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

Screen Porch in Avondale PA New deck/screenporch recently completed. Fiberon Sanctuary Expresso deck boards Open Gable style w/ PVC white trim Screeneaze screening Superior 1000 series white vinyl railings with York balusters Recessed lights and fan Client's comments: Daniel and his team at Maple Crest Construction were absolutely wonderful to work with on our enclosed patio project. He was very professional from start to finish, responded quickly to all of our questions, and always kept us up to date on the time frame. We couldn't have asked for a better builder. We look forward to enjoying it for many years to come! He really understood our vision for our perfect deck and explained our options to make that vision a reality. We are very happy with the result, and everyone is telling us how amazing our new deck is. Thank you, Daniel!

Ryann Ford
Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor front door design in Austin with gray walls and a black front door

"When I first visited the client's house, and before seeing the space, I sat down with my clients to understand their needs. They told me they were getting ready to remodel their bathroom and master closet, and they wanted to get some ideas on how to make their closet better. The told me they wanted to figure out the closet before they did anything, so they presented their ideas to me, which included building walls in the space to create a larger master closet. I couldn't visual what they were explaining, so we went to the space. As soon as I got in the space, it was clear to me that we didn't need to build walls, we just needed to have the current closets torn out and replaced with wardrobes, create some shelving space for shoes and build an island with drawers in a bench. When I proposed that solution, they both looked at me with big smiles on their faces and said, 'That is the best idea we've heard, let's do it', then they asked me if I could design the vanity as well. "I used 3/4" Melamine, Italian walnut, and Donatello thermofoil. The client provided their own countertops." - Leslie Klinck, Designer

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.”

Feature In: Visit Miami Beach Magazine & Island Living A nice young couple contacted us from Brazil to decorate their newly acquired apartment. We schedule a meeting through Skype and from the very first moment we had a very good feeling this was going to be a nice project and people to work with. We exchanged some ideas, comments, images and we explained to them how we were used to worked with clients overseas and how important was to keep communication opened. They main concerned was to find a solution for a giant structure leaning column in the main room, as well as how to make the kitchen, dining and living room work together in one considerably small space with few dimensions. Whether it was a holiday home or a place to rent occasionally, the requirements were simple, Scandinavian style, accent colors and low investment, and so we did it. Once the proposal was signed, we got down to work and in two months the apartment was ready to welcome them with nice scented candles, flowers and delicious Mojitos from their spectacular view at the 41th floor of one of Miami's most modern and tallest building. Rolando Diaz Photography

For this beautiful two-toned Saratoga Springs kitchen, the clients had already started the kitchen remodel before they contacted Capitol designer Lacey to help out. “When I got involved, their kitchen was already torn out, they were without a contractor, and not sure what to do next,” explains Lacey. The homeowners thought they were ready to order kitchen cabinets and keep their project moving quickly. However, once they sat down for the initial design consultation, Lacey realized that they had not fully thought through how they would use the space. The cabinets they chose did not have a reasonable amount of drawers, and the kitchen did not provide enough storage for a busy family. The layout didn’t drastically change from what the clients had originally planned, but the initial chosen style was much more of a rustic farmhouse look, which didn’t fit with the rest of the home. Using walnut cabinets on the island helped to complement the other wood tones used in the home without overpowering the space and still have a bit of the farmhouse look that the homeowner wanted.

Valentina Christova
Entryway - eclectic entryway idea with blue walls

design: Studio TOOP, 2008 location: Driebergen, NL status: built in 2008, Tuinvreugd photo: Jolanthe Lalkens, 2010 A letter from the town of Driebergen explaining that there were subsidies available if residents wanted to build a rainwater catchment in their garden was the impulse necessary for Ben and Ine to finally redo their garden. About to start retirement they had more time to garden and enjoy being at home. Ine hd been a gardener for years and looked for the opportunity to spend more time on the hobby and Ben was already working out the technical details of the rainwater catchment and ponds. Studio TOOP helped them translate their wishes and interests into a clear design that made smart use of the small elevation change in the garden. Sequences of steps and raised beds separate each section of the garden. Three lines - a row of three ponds, a row of crab apple trees and a rose covered pergola - emphasize the gardens length. Each pond is 15 cm lower than the next, allowing the water to flows from one to another, and then to another lower lying pond at the end of the pergola. Under a lid that works as a bench integrated into two of the raised beds are the rainwater tanks.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic bedroom photo in Los Angeles

Office 2 This Financial Firm located in the heart of La Jolla, San Diego was a style revamping that the owners were wanting for over 12 years. After meeting with these amazing financial owners they sat down and explained they were looking for a space that was warm and inviting, with touches of comfort that would show off their talent through design. We did just that. From designing a new custom sign that displayed their name and logo on the wall as you enter into the firm, to making a lobby space that is inviting for their clients to wait in. We were able to also add in some amazing art in the conference room and design each office geared toward the partners personality. We added in some of their current art and furniture while adding in some new pieces, paint, plants, and a whole new style. This office is new and improved for any client that now walks into the space. *There are more features that were done within the space

This Financial Firm located in the heart of La Jolla, San Diego was a style revamping that the owners were wanting for over 12 years. After meeting with these amazing financial owners they sat down and explained they were looking for a space that was warm and inviting, with touches of comfort that would show off their talent through design. We did just that. From designing a new custom sign that displayed their name and logo on the wall as you enter into the firm, to making a lobby space that is inviting for their clients to wait in. We were able to also add in some amazing art in the conference room and design each office geared toward the partners personality. We added in some of their current art and furniture while adding in some new pieces, paint, plants, and a whole new style. This office is new and improved for any client that now walks into the space. *There are more features that were done within the space

Our happy customer opted for an engineered 5" White Oak natural floor that can be refinished multiple times. Many customers are fooled into throw away wood floors. Not ours, we explain the value of spending a little more money on the front end to save substantial money later. Refinishing is a fraction of the price of installing new wood. The old wood can look new again. And if you need a change you can always stain the wood a different color when you refinish 123-Floor

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

In Minnesota, there are probably 5 days out of the year that are idyllic for sitting outside on your uncovered deck, in the direct sun, where you won’t suffer from heat exhaustion or blood loss from mosquitos in short order. “So, you’ve got this beautifully manicured backyard to enjoy and no way to really enjoy it at your convenience,” recalls project manager Ben Murphy. “That’s what really drove this project.” In any remodel the biggest question is always why? Why are we doing this project? What pain are we trying to make go away or a problem to solve? In this case, the homeowners wanted to dramatically extend their outdoor living enjoyment and do so without the cost of a 4-season porch addition. “Our solution was a relatively new product called Sunspace, that takes those 5 good days on the deck and turns them into 9 months or so of comfortable living,” explains Murphy, “And for probably 25% less in cost and a traditional four season porch.”

Photo: Hilary Rose Walker © 2013 Houzz
Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Dallas

Photo: Sarah Seung-McFarland © 2017 Houzz
Example of an eclectic living room design in New York

A cute mission style home in downtown Sacramento is home to a couple whose style runs a little more eclectic. We elevated the cabinets to the fullest height of the wall and topped with textured painted mesh lit uppers. We kept the original soapstone counters and redesigned the lower base cabinets for more functionality and a modern aesthetic. All painted surfaces including the wood floors are Farrow and Ball. What makes this space really special? The swing of course!