We created an open concept kitchen with keeping room from a closed off kitchen with tight layout. The oversized island comfortably seats 5 in an L-shaped arrangement. The white shaker style cabinets have a rustic, yet refined farmhouse look that is accentuated by the gorgeous oiled wood counter top. Ample island storage with specialized pull-outs, deep drawers and classic pulls make the island the heart of this home. The chef grade gas cooktop is crowned with a beautiful custom hood with vent insert and roman style brick wall tile with a herringbone pattern accent. The granite counters along the L-shaped outer walls blends the dark and light tones found through the home. A shiny metal farmhouse sink with dimpled texture is centered on the window overlooking the courtyard garden. Unique storage features such as a pull-out recycling center, pet food drawer, coffee station, recessed bread box / appliance garage, spice columns and plastic wrap pull-out provide ease of use and an organizers dream come true. A hidden walk-in pantry is seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry providing a secret reservoir of storage potential. Daylight floods the space and spills into the adjacent family room and formal dining room. Entertaining is easy in this clean crisp new kitchen redesigned for large family gatherings and intimate dinners at home. Photos By: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design

If this beautiful modern kitchen had a catchphrase, it would be "go big, or go home!". With an expansive island, large light fixtures, oversized subway tile, and lengthy cabinet hardware, everything in this space is scaled perfectly to match the high ceilings and the spacious room. The magnificent fireplace is the perfect accent to this large, open concept space. Its modern look and cozy warmth are the glue that ties this space together. Weather hosting an elaborate dinner party, or enjoying movie night with the family, this space will bring the "wow" factor to all

The client wanted their 2,314-square-feet lake house plans to include collections of indoor private areas and outdoor spaces dedicated to specific functions for both children's play area and adult relaxation quarter. The house includes a screened porch, an open-concept plan for social areas, a barbecue station, and a study/playroom. The lake house holds four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a large mud room. The main bedroom is on the ground floor, creating privacy, while the study/playroom and collection of other bedrooms sit up in a loft. With an orientation at the south end of the ground floor, the open-concept social areas include a living room, dining room, and kitchen. Large floor-to-ceiling windows accent the space, providing the home with indirect sunlight without solar gain during the hot Michigan summer days! Features: • Area: 2,314 sqft • Windows: 3 Large glass sliding doors • 2 Bathrooms: two of them includes a bathtub • Kitchen: Eat-in Kitchen with Pantry room • Accommodates 6 to 12 people • Laundry: Laundry closet in the hallway • Heating: Mini-split/ radiant floor heat/ Air sourced heat pump • Foundation: Slab on grade The upstairs attic space includes a small bathroom and a flexible open room that can be figured into a bedroom, studio, or office space. The coolest part! The plan includes a large screen porch, where you can host your favorite outdoor summer dinner without bugs and rain.

At Castle Pines in Solon, we embraced a full-scope furnishing approach grounded in purposeful space planning—defining distinct zones within an open-concept layout while ensuring cohesive flow throughout. Fabrics such as boucle and raised-pile textiles lend softness and richness; mercury glass lighting brings subtle sparkle; and a curated blend of mixed metals provides contrast and character. Thoughtfully layered textures, dimensional wallpapers and custom furniture with personality introduce gentle pops of color. The result is a refined yet relaxed home—equally suited for elegant Sunday dinners for twelve, family game nights or quiet, late-night lounging at the bar. The interior reflects a vibrant Italian family’s lifestyle—a sanctuary where sophistication meets everyday functionality.

We completely opened up the space bringing light into the now open concept kitchen and living area. The client also required a big, flexible space for entertaining and dinner parties and the kitchen needed to be designed for kosher cooking and eating. All this is now possible with the much bigger space available. Photo by Michael Moore

Off to the side of the kitchen rests a small dining area. This space is great for daily dinners with family or private gatherings with some of your closest friends. The expansive open-concept layout makes preparing food and entertaining guests simple, fun and easy.

We created an open concept kitchen with keeping room from a closed off kitchen with tight layout. The oversized island comfortably seats 5 in an L-shaped arrangement. The white shaker style cabinets have a rustic, yet refined farmhouse look that is accentuated by the gorgeous oiled wood counter top. Ample island storage with specialized pull-outs, deep drawers and classic pulls make the island the heart of this home. The chef grade gas cooktop is crowned with a beautiful custom hood with vent insert and roman style brick wall tile with a herringbone pattern accent. The granite counters along the L-shaped outer walls blends the dark and light tones found through the home. A shiny metal farmhouse sink with dimpled texture is centered on the window overlooking the courtyard garden. Unique storage features such as a pull-out recycling center, pet food drawer, coffee station, recessed bread box / appliance garage, spice columns and plastic wrap pull-out provide ease of use and an organizers dream come true. A hidden walk-in pantry is seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry providing a secret reservoir of storage potential. Daylight floods the space and spills into the adjacent family room and formal dining room. Entertaining is easy in this clean crisp new kitchen redesigned for large family gatherings and intimate dinners at home. Photos By: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design

Welcome to our stunning transformation of a dining room and kitchen in Friendly Hills, Whittier, CA. This project showcases an open-concept floorplan designed to embody the essence of Contemporary Coastal California living. Kitchen and Dining Room Features: Custom Wine Wall: A sleek and stylish custom wine wall that is both functional and visually captivating. Exposed Beam and Matching Flooring: The exposed beam seamlessly integrates with the matching flooring, adding a touch of rustic charm to the contemporary space. Custom Cabinetry: High-quality custom cabinetry offering ample storage and a sophisticated look. Kitchen Island: A central kitchen island that comfortably seats four, perfect for casual dining and entertaining. Dining Room: A spacious dining area with seating for eight, ideal for family gatherings and dinner parties. Fireplace Wall: A cozy fireplace wall with seating for 6-8, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Skylights and Bi-fold Doors: Newly installed skylights and bi-fold doors enhance the open and airy feel, allowing natural light to flood the space. This remodel perfectly blends functionality with aesthetics, resulting in a dream space that is both elegant and inviting. Whether you are entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this Contemporary Coastal kitchen and dining room provide the perfect setting. Discover more about this project and how we can transform your space at Belle Design Build.

Do you want to show off your style with this beautiful yet functional home bar? From coffee in the morning until wine with dinner this is an area you'll want to show off. The spotlight highlights the wine rack and upper cabinets for an area worthy of attention. The bar refrigerator will keep things chilled and ready for you and your quests.

This project was a complete renovation of a 2 bedroom apartment, we did the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, a powder room. We introduced our concept to the client to open space and make it more functional. The client had a specific vision of how they wanted the apartment to look, which was an off-white home. We played with different tones of white, incorporating some of the client's personal items. We were happy to deliver the concept and satisfy the client with our services.

We created an open concept kitchen with keeping room from a closed off kitchen with tight layout. The oversized island comfortably seats 5 in an L-shaped arrangement. The white shaker style cabinets have a rustic, yet refined farmhouse look that is accentuated by the gorgeous oiled wood counter top. Ample island storage with specialized pull-outs, deep drawers and classic pulls make the island the heart of this home. The chef grade gas cooktop is crowned with a beautiful custom hood with vent insert and roman style brick wall tile with a herringbone pattern accent. The granite counters along the L-shaped outer walls blends the dark and light tones found through the home. A shiny metal farmhouse sink with dimpled texture is centered on the window overlooking the courtyard garden. Unique storage features such as a pull-out recycling center, pet food drawer, coffee station, recessed bread box / appliance garage, spice columns and plastic wrap pull-out provide ease of use and an organizers dream come true. A hidden walk-in pantry is seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry providing a secret reservoir of storage potential. Daylight floods the space and spills into the adjacent family room and formal dining room. Entertaining is easy in this clean crisp new kitchen redesigned for large family gatherings and intimate dinners at home. Photos By: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design

We created an open concept kitchen with keeping room from a closed off kitchen with tight layout. The oversized island comfortably seats 5 in an L-shaped arrangement. The white shaker style cabinets have a rustic, yet refined farmhouse look that is accentuated by the gorgeous oiled wood counter top. Ample island storage with specialized pull-outs, deep drawers and classic pulls make the island the heart of this home. The chef grade gas cooktop is crowned with a beautiful custom hood with vent insert and roman style brick wall tile with a herringbone pattern accent. The granite counters along the L-shaped outer walls blends the dark and light tones found through the home. A shiny metal farmhouse sink with dimpled texture is centered on the window overlooking the courtyard garden. Unique storage features such as a pull-out recycling center, pet food drawer, coffee station, recessed bread box / appliance garage, spice columns and plastic wrap pull-out provide ease of use and an organizers dream come true. A hidden walk-in pantry is seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry providing a secret reservoir of storage potential. Daylight floods the space and spills into the adjacent family room and formal dining room. Entertaining is easy in this clean crisp new kitchen redesigned for large family gatherings and intimate dinners at home. Photos By: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This bright, open-concept kitchen is perfect for hosting dinners with family and friends! By knocking down a pre-existing wall dividing the kitchen from the dining and family room we completely rearranged the layout of the kitchen creating usable space for both cooking and entertaining. Updated stainless steel appliances, sparkling white quartz countertops, glistening signature white perimeter shaker cabinets, and a rich dark stained maple island, this kitchen is now ready for any holiday event.

At Castle Pines in Solon, we embraced a full-scope furnishing approach grounded in purposeful space planning—defining distinct zones within an open-concept layout while ensuring cohesive flow throughout. Fabrics such as boucle and raised-pile textiles lend softness and richness; mercury glass lighting brings subtle sparkle; and a curated blend of mixed metals provides contrast and character. Thoughtfully layered textures, dimensional wallpapers and custom furniture with personality introduce gentle pops of color. The result is a refined yet relaxed home—equally suited for elegant Sunday dinners for twelve, family game nights or quiet, late-night lounging at the bar. The interior reflects a vibrant Italian family’s lifestyle—a sanctuary where sophistication meets everyday functionality.

At Castle Pines in Solon, we embraced a full-scope furnishing approach grounded in purposeful space planning—defining distinct zones within an open-concept layout while ensuring cohesive flow throughout. Fabrics such as boucle and raised-pile textiles lend softness and richness; mercury glass lighting brings subtle sparkle; and a curated blend of mixed metals provides contrast and character. Thoughtfully layered textures, dimensional wallpapers and custom furniture with personality introduce gentle pops of color. The result is a refined yet relaxed home—equally suited for elegant Sunday dinners for twelve, family game nights or quiet, late-night lounging at the bar. The interior reflects a vibrant Italian family’s lifestyle—a sanctuary where sophistication meets everyday functionality.

The client wanted their 2,314-square-feet lake house plans to include collections of indoor private areas and outdoor spaces dedicated to specific functions for both children's play area and adult relaxation quarter. The house includes a screened porch, an open-concept plan for social areas, a barbecue station, and a study/playroom. The lake house holds four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a large mud room. The main bedroom is on the ground floor, creating privacy, while the study/playroom and collection of other bedrooms sit up in a loft. With an orientation at the south end of the ground floor, the open-concept social areas include a living room, dining room, and kitchen. Large floor-to-ceiling windows accent the space, providing the home with indirect sunlight without solar gain during the hot Michigan summer days! Features: • Area: 2,314 sqft • Windows: 3 Large glass sliding doors • 2 Bathrooms: two of them includes a bathtub • Kitchen: Eat-in Kitchen with Pantry room • Accommodates 6 to 12 people • Laundry: Laundry closet in the hallway • Heating: Mini-split/ radiant floor heat/ Air sourced heat pump • Foundation: Slab on grade The upstairs attic space includes a small bathroom and a flexible open room that can be figured into a bedroom, studio, or office space. The coolest part! The plan includes a large screen porch, where you can host your favorite outdoor summer dinner without bugs and rain.

If this beautiful modern kitchen had a catchphrase, it would be "go big, or go home!". With an expansive island, large light fixtures, oversized subway tile, and lengthy cabinet hardware, everything in this space is scaled perfectly to match the high ceilings and the spacious room. The magnificent fireplace is the perfect accent to this large, open concept space. Its modern look and cozy warmth are the glue that ties this space together. Weather hosting an elaborate dinner party, or enjoying movie night with the family, this space will bring the "wow" factor to all.

KITCHEN RENOVATION  CURRENT CRAFTSMAN This client started off just being curious about our services - what we could do, and if we could even help her update her kitchen. She and her husband with their two teenage kids have lived in their home for several years without updating anything since the house was originally built. They didn’t quite have a budget in mind yet. They didn’t know their style, or even if they had one. Their timeline was simple, “as fast as you can so we’re not without a kitchen for very long” (usually what we hear for kitchen updates). After a very productive consultation: determining the scope of work and zeroing in on a budget, I was very excited to update this underwhelming space to something that is modern but timeless, something that is theirs. And, it was easy to see what type of design style they gravitated toward looking at the pieces they already own: Craftsman/Prairie Style. I left the meeting so excited to weave in yet another genre of design to my CDG portfolio! We circled in our contractor to discuss the changes they were looking to make and the scope of work that would be theirs. Then I was off to get designing: // Because the kitchen’s footprint and the defined breakfast space delineated by the bay, we kept the perimeter cabinetry as it was originally laid out. We updated these cabinets to a beautiful soft Alabaster White with a Barn Wood Glaze to highlight the simplicity of the shaker style doors. We added transom cabinets above the uppers, with only the back wall having seeded glass inserts to highlight some of their collectables. // The original shaped island was counter-productive (See what I did there?) in functionality and design. We squared this off to reduce some of the angles and gain more storage. We highlighted the new island with a contrasting oak cabinet in a dark finish, to pay our respects to the craftsman style, and topped with a concrete-like countertop as a nod to the Prairie Style, allowing the homeowners to gain two extra seats and a massive -uninterrupted- work surface. // The small section of cabinetry between the garage entry and fridge now is the perfect dump-station for mail, electronics, whatever is in their hands when they come into the house; and completely hidden by the refrigerator. // The disconnected cabinetry in the breakfast area makes for a great place to have a working office. Accessible from the kitchen or the adjacent great room, this is the perfect place for the kids to do their homework while mom and dad are putting together dinner. The base cabinets are built out for office-type storage: paper and pencil drawers, filing systems, and cord management. Additionally, the long counter provides a ton of worksurface to spread out. // The largest transformation was the pantry. We raised the height of the doorway and added huge custom designed bypass sliding barndoors. Finished with a dark stain to compliment the island and cut to inset 4 stained glass windows, typical of this style of design, and driving home the concept for the whole space. // They were desperate to replace their flooring with something extremely durable to flow throughout the kitchen and the whole main level. This beautiful new flooring is actually a textured LVT(!) Which allowed them to save on overall cost and extend the life of their new flooring purchase. // They loved their copper table, so we kept it and added new simple, mid-century modern chairs around it and a shiny new craftsman-style chandelier above. We added bright barstools in a burnt orange-red accent, and a bright woven rug to tie it all together. // Because the kitchen renovation was shaping up to be pretty spectacular, they decided they needed to now replace their ‘now-these-look-a-little-too-old’ upholstered seating in the neighboring great room with 2 new sofas. We found the perfect sage-y-grey fabric which we covered on sofa frames that have and exposed oak-wood base, which we finished in a warm weathered grey. // As every designer knows, a room isn’t finished until there’s something on the windows. Now that the new flooring was installed and every other room on the main level ‘seemed’ to be updated, we needed to update the window treatments in the dining, and great rooms to reflect their new design concept. I hope you find the ‘after’ photos refreshing (as refreshing as it was for me to work on something that’s not a “Farm House” style that’s saturating the industry right now!) This was such a fun project and a great collaboration with our contractor.