corner glass to give the space a more open feeling. The MDF painted vanity was built custom to fit our clients traditional tastes. An interesting feature in this project was the tub overflow, which is a new OS&B product that allows for the overflow to serve as a filler for a spoutless look.

A recent fire in this Countryside home created the need for a completely new kitchen. Although the fire’s origin was in another area of the home, smoke damage to the kitchen required the entire area to be gutted. With a few changes and updated details, LaMantia designers James Campbell, CKD and Annessa Zaharis, NCIDQ, were able to freshen a once lovely kitchen into a stunning new look. By removing the existing wood-framed and drywalled closet, Campbell and Zaharis were able to extend cabinetry further, offering the refrigerator the appearance of a much less congested installation. This added real estate also allowed a tall pantry cabinet with roll-out shelves designed to fill the need for storage and a second tall cabinet for the double ovens. The microwave, no longer languishing on the countertop, is tucked just below the counter in an easily accessible base cabinet. The newly designed Island, with the table level seating at the back, is now the special anchor this Kitchen was calling for. Add to all of this the spectacular lighting fixtures, the soft inviting paint colors and the warmth of the wood flooring and the final is an absolute homerun!

Previously, this yard was burdened by a typical boulder pile pool, that was heaped higher than typical, trying to hide the towering wall behind. At first, the clients sought merely to reconfigure the BBQ that was congesting the patio, but upon further analysis, they decided it was time to strip the entire yard, leaving only the pool shell. Bianchi’s solution introduced an array of four arbors to distract the eye from the wall behind, solving what the boulder waterfall could never do. Additionally, the wall was painted a dark earth tone to add contrast and depth. This strategy enabled the wall to recede into the distance, while the agave blue grey arbors floated forward visually from the background. Previously, the patios were a hodgepodge of deck islands that were impossible to navigate, and were of insufficient size to arrange furniture on. A well organized patio streamlined the traffic flow and the living space, featuring a cast in place concrete fire pit and banco couch, as well as a new outdoor bistro, glowing with filtered light from the canvas shade sails overhead. A turquoise glass overflow spa became the yards focal point, sharing the space between the pool and outdoor living. The striking symmetry of the spa and pot pedestal with regal cacti arrangement behind, flanked by the arbors on either side, created a stately first impression from the front door. This teaser was just a glimpse of what could not yet be seen serving as an invitation to explore and enjoy as the yard unfolds. See more about this project & hear from the homeowner here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eT3RkLkg5w&feature=youtu.be

Opening up a once congested kitchen space allowed our client to host all the family events, neighborhood socials, and even the grand kids! Installing some sizable LVLs and relocating the pantry to an unused hall space behind the range made this the most beautiful and open great room of them all!

Opening up a once congested kitchen space allowed our client to host all the family events, neighborhood socials, and even the grand kids! Installing some sizable LVLs and relocating the pantry to an unused hall space behind the range made this the most beautiful and open great room of them all (pun)

This Bent Creek renovation and addition gave the existing 1920s home a spacious interior and modern design while still maintaining its original character. The homeowners enjoy hosting large gatherings, but the narrow footprint and small spaces created a lot of congestion inside. To alleviate this problem, the homeowners wanted to expand the cramped kitchen and living spaces, but a huge oak tree sat only 5 feet from the kitchen window. The tree holds great sentimental value to the owners, so sacrificing the tree was out of the question, and locating the kitchen expansion elsewhere was not financially feasible. As a compromise, a large portion of the house adjacent to the kitchen was demolished, and most of the kitchen function was expanded in this direction. The end result is a beautiful and spacious home that we are very proud of. Photography by Kevin Meechan

Keep in mind that Sugar Bear is a Newfie. We’re talking 132 lbs of doggie goodness. In other words, with Sugar Bear for scale, it’s plain to see that this is a massive mudroom. This mudroom is one part of a two-floor remodel we did for a family of four. The project included a primary bath remodel and the reimagining of a downstairs family room area, which yielded this mudroom and a large entertaining space worthy of a wet bar. Design Objective -Create a bright, open space that doesn’t get congested when all family members are using it at the same time. Design Challenge: -Provide storage for all family members for their individual needs. Design Solutions: -The bench/floating shelves areas (to the right) are designed to give each family member (and guest) a welcoming place to hang coats and backpacks, etc., and store shoes – all in the same area per person. -The three closets on the opposite side of the room are for extra coats, overflow shoes, sports equipment, Sugar Bear gear, board game storage, etc. -The middle closet allows access to the rear panels of AV and gaming consoles in the adjacent room’s entertainment niche below the TV. This is a highly used space by all of the family members. Abundant storage and functionality make this an efficient space for all.

Lindsey and Patrick have young daughters and live in a beautiful colonial home. They spent most of their time in the family room and kitchen, and hardly used the formal living room or formal dining room. They wanted ideas on different uses for these rooms so that the family and their friends would want to spend time there. Also, their daughters are heavily into arts and crafts. All of their supplies were located in a hall closet, which was congested with materials and difficult to organize. They love the look of mid-century modern design and wanted to sprinkle elements of this aesthetic into the space. The front formal living room was transformed into a dual-purpose space: office area for her and a craft area for the girls. Lindsey loves that she can now sit at a desk with a view of the front yard to be on her computer, while her girls create artwork just a few feet away. An art cabinet was placed in the room which has two large doors that swing out and contains a flip-down desk, with multiple bins to store and organize all the art supplies. A modern etagere divides this space from the Lounge area, carefully decorated with contemporary and modern decor. The lounge area was created as an inviting space for the adults to relax in and share drinks with their friends. They say they now use these rooms every day, and hang out there more often than in the family room!

