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Cathedral ceilings and seamless cabinetry complement this kitchen’s river view
The low ceilings in this ’70s contemporary were a nagging issue for the 6-foot-8 homeowner. Plus, drab interiors failed to do justice to the home’s Connecticut River view.
By raising ceilings and removing non-load-bearing partitions, architect Christopher Arelt was able to create a cathedral-within-a-cathedral structure in the kitchen, dining and living area. Decorative mahogany rafters open the space’s height, introduce a warmer palette and create a welcoming framework for light.
The homeowner, a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, wanted to emulate the famed architect’s use of reddish-brown concrete floors, and the result further warmed the interior. “Concrete has a connotation of cold and industrial but can be just the opposite,” explains Arelt.
Clunky European hardware was replaced by hidden pivot hinges, and outside cabinet corners were mitered so there is no evidence of a drawer or door from any angle.

Sometimes, there are moments in the remodeling experience that words cannot fully explain how amazing it can be.
This home in Quincy, MA 02169 is one of those moments for our team.
This now stunning colonial underwent one of the biggest transformations of the year. Previously, the home held its original cedar clapboards that since 1960 have rotted, cracked, peeled, and was an eyesore for the homeowners.
GorillaPlank™ Siding System featuring Everlast Composite Siding:
Color chosen:
- 7” Blue Spruce
- 4” PVC Trim
- Exterior Painting
- Prepped, pressure-washed, and painted foundation to match the siding color.
Leak-Proof Roof® System featuring Owens Corning Asphalt Shingles:
Color chosen:
- Estate Gray TruDefinition® Duration asphalt shingles
- 5” Seamless White Aluminum Gutters
Marvin Elevate Windows
Color chosen:
- Stone White
Window Styles:
- Double-Hung windows
- 3-Lite Slider windows
- Casements windows
Marvin Essentials Sliding Patio Door
Color chosen:
Stone White
Provia Signet Fiberglass Entry Door
Color chosen:
- Mahogany (exterior)
- Mountain Berry (interior)

Example of a large cottage l-shaped limestone floor eat-in kitchen design in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops
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Sometimes, there are moments in the remodeling experience that words cannot fully explain how amazing it can be.
This home in Quincy, MA 02169 is one of those moments for our team.
This now stunning colonial underwent one of the biggest transformations of the year. Previously, the home held its original cedar clapboards that since 1960 have rotted, cracked, peeled, and was an eyesore for the homeowners.
GorillaPlank™ Siding System featuring Everlast Composite Siding:
Color chosen:
- 7” Blue Spruce
- 4” PVC Trim
- Exterior Painting
- Prepped, pressure-washed, and painted foundation to match the siding color.
Leak-Proof Roof® System featuring Owens Corning Asphalt Shingles:
Color chosen:
- Estate Gray TruDefinition® Duration asphalt shingles
- 5” Seamless White Aluminum Gutters
Marvin Elevate Windows
Color chosen:
- Stone White
Window Styles:
- Double-Hung windows
- 3-Lite Slider windows
- Casements windows
Marvin Essentials Sliding Patio Door
Color chosen:
Stone White
Provia Signet Fiberglass Entry Door
Color chosen:
- Mahogany (exterior)
- Mountain Berry (interior)

Sometimes, there are moments in the remodeling experience that words cannot fully explain how amazing it can be.
This home in Quincy, MA 02169 is one of those moments for our team.
This now stunning colonial underwent one of the biggest transformations of the year. Previously, the home held its original cedar clapboards that since 1960 have rotted, cracked, peeled, and was an eyesore for the homeowners.
GorillaPlank™ Siding System featuring Everlast Composite Siding:
Color chosen:
- 7” Blue Spruce
- 4” PVC Trim
- Exterior Painting
- Prepped, pressure-washed, and painted foundation to match the siding color.
Leak-Proof Roof® System featuring Owens Corning Asphalt Shingles:
Color chosen:
- Estate Gray TruDefinition® Duration asphalt shingles
- 5” Seamless White Aluminum Gutters
Marvin Elevate Windows
Color chosen:
- Stone White
Window Styles:
- Double-Hung windows
- 3-Lite Slider windows
- Casements windows
Marvin Essentials Sliding Patio Door
Color chosen:
Stone White
Provia Signet Fiberglass Entry Door
Color chosen:
- Mahogany (exterior)
- Mountain Berry (interior)

