Kitchen - transitional l-shaped kitchen idea in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

​​The kitchen conversion was a complete reconfiguration to include a scullery/laundry room. The small spaces required intentional decisions to preserve the necessary function of the Kitchen, while providing opportunities for displaying art and heirloom pieces. The soft palate blends warm and cool tones of grey with walnut introduced on the island, hood and the interior of the glass cabinetry to seamlessly unify the space.

If you’re seriously considering renovating, chances are it’s an idea that’s been floating in the back of your mind for quite some time. A kitchen renovation, especially, isn’t a decision you make overnight as it’s a large investment you’ll have to look at every time you step foot inside your home. In this blog, we’ll describe the steps you should go through to set yourself up for a successful project. You can view the blog either from the QR code attached or this link: https://mayflowerva.com/how-to-plan-for-a-kitchen-remodel/

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Dining room - country light wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

When it comes to making any major decisions in our lives, anxiety and nerves can rise. Now, when it comes to your home, specifically your kitchen remodel, and you sit down with your partner, the ideas and options can be overwhelming! Listen to our clients describe the moment they decided to embark on a full remodel, how they found the best fit contractor in San Jose, and their true testimony of the process. #buildWISEly

How to help a young couple who loved the location and bones of a traditional home, but wanted a decisive shift in its decor and vibe to modern luxe? Begin by pulling down the 2-story walls of oak paneling, heavy fireplace mantle, and scraping out the dimly lit kitchen. Opening the kitchen into the family room and reworking the architecture of the space was the solution to creating the fresh feeling we were after. Photos by John Bessler

Their family expanded, and so did their home! After nearly 30 years residing in the same home they raised their children, this wonderful couple made the decision to tear down the walls and create one great open kitchen family room and dining space, partially expanding 10 feet out into their backyard. The result: a beautiful open concept space geared towards family gatherings and entertaining. Wall color: Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Photography by Amy Bartlam

Adding on to your home is a big decision, but also exciting as well. Additional living space is not only highly functional, but adds significantly to the appeal and value of your home. Whether you’re looking for a large two story addition, an additional bedroom, office, den, sunroom, garage, or a combination there of, D&D’s experienced team of designers will work “with” you to determine your individual needs and desires for your new space, and develop a design that fits your family’s lifestyle and budget.

Our clients reached out to us in need of a formal living space for their new home. They wanted a traditional but welcoming space for their larger extended family. We went with a rich Navy blue on the walls and a soft accent color on the ceiling, it was a scary decision for my clients to go with but they decided to let me work my magic! This space looks so warm and welcoming, it will be a part of many family functions for years to come. ‪#‎AriasHome‬ ‬ ‪#‎traditional‬ ‪#‎navyblue‬ ‪#‎NorthPlainfield‬

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. Access to the back of the house is through the mudroom which is outfitted with just about every possible storage feature you can think of for a mudroom. For starters, the basics – a locker for each family member. In addition to that, there is an entire cabinet with roll outs devoted just to shoes, one for cleaning supplies and one for extra coats. The room also features a small clean up sink as well as a set of refrigerator drawers making grabbing a Gatorade on the way to soccer practice a piece of cake. If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Windsor Products Used: Pinnacle clad windows and sliding patio doors. www.windsorwindows.com With Windsor’s manufacturing plant located in the same metropolitan area as Ironwood Homes, it was convenient for the builders to tour the plant to learn about us and our manufacturing process. Bill Knapp, co-founder of Ironwood Homes stated. “This firsthand experience confirmed our decision and made us certain that we are using a great product in our homes." Builder: Ironwood Homes, Urbandale, IA, www.ironwoodiowa.com Architect: Plum Building Systems, LLC, West Des Moines, IA Distributor: Gilcrest Jewett Lumber Company, Waukee, IA, www.gilcrestjewett.com Windsor Products Used: Pinnacle clad windows and sliding patio doors, www.windsorwindows.com Home Builders Association of Iowa – HomeShowExpo Website: www.dmhomeshow.com

Example of a large transitional l-shaped brown floor and wood ceiling kitchen design in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

The challenge of designing a luxurious bath within the confines of an existing townhouse is to provide the amenities of contemporary living in space dictated by decisions made decades ago. We completely reconfigured a clumsy bath and closet area to create a wonderful, comfortable space. The low counter between the vanities resulted from an HOA requirement to not alter the exterior window arrangement of the house.

Martin and Irene, both of whom have European backgrounds, describe themselves as having “grown up in IKEA.” After lots of IKEA furniture in their childhood homes as well as college dorm rooms, they felt it was only logical to go with IKEA for their kitchen renovation. They knew they wanted IKEA but the tough decisions were yet to be made.

Our clients reached out to us in need of a formal living space for their new home. They wanted a traditional but welcoming space for their larger extended family. We went with a rich Navy blue on the walls and a soft accent color on the ceiling, it was a scary decision for my clients to go with but they decided to let me work my magic! This space looks so warm and welcoming, it will be a part of many family functions for years to come. ‪#‎AriasHome‬ ‬ ‪#‎traditional‬ ‪#‎navyblue‬ ‪#‎NorthPlainfield‬

Our clients reached out to us in need of a formal living space for their new home. They wanted a traditional but welcoming space for their larger extended family. We went with a rich Navy blue on the walls and a soft accent color on the ceiling, it was a scary decision for my clients to go with but they decided to let me work my magic! This space looks so warm and welcoming, it will be a part of many family functions for years to come. ‪#‎AriasHome‬ ‬ ‪#‎traditional‬ ‪#‎navyblue‬ ‪#‎NorthPlainfield‬

FRUIT FOREST With prior establishment of plum and pear trees and raspberries, transforming the expansive lawn into a perennial fruit haven was a sensible and resilient decision for the home owner. Berries were planted into 80 linear feet of hugelkultur mounds, layered with tree trimmings, leaves, manure, and mulch, to provide long term fertility. Fruit trees established an orchard to provide fruit from August through October. Plant List: Blueberries Apple Trees Cherry Trees Apricot Tree Currants Jostaberries Gooseberries Aronia Cranberry Viburnum

Our clients reached out to us in need of a formal living space for their new home. They wanted a traditional but welcoming space for their larger extended family. We went with a rich Navy blue on the walls and a soft accent color on the ceiling, it was a scary decision for my clients to go with but they decided to let me work my magic! This space looks so warm and welcoming, it will be a part of many family functions for years to come. ‪#‎AriasHome‬ ‬ ‪#‎traditional‬ ‪#‎navyblue‬ ‪#‎NorthPlainfield‬

FRUIT FOREST With prior establishment of plum and pear trees and raspberries, transforming the expansive lawn into a perennial fruit haven was a sensible and resilient decision for the home owner. Berries were planted into 80 linear feet of hugelkultur mounds, layered with tree trimmings, leaves, manure, and mulch, to provide long term fertility. Fruit trees established an orchard to provide fruit from August through October. Plant List: Blueberries Apple Trees Cherry Trees Apricot Tree Currants Jostaberries Gooseberries Aronia Cranberry Viburnum