Custom built expanding kitchen table by Paul Taylor ( http://tayloredbypaul.com). Table expands from 4 seats to 10 seats with three leaves. Dimensions perfect for our small, eat-in kitchen space that expands into the living room. Built to match kitchen hutch.

This Houston kitchen remodel and whole-house redesign was nothing less than a time machine – zooming a 40-year-old living space into 2017! “The kitchen had formica countertops, old wood cabinets, a strange layout and low ceilings,” says Lisha Maxey, lead designer for Outdoor Homescapes of Houston and owner of LGH Design Services. “We basically took it down to the studs to create the new space. It even had original terrazzo tile in the foyer! Almost never see that anymore.” The new look is all 2017, starting with a pure white maple wood for the new kitchen cabinetry and a 13-foot butcher block island. The china hutch, beam and columns are walnut. The small kitchen countertop (on fridge side) is Corian. The flooring is solid hickory with a natural stain. The backsplash is Moroccan blue glass. In the island, Outdoor Homescapes added a small, stainless steel prep sink and a large porcelain sink. All finishes are brushed stainless steel except for the pot filler, which is copper. “The look is very transitional, with a hearty mix of antiques the client wanted incorporated and the contemporary open concept look of today,” says Lisha. “The bar stools are actually reclaimed science class stools that my client picked up at a local fair. It was an awesome find!” In addition to the kitchen, the home’s first-floor half bath, living room and den also got an update. Outdoor Homescapes also built storage into the space under the stairs and warmed up the entry with custom blue and beige wallpaper. “In the half bath, we used the client’s favorite color, orange,” says Lisha. “We added a vessel bowl that was also found at a fair and an antique chandelier to top it off.” The paint in that room was textured by running a dry brush vertically while the paint was still wet. “It appears to be wallpaper, but not!” explains Lisha. Outdoor Homescapes also used black/white custom tiles in the bath and laundry room to tie it all in. Lisha used antique pieces in the laundry room with a custom black/white porcelain floor. To open up the wall between the old kitchen and living room, we had to install a 26’ steel I-beam to support the second floor. It was an engineering feat! Took six men to get it into place! “The client – an empty nester couple – had already done their upstairs remodel and they knew the first floor would be a gut-out,” continues Lisha. “The home was in very poor condition prior to the remodel, and everything needed to go. Basically, wife told husband, we either do this remodel or we sell the house. And Mr. inherited it from his Mom, so it has sentimental value to him.” Lisha loves how original it turned out, noting the refreshing department from the usual all-white kitchen with black/white flooring, Carrera marble or granite countertops and subway tile. “The clients were open to mixing up styles and working with me to make it come together,” she says. “I think there’s a new excitement in mixing the decades and finding a way to allow clients to hold on to treasured antiques or special pieces while incorporating them in a more modern space. Her favorite area is the large island. “I love that they will spend holidays and regular days around that space,” she says. “It’s just so welcoming!”

Dimension: Dining Table : 60" L X 42" D X 30" H ( With 1 leaves of 18" ) 42" L X 42" D X 30" H (Without Extension) Dining Chair : 18" L X 20" D X 42" H Sideboard : 80.5" L X 20" D X 34"H Whether preparing a meal for two or serving a full house, our Carrollton Two Tone Mahogany Wood 8 Piece Dining Collection will accommodate your needs with beauty and grace. This comprehensive dining collection is a marvel of Old World quality and artistry, bestowing its unique charm in a two-tone palette of cream and brown for a look that can command the attention of any setting, from traditional to contemporary. This 8 piece dining collection includes an extendable dining table, 6 chairs, and a sideboard. The dining table is a genius piece that can grow from its rounded dimensions to an oval contour that offers extra space to you and your guests as needed. The six chairs can gather around this expanded oval table, or when it is in its round shape, can be used as extra seating throughout the house. The chair's posh leather seats provide prestige and comfort wherever placed. The elegant sideboard cabinet offers ample storage with two double cabinets complete with interior shelving for increased organizational options. These cabinets are finished with glass doors with a sophisticated carved motif for enhanced appeal. Four drawers cap off these plentiful storage options, with a generous rectangular countertop providing use for your buffet spreads or to show off your photos and decorative curios. This handcrafted solid mahogany wood dining collection is a durable and timeless set that will provide long-lasting use throughout the generations. Amplify this look even further by coupling this set with the Carrollton Bar Hutch with built-in stemware rack. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Made of solid mahogany wood • Two-tone color palette • Expandable round table • 6 Chairs with leather seats • Sideboard with 4-drawers and glass front cabinets • Part of the Carrollton Collection Note: Our furniture is made of solid wood (not wood veneer over plywood). It is handcrafted by Master Artisans. Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Pictured: Goliath expanding console table, Cubista expanding ottoman, Pocket Chairs, LGM Tavolo rotating bed system. Jason Flakes/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon

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