Standard IKEA Pax closets with custom Semihandmade Flat-sawn Walnut doors in NYC. Photo by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Trendy bedroom photo in New York

Alcove bathtub - transitional master white floor alcove bathtub idea in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in New York with no fireplace and white walls

Eat-in kitchen - small rustic l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, black appliances and no island

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic bedroom photo in Austin

This beautiful home was inspired by the castles of England. European antiques were used throughout the home to give it an authentic atmosphere. Photo by Fisheye Studios, Hiawatha, Iowa

Love love love this carpet our customer picked out for their new home
Large elegant carpeted and white floor hallway photo in San Francisco with brown walls

Love love love this carpet our customer picked out for their new home
Hallway - large traditional carpeted and white floor hallway idea in San Francisco with brown walls

Taking your first step into the realm of home renovation can feel like navigating uncharted waters. For crucial areas like your kitchen and bathroom, how can you pick the right one? Here's a comprehensive guide to pinpointing an excellent contractor and the warning signs you should be wary of. Use the QR code or link below to read the full blog. Link: https://mayflowerva.com/7-signs-of-a-good-contractor/ #kitchens #bathrooms #kitchenrenovations #bathroomrenovations #homeimprovement #kitchenrenovations #construction #vienna #dmv

Replaced old stock cabinetry thermofoil white cabinets with Cherry Cabinets from KraftMaid. Doorstyle was Sonora, a medium priced door. Color is Kaffe. We added a huge (and badly needed) pantry with delux roll out trays. This project was purchased through the Home Depot. The Granite was a steal at Home Depot at the time and we picked up the backsplash on clearance. The faucet was a delta "H20" touch faucet. Total cost for KraftMaid Cabinets, Granite Tops, and glass tile backsplash:

Example of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

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Inspiration for a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Main Line Kitchen Design is a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. Using doorstyle and finish kitchen cabinetry samples, photo design books, and laptops to display your kitchen as it is designed, we eliminate the need for and the cost associated with a showroom business model. This makes the design process more convenient for our customers, and we pass the significant savings on to them as well. Our design process also allows us to spend more time with our customers working on their designs. This is what we enjoy most about our business – it’s what brought us together in the first place. The kitchen cabinet lines we design with and sell are Jim Bishop, Durasupreme, 6 Square, Oracle, Village, Collier, and Bremtowm Fine Custom Cabinetry.

Example of a huge trendy brown two-story flat roof design in Vancouver

Example of a minimalist exterior home design in Austin

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

The Kiguchi family moved into their Austin, Texas home in 1994. Built in the 1980’s as part of a neighborhood development, they happily raised their family here but longed for something more contemporary. Once they became empty nesters, they decided it was time for a major remodel. After spending many years visiting Austin AIA Home Tours that highlight contemporary residential architecture, they had a lot of ideas and in 2013 were ready to interview architects and get their renovation underway. The project turned into a major remodel due to an unstable foundation. Architects Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, of Arbib Hughey Design were hired to solve the structural issue and look for inspiration in the bones of the house, which sat on top of a hillside and was surrounded by great views. Unfortunately, with the old floor plan, the beautiful views were hidden by small windows that were poorly placed. In order to bring more natural light into the house the window sizes and configurations had to be addressed, all while keeping in mind the homeowners desire for a modern look and feel. To achieve a more contemporary and sophisticated front of house, a new entry was designed that included removing a two-story bay window and porch. The entrance of the home also became more integrated with the landscape creating a template for new foliage to be planted. Older exterior materials were updated to incorporate a more muted palette of colors with a metal roof, dark grey siding in the back and white stucco in the front. Deep eaves were added over many of the new large windows for clean lines and sun protection. “Inside it was about opening up the floor plan, expanding the views throughout the house, and updating the material palette to get a modern look that was also warm and inviting,” said Ben from Arbib Hughey Design. “Prior to the remodel, the house had the typical separation of rooms. We removed the walls between them and changed all of the windows to Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum to connect the inside with the outside. No matter where you are you get nice views and natural light.” The architects wanted to create some drama, which they accomplished with the window placement and opening up the interior floor plan to an open concept approach. Cabinetry was used to help delineate intimate spaces. To add warmth to an all-white living room, white-washed oak wood floors were installed and pine planks were used around the fireplace. The large windows served as artwork bringing the color of nature into the space. An octagon shaped, elevated dining room, (named “the turret”), had a big impact on the design of the house. They architects rounded the corners and added larger window openings overlooking a new sunken garden. The great room was also softened by rounding out the corners and that circular theme continued throughout the house, being picked up in skylight wells and kitchen cabinetry. A staircase leading to a catwalk was added and the result was a two-story window wall that flooded the home with natural light. When asked why Milgard® Thermally Improved Aluminum windows were selected, the architectural team listed many reasons: 1) Aesthetics: “We liked the slim profiles and narrow sightlines. The window frames never get in the way of the view and that was important to us. They also have a very contemporary look that went well with our design.” 2) Options: “We liked that we could get large sliding doors that matched the windows, giving us a very cohesive look and feel throughout the project.” 3) Cost Effective: “Milgard windows are affordable. You get a good product at a good price.” 4) Custom Sizes: “Milgard windows are customizable, which allowed us to get the right window for each location.” Ready to take on your own traditional to modern home remodeling project? Arbib Hughey Design advises, “Work with a good architect. That means picking a team that is creative, communicative, listens well and is responsive. We think it’s important for an architect to listen to their clients and give them something they want, not something the architect thinks they should have. At the same time you want an architect who is willing and able to think outside the box and offer up design options that you may not have considered. Design is about a lot of back and forth, trying out ideas, getting feedback and trying again.” The home was completely transformed into a unique, contemporary house perfectly integrated with its site. Internally the home has a natural flow for the occupants and externally it is integrated with the surroundings taking advantage of great natural light. As a side note, it was highly praised as part of the Austin AIA homes tour.

Photo: Rikki Snyder ©2016 Houzz
Eclectic kitchen photo in Providence

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This is an example of a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel landscaping in Austin.