Barbara Bircher, CKD transformed this 1982 dark kitchen into a bright charming traditional kitchen with an abundance of storage. The much needed storage space in the kitchen was created in Barbara’s design by omitting an unused shower and moving the door to the laundry room. Relocating several of the appliances generated two work triangles instead of a single congested one. The accents of bead board, bean drawers, and decorative corbels are just a few of the details added to this cozy kitchen that created a home reminiscent of the homeowner’s old family farm house. Crystal Cabinets, Berenson hardware, Caesarstone countertops, Kohler farm sink, Blanco laundry sink, Delta faucet, Sea Gull pendant lights, Marvin Windows, SubZero, Wolf, and Asko appliances are some of the products included in this kitchen remodel.

We completely transformed the old congested basement into a book shelf paradise.
Basement - large craftsman underground ceramic tile basement idea in Chicago with beige walls

Cute but congested colonial needed some relief. The elimination of the wall between the kitchen and dining room opened up the space. Alterations to the living room and dining room, plus careful considerations to traffic flow welcomed the family on the first floor. The large island gained more gathering space for family and friends. The new mudroom carefully carved out from the existing farmers porch creates order in the entryway. The addition of new windows and doors adds natural light and creates more comfort in this old New England home.

Keep in mind that Sugar Bear is a Newfie. We’re talking 132 lbs of doggie goodness. In other words, with Sugar Bear for scale, it’s plain to see that this is a massive mudroom. This mudroom is one part of a two-floor remodel we did for a family of four. The project included a primary bath remodel and the reimagining of a downstairs family room area, which yielded this mudroom and a large entertaining space worthy of a wet bar. Design Objective -Create a bright, open space that doesn’t get congested when all family members are using it at the same time. Design Challenge: -Provide storage for all family members for their individual needs. Design Solutions: -The bench/floating shelves areas (to the right) are designed to give each family member (and guest) a welcoming place to hang coats and backpacks, etc., and store shoes – all in the same area per person. -The three closets on the opposite side of the room are for extra coats, overflow shoes, sports equipment, Sugar Bear gear, board game storage, etc. -The middle closet allows access to the rear panels of AV and gaming consoles in the adjacent room’s entertainment niche below the TV. This is a highly used space by all of the family members. Abundant storage and functionality make this an efficient space for all.

Cute but congested colonial needed some relief. The elimination of the wall between the kitchen and dining room opened up the space. Alterations to the living room and dining room, plus careful considerations to traffic flow welcomed the family on the first floor. The large island gained more gathering space for family and friends. The new mudroom carefully carved out from the existing farmers porch creates order in the entryway. The addition of new windows and doors adds natural light and creates more comfort in this old New England home.

Inspiration for a large l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Because space in her home was limited, this homeowner had been using the only downstairs bedroom for her crafting projects. Quite frequently, her materials were expanding into the living areas making their home feel a bit cluttered and congested. She longed for a spacious, light-filled room with cheerful colors, plenty of storage, and lots of counterspace. Although their home didn’t have the available square footage to create such a space, they did have an adjacent garden area that they hadn’t been using. This was the perfect location to build a separate studio and would give her easy access to and from the house. It was important to Powell Construction to design a structure that would reflect the architecture of their home and give the impression that the studio was a natural addition to the property. The small gable nestled over the studio’s entry gives it a charming cottage appearance. Vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light make the space feel roomy and open. They selected a brilliant blue paint for the exterior which was consistent with the house and the detached garage.

Previously, this yard was burdened by a typical boulder pile pool, that was heaped higher than typical, trying to hide the towering wall behind. At first, the clients sought merely to reconfigure the BBQ that was congesting the patio, but upon further analysis, they decided it was time to strip the entire yard, leaving only the pool shell. Bianchi’s solution introduced an array of four arbors to distract the eye from the wall behind, solving what the boulder waterfall could never do. Additionally, the wall was painted a dark earth tone to add contrast and depth. This strategy enabled the wall to recede into the distance, while the agave blue grey arbors floated forward visually from the background. Previously, the patios were a hodgepodge of deck islands that were impossible to navigate, and were of insufficient size to arrange furniture on. A well organized patio streamlined the traffic flow and the living space, featuring a cast in place concrete fire pit and banco couch, as well as a new outdoor bistro, glowing with filtered light from the canvas shade sails overhead. A turquoise glass overflow spa became the yards focal point, sharing the space between the pool and outdoor living. The striking symmetry of the spa and pot pedestal with regal cacti arrangement behind, flanked by the arbors on either side, created a stately first impression from the front door. This teaser was just a glimpse of what could not yet be seen serving as an invitation to explore and enjoy as the yard unfolds. See more about this project & hear from the homeowner here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eT3RkLkg5w&feature=youtu.be

The entry hall flooring is practical for the busy family members including their dog. Keeping the area simple cuts down on congestion when coming and going each day.

Opening up a once congested kitchen space allowed our client to host all the family events, neighborhood socials, and even the grand kids! Installing some sizable LVLs and relocating the pantry to an unused hall space behind the range made this the most beautiful and open great room of them all!