Stone: Country Ledgestone - Echo Ridge The extensive palette of installer-friendly Country Ledgestone stone veneer differentiates one ledgestone from another. It also provides a more subtle blend of color.

While sprucing up an outdated kitchen, this design stretches the kitchen into an informal dining room by recycling the original door into a high bar table. It offsets the island and creates mobility in the space. Three distinct focal points in the kitchen highlight the homeowner's flare for style and entertaining.

This one-of-a-kind real estate was designed originally by SF architect in 1972 and re-designed and remodeled in 2016 by designer Hamid Rafiei and built by Hamta Partners INC. This 6,400 sqft European minimal-modern design home with a state of the art automation system by Control 4, and 27 recessed ceiling speakers is the most desirable custom home anyone can dream of. Awash in natural light and gorgeous land, offering peace and tranquility, with views from custom made windows throughout. Main house features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and glass railings that lead to a spacious loft. The fireplace, embedded in book-matched quartzite slabs of stone, becomes the focal point of the house as you walk into the door. Every single room and space in this house has been meticulously designed and constructed with attention to all the small details. All of these unique features added to this beautiful home makes it differentiate its self from all others.

- ROLLKING CHAISE LOUNGE. Rollking consists of padded elements embellished by capitonné machining, totally handcrafted, contemporary the backrest in roll that can be freely moved, for a personalized comfort. The structure is of wood, padded with polyurethane with differentiated density and is coated with a protective tissue coupled. The cover, in fabric and leather, is not removable. 88''5/8W x 49''1/4D x 15''3/8H. Other Widths: 72''7/8 - 104''3/8. Back cushions: D. 7''7/8 x 23''5/8. Cushions: 23''5/8 x 23''5/8. http://ow.ly/3z89Ux - DABLIU IN COFFEE TABLE. The collection features a slim and elegant, tubular metal cross-structure in the polished silver or matt titanium finish. Gloss lacquered circular tops with shaped edges. Ø47''1/4 x 13''3/4H Base width: 28''. Ø35''3/8 x 13''3/4H Base width: 18''1/2. Ø19''5/8 x 17''3/8H Base width: 11''7/8. http://ow.ly/3z4gMn

View of a raised Travertine patio area just outside of the rear entry to home / sunroom. Travertine (marble) pavers were used to give the raised area differentiation from the lower patio area, and to create a softer, more cool environment directly outside the back door. XP Landscapes, LLC

Inspiration for a timeless dining room remodel in Phoenix

This project for a builder husband and interior-designer wife involved adding onto and restoring the luster of a c. 1883 Carpenter Gothic cottage in Barrington that they had occupied for years while raising their two sons. They were ready to ditch their small tacked-on kitchen that was mostly isolated from the rest of the house, views/daylight, as well as the yard, and replace it with something more generous, brighter, and more open that would improve flow inside and out. They were also eager for a better mudroom, new first-floor 3/4 bath, new basement stair, and a new second-floor master suite above. The design challenge was to conceive of an addition and renovations that would be in balanced conversation with the original house without dwarfing or competing with it. The new cross-gable addition echoes the original house form, at a somewhat smaller scale and with a simplified more contemporary exterior treatment that is sympathetic to the old house but clearly differentiated from it. Renovations included the removal of replacement vinyl windows by others and the installation of new Pella black clad windows in the original house, a new dormer in one of the son’s bedrooms, and in the addition. At the first-floor interior intersection between the existing house and the addition, two new large openings enhance flow and access to daylight/view and are outfitted with pairs of salvaged oversized clear-finished wooden barn-slider doors that lend character and visual warmth. A new exterior deck off the kitchen addition leads to a new enlarged backyard patio that is also accessible from the new full basement directly below the addition. (Interior fit-out and interior finishes/fixtures by the Owners)

Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Cincinnati

This project for a builder husband and interior-designer wife involved adding onto and restoring the luster of a c. 1883 Carpenter Gothic cottage in Barrington that they had occupied for years while raising their two sons. They were ready to ditch their small tacked-on kitchen that was mostly isolated from the rest of the house, views/daylight, as well as the yard, and replace it with something more generous, brighter, and more open that would improve flow inside and out. They were also eager for a better mudroom, new first-floor 3/4 bath, new basement stair, and a new second-floor master suite above. The design challenge was to conceive of an addition and renovations that would be in balanced conversation with the original house without dwarfing or competing with it. The new cross-gable addition echoes the original house form, at a somewhat smaller scale and with a simplified more contemporary exterior treatment that is sympathetic to the old house but clearly differentiated from it. Renovations included the removal of replacement vinyl windows by others and the installation of new Pella black clad windows in the original house, a new dormer in one of the son’s bedrooms, and in the addition. At the first-floor interior intersection between the existing house and the addition, two new large openings enhance flow and access to daylight/view and are outfitted with pairs of salvaged oversized clear-finished wooden barn-slider doors that lend character and visual warmth. A new exterior deck off the kitchen addition leads to a new enlarged backyard patio that is also accessible from the new full basement directly below the addition. (Interior fit-out and interior finishes/fixtures by the Owners)

