Inspiration for a shabby-chic style home design remodel in Chicago

A limestone retention wall discovered during relocation of existing plants along the driveway was filled with Sanguinaria (Commelinacea Rhoeo spathacea (Sw.) Stearn Sangría), a green-purple leafed plant that contrasts with the white limestone. Five trellises were placed at the top of the driveway and wove together three Italian Lace Cascade Climbing Roses –specially shipped from Florida for this garden – and two Panda, a variegated leaf climber.

Photo: A Darling Felicity © 2015 Houzz
Mid-sized eclectic home design photo in Seattle

1960s basement photo in Vancouver

Photo: Jessica Cain © 2018 Houzz
Example of a huge transitional open concept living room design in Kansas City with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Cottage chic bathroom photo in Chicago

Staircase - mid-century modern staircase idea in Vancouver

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz
Living room - eclectic living room idea in San Francisco

Photo: A Darling Felicity © 2015 Houzz
Living room - small eclectic enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Seattle with beige walls, a wood stove and a tv stand

Cottage chic bathroom photo in Chicago

Home design - shabby-chic style home design idea in Chicago

Transitional home design photo in New York

Home design - shabby-chic style home design idea in Chicago

Example of a classic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

JNMRustic Designs Reclaimed Wood Headboard with Lexington Clothing Co. Bedding and Linens.
Example of a large beach style guest bedroom design in Minneapolis with white walls

To accommodate the client's request for a designated storage space for her large dinner plates, we installed a custom roll-out storage solution. This unique feature was thoughtfully designed to be both practical and aesthetically pleasing, providing an elegant means to showcase her exquisite collection.

Karen Swanson, owner of New England Design Works in Manchester, MA keeps designing award winning Pennville Custom Cabinetry kitchens. You may remember that earlier this year, Karen won both the regional Sub-Zero Design Contest and the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. nedesignworks@gmail.com 978.500.1096.

Maine Photo Company - Liz Donnelly
Bedroom - mid-sized coastal master light wood floor bedroom idea in Portland Maine with gray walls

Elegant formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv