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Eat-in kitchen - small transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and gray countertops

Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A classic Mediterranean home turns Contemporary by DKOR Interiors. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design by Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Interior Designers, DKOR Interiors. www.dkorinteriors.com

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To introduce their latest development to design-devoted Houstonians, Manzel Contemporay Homes brought in our design consultant, Saghar Gilan to create an irresistible model that even the most discerning modern aesthetes would adore. Photo by TK Images

Don Cochran Photography
Inspiration for a small craftsman galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.

This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.

Don Cochran Photography
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and gray countertops

Devotion Zest in Moonlight Blend

Example of a mountain style bedroom design in Salt Lake City with multicolored walls

Devotion Zest in Moonlight Blend
Kitchen - kitchen idea in Salt Lake City

A close up view of the morning bar tucked inside the master bath, featuring the very attractive backsplash made from stained glass and antique mirror mosaic tile, called Oceanside Devotion. A natural Pure White Quartzite product is used for the morning bar countertop and we have a stainless steel bar type sink.

Devotion Zest in Moonlight Blend

Example of a tuscan galley concrete floor kitchen design in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close- knit family. San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close-knit family. Facing the Back Bay, overlooking downtown and the Bay Bridge, this property presented us with a unique opportunity to design a vacation home with a dual personality. One side faces a bustling harbor with a constant parade of yachts, cargo vessels and military ships while the other opens onto a deep, quiet contemplative garden. The home’s shingle-style influence carries on the historical Coronado tradition of clapboard and Craftsman bungalows built in the shadow of the great Hotel Del Coronado which was erected at the turn of the last century. In order to create an informal feel to the residence, we devised a concept that eliminated the need for a “front door”. Instead, one walks through the garden and enters the “Great Hall” through either one of two French doors flanking a walk-in stone fireplace. Both two-story bedroom wings bookend this central wood beam vaulted room which serves as the “heart of the home”, and opens to both views. Three sets of stairs are discretely tucked away inside the bedroom wings. In lieu of a formal dining room, the family convenes and dines around a beautiful table and banquette set into a circular window bay off the kitchen which overlooks the lights of the city beyond the harbor. Working with noted interior designer Betty Ann Marshall, we designed a unique kitchen that was inspired by the colors and textures of a fossil the couple found on a honeymoon trip to the quarries of Montana. We set that ancient fossil into a matte glass backsplash behind the professional cook’s stove. A warm library with walnut paneling and a bayed window seat affords a refuge for the family to read or play board games. The couple’s fine craft and folk art collection is on prominent display throughout the house and helps to set an intimate and whimsical tone. Another architectural feature devoted to family is the play room lit by a dramatic cupola which beacons the older grandchildren and their friends. Below the play room is a four car garage that allows the patriarch space to refurbish an antique fire truck, a mahogany launch boat and several vintage cars. Their jet skis and kayaks are housed in another garage designed for that purpose. Lattice covered skylights that allow dappled sunlight to bathe the loggia affords a comfortable refuge to watch the kids swim and gaze out upon the rushing water, the Coronado Bay Bridge and the romantic downtown San Diego skyline. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Betty Ann Marshall Construction: Bill Lyons Photographer: Laura Hull Styling: Zale Design Studio

  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

2. Balance This term generally applies to the weight and symmetry of a given room. A room where two identical couches sit facing each other has symmetrical balance. When furniture pieces of the same weight but different types even out a space, this is known as asymmetrical balance. In a walk-in closet, you might have both sides lined with the exact same shelving and hanging units, or you might devote one side to a full rack of hanging clothes and the other to a chic vanity setup and storage bins.

Oceanside mosaic glass tile in grey blue steals the show. Don Cochran Photography
Inspiration for a small craftsman galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island