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The name says it all. This lot was so close to Camelback mountain in Paradise Valley, AZ, that the views would, in essence, be from the front yard. So to capture the views from the interior of the home, we did a "twist" and designed a home where entry was from the back of the lot. The owners had a great interest in European architecture which dictated the old-world style. While the style of the home may speak of centuries past, this home reflects modern Arizona living with spectacular outdoor living spaces and breathtaking views from the pool.
Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ
Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ

Kitchen cabinetry is more than simply for storage. It’s a key constituent to your kitchen’s style at the time of executing a kitchen remodel. Cabinetry can be described as the crown gemstone that brings the whole lot together. Cabinet design hasn’t changed a great deal over the past small number of years.
However, some developments have happened to the modern kitchen cabinets. We discuss them below.
Talking about Modern Kitchen Cabinets 2018, there’s a trend for a streamlined appearance that concentrates on minimalism and simplicity. You are going to come across a few bold options here and there. 2018 is going to witness each of the styles have their fair share of love from homeowners. Whereas difficult clean cabinetry is going to continue rising in popularity a number of homeowners will fancy unique personalized styles that are going to make a plain statement. In the section below are the 3 hottest trends that will dictate kitchen cabinetry design of 2018.
More: https://www.decornp.com/3-leading-developments-kitchen-cabinetry-design-2018/

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This charming 1900s home was purchased by the clients and within a year they contacted us to remodel the kitchen, add a powder room on the main level, and add a bathroom on the 2nd level. As they wanted to expand the kitchen with a small addition on the rear of the home, we worked with the city of Takoma Park’s Historic Review Board to make sure it fit with the historic structure. The addition is built on piers to protect some tree roots on the property. The depth of the addition was also dictated by the location of that tree. The addition is set 6-inches in from the side of the house to differentiate historic from new. We could not change or move any of the windows on the front and sides of the house. Requirement was a steel window in the addition.
We painted the stucco HardiePanel on the addition the same color gray as the original house. We matched the paneling detail at the top of the home by adding TruExterior trim. The owners wanted a screened porch adjacent to the addition, but the board limited the size of the porch, which would have been too small to enclose, so we built a deck instead.
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Villa Lagoon Tile made the cover “Country Living Magazine”. “A Recipe for the Ultimate Kitchen” covered a beautiful kitchen remodel in Rockland County, New York.
Homeowner Aliyyah Baylor and her family own a successful Harlem bakery business. Make My Cake has been featured in the New York Times and they won on the Food Network show “Throwdown With Bobby Flay” with their German Chocolate Cake. She selected her Villa Lagoon tile cement tile floor first, and let the tile dictate the rest of the decor. She also used one of our favorite designers, Rebekah Zaveloff.

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

After many years of having no outdoor living space and dealing with overgrown plants and trees the owner’s decided it was time to revitalize their backyard. They knew they wanted a large sitting area with a wood burning fireplace, room for outdoor dining and a place for the grill. A connecting walk would be needed to get guests from the driveway to the outdoor space. Last but not least, the owners wanted the ability to and a reason for stepping out of their unusable patio doors.
The designers decided from the start the fireplace would be the prominent feature and focal point for the entire project. A large fireplace accented with sitting walls and arbors was positioned to anchor the corner of the patio. Stone was chosen to set the fireplace apart as its own element. Brick was used for the sitting walls and brick accents were added to the fireplace to tie into the house. An inlaid herringbone brick detail was incorporated above the stone mantle to simulate artwork which is typically found above indoor fireplaces. Flagstone was used for the wall caps and hearth to match the patio and thicker flagstone tread stock was used for the mantle and top. The arbors were added to visually balance the pergolas at the opposite side of the patio.
For the patio the designers created a series of offset spaces to help subtly divide the space into two areas, sitting and dining. Two large existing trees also help dictate the shape of the patio. Cut flagstone was chosen for the surface bordered by a double soldier edge of brick. The brick edging also surrounds a decorative gravel area topped with an urn fountain which provides a secondary focal point and the sound of water. Large flagstone treads were used for the steps leading to the previously unused patio doors. Opposite the fireplace a short walk leads to a square transition area with a statue chosen by the owner. The statue provides a strong focal point when entering from the driveway. A longer walk leads from this space along the house to the driveway.
The pergolas and arbors were designed by the landscape designer as part of this project but were ultimately contracted separately by the owner. The larger square pergola was intended as an area for a bench or two separate from the main patio. The longer pergola was added later in the design phase to help provide shade to the interior of the house. The arbors at the fireplace were added to balance out the wood elements at the opposite side while adding additional architectural interest to the fireplace.
While this project was predominantly hardscaping, planting and lighting were also incorporated into the design. Several large existing trees were retained and serious of smaller understory trees were added to help enclose the space. The designer’s took advantage of the large trees to place down lights on the branches to achieve a moonlight effect at night. Additional lighting was used on the pergola, to accent focal points, to up light the smaller trees and around the patio. Massed planting of Japanese forest grass provides bold foliage color for the shady garden. A mulch path leads off behind the fireplace to another garden and a secluded area ideal for a bench or small table and chairs. Additional plantings were added along the rear property line to screen and unsightly fence.
This project has obviously completely changed the way the owners use their backyard. They now have a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors with the use of the patio doors. The large patio allows for entertaining small gatherings outdoors for the first time. The fireplace has definitely become the primary gathering place for family and friends.

