The cantilevered maple shelving is a design feature that displays our client’s art and craft collection and greets visitors as they arrive at the top of the central stair. Builder: Standing Stone Builders

Cynthia Lynn
Large transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Chicago with blue walls, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops and white countertops

Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

Family room - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor family room idea in Miami with brown walls and no fireplace

Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

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Doug Thompson Huge wine rack and storage that creates a beautiful display.
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Altius Design, Longviews Studios
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Detailed iron doors create a grand entrance into this wet bar. Mirrored backsplash adds dimension to the space and helps the backlit yellow acrylic make the bar the focal point. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

Mimi Erickson
Small elegant single-wall wet bar photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and distressed cabinets

A display wall for all of Blake's lego creations. He even has room for acrylic shelves to builld on his collection. Photography by John Woodcock
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Family room - contemporary family room idea in Miami with gray walls

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Dallas with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Ron Rosenzweig
Small trendy freestanding desk gray floor and light wood floor study room photo in Miami with white walls and no fireplace

Photography by Eric Laignel
Family room - mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in San Francisco with a music area, white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
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photo cred: tessa neustadt
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While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery