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Inspiration for a large country brown two-story wood gable roof remodel with a metal roof

Ipe Deck
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern backyard water fountain landscape in Vancouver with decking.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern backyard water fountain landscape in Vancouver with decking.
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We have a wide range of standard covering designs however our spectrum of choices is limitless. This allows us to create an addition from the highest rated materials that will exquisitely compliment your building and the surrounding property.

Cornerstone Hardwood Floors
Living room - mid-sized rustic living room idea in Dallas
Living room - mid-sized rustic living room idea in Dallas

Oversized and underused was how our Client described their old furniture for this space. We were brought in to come up with a furniture plan and accessorizing details that would make the space livable and loveable again!

Small elegant underground cork floor and brown floor home design photo with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized minimalist glass straight open staircase design in Chicago

Lance Gerber, Nuvue Interactive, LLC
Inspiration for a huge 1950s master multicolored tile porcelain tile walk-in shower remodel with white walls
Inspiration for a huge 1950s master multicolored tile porcelain tile walk-in shower remodel with white walls

Freeman Construction Ltd
Example of a small trendy attached one-car carport design in Denver
Example of a small trendy attached one-car carport design in Denver

Dreamy Elk Photography & Design
Example of a mid-sized minimalist one-story and detached wood brown garden shed design in Austin with a metal roof
Example of a mid-sized minimalist one-story and detached wood brown garden shed design in Austin with a metal roof

6" Backbay Black Powder Coat Aluminum Modern House Numbers
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Available in 4”, 6”, 8”, 12” or 15” high. Aluminum numbers are 3/8” thick, black powder coat finish and a ½” standoff providing a subtle shadow.

Stephanie Wiley Photography
Example of a trendy dark wood floor living room design with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Example of a trendy dark wood floor living room design with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

THE SETUP
Client Background: Our clients, a couple who have transitioned into the empty nest phase, have cherished their home for over three decades without undergoing any significant renovations. With a newfound desire to adapt their living space to better suit their current lifestyle, they’ve embarked on a journey to reimagine their kitchen — the heart of their home. Their aspiration is to cultivate a serene, neutral-toned sanctuary on the first floor that seamlessly merges with their family room, ensuring a harmonious and inviting environment.
Design Inspiration: The renovation is inspired by the couple’s penchant for soft, calming neutrals, using their cherished family room and the kitchen’s existing tile flooring as the cornerstone for the color scheme. This approach aims to foster a sense of warmth and tranquility throughout.
Design Objectives:
Harmonize the kitchen with the family room by adopting a soothing, neutral color scheme, ensuring a seamless flow across the first floor.
Enhance kitchen functionality with thoughtfully designed cabinetry, providing a designated place for every item and maximizing storage efficiency.
Cultivate an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that reflects the homeowners’ desire for a calm and relaxing space.
Design Challenges:
The homeowners wish to retain the existing kitchen tile flooring and integrate it into a refreshed, modern design.
Accommodating a dining area spacious enough for family visits without compromising the kitchen’s open feel or functional layout.
Despite liking the current placement of plumbing and appliances, the homeowners aspire for a more open floor plan to facilitate better movement and interaction.
The need to amplify natural light in the kitchen, especially around the sink area, where existing lighting is insufficient.
Preserving the half-wall between the kitchen and family room, a feature the homeowners want to keep, while ensuring it complements the new design.
THE RENEWED SPACE
Design Solutions:
By choosing a neutral color palette that complements the existing tile, the design unifies the kitchen with the adjacent spaces. The tile’s grout was cleaned and restored, enhancing the floor’s appearance and integrating it seamlessly with the new kitchen aesthetic.
The inclusion of a larger island with seating for two, alongside maintaining a substantial dining table, was achieved by optimizing the spatial layout. This allowed for a sociable yet functional kitchen, accommodating large family gatherings without feeling crowded.
Minor adjustments to the kitchen’s layout maintained the preferred locations for plumbing and appliances while introducing an ‘open’ design concept. Strategic modifications, such as angling the pantry wall, improved the flow and accessibility within the space.
Replacing the garden window with a broader, standard window significantly increased natural light, transforming the sink area into a bright, welcoming space with enhanced views of the outdoors.
The decision to keep the half-wall was ingeniously leveraged to define the dining area while maintaining an open connection to the family room. This feature not only serves as a visual separator but also ties the two spaces together through the shared color scheme and design elements.
The homeowners are thrilled with their newly remodeled kitchen, which has become a hub of warmth and hospitality. Hosting a wedding shower and a birthday party, they have shared their renewed space with friends and family, who have been equally enamored. This remodel has not only met their functional and aesthetic desires but has also enriched their home with a fresh sense of serenity and joy.
The upstairs part of the home is shaping up nicely. Here’s their newly remodeled primary bathroom.

Custom steel gate with keypad locking handle
- Angelica Norton
Inspiration for a small modern partial sun front yard gravel garden path in Austin.
Inspiration for a small modern partial sun front yard gravel garden path in Austin.
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