Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless wooden straight staircase remodel in Orange County with wooden risers

Montblanc Porcelain

Our new Echo Wood Veneer Flush Door Collection featured in Carmel House remodel using our rosewood veneer!
Example of a trendy home design design in San Luis Obispo

Size: 40.2" x 55.9"

Faux wood grain studio finish sample Driftwood

Inspiration for a 3/4 white tile and subway tile marble floor, black floor and single-sink tub/shower combo remodel in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

home office/tv room: Before
Enclosed family room photo with a media wall

Textured ceramic floor tile with matching grout.
Inspiration for a master ceramic tile and gray floor sliding shower door remodel in New York with gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray countertops, gray walls and an undermount sink

Home design - traditional home design idea in Charlotte

A custom cherry Georgia themed home bar in Geneseo, IL. Design and materials from Village Home Stores.
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped light wood floor home design remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and mirror backsplash

THE SETUP Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining. Design Vision: The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout. Design Objectives: Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction Design Challenges: Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options Insufficient space for wine storage The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation. Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.

photos by Applesteam Limited