Mark Rosenhaus, CKD. The cabinet sizes are based on Fibonacci Numbers to create a composition similar to a three dimensional Mondrian. The inspiration comes from the space itself. Various beams, heat pipe and gas meter dictate the sizes of the cabinets.
Pleasing squares, Golden Rectangles, negative space and horizontal lift up doors whirl around the 10’ high space in a spiral pattern similar to the Nautilus seashell.
The ribbed sliding glass doors allow access to the cabinet without open doors in your face and also give direction.
The husband liked modern and the wife wanted Shaker, but rescinded in order to have the curve and circle she also loved. The shapes are a metaphor for steam and bubbles rising over the stove.

Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and glass tile bathroom design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

This whole-home renovation began with an unusual starting point. It’d been purchased before the wife ever saw the property in person. And once she did, she knew she wanted to redesign it entirely.
We reconfigured several spaces, touched nearly every part of the home, and found ways to make meaningful changes without letting the more conservative budget dictate the outcome. The result is traditional yet layered with unexpected elements that work beautifully together while honoring the clients’ Boca Raton roots.
The husband was seeing the finished home for the first time at the reveal, and his reaction said everything. He was blown away, and he’d go on to share, many times, that he hated leaving the house when he had to travel back to Florida.
It’s a testament to what timeless interior design can do for you: creating something so considered and comfortable to support the everyday moments you want more of.

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

The Crystal Keyline island, range-hood and accessible cooktop area are focal points, finished in Antique Ivory w/Brown Highlights, that contrast nicely with Crystal Keyline Toasted Rye w/Brown Highlights cabinetry. The Bayfield door style unifies the design.
Typhoon Bordeaux granite countertops are layered in staggered heights for added visual interest.
The on-set of a neuromuscular disorder was the basis for this custom kitchen and required the complete customization of this space to the specific needs of the client, as well as to his wife who does most the cooking on a daily basis. The layout was designed for the couple to be able to work together in the kitchen, or independently.
An accessible prep area next to the stove allows plenty of room for multiple cooks in the kitchen. Note the placement of the microwave is not only ideal for wheelchair accessibility, but eliminates potentially dangerous overhead lifting of hot or heavy containers.
Although largely dictated by the husband's need for accessibility, the universal design of this kitchen is also extremely friendly for a person of smaller stature (his wife!)
The couple feels at home in this kitchen yet, it’s not obvious that someone with physical limitations utilizes this space.

Mike O'Connor
The bathroom shower heads are 8" taller than standard to accommodate the tallest of residents. Tile extends up to the ceiling. Trim on all tile is stainless steel. Double sinks and extra cabinet spaces for towels and extra counter space.
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Low energy LED lighting through the building lead to low energy bills. Lowes light fixture was $29.99 and the LED bulb cost $19! Anderson windows in the background are fiberglass and each exposure had different values as dictated by LEED requirements based on solar insolation! Decks are made of bamboo that is heat treated and caramelized...great look of mahogany, but sustainable!

**Project Overview**
This new construction home built next to a serene lake features a gorgeous, large-scale kitchen that also connects to a bar, home office, breakfast room and great room. The homeowners sought the warmth of traditional styling, updated for today. In addition, they wanted to incorporate unexpected touches that would add personality. Strategic use of furniture details combined with clean lines brings the traditional style forward, making the kitchen feel fresh, new and timeless.
**What Makes This Project Unique?*
Three finishes, including vintage white paint, stained cherry and textured painted gray oak cabinetry, work together beautifully to create a varied, unique space. Above the wall cabinets, glass cabinets with X mullions add interest and decorative storage. Single ovens are tucked in cabinets under a window, and a warming drawer under one perfectly matches the cabinet drawer under the other. Matching furniture-style armoires flank the wall ovens, housing the freezer and a pantry in one and custom designed large scale appliance garage with retractable doors in the other. Other furniture touches can be found on the sink cabinet and range top cabinet that help complete the look. The variety of colors and textures of the stained and painted cabinetry, custom dark finish copper hood, wood ceiling beams, glass cabinets, wood floors and sleek backsplash bring the whole look together.
**Design Challenges*
Even though the space is large, we were challenged by having to work around the two doorways, two windows and many traffic patterns that run through the kitchen. Wall space for large appliances was quickly in short supply. Because we were involved early in the project, we were able to work with the architect to expanded the kitchen footprint in order to make the layout work and get appliance placement just right. We had other architectural elements to work with that we wanted to compliment the kitchen design but also dictated what we could do with the cabinetry. The wall cabinet height was determined based on the beams in the space. The oven wall with furniture armoires was designed around the window with the lake view. The height of the oven cabinets was determined by the window. We were able to use these obstacles and challenges to design creatively and make this kitchen one of a kind.
Photo by MIke Kaskel

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

Our clients never felt their summer home had reached its full potential. After our initial walk through, we could see they were right.
Beautiful water views gave us our color palette right from the start.
We let the beach hues dictate this design. Soft blues, grays, whites and neutrals marry perfectly with open spaces of his home,
Each piece of furniture chosen with high style and ultimate comfort in mind,
This home has officially arrived!

This transitional living room and dining room was designed around a sofa and chairs my client loves. The two eras dictate the style of the rooms. The sofa is classic and can be used both in a traditional and transitional room because of its dramatic style, curve and unparalleled comfort. It’s low camelback and shapely arms rest atop a carved beech base for a truly stunning silhouette and a distinctly modern vibe. It’s a true crossover between a traditional and a modern design. The Corrine chair’s classic klismos design meets timeless wing chair style with its exposed curved wood trim is bold, modern, classic & timeless; the curves are sexy from every angle. My client wanted the room to be timeless, neutral and elegant. With layered textures and finishes and the mix of fabric and bold patterns as accents, I designed the room to remain timeless, sophisticated and transitional at its best!
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