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Example of a mid-sized transitional boy light wood floor nursery design in Chicago with blue walls

Modern Living Room
Inspiration for a transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a brick fireplace and a standard fireplace

Example of a large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar design in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and stone tile backsplash

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Collaborations are typically so fruitful and this one was no different. The homeowners started by hiring an architect to develop a vision and plan for transforming their very traditional brick home into a contemporary family home full of modern updates. The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn was hired to provide kitchen design expertise and to bring the vision to life. The bamboo cabinetry and white Ceasarstone countertops provide contrast that pops while the white oak floors and limestone tile bring warmth to the space. A large island houses a Galley Sink which provides a multi-functional work surface fantastic for summer entertaining. And speaking of summer entertaining, a new Nana Wall system — a large glass wall system that creates a large exterior opening and can literally be opened and closed with one finger – brings the outdoor in and creates a very unique flavor to the space. Matching bamboo cabinetry and panels were also installed in the adjoining family room, along with aluminum doors with frosted glass and a repeat of the limestone at the newly designed fireplace. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This brownstone, located in Harlem, consists of five stories which had been duplexed to create a two story rental unit and a 3 story home for the owners. The owner hired us to do a modern renovation of their home and rear garden. The garden was under utilized, barely visible from the interior and could only be accessed via a small steel stair at the rear of the second floor. We enlarged the owner’s home to include the rear third of the floor below which had walk out access to the garden. The additional square footage became a new family room connected to the living room and kitchen on the floor above via a double height space and a new sculptural stair. The rear facade was completely restructured to allow us to install a wall to wall two story window and door system within the new double height space creating a connection not only between the two floors but with the outside. The garden itself was terraced into two levels, the bottom level of which is directly accessed from the new family room space, the upper level accessed via a few stone clad steps. The upper level of the garden features a playful interplay of stone pavers with wood decking adjacent to a large seating area and a new planting bed. Wet bar cabinetry at the family room level is mirrored by an outside cabinetry/grill configuration as another way to visually tie inside to out. The second floor features the dining room, kitchen and living room in a large open space. Wall to wall builtins from the front to the rear transition from storage to dining display to kitchen; ending at an open shelf display with a fireplace feature in the base. The third floor serves as the children’s floor with two bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The fourth floor is a master suite with a large bedroom and a large bathroom bridged by a walnut clad hall that conceals a closet system and features a built in desk. The master bath consists of a tiled partition wall dividing the space to create a large walkthrough shower for two on one side and showcasing a free standing tub on the other. The house is full of custom modern details such as the recessed, lit handrail at the house’s main stair, floor to ceiling glass partitions separating the halls from the stairs and a whimsical builtin bench in the entry.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco.

Example of a mountain style medium tone wood floor living room design in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Barry Grossman Photography
Beach style guest light wood floor bedroom photo in Miami with white walls

Example of a transitional 3/4 mosaic tile floor, blue floor and single-sink bathroom design in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea in Portland with blue walls

Example of a classic u-shaped gray floor enclosed kitchen design in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open Homes Photography
Entryway - contemporary entryway idea in San Francisco

The design for this home in Palo Alto looked to create a union between the interior and exterior, blending the spaces in such a way as to allow residents to move seamlessly between the two environments. Expansive glazing was used throughout the home to complement this union, looking out onto a swimming pool centrally located within the courtyard. Within the living room, a large operable skylight brings in plentiful sunlight, while utilizing self tinting glass that adjusts to various lighting conditions throughout the day to ensure optimal comfort. For the exterior, a living wall was added to the garage that continues into the backyard. Extensive landscaping and a gabion wall was also created to provide privacy and contribute to the sense of the home as a tranquil oasis.

Rustic Zen Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Cashmere Interior, Photography by Audrey Hall
Seated home bar - rustic light wood floor and beige floor seated home bar idea in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Example of a classic patio design in New York with no cover and a fireplace

This is a fantastic kitchen with inset white and blue cabinets. Set in a picturesque log cabin home.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized country u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A stunning basement renovation in Frederick County Maryland with a rustic vibe and western style decor by Talon Construction. Check out all the barn wood trim and shiplap and stone veneer finishes throughout the living space that provides that your at a tavern out west. Many of these fantastic design ideas can be included in your next project

A stunning basement renovation in Frederick County Maryland with a rustic vibe and western style decor by Talon Construction. Check out all the barn wood trim and shiplap and stone veneer finishes throughout the living space that provides that your at a tavern out west. Many of these fantastic design ideas can be included in your next project

A stunning basement renovation in Frederick County Maryland with a rustic vibe and western style decor by Talon Construction. Check out all the barn wood trim and shiplap and stone veneer finishes throughout the living space that provides that your at a tavern out west. Many of these fantastic design ideas can be included in your next project