Large minimalist l-shaped kitchen pantry photo in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets

Inspiration for a large l-shaped kitchen pantry remodel in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets

Building a quality custom home is a labor of love for the B.L. Rieke team. This stunning custom home is no exception with its cutting-edge innovation, well-thought-out features, and an 100% custom-created unique design. The contemporary eclectic vibe tastefully flows throughout the entire premises. From the free-form custom pool and fire pit to the downstairs wine room and cellar, each room is meticulously designed to incorporate the homeowners' tastes, needs, and lifestyle. Several specialty spaces--specifically the yoga room, piano nook, and outdoor living area--serve to make this home feel more like a luxury resort than a suburban residence. Other featured worth mentioning are the spectacular kitchen with top-grade appliances and custom countertops, the great room fireplace with a custom mantle, and the whole-home open floor plan. (Photo by Thompson Photography)

3 1/2 slabs of Fusion Granite used for this kitchen island. 6cm Mitred waterfall edges on both sides. 6cm mirrored flat polish edge. 6cm Laminate waterfall side panels.

One of our most popular styles this Infinity or Rimless Pool and Spa combination has longer than usual steps that are 15” wide and a long bench seat. Both inside and outside copings are NYS Bluestone with a thermal finish and an eased edge. The pool is completed with a Forest Gray Slate tile band and a French Gray Marbledust finish.The fencing is completed by Pool Guard and is a child safety fence. Photo by Lisa Montana.

Luxury and cutting edge technology in one remarkable penthouse. Room to room environmental control, smart security system, switchable glass, TV lifts and curtains are all controlled by your iPhone. The ultimate in grand modern living. With a nod to Bentley and Rolls Royce, sumptuous alcantara is complemented by walnut root and polished steel, and all deliver a unique living experience at every turn. In my serious dedication to superior luxury, all the doors are made of onyx, and finished to exacting standards. There is no settling for great when perfection is possible.

The entire back of the house accommodates a kitchen that pays homage to great European country kitchens. Kitchen countertops are Bianco Carrara honed marble, antique reclaimed terra cotta tile flooring, and a glazed hexagonal oxford gray backsplash. The perimeter countertops are 3cm Bianco Carrara honed marble with an ogee edge and the island features 5cm Bianco Carrara honed marble with a simpler flat polished edge. The 4” backsplash extends around the entire perimeter expect behind the stove which is a full height Bianco Carrara splash.

Primary suite bath with rift cut white oak floating vanity, top edge pulls, mood lighting below, frameless shower enclosure, Schluter edging on tile, Ebbe drain.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

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Cut out handles reveal europly edges. Photo by: Jared Kuzia
Example of a trendy cork floor eat-in kitchen design in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Stone: Seashell - Cut Coarse Stone Cut Coarse Stone is reminiscent of a saw-cut Turkish Limestone. The highly textural and yet contemporary linear-style installs with a clean, dry-stack application. This stone is the perfect scale for an efficient installation, appealing to both commercial and residential exteriors and interiors. The stones include three different heights of 3″, 6″ and 9″ and various lengths from 12″ to 24″. The muted color palette is indicative of natural limestone. Get a Sample of Seashell: http://www.eldoradostone.com/products/cut-coarse-stone/seashell/

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This country meets city look was expertly carried out by both the designer and the client. Medallion White Icing cabinetry provides the foundation, while distressed wood open shelving and a butcher block island countertop provides an aesthetic juxtaposition. Finished with mint green accents, this downtown DC kitchen is on the cutting edge stylistically.

A wall mounted vanity with under-cabinet LED lights, and wrap-around mirror really help to open this room up.
Mid-sized beach style master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and white floor bathroom photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Stone: Seashell - Cut Coarse Stone Cut Coarse Stone is reminiscent of a saw-cut Turkish Limestone. The highly textural and yet contemporary linear-style installs with a clean, dry-stack application. This stone is the perfect scale for an efficient installation, appealing to both commercial and residential exteriors and interiors. The stones include three different heights of 3″, 6″ and 9″ and various lengths from 12″ to 24″. The muted color palette is indicative of natural limestone. Get a Sample of Seashell: http://www.eldoradostone.com/products/cut-coarse-stone/seashell/

Concrete path with channels cut, gravel in place and succulents planted.
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Living room with custom built-in storage, a gas fireplace with wood mantel, and live edge bench. From a custom 3 story build on top of an existing foundation in West Seattle. Builder: Blue Sound Construction, Inc. Design: Make Design Photo: Alex Hayden

A master bathroom should be a luxurious treat, a place to relax, refresh and renew. What my client had was anything but. A small footprint was made even smaller by an unnecessarily large tub and a separate water closet built at an awkward angle which cut into the space even more. By eliminating the water closet walls and replacing the tub with a smaller model, we were able to open up the bathroom and make it the airy, tranquil sanctuary it always should have been. My client’s love of Paris led us to design a bathroom that embraces a kind of chic, couture sensibility with a stylized floral tile of Carrara, Statuario and Bardiglio marble, white subway tiles, and a Calacatta countertop. French grey walls and a sparkling, petite chandelier lend the final touch to this classic ensemble. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva