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Built by Schumacher Homes, America's Largest Custom Home Builder, this stunning Charleston III Modern Farmhouse in Charlottesville, Virginia, effortlessly balances classic architectural details with modern charm. Boasting an expansive 3,751 square feet of meticulously designed living space, this estate-scale floor plan offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and an included 3-car garage. The home is anchored by a chef-ready, open-concept kitchen equipped with abundant counter space, a large central island for casual gathering, and an included "messy kitchen" secondary pantry and prep zone to keep the main area organized. Designed for effortless entertaining, a sophisticated home bar area is situated within the flexible bonus room for pre-dinner drinks, transitioning smoothly into the formal dining room and a cozy hearth room for a relaxed post-meal retreat.
The main level beautifully blends cozy comfort with elevated living by featuring two separate custom fireplaces—one serving as a dramatic focal point in the central great room and a second adding intimate warmth to the adjacent hearth room. A smart split-bedroom layout prioritizes privacy, keeping the secondary bedrooms on one side of the residence while establishing the primary owner’s retreat as a secluded sanctuary on the other. Designed for ultimate organization and luxury, the primary suite features a show-stopping, custom two-story walk-in closet with separate levels to provide individual wardrobe spaces for each partner. This premium layout includes one main-level closet adjoining a spa-like owner's bath—fully appointed with a refined glass-enclosed shower and an elegant freestanding soaking tub—and a second, lofted upper retreat accessed by an integrated staircase.

This open-concept design creates a cohesive and inviting atmosphere, where the living room flows effortlessly into the dining room, maximizing both space and natural light. The strategic layout ensures clear sightlines between both areas, making entertaining a breeze and fostering a sense of connection throughout your home. This integrated approach allows for versatile living, whether you're enjoying a casual evening or hosting a formal dinner.

These clients were looking for a designer/builder that would handle everything from concept to completion, providing peace of mind for themselves! “Working alongside Renovisions was a pleasant experience” said our clients as we cared to understand their vision, needs, wants and desires, enabling us to execute their projects successfully and professionally.
During the design phase, our well-organized staff listened to the client’s requests and combined several design elements that produced a beautiful, calming and transitional feel to the new kitchen space.
During the remodel phase, the clients had these top 5 items on the list of enhancements:
* High- functioning ventilation to clear as much odors as possible
(When we first met with the clients, they stated, “Something very fishy was going on in their outdated kitchen. Although they enjoyed cooking fish dinners, they fishy odors often annoyed them)! Renovisions designed and installed a wood hood in matching light gray painted finish with a hood liner that provided the maximum ventilation, while staying within the proper building code of a 350cfm air exchange, without having to add a make -up air system which would have added to the cost of the project.
*Better functioning ‘Spinner Storage’ for interior storage. The clients loved them in their old kitchen; we furnished and installed new and better-quality spinners storage units.
*A unique opening between the kitchen and family room that allowed homeowners to pass meals through as they enjoyed a movie from the family room.
*A Smart-Divide porcelain enamel sink with stainless steel grids allow plenty of room for dirty dishes, pots and pans as well as separate areas to prep and wash dishes as needed.
* Anti-glare finishes were a must have for these clients; kitchen cabinetry in a matte gray neutral finish, faucet and cabinet hardware in a matte black finish and stunning Cambria quartz countertops in a suede finish set the stage.
At completion phase, homeowners were ensured that they were receiving high-quality products, style and craftmanship in the most efficient time frame and were thrilled with look of their new kitchen that also provided plenty of prep, entertaining and seating space.
The clients attributes the success of the design to the emotions it inspired when the job was completed – they simply love everything about it!
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This complete remodel rejuvenated an old historic house. With the open concept kitchen, this house is perfect for hosting guests or just having a small family dinner on the kitchen island. The layout makes it perfect for those in the kitchen to interact with others in different rooms across the first floor.
Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com

This great open concept brings the beach in your home. Such a great island to have dinner at or just making food for a party. The timesless shaker doorstyle and blue glass splash will having people loving this for years to come.

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Sunbury, OH
J.Holderby - Renovations
Franklin County's Leading General Contractors - 2X Best of Houzz!

This sprawling hillside-walkout has a captivating presence with staggered gables, a cupola-accented roof, and a stone-and-shake exterior. For those that love to entertain, a formal dining room serves every dinner party need and a spacious breakfast nook provides a place for casual meals. The gourmet kitchen offers an island with prep-sink, allowing ample workspace for multiple cooks in the kitchen. A rear screened porch brings endless hours of enjoyment with a fireplace and a skylight-enhanced cathedral ceiling. The master suite boosts an attached sunroom for private relaxation, as well as a luxury bathroom and walk-in closets for two. A pantry, oversized utility room, and e-space bring a multi-functional work-center to the home. A guest suite is on the first floor, along with a study and two additional bedrooms and a rec room reside on the basement level.

The kitchen transformation started with a small footprint to work within but we maximized storage everywhere we could. We added white cabinetry mixed with a black laminate finish on the island, in the appliance garage, and inside some of the cabinetry
A small island for a working surface that also houses pull out garbage and recycling and more storage, and dropped the rest of the island to table height. We snuck in a little bench on one side that tucks away for easy access when walking by but pulls out for family dinners gathered around the table.
Design: Michelle Berwick
Photos: Sam Stock Photography

This whole-home interior design project in Raleigh NC by Lavish brings a refined, contemporary vision to every room, balancing high style with everyday livability.
Our clients wanted a home designed to do it all — host a dinner, pour from the cellar, entertain by the pool, and unwind in comfort. Lavish designed a cohesive, contemporary palette of warm neutrals, honed stone, brass accents, and collected art, carrying it seamlessly from the main living spaces through the kitchen, dining, and entertainment areas.
Highlights include an open living and dining space anchored by a glass-enclosed wine room and a sculptural chandelier, a bright contemporary kitchen with a natural stone island and statement art, and a covered outdoor living room with a full kitchen overlooking the pool. Layered lighting, rich texture, and a curated mix of furnishings give each room a polished, gallery-like feel while keeping the whole home warm and inviting.
Lavish provides full-service interior design across the Triangle and the North Carolina coast, from Raleigh to Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington.
Love this look? Message Lavish to bring it to your home in the Triangle or Wilmington area.

Just a few steps up from the kitchen is this dining area perfect for intimate dinner parties.
Dining room - modern dining room idea in Edmonton
Dining room - modern dining room idea in Edmonton

Nestled in the scenic hills of Vista, CA, this kitchen underwent a complete transformation, blending modern elegance with timeless design. The space was brought up to date with sleek, white modern cabinets and a spacious gray island, topped with a luxurious quartz slab. This expansive island serves as the perfect gathering spot, whether for intimate family dinners or entertaining large groups of friends.
The kitchen also features a well-appointed beverage center, which discreetly houses a hidden convection oven, pantry, and beautifully designed cabinets to showcase fine china. Designed with both functionality and style in mind, this kitchen meets the needs of a family who loves to entertain in a spacious, inviting environment.
Elegant and Functional Laundry Room Transformation
As you approach the laundry room, you'll notice the hallway adorned with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, providing ample storage for household items, school supplies, and those miscellaneous essentials that always need a place. This hallway seamlessly leads into the newly renovated laundry room, which features an array of updated cabinets extending into the adjacent office space.
The countertops are crafted from luxurious marble from Spain, adding an elegant touch to the laundry room, making everyday tasks like using the utility sink or folding clothes a more enjoyable experience. With a sophisticated color palette of crisp white and rich navy, this laundry room is designed to be both beautiful and welcoming, ensuring it feels like home.

This kitchen family room is a part of a whole house renovation we tackled starting in 2016, slowly and intentionally recreating each space in the house so it could be an updated, lovely space that FELT LIKE HOME to my clients.
After rethinking the space, opening it up to the adjacent family room & dining room, creating flow and connection through the whole first floor, and reconfiguring the kitchen layout, it works SO much better for modern family living:
Lots to be happy about in here! A new LARGE island perfect for food prep and entertaining, gorgeous new cabinets, lighting, appliances, countertops, tile work…
And a beautiful new eating area, allowing for cozy family dinners.
We finished the space with bright, colorful accents to give a pop to the neutral colors of the walls and upholstered pieces. The accessories, which have a modern and eclectic feel, blend the traditional items, such as their beautiful rug, with more contemporary pieces like the original art that they love.
It is wonderful to see how much the spaces have changed, and know that my clients will enjoy spending time together here as a family, throughout the seasons, for many years to come! :)

Our homeowner really wanted to create a more open concept living space, so we proposed to remove 2 bearing walls and replace them with support beams to join the 3 spaces together. Natural material use was very important to the customer, so this factored greatly in the material selections. Natural soapstone countertops were chosen as well as beautiful real Slate flooring. The cabinets chosen are made of Alderwood, finished in a medium brown tone, with a touch of red. In keeping with the theme, they chose a gorgeous, live edge table to be the centerpiece of the eating area. The mixture of all the materials creates an unusual and especially striking setting to host an amazing dinner party, or a cozy space just to spend some quiet time in!

This kitchen & family room is a part of a whole house renovation we tackled starting in 2016, slowly and intentionally recreating each space in the house so it could be an updated, lovely space that FELT LIKE HOME to my clients.
After rethinking the space, opening it up to the adjacent family room & dining room, creating flow and connection through the whole first floor, and reconfiguring the kitchen layout, it works SO much better for modern family living.
Lots to be happy about in here! A new LARGE island perfect for food prep and entertaining, gorgeous new cabinets, lighting, appliances, countertops, tile work…
And a beautiful new eating area, allowing for cozy family dinners.
We finished the space with bright, colorful accents to give a pop to the neutral colors of the walls and upholstered pieces. The accessories, which have a modern and eclectic feel, blend the traditional items, such as their beautiful rug, with more contemporary pieces like the original art that they love.
It is wonderful to see how much the spaces have changed, and know that my clients will enjoy spending time together here as a family, throughout the seasons, for many years to come! :)

Nestled in the scenic hills of Vista, CA, this kitchen underwent a complete transformation, blending modern elegance with timeless design. The space was brought up to date with sleek, white modern cabinets and a spacious gray island, topped with a luxurious quartz slab. This expansive island serves as the perfect gathering spot, whether for intimate family dinners or entertaining large groups of friends.
The kitchen also features a well-appointed beverage center, which discreetly houses a hidden convection oven, pantry, and beautifully designed cabinets to showcase fine china. Designed with both functionality and style in mind, this kitchen meets the needs of a family who loves to entertain in a spacious, inviting environment.
Elegant and Functional Laundry Room Transformation
As you approach the laundry room, you'll notice the hallway adorned with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, providing ample storage for household items, school supplies, and those miscellaneous essentials that always need a place. This hallway seamlessly leads into the newly renovated laundry room, which features an array of updated cabinets extending into the adjacent office space.
The countertops are crafted from luxurious marble from Spain, adding an elegant touch to the laundry room, making everyday tasks like using the utility sink or folding clothes a more enjoyable experience. With a sophisticated color palette of crisp white and rich navy, this laundry room is designed to be both beautiful and welcoming, ensuring it feels like home.

Photo: Bill Timmerman + Zack Hussain
Blurring of the line between inside and out has been established throughout this home. Space is not determined by the enclosure but through the idea of space extending past perceived barriers into an expanded form of living indoors and out. Even in this harsh environment, one is able to enjoy this concept through the development of exterior courts which are designed to shade and protect. Reminiscent of the crevices found in our rock formations where one often finds an oasis of life in this environment.
DL featured product: DL custom rugs including sculpted Patagonian sheepskin, wool / silk custom graphics and champagne silk galaxy. Custom 11′ live-edge laurel slabwood bench, Trigo bronze smoked acrylic + crocodile embossed leather barstools, polished stainless steel outdoor Pantera bench, special commissioned steel sculpture, metallic leather True Love lounge chair, blackened steel + micro-slab console and fiberglass pool lounges.

Sponsored
Sunbury, OH
J.Holderby - Renovations
Franklin County's Leading General Contractors - 2X Best of Houzz!

This sprawling hillside-walkout has a captivating presence with staggered gables, a cupola-accented roof, and a stone-and-shake exterior. For those that love to entertain, a formal dining room serves every dinner party need and a spacious breakfast nook provides a place for casual meals. The gourmet kitchen offers an island with prep-sink, allowing ample workspace for multiple cooks in the kitchen. A rear screened porch brings endless hours of enjoyment with a fireplace and a skylight-enhanced cathedral ceiling. The master suite boosts an attached sunroom for private relaxation, as well as a luxury bathroom and walk-in closets for two. A pantry, oversized utility room, and e-space bring a multi-functional work-center to the home. A guest suite is on the first floor, along with a study and two additional bedrooms and a rec room reside on the basement level.

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless.
Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad.
One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym.
In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

An open concept kitchen and first floor invites you to enjoy dinner with family and friends. This white and wood tone kitchen creates a neutral setting. Stainless steel appliances and a pantry closet finish the space.
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