Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. 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

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Great curb appeal, low maintenance, and cost effective was our marching orders on this project. We designed a nice and clean looking yard that has lots of Wow! factor and is easy to maintain. Our client wanted a secure walkway from front to back but one that is easy on the wallet. Utilizing man-made stone steps and retaining systems we were easily able to build that for them. We also added a cedar privacy screen under the walkout deck that is louvered so they can open or close it depending on the circumstances.

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With our Cascade model we aim to use cost effective material from local suppliers. This kitchen was built locally by Signature Kitchen builders. Sam at Bestway Laminates installed the counters throughout the cottage.

Great curb appeal, low maintenance, and cost effective was our marching orders on this project. We designed a nice and clean looking yard that has lots of Wow! factor and is easy to maintain. Our client wanted a secure walkway from front to back but one that is easy on the wallet. Utilizing man-made stone steps and retaining systems we were easily able to build that for them. We also added a cedar privacy screen under the walkout deck that is louvered so they can open or close it depending on the circumstances.

Being able to use the wood blinds for the both the operable windows and for the arch top gives a seamless curb appeal. The fixes slat blind is one of the more cost effective products to cover an arch window. It does not block the light but directs it up into the room, protecting furnishing and flooring for fading.

Travertine tile combines the look of polished travertine stone with the enduring strength and cost effective savings of concrete to complete the upscale look you deserve. The chamfered edging reduces the risk of chipping during installation while maintaining the look of high end travertine. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.

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Added much needed storage with all the drawers in the new vanity & custom window bench. Removed the shower curb for easier access, added dual shower heads and more space. Rigid-core vinyl plank flooring was a cost effective improvement that added warmth to the overall design.

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The staircases flanking the family room we remodeled needed a facelift that coordinated with this home's new look. Rather than replacing the existing honey oak newel posts, David created custom wood slipcovers that perfectly fit around the posts. It was a creative, timesaving, and cost-effective solution that improved the look of both staircases by thinning the presence of the oak color.

This homeowner elected to upgrade most of their base cabinets to include roll out shelves. Very cost effective way for ease of access and staying organized.

The staircases flanking the family room we remodeled needed a facelift that coordinated with this home's new look. Rather than replacing the existing honey oak newel posts, David created custom wood slipcovers that perfectly fit around the posts. It was a creative, timesaving, and cost-effective solution that improved the look of both staircases by thinning the presence of the oak color.

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The staircases flanking the family room we remodeled needed a facelift that coordinated with this home's new look. Rather than replacing the existing honey oak newel posts, David created custom wood slipcovers that perfectly fit around the posts. It was a creative, timesaving, and cost-effective solution that improved the look of both staircases by thinning the presence of the oak color.

James selected GenStone's Northern Slate Stacked Stone panels, providing a simple, cost-effective solution that can be completed in a single weekend. James reports that he loves the results, and it is easy to see why.