Patterns on patterns, colors on colors.

Moy Bogarin Photography
Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Salt Lake City

Wet Edge Indigo Blue Prism Matrix
Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in Houston

Photographed By: David Deviou (DMD)
Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden straight staircase remodel in Seattle with painted risers

Minimalist kitchen photo in New Orleans

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in New York

Paul Grgurovic
Living room - contemporary dark wood floor living room idea in Boston

THE SETUP Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining. Design Vision: The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout. Design Objectives: Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction Design Challenges: Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options Insufficient space for wine storage The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation. Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.

Inspiration for a modern garage remodel in Louisville

Jameson Nenn Photography

Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Los Angeles

By Christophe Pillet Coffee table with transparent glass top 12 mm thick. Base consisting of curved 15 mm transparent glass elements fixed together with stainless steel fittings.

Create a stylish kitchen and dining area with maximum storage and organization. Who said you have to sacrifice beauty for function?
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored countertops

Faux wood grain studio finish sample Mahogany