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While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners.
As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design.
Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests.
The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth.
Photography by Ira Montgomery

Large transitional light wood floor and brown floor seated home bar photo in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white backsplash, an undermount sink, black cabinets, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash and white countertops

Family room - transitional dark wood floor family room idea in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
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The present project, with its clear and simple forms, looks for the interaction with the rural environment and the contact with the surrounding buildings. The simplicity and architectural dialogue between form and function are the theme for inside and outside. Kitchen and dining area are facing each other. The isle leads to a made-to-measure corner bench that stretches under the wide windows along the entire length of the house and connects to the kitchen across the corner. Above the tall units with their integrated appliances, the window continues as a narrow band. The white high gloss acrylic surface of the kitchen fronts forms a decorative contrast to the wood of the floor and bench. White lacquered recessed handles provide a tranquil, two-dimensional effect.

Ryan Brown
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 beige tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove bathtub remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls and a drop-in sink
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 beige tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove bathtub remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls and a drop-in sink

Gerri Hernandez
Example of a small eclectic gray tile and ceramic tile alcove bathtub design in New York with a wall-mount sink and a one-piece toilet
Example of a small eclectic gray tile and ceramic tile alcove bathtub design in New York with a wall-mount sink and a one-piece toilet

Joshua Caldwell
Mudroom - small country ceramic tile and brown floor mudroom idea in Phoenix with gray walls
Mudroom - small country ceramic tile and brown floor mudroom idea in Phoenix with gray walls

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The hardscape in a landscape is often the skeleton of a design, helping create the style and function of an outdoor space. Patios, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, pathways, and retaining walls in a variety of materials can be every style from the most modern and contemporary to the traditional.

Powder room - rustic brown tile and slate tile powder room idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a vessel sink and brown countertops

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Inspiration for a transitional home bar remodel in San Francisco
Inspiration for a transitional home bar remodel in San Francisco

Start the day in style with this reinvigorated Victorian bathroom in glossy Salton Sea 2x6 Tile that's vertically stacked.
Trendy ceramic tile bathroom photo in Philadelphia
Trendy ceramic tile bathroom photo in Philadelphia

Example of a huge classic open concept medium tone wood floor family room library design with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a tv stand

Photography by: Bob Jansons H&H Productions
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room remodel in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, turquoise countertops and white walls
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room remodel in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, turquoise countertops and white walls

A lake house on Smith Mountain lake. The residence uses stone, glass, and wood to provide views to the lake. The large roof overhangs protect the glass from the sun. An open plan allows for the sharing of space between functions. Most of the rooms enjoy a view of the water.

Modern kitchen with adjacent outdoor dining. Builder – GEF Development, Interiors - Ownby Design, Photographer – Thompson Photographic.
Inspiration for a southwestern kitchen remodel in Phoenix
Inspiration for a southwestern kitchen remodel in Phoenix

Klopf Architecture completely remodeled this once dark Eichler house in Palo Alto creating a more open, bright and functional family home. The reconfigured great room with new full height windows and sliding glass doors blends the indoors with the newly landscaped patio and seating areas outside. The former galley kitchen was relocated and was opened up to have clear sight lines through the great room and out to the patios and yard, including a large island and a beautiful walnut bar countertop with seating. An integrated small front addition was added allowing for a more spacious master bath and hall bath layouts. With the removal of the old brick fireplace, larger sliding glass doors and multiple skylights now flood the home with natural light.
The goals were to work within the Eichler style while creating a more open, indoor-outdoor flow and functional spaces, as well as a more efficient building envelope including a well insulated roof, providing solutions that many Eichler homeowners appreciate. The original entryway lacked unique details; the clients desired a more gracious front approach. The historic Eichler color palette was used to create a modern updated front facade.
Durable grey porcelain floor tiles unify the entire home, creating a continuous flow. They, along with white walls, provide a backdrop for the unique elements and materials to stand on their own, such as the brightly colored mosaic tiles, the walnut bar and furniture, and stained ceiling boards. A secondary living space was extended out to the patio with the addition of a bench and additional seating.
This Single family Eichler 4 bedroom 2 bath remodel is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, Klara Kevane, and Ethan Taylor
Contractor: Coast to Coast Construction
Landscape Contractor: Discelli
Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineer
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Year completed: 2017

Beautifully done Guest Bathroom. Subway tile is in a herringbone patterned and repeated on the floor. Painted vanity in a soft gray. Photo by Amanda Keough

Julie Florio Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and blue floor tub/shower combo remodel in New York with a wall-mount sink, a one-piece toilet, white walls and glass countertops
Inspiration for a small contemporary white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and blue floor tub/shower combo remodel in New York with a wall-mount sink, a one-piece toilet, white walls and glass countertops
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