A young family moving from Brooklyn to their first house spied this classic 1920s colonial and decided to call it their new home. The elderly former owner hadn’t updated the home in decades, and a cramped, dated kitchen begged for a refresh. Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped her client design a new kitchen layout, while Virginia Picciolo of Marsella Knoetgren designed the enlarged kitchen space by stealing a little room from the adjacent dining room. A palette of warm gray and nearly black cabinets mix with marble countertops and zellige clay tiles to make a welcoming, warm space that is in perfect harmony with the rest of the home. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

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Dark, stained island with granite tops. Portraits by Mandi
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Eckard Photography
Large transitional formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Charlotte with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Granite bi-level island & L-shaped perimeter. Portraits by Mandi
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This is luxury and beauty at it's best. Custom cabinets with a 100 sheen on Iron Ore paint. Extraordinary style and elegance. This client cooks and entertains frequently and this kitchen has storage for all her needs and looks beautiful while doing it. Pantry storage that flanks a beautiful bar area. The island is big enough for the whole family and even little Hugo the family dog. Drawers everywhere even under the microwave drawer. Make sure you take in the beautiful backsplash tile that is breathtaking and daring. Photos @michaelakaslel

Bin pulls adorn the paint & glaze five-piece drawer fronts. Portraits by Mandi
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Inspiration for a huge transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The formal dining room of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne as featured in Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Inspirations book.
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The original staircase was completely enclosed. We removed the surrounding walls and the existing metal framing was used as the foundation for a completely new design. This striking feature brings a whole new element to the home. What you see are custom glass stairs with stainless steel floating handrails.

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This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

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The original staircase was completely enclosed. We removed the surrounding walls and the existing metal framing was used as the foundation for a completely new design. This striking feature brings a whole new element to the home. What you see are custom glass stairs with stainless steel floating handrails.

Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Spiced Rum – a warm, earthy umber featuring subtle shading and natural shade variations creating distinctive hardwood-like streaking and intense, tropical hues that will retain its lush looks for decades and Trex Transcend decking in Vintage Lantern – a deep-burnished bronze with Old World elegance. Additional Trex products featured include Trex Elevations, Trex Transcend railing and Trex Pergola.

A client of ours wanted to redesign a garden they had and we suggested to put in raised vegetable beds.
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