Basements provide welcome extra square footage and are often home to TV and recreation areas, bars, guest quarters and storage. This family is lucky to have all of the above, and more, in their finished lower level. From concrete to cozy, enjoy the many facets of this basement remodel. Jake Boyd Photography

The second floor family room offers an open, family-friendly space for both kids and adults to enjoy. A low-profile sofa with modern lines and extra depth provides lots of seating, while a sliding barn door continues the farmhouse theme.

In this recent kitchen design and renovation project, these long time clients came to me originally, several years ago to start discussing the design of their kitchen. At that time, the kitchen in this 1800’s home included a kitchen that had been poorly remodeled in the 1980’s, so the kitchen had already lost most of it’s original charm. I created a design plan creating a beautiful large kitchen expanding the space into the adjacent rooms. My clients loved this design plan, but other home issues took precedence, so after a few additional years, my clients were now ready to start their kitchen project. Their overall goals for the property did change since we first looked at this project, my clients decided that they did not want to enlarge or expand the small kitchen by opening it up to the adjacent rooms. So, I went back to the drawing board to create a kitchen in the existing kitchen space that fulfilled their new goals and created a beautiful functional space within the existing kitchen space. This new design, like my former design, honored this home’s traditional architecture, but added a light, fresh feel to the space using updated colors and material selections. This design consisted of additional storage and cabinetry, additional countertop space, and a small space to sit. We added new cabinetry, appliances, electrical, plumbing, beautiful quartz countertops, glass backsplash tile, traditional lighting fixtures, and finished everything off using beautiful classic hardware elements. My clients are now in love with this new renovated kitchen space. It contains many of the elements of a much larger kitchen, and melds beautifully with the rest of the house which we have also designed renovated over the last few years. Finally my client’s get to enjoy their new kitchen space as much as they enjoy the rest of this beautiful home!

This classic shingle style pool house compliments the main house, allowing for extra space for entertaining, relaxing, enjoying a home home, full kitchen and bathroom area.

The second floor family room offers an open, family-friendly space for both kids and adults to enjoy. A low-profile sofa with modern lines and extra depth provides lots of seating, while a sliding barn door continues the farmhouse theme.

This home was our model home for our community, Sage Meadows. This floor plan is still available in current communities. This home boasts a covered front porch and covered back patio for enjoying the outdoors. And you will enjoy the beauty of the indoors of this great home. Notice the master bedroom with attached bathroom featuring a corner garden tub. In addition to an ample laundry room find a mud room with walk in closet for extra projects and storage. The kitchen, dining area and great room offer ideal space for family time and entertainment. Jeremiah Barber

Open arear dining room with extra large windows to enjoy maximum sun light and nature. Floors are concrete with integrated heating. Fireplace is minimalistic with wood storage in the wall. Over size light fixture gives personality and anchors the dining area. Ceilings in white pine give texture and depth to the space.

The Langford's wanted to make better use of the large unfinished room over their garage, which was mainly being used for a poker table and extra space. Their vision was to transform it into a custom theater room where family and friends could relax and enjoy movie nights together. From the early stages of construction to the final finishing touches, these photos take you through the entire transformation process from start to finish. We’re proud of how this project turned out and hope you enjoy seeing the transformation as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life.

Photography by: Susan Gilmore
Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor living room design in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The Langford's wanted to make better use of the large unfinished room over their garage, which was mainly being used for a poker table and extra space. Their vision was to transform it into a custom theater room where family and friends could relax and enjoy movie nights together. From the early stages of construction to the final finishing touches, these photos take you through the entire transformation process from start to finish. We’re proud of how this project turned out and hope you enjoy seeing the transformation as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life.

Dean J. Birinyi Photography
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in San Francisco

We completed this mudroom cabinet for the Schmitt family in Wake Forest recently. This built-in includes shaker doors, interior adjustable shelves, crown, and lacquer painted to match SW Extra White. Thank you, Lindy, we hope you are enjoying your completed project!

Photography and Design by Christina Van Eyck. The ottomans add extra comfort for enjoying the fireplace or watching television. They also add a touch of softness to the space with the beautiful velvet and contrasting welt.

This project was all about traditions. Our clients needed more space for family gatherings, children coming home for visits, extra space in the master to relax, read and enjoy the pool view. A garage and man cave was also added to make space for toys, recreation and movie night!

We completed this mudroom cabinet for the Schmitt family in Wake Forest recently. This built-in includes shaker doors, interior adjustable shelves, crown, and lacquer painted to match SW Extra White. Thank you, Lindy, we hope you are enjoying your completed project!

This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)

The modular Mezzo sofa has intelligent adjustable back cushions so you can experience a great fit, whether you prefer to sit or lounge. Enjoy extra padding on the armrests as well as spacious seating with exclusive stitching details. Design your own Mezzo from a wide range of sizes, shapes and colours.

Every detail of this new construction home was planned and thought of. From the door knobs to light fixtures this home turned into a modern farmhouse master piece! The Highland Park family of 6 aimed to create an oasis for their extended family and friends to enjoy. We added a large sectional, extra island space and a spacious outdoor setup to complete this goal. Our tile selections added special details to the bathrooms, mudroom and laundry room. The lighting lit up the gorgeous wallpaper and paint selections. To top it off the accessories were the perfect way to accentuate the style and excitement within this home! This project is truly one of our favorites. Hopefully we can enjoy cocktails in the pool soon!

This COOKE Montecito is the perfect compliment to this poolside patio. With a fully automated fire pit and integrated flame sensors, the guests of this resort can safely enjoy this a clean burning fire pit. The quartzite table top is built for high use, high traffic environments. Finished with a custom glass windscreen, this is a gorgeous fire pit table that can be enjoyed by all.