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. Photos by Ira Montgomery

Retro home bowling alley installed in a family recreation building in central Minnesota. Most of the bowling components were salvaged from an old commercial bowling center, and were restored to like-new, or in some technical aspects, better-than-new, condition. The over-lane ball return riser, rack, and capping were originally manufactured in the 1950s. The automatic pinsetter machines are Brunswick A-2 models, which were totally dismantled, cleaned, painted, and rebuilt piece-by-piece with the addition of many new parts. The masking units are Brunswick Gold Crown single-lane models, which were refinished with Granny Smith Apple Green vinyl, and outfitted with a modern LED "pindicator" system. The bowling alley features built-in shoe and ball storage, and a restored manual scorer's table with custom scoresheets.

Designed by Lisa Zompa, Photography by Nat Rea
Kitchen - large transitional l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, the Greenfield’s had a beautiful suburban estate. With 3 little ones running around, Mr and Mrs Greenfield found less and less time to be able to go to the local health clubs to train in between their busy schedules. So they consulted us to help build their own home gym that would cover both of their needs. Mr. Greenfield was into heavy lifting and resistance training while Mrs. Greenfield preferred functional training and cardio exercises. With that said, we provided them with the Universal Trainer, 5-100lb Dumbbell Set, Linx Rack Functional Training System and they added their own Peloton Bike.

Located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, the Greenfield’s had a beautiful suburban estate. With 3 little ones running around, Mr and Mrs Greenfield found less and less time to be able to go to the local health clubs to train in between their busy schedules. So they consulted us to help build their own home gym that would cover both of their needs. Mr. Greenfield was into heavy lifting and resistance training while Mrs. Greenfield preferred functional training and cardio exercises. With that said, we provided them with the Universal Trainer, 5-100lb Dumbbell Set, Linx Rack Functional Training System and they added their own Peloton Bike.

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Photos by Kaity
Large trendy attached garage photo in Grand Rapids

Rob Karosis
Example of a cottage enclosed light wood floor home theater design in New York with a projector screen

Rear view of Support Structures on the Farm Photography: Alan Russ @studioHDP

Arts and crafts home design photo in Burlington

Ron Ruscio
Inspiration for a mediterranean entryway remodel in Denver

Landmark
Inspiration for a huge transitional white two-story stucco gable roof remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

This picture was taken during installation. The monkey bars have not been installed yet.
Minimalist shed photo in Devon

Mid-sized eclectic open concept light wood floor family room photo in Los Angeles with gray walls, a media wall and a standard fireplace