A swag and beaded valance softens the corner and draws the eye to the farthest point in the kitchen. The under-cabinet lighting makes the glass backsplash shine! David Keith Photography

1920's Beach Bungalow was revised to provide enlarged seating at front yard, Pergola at entry, new color pallet to coordinate with existing brick, water features to mitigate traffic noise, and revised landscaping. David Patterson Photography

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Trent Bell Photography
Huge trendy white two-story wood gable roof photo in Portland Maine

Dominic Bonuccelli
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern detached studio / workshop shed remodel in Seattle

Methodical and innovative structural and design decisions were necessary to add the shower in place of the bathtub. In addition, the plumbing lines needed significant reconfiguration to allow for the tub-to-shower transition.

Hot tub - mid-sized rustic backyard stone and custom-shaped natural hot tub idea in New York

A small prep sink was added to the wall farthest from the main kitchen sink for entertaining and multiple users.
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and an island

Wayde Carroll
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Sacramento with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace, white walls and no tv

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea with a fire pit and no cover

Beach style dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in Baltimore with gray walls

Nestled in its own private and gated 10 acre hidden canyon this spectacular home offers serenity and tranquility with million dollar views of the valley beyond. Walls of glass bring the beautiful desert surroundings into every room of this 7500 SF luxurious retreat. Thompson photographic

Bedroom - large transitional master carpeted bedroom idea in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Miami

Example of a small transitional galley porcelain tile kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a 1960s home design remodel in Seattle

This lower-level bathroom is a pleasant surprise for house visitors. The spacious room is tucked around the farthest corner of the home, in private guest quarters.