This project for a builder husband and interior-designer wife involved adding onto and restoring the luster of a c. 1883 Carpenter Gothic cottage in Barrington that they had occupied for years while raising their two sons. They were ready to ditch their small tacked-on kitchen that was mostly isolated from the rest of the house, views/daylight, as well as the yard, and replace it with something more generous, brighter, and more open that would improve flow inside and out. They were also eager for a better mudroom, new first-floor 3/4 bath, new basement stair, and a new second-floor master suite above. The design challenge was to conceive of an addition and renovations that would be in balanced conversation with the original house without dwarfing or competing with it. The new cross-gable addition echoes the original house form, at a somewhat smaller scale and with a simplified more contemporary exterior treatment that is sympathetic to the old house but clearly differentiated from it. Renovations included the removal of replacement vinyl windows by others and the installation of new Pella black clad windows in the original house, a new dormer in one of the son’s bedrooms, and in the addition. At the first-floor interior intersection between the existing house and the addition, two new large openings enhance flow and access to daylight/view and are outfitted with pairs of salvaged oversized clear-finished wooden barn-slider doors that lend character and visual warmth. A new exterior deck off the kitchen addition leads to a new enlarged backyard patio that is also accessible from the new full basement directly below the addition. (Interior fit-out and interior finishes/fixtures by the Owners)

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This one-of-a-kind real estate was designed originally by SF architect in 1972 and re-designed and remodeled in 2016 by designer Hamid Rafiei and built by Hamta Partners INC. This 6,400 sqft European minimal-modern design home with a state of the art automation system by Control 4, and 27 recessed ceiling speakers is the most desirable custom home anyone can dream of. Awash in natural light and gorgeous land, offering peace and tranquility, with views from custom made windows throughout. Main house features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and glass railings that lead to a spacious loft. The fireplace, embedded in book-matched quartzite slabs of stone, becomes the focal point of the house as you walk into the door. Every single room and space in this house has been meticulously designed and constructed with attention to all the small details. All of these unique features added to this beautiful home makes it differentiate its self from all others.

Amazing bathroom renovation and home remodel. A fresh start for the home began with the renovation of bedrooms and spaces to fill with personalized decor and memories. The bathroom remodel is a perfect place to rest and relax. The stunning stone tile differentiations from the wall to the shower to the floor allow for cohesive contrast and when paired with the stunning gold fixtures creates an oasis for the client.

Expanding and updating the kitchen was our top priority – the new layout was designed to straddle the original house and the addition, creating work zones rather than the traditional work triangle. The modified galley layout more than doubled their countertop area and storage space. Extending the kitchen into the addition took full advantage of the vaulted ceilings and light-filled space. To improve flow and connectivity, we opened up a wall between the old kitchen and the front entry hall providing a straight path from front door to the new mudroom/drop zone and kitchen beyond. A door from the dining room into the kitchen was shifted to allow for a more generous kitchen. The beautifully veined Calacatta Eiffel quartz counters and backsplash provide visual contrast with the black cabinetry and keep the space from feeling too heavy. A continuous ledge and floating shelves replace traditional uppers for a more open and modern feel. Stained wood is used throughout, from the bench top, to shelving, trim and custom millwork; it brings in a natural element and helps unite all of the spaces. A hood with a custom Venetian plaster finish is flanked by vintage inspired sconces and provides a stunning focal point in the room. A deep nook is home to a ‘bubble box’ that dispenses cold sparkling or still water on demand – the marble tile backsplash further differentiates this beverage zone. The brushed brass hardware stands out against the dark cabinets and adds a touch of warmth. With seating for three at the counter and the inclusion of a breakfast area banquette (with drawers), the home is ideal for family time and relaxed gatherings with friends.

- LARSEN SOFA. Wide range of high quality upholstery: leather, textile and wool, and wide range of colors. Cover in fabric is completely removable. Beside sofas the collection Larsen offers a wide range of modules that can be freely combined with each other. Frame in solid wood and plywood, padded with differentiated density non-deformable foamed polyurethane, sprung with interwoven elastic bands. Under-covering in cotton canvas coupled with polyester fibre. Feet available in bronze finished aluminium cast, or in polished aluminium cast. Available in different sizes, modules, compositions, fabrics, leathers and colors. https://cassoni.com/Larsen-sofa-02 - BLOG SIDE TABLE. Rectangular small table entirely made of epoxy powder painted metal in white or grey. Available in two sizes and colors. https://cassoni.com/Blog-side-table-02

When we call this kitchen, dining area and bathroom "Tiny but Luxe," we mean it literally: this kitchen is a walk-through galley that's hardly more than 125 square feet, and the bathroom is quite small as well. So in order to make this tiny home feel more spacious, we opened the wall to the living room to allow light to flow through the living spaces to the dining nook, and over the new peninsula we designed a custom wine rack to create a differentiation of spaces. With a carefully heightened archway between the nook and kitchen, and a new matching arched opening between kitchen and living space, there is a beautiful, and natural openness now even as we were careful to delineate the spaces. A custom banquette in a beautiful hunter green and gorgeous wallpaper draw the eye to the dining area, and also create a feeling of a larger space.

When our client purchased his mother’s home, the house he grew up in, he knew it was time to update while incorporating his preferred contemporary style. Enter remodeling specialists, Renovisions, who were hired to customize his new look. The main challenge came with creating a more open floor plan. The kitchen was part of one large room, so making this new space unique and awe-inspiring while differentiating from the surrounding dining room was the goal in mind. Renovisions accomplished this goal by first removing the walls between the dining room and kitchen to open up the space The idea was to draw your eye into the room with some interesting elements such as a 2-tier island, a functional and creative pull-out storage cabinet, sleek looking stainless steel GE appliances and glass mosaic tiles with stunning stainless steel backsplash in a Harlequin pattern. Cement colored quartz countertops in a suede finish and 12” x 24” larger format textured porcelain floor tile in a varied pattern completed the modern look. Contemporary designs boast simplicity by focusing on clean lines and an uncluttered look. This is exactly what our client wanted and the contemporary styled frameless cherry cabinetry with a medium dark stain infused a masculine vibe.

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