Large trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and quartz countertops

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Living room - mid-sized traditional open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Portland Maine with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Original rendering to illustrate design options for the new entry porch and roof. Owner wanted a complete departure from the original Spanish Colonial appearance (shown as inset).

A pop of fuschia is a whimsical departure from the serenity of the rest of the Primary Bathroom palette. Views to the city and sky beyond or the the flat screen television are equally at one’s disposal from the air-jet soaking tub.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

The design of the addition was conceived as an arm of living space reaching across the site to overlook the pool and cabana area. There was one obvious point to break through from the existing residence and this was used as a departure point for the addition as it moved horizontally across the site. Photo credit: Cesar Rubio

Traditional Powder Room with Floral Wallpaper, Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Inspiration for a small timeless mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor powder room remodel in Denver with brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, white countertops and multicolored walls

A guest bath on the first floor goes to (almost) black. The walls are thin sheets of slate, and with the walnut vanity add an unexpected departure from all the white outside.

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Mid-sized elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a mountain style galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Atlanta with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops and gray backsplash

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Portland Maine with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

A departure from paint, Thibault Damask Textures wallpaper was chosen making a big statement in a small space. The powder room is off the open concept family room and is visible from all vantages points.

Example of a transitional powder room design in Los Angeles with multicolored walls, a vessel sink and white countertops

A complete departure from the basic theme of this house, this cheerful blue room is a guest favorite. Combining beige with the blues and white gives it a more contemporary vibe.

The design called for a 1/3 offset on the layout of the tile. A nice little departure from the standard layout.
Corner bathtub - large traditional master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor corner bathtub idea in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Secret Gardens is regularly presented with new and challenging designs. This warehouse renovation required a complete overhaul of the internal warehouse courtyard and front entrance. Previous renovations had ‘domesticated’ the building, a poor departure from its warehouse origins. The front was given a sophisticated finish with balconies added onto bedrooms and large garage and entrance doors created with a bronze/copper finish. The internal courtyard pool was modernised, BBQ and cabinetry added and the finishing touches of plants added in pots and hanging from the beams to bring greenery to this industrial space. The end result has enhanced the warehouse appeal with a modern touch.

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

Torzetto is the all-new exclusive enclave on Streamside Circle in East Vail. Every aspect of Torzetto is a true departure from the typical architectural design currently found in Vail. The design is based on the style of modern minimalist, which stays in line with the forty years of local tradition, yet imparts a very refreshing new type of living experience.