Sometimes, there are moments in the remodeling experience that words cannot fully explain how amazing it can be.
This home in Quincy, MA 02169 is one of those moments for our team.
This now stunning colonial underwent one of the biggest transformations of the year. Previously, the home held its original cedar clapboards that since 1960 have rotted, cracked, peeled, and was an eyesore for the homeowners.
GorillaPlank™ Siding System featuring Everlast Composite Siding:
Color chosen:
- 7” Blue Spruce
- 4” PVC Trim
- Exterior Painting
- Prepped, pressure-washed, and painted foundation to match the siding color.
Leak-Proof Roof® System featuring Owens Corning Asphalt Shingles:
Color chosen:
- Estate Gray TruDefinition® Duration asphalt shingles
- 5” Seamless White Aluminum Gutters
Marvin Elevate Windows
Color chosen:
- Stone White
Window Styles:
- Double-Hung windows
- 3-Lite Slider windows
- Casements windows
Marvin Essentials Sliding Patio Door
Color chosen:
Stone White
Provia Signet Fiberglass Entry Door
Color chosen:
- Mahogany (exterior)
- Mountain Berry (interior)

In this transitional home, a casual breakfast nook sits adjacent to the kitchen and living room.
Inspiration for a small transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling dining room remodel in DC Metro with beige walls
Inspiration for a small transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling dining room remodel in DC Metro with beige walls

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Family-room space located just off the kitchen and adjacent to the living room makes for a nice spot for television watching and light snacks. The built-in cabinetry has a place for the TV, books, and family photos. Photo credit: Hal Lum
Photo Credit: Hal Lum

Waterfront living room
Cathedral ceilings and seamless cabinetry complement this kitchen’s river view
The low ceilings in this ’70s contemporary were a nagging issue for the 6-foot-8 homeowner. Plus, drab interiors failed to do justice to the home’s Connecticut River view.
By raising ceilings and removing non-load-bearing partitions, architect Christopher Arelt was able to create a cathedral-within-a-cathedral structure in the kitchen, dining and living area. Decorative mahogany rafters open the space’s height, introduce a warmer palette and create a welcoming framework for light.
The homeowner, a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, wanted to emulate the famed architect’s use of reddish-brown concrete floors, and the result further warmed the interior. “Concrete has a connotation of cold and industrial but can be just the opposite,” explains Arelt.
Clunky European hardware was replaced by hidden pivot hinges, and outside cabinet corners were mitered so there is no evidence of a drawer or door from any angle.

Sheri Brown of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA, partnered with Gallaghers Construction LLC to design a transitional kitchen featuring a mix of cabinetry brands and finishes. The space combines Merillat Autograph in the Basset door style with 5-piece drawer fronts in a painted Dove White finish, along with Masterpiece cabinetry in the Barton door style with 5-piece drawer fronts in a painted Lagoon finish.
The clients shared, “I love our new kitchen and the way it has become the gathering space for our family. While it is never easy to be without a kitchen, the end result was completely worth it.”
Sheri explained, “This was one of my first kitchens where I was able to design with coordinating cabinets from Merillat Autograph and Merillat Masterpiece to create the layout the clients envisioned. The clients were amazing to work with, which made the project even more enjoyable.”
Photos courtesy of BTW Images.

Sheri Brown of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA, partnered with Gallaghers Construction LLC to design a transitional kitchen featuring a mix of cabinetry brands and finishes. The space combines Merillat Autograph in the Basset door style with 5-piece drawer fronts in a painted Dove White finish, along with Masterpiece cabinetry in the Barton door style with 5-piece drawer fronts in a painted Lagoon finish.
The clients shared, “I love our new kitchen and the way it has become the gathering space for our family. While it is never easy to be without a kitchen, the end result was completely worth it.”
Sheri explained, “This was one of my first kitchens where I was able to design with coordinating cabinets from Merillat Autograph and Merillat Masterpiece to create the layout the clients envisioned. The clients were amazing to work with, which made the project even more enjoyable.”
Photos courtesy of BTW Images.

Sometimes, there are moments in the remodeling experience that words cannot fully explain how amazing it can be.
This home in Quincy, MA 02169 is one of those moments for our team.
This now stunning colonial underwent one of the biggest transformations of the year. Previously, the home held its original cedar clapboards that since 1960 have rotted, cracked, peeled, and was an eyesore for the homeowners.
GorillaPlank™ Siding System featuring Everlast Composite Siding:
Color chosen:
- 7” Blue Spruce
- 4” PVC Trim
- Exterior Painting
- Prepped, pressure-washed, and painted foundation to match the siding color.
Leak-Proof Roof® System featuring Owens Corning Asphalt Shingles:
Color chosen:
- Estate Gray TruDefinition® Duration asphalt shingles
- 5” Seamless White Aluminum Gutters
Marvin Elevate Windows
Color chosen:
- Stone White
Window Styles:
- Double-Hung windows
- 3-Lite Slider windows
- Casements windows
Marvin Essentials Sliding Patio Door
Color chosen:
Stone White
Provia Signet Fiberglass Entry Door
Color chosen:
- Mahogany (exterior)
- Mountain Berry (interior)

Sheri Brown of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA, partnered with Gallaghers Construction LLC to design a transitional kitchen featuring a mix of cabinetry brands and finishes. The space combines Merillat Autograph in the Basset door style with 5-piece drawer fronts in a painted Dove White finish, along with Masterpiece cabinetry in the Barton door style with 5-piece drawer fronts in a painted Lagoon finish.
The clients shared, “I love our new kitchen and the way it has become the gathering space for our family. While it is never easy to be without a kitchen, the end result was completely worth it.”
Sheri explained, “This was one of my first kitchens where I was able to design with coordinating cabinets from Merillat Autograph and Merillat Masterpiece to create the layout the clients envisioned. The clients were amazing to work with, which made the project even more enjoyable.”
Photos courtesy of BTW Images.

Traditional Kitchen Renovation & Design Of A First Floor Ranch.
See what our client say about Paul Lopa Designs:
It went as smooth as it possibly could go. The only bumps in the road was with what we found during demolition, you never know what your gonna run into when all the walls,floors and fixtures come out. Paul had explained to us that depending on what we found under all the out dated stuff it might take a little longer. Paul was there doing the work with his workers he showed up on time and finished on schedule. It was no problem being in touch with Paul because he answered his phone or got back to us in a timely fashion. He has an excellent sense of design he knows what goes well together and makes the house flow with comfort and usability.
(R)Haw Ron

This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape.
This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards
Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and
needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We
were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will
become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through
two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy,
fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom—
making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Sometimes, there are moments in the remodeling experience that words cannot fully explain how amazing it can be.
This home in Quincy, MA 02169 is one of those moments for our team.
This now stunning colonial underwent one of the biggest transformations of the year. Previously, the home held its original cedar clapboards that since 1960 have rotted, cracked, peeled, and was an eyesore for the homeowners.
GorillaPlank™ Siding System featuring Everlast Composite Siding:
Color chosen:
- 7” Blue Spruce
- 4” PVC Trim
- Exterior Painting
- Prepped, pressure-washed, and painted foundation to match the siding color.
Leak-Proof Roof® System featuring Owens Corning Asphalt Shingles:
Color chosen:
- Estate Gray TruDefinition® Duration asphalt shingles
- 5” Seamless White Aluminum Gutters
Marvin Elevate Windows
Color chosen:
- Stone White
Window Styles:
- Double-Hung windows
- 3-Lite Slider windows
- Casements windows
Marvin Essentials Sliding Patio Door
Color chosen:
Stone White
Provia Signet Fiberglass Entry Door
Color chosen:
- Mahogany (exterior)
- Mountain Berry (interior)

Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Los Angeles
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Los Angeles
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