This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Home design - traditional home design idea in New York

Classic White Mudroom With Lockers for Each Child
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After 11 years on the Gull Lake chain in Nisswa, this couple decided to sell their cabin. Their current home has the lake view, pine trees and “up north” feel right here in Plymouth. The goal of this remodel was to incorporate some of the Nisswa cabin features into an “urban cabin”. The first step was, large windows were installed to take in the view of the lake. Some features borrowed from the cabin are the interior wood tongue & groove siding, ledge stone fireplace and scraped hickory flooring. Designer, Carol Kornak, reconfigured the appliance locations and reoriented the kitchen by added an island with eating space. And, a subtle but rewarding change occurred in the back hall. Often a bottleneck, the hallway to the garage was a catch-all for coats, boots, mail, etc. With a little design magic (by removing a wall, reducing pantry depth) and adding a boot bench and hooks for coats, the narrow hallway feels more spacious. To keep them organized there is a mail sorting and charging station hidden behind closed doors. Admittedly, the couple isn’t roughing it with their Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package including refrigerator, wine cooler, cooktop, steam oven and warming drawer. The new cabinetry from Crystal Cabinet Works in rustic hickory and painted finish pairs beautifully with the two Cambria countertops and completes the transformation into the “Urban Cabin”. The only thing missing is the 2 ½ hour drive and the dock & boat. Luckily, Lake Minnetonka is only a short drive away.

Andrew Tucker Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mud Room garage Entry in Mountain Modern Contemporary Steamboat Springs Ski Resort Custom Home built by Amaron Folkestad General Contractors www.AmaronBuilders.com Photos by Dan Tullos Mountain Home Photography

White lockers: Craftwood | Chisholm Classic door | Velour finish Corner: Alder wood | Beadboards Shaker door | Thyme finish Cabinetry by Custom Cupboards (Wichita, KS) Designed by Cabinet Solutions Design Studio, Inc. (Crystal Lake, IL)

A combination of quarter sawn white oak material with kerf cuts creates harmony between the cabinets and the warm, modern architecture of the home. We mirrored the waterfall of the island to the base cabinets on the range wall. This project was unique because the client wanted the same kitchen layout as their previous home but updated with modern lines to fit the architecture. Floating shelves were swapped out for an open tile wall, and we added a double access countertwall cabinet to the right of the range for additional storage. This cabinet has hidden front access storage using an intentionally placed kerf cut and modern handleless design. The kerf cut material at the knee space of the island is extended to the sides, emphasizing a sense of depth. The palette is neutral with warm woods, dark stain, light surfaces, and the pearlescent tone of the backsplash; giving the client’s art collection a beautiful neutral backdrop to be celebrated. For the laundry we chose a micro shaker style cabinet door for a clean, transitional design. A folding surface over the washer and dryer as well as an intentional space for a dog bed create a space as functional as it is lovely. The color of the wall picks up on the tones of the beautiful marble tile floor and an art wall finishes out the space. In the master bath warm taupe tones of the wall tile play off the warm tones of the textured laminate cabinets. A tiled base supports the vanity creating a floating feel while also providing accessibility as well as ease of cleaning. An entry coat closet designed to feel like a furniture piece in the entry flows harmoniously with the warm taupe finishes of the brick on the exterior of the home. We also brought the kerf cut of the kitchen in and used a modern handleless design. The mudroom provides storage for coats with clothing rods as well as open cubbies for a quick and easy space to drop shoes. Warm taupe was brought in from the entry and paired with the micro shaker of the laundry. In the guest bath we combined the kerf cut of the kitchen and entry in a stained maple to play off the tones of the shower tile and dynamic Patagonia granite countertops.

Claire Callagy
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One of the more coveted modern-day luxuries, a well-appointed laundry room can make all the difference between drudgery and downright dreamy. While we’re certainly still talking about a chore that’s a bore, Colorado Fine Woodworks has designed custom laundry room layouts with elegant elements that alleviate the irritation and increase the efficiencies. You can save space, time and energy as you go about the business of sorting, cleaning, washing, drying, pressing, folding and then - doing it all over again the next week or the next day. Some of our more creative laundry room projects have included: - storage galore, including plenty of sensible places for stashing baskets - a blend of easily accessible open and hidden cupboards, cubbies and cabinets - handy handles and hardware carefully selected to increase convenience - pull-out doors and drawers that keep detergents and dryer sheets within reach - ample sink and countertop space for rinsing, folding and dealing with delicates - brilliant built-ins, including a perfectly integrated concealed laundry chute We’ve got literally loads of ideas for your laundry room, and we’d love to help make your household duties less difficult. Contact Colorado Fine Woodworks to start planning your project right away!

Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor and brown floor mudroom photo in Cedar Rapids with gray walls

Birchwood Construction had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Lee Architects to revitalize this beautiful waterfront cottage. Located in the historic Belvedere Club community, the home's exterior design pays homage to its original 1800s grand Southern style. To honor the iconic look of this era, Birchwood craftsmen cut and shaped custom rafter tails and an elegant, custom-made, screen door. The home is framed by a wraparound front porch providing incomparable Lake Charlevoix views. The interior is embellished with unique flat matte-finished countertops in the kitchen. The raw look complements and contrasts with the high gloss grey tile backsplash. Custom wood paneling captures the cottage feel throughout the rest of the home. McCaffery Painting and Decorating provided the finishing touches by giving the remodeled rooms a fresh coat of paint. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

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Daniel Karr
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Custom boot room with storage cabinets and boot/glove dryers.
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Large trendy u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Esther Van Geest, ETR Photography
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