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Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Transitional home bar photo in Atlanta

Lori Hamilton
Example of an island style formal and open concept living room design in Miami with beige walls, a metal fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace

Lower-level bar area off of the indoor sport court, with beautiful wood cabinetry complimented by a wood coffered ceiling and granite countertops - Creek Hill Custom Homes MN

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Inspiration for a small contemporary underground vinyl floor and gray floor basement remodel in Calgary with gray walls and no fireplace

Peter Vanderwarker View towards ocean
Example of a mid-sized 1960s open concept and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Boston with white walls, a stone fireplace, no tv and a two-sided fireplace

This project involved converting a partially finished basement into an ultimate media room with an English pub. The family is big on entertaining and enjoys watching movies and college football. It was important to combine the media area with the pub to create options for guests within the same space. Although the home has a full sized basement the staircase was centrally located, which made it difficult for special configuration. As a result, we were able to work with the existing plan be designing a media area large enough for a sectional sofa and additional seating with the English pub at the far end of the room. The home owner had a projection screen on a bare wall with the electrical components stacked on boxes. The new plan involved installing new cabinets to accommodate components and surround the screen to give it a built-in finish. Open shelving also allows the homeowner to feature some of their collectible sports memorabilia. As if the 130 inch projection screen wasn’t large enough, the surround sound system makes you feel like you are part of the action. It is as close to the I MAX viewing experience as you are going to get in a home. Sound-deadening insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to prevent noise from penetrating the second floor. The design of the pub was inspired by the home owner’s favorite local pub, Brazenhead. The bar countertop with lift-top entrance was custom built by our carpenters to simulate aged wood. The finish looks rough, but it is smooth enough to wipe down easily. The top encloses the bar and provides seating for guests. A TV at the bar allows guest to follow along with the game on the big screen or tune into another game. The game table provides even another option for entertainment in the media room. Stacked stone with thick mortar joints was installed on the face of the bar and to an opposite wall containing the entrance to a wine room. Hand scrapped hardwood floors were installed in the pub portion of the media room to provide yet another touch to “Brazenhead” their own pub. The wet bar is under a soffit area that continues into the media area due to existing duct work. We wanted to creatively find a way to separate the two spaces. Adding trim on the ceiling and front of soffit at the bar defined the area and made a great transition from the drywall soffit to the wet bar. A tin ceiling was installed which added to the ambience of the pub wet bar and further aided in defining the soffit as an intentional part of the design. Custom built wainscoting borders the perimeter of the media room. The end result allows the client to comfortably entertain in a space designed just for them.

Example of a classic laundry room design in Minneapolis

Home Theater System with Motorized Screen and Drop Down Speakers. Equipment is located in an adjacent closet and all Audio Video Equipment and Lighting are controlled via a custom programmed remote control

The kitchen in this Mid Century Modern home is a true showstopper. The designer expanded the original kitchen footprint and doubled the kitchen in size. The walnut dividing wall and walnut cabinets are hallmarks of the original mid century design, while a mix of deep blue cabinets provide a more modern punch. The triangle shape is repeated throughout the kitchen in the backs of the counter stools, the ends of the waterfall island, the light fixtures, the clerestory windows, and the walnut dividing wall.

bright family home, wood and leather stools, white pendants, white kitchen, fruit bowl
Kitchen - coastal l-shaped brown floor kitchen idea in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Ultimate luxury backyard. Designed for large parties and backyard oasis. Complete with pool, pool par, sunken fire pit, pool rain curtain, sunken outdoor kitchen, sunken fire pit, fireplace, covered pergolas drop down tv's and more!

A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen remodel with subtle industrial styling, clean lines, texture and simple elegance Custom Cabinetry by Castleman Carpentry - custom utensil / cutting board pull out

Island style u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

ORIJIN STONE exclusive custom-crafted limestone veneer blend. Custom fabricated hearth stone in our Pewter™ limestone. Photography by Canary Grey.
Example of a trendy open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Minneapolis with a stone fireplace, gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo Credit: Dustin Halleck
Family room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor family room idea in Chicago with no fireplace and a concealed tv

Example of a large minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Vancouver with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large contemporary brown three-story mixed siding flat roof idea in Los Angeles