View from desk area looking at cooking area. This was a major remodel to an existing 1970 building. It was approximately 2300 sq. ft. but it was dated in style and function. The access was by a wood stair up to the street, with no garage and tight small rooms. The remodel and addition created a two car garage with storage and a dramatic entry with grand stair descending down to the existing living room area. Spaces where moved and changed to create a open plan living environment with a new kitchen, master suite, guest suite, and remodeling and adding to the lower level bedrooms with new baths on suite. The mechanical system was replaced and air conditioning was added as well as air treatment.

The Main Stay House exists as a straightforward proposal on an urban infill lot, paring down the components of a house to a minimal amount of planes and openings. The scheme is anchored by a modern entry sequence and a staircase volume, both clad in iron spot masonry externally and internally, creating thresholds between the respective realms of public, common and private, by minimal means. The masonry contrasts with an otherwise muted interior atmosphere of smooth, desaturated surfaces. The entry sequence is a twist upon the conventional domestic front door, front facade, and fence. The front masonry wall replaces the typical residential fence and frames an indirect access to the front door, functioning as a privacy barrier while revealing slices of the interior to the public street. The staircase bifurcates the layout to provide a clear division between the common and private zones of the house, while clearly reading as a mass from all outside view. Brick and glass become portals between common and private zones. The design consolidates the service core along the west façade, allowing the structure to fully open the living zone to the pool court and existing trees. This directly connects interior and exterior, as well as human and nature. Freedom to vary the program or functional use of the area is enabled and strongly encouraged. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

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The Solstice team worked with these Crofton homeowners to achieve their vision of having a kitchen design that is the center of home life in this Chapman Farm home. The result is a kitchen located in the heart of the home, that serves as a welcome destination for family and visitors, with a highly effective layout. The addition of a peninsula adds extra seating and also separates the kitchen work zone from an external doorway and the living area. HomeCrest kitchen cabinets in willow finish Sedona maple includes customized pull out storage accessories like cooking utensil and knife storage inserts, pull out shelves, and more. The gray cabinetry is accented by an amazing Cambria "Langdon" quartz countertop and gray subway tile backsplash. An Allora USA double bowl sink with American Standard pull out sprayer faucet is situated facing the window, and includes an InSinkErator Evolution garbage disposal and InstaHot water dispenser in chrome. The design is accented by stainless appliances, a warm wood floor, and under- and over-cabinet lighting.

The perfect combination of drawers and cabinets make this master double vanity a storage powerhouse.
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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

We created a contemporary design for this complete ensuite renovation. Floor tiles are 12x24 black porcelain, extend to the shower sidewalls. The shower back wall is white subway tiles. At the shower niche, we used the same black tile used on the floor. Rainshower and handheld shower. Frameless shower glass door. The vanity has flat panel doors in black laminate. The tower cabinet is white laminate and glass panel door. The tower function as a division to the toilet and shower area. White quartz and a vessel sink balance the vanity look. We used LED mirror and pot lights which were the preference of our client. Walls are white to complete a clean and tranquil design.

This gorgeous kitchen remodel is complete with custom white shaker cabinetry, brushed nickel hardware, stainless steel lighting & plumbing, and gorgeous industrial kitchen pendants. The custom white oak island compliments with quartz countertops and clean white hexagon picket tile backsplash.

This spacious kitchen provides plenty of room to move around between cooking, cleaning, and entertaining. The tile backsplash draws the eyes to the walls and pair perfectly with the frameless New River cabinetry in carmel stain and cambria counter top. This space is so welcoming that you naturally want to spend all your time in the kitchen!

*Harvest Court sold out in July 2018* Harvest Court offers 26 high-end single family homes with up to 4 bedrooms, up to approximately 3,409 square feet, and each on a minimum homesite of approximately 7,141 square feet. Features include: • Thermador®, 36 inch Stainless Steel Masterpiece Series Gas Cooktop • Thermador®, 30 inch Stainless Steel Masterpiece Series Double Oven • Thermador®, Built-in Stainless Steel Traditional Microwave • Thermador®, 24 inch Stainless Steel Fully Flush Dishwasher • Broan®, 36” inch Stainless Steel 600 CFM External Vented Hood • Granite Slab Counter with Square/Eased Edge, 6” Backsplash and full splash at Cooktop • Kohler® Undertone® Stainless Steel Double-Bowl Under-Mount Sink • Kohler® Simplice® Chrome Faucet Featuring Sweep™ Spray • Precision Cabinets in Sierra Style • Under-Cabinet Lighting and USB Combo Receptacle

The Solstice team worked with these Crofton homeowners to achieve their vision of having a kitchen design that is the center of home life in this Chapman Farm home. The result is a kitchen located in the heart of the home, that serves as a welcome destination for family and visitors, with a highly effective layout. The addition of a peninsula adds extra seating and also separates the kitchen work zone from an external doorway and the living area. HomeCrest kitchen cabinets in willow finish Sedona maple includes customized pull out storage accessories like cooking utensil and knife storage inserts, pull out shelves, and more. The gray cabinetry is accented by an amazing Cambria "Langdon" quartz countertop and gray subway tile backsplash. An Allora USA double bowl sink with American Standard pull out sprayer faucet is situated facing the window, and includes an InSinkErator Evolution garbage disposal and InstaHot water dispenser in chrome. The design is accented by stainless appliances, a warm wood floor, and under- and over-cabinet lighting.

For this project we converted an old ranch house into a truly unique boat house overlooking the Lagoon. Our renovation consisted of adding a second story, complete with a roof deck and converting a three car garage into a game room, pool house and overall entertainment room. The concept was to modernize the existing home into a bright, inviting vacation home that the family would enjoy for generations to come. Both porches on the upper and lower level are spacious and have cable railing to enhance the stunning view of the Lagoon.

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Large traditional white two-story wood exterior home idea in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

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The space in between the two "wings" of the house was designed for this dining space, which overlooks the meadow beyond.
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Birchwood Construction had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Lee Architects to revitalize this beautiful waterfront cottage. Located in the historic Belvedere Club community, the home's exterior design pays homage to its original 1800s grand Southern style. To honor the iconic look of this era, Birchwood craftsmen cut and shaped custom rafter tails and an elegant, custom-made, screen door. The home is framed by a wraparound front porch providing incomparable Lake Charlevoix views. The interior is embellished with unique flat matte-finished countertops in the kitchen. The raw look complements and contrasts with the high gloss grey tile backsplash. Custom wood paneling captures the cottage feel throughout the rest of the home. McCaffery Painting and Decorating provided the finishing touches by giving the remodeled rooms a fresh coat of paint. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

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