Inspiration for a timeless basement remodel in Baltimore

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Example of a mid-sized urban open concept concrete floor and gray floor family room design in Seattle with a music area, white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

This is Provenza Antico Heritage installed on this staircase with white risers. This floor has heavy distressing. Super Heavy! Photo by: Jason Ramsay

Hallway - mid-sized traditional u-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and wainscoting hallway idea in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances and blue walls

This mahogany hand carved and built fireplace mantel is fitting for the adult gameroom.
Family room - traditional family room idea in Austin

Working within a set of constraints, whether of space or budget, challenges my creativity and leads to a beautiful end result. The old kitchen used the space very poorly. The intent was just to replace the countertop. But once we investigated, the inferior cabinets needed replacing, too, so a rethink of space usage created a small and stylish kitchen of lasting quality.

This ski-in, ski-out condo features a strong Arts and Crafts influence. The interiors feature reclaimed oak floors, mortise-and-tenon carpentry, stone, and custom period details.

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Mid-sized minimalist 3/4 multicolored tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile doorless shower photo in Austin with gray walls

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You can get this leather sofa with or without a sofa bed. Choose from an innerspring or memory foam mattress.
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Example of a small transitional u-shaped ceramic tile kitchen design in Charlotte with no island, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an undermount sink

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The transparent silver shimmer transforms the yellowish OSB-structure in cool and glamorous rooms.

Wes Wirkkala, custom built kitchen for WIRKKALA WOODWORKS (949) 633 4018 - These counter to ceiling cabinets set the tone for french farmhouse feeling in this kitchen. Along with soft close hinges and ample cabinet space - they featured antique styled drawer pulls. The Viking range and Sub Zero Fridge kept this growing family in the kitchen. Extra features added to this kitchen included a hidden chopping board which was retractable and revealed a complete drawer on the inside, Silestone countertops, black faucet fixtures, custom cutting board, footed bases and Walker Zanger tile behind the range..The french panel moulding was used under the walnut bar top.

In this 1905 Tudor home, the intent of this design was to take advantage of the classic architecture of the home and incorporate modern conveniences. Located in the Joseph Berry Subdivision in Detroit, this stellar home presented several design challenges. The most difficult challenge to overcome was the 11” slope from one end of the kitchen to the other, caused by 110 years of settling. All new floor joists were installed and the floor by the side door was then recessed down one step. This created a cozy nook when you first enter the kitchen. A tiered ceiling with strategically planned cabinetry heights and crown molding concealed the slope of the walls at the ceiling level. The second challenge in this historic home was the awkward foot print of the kitchen. It’s likely that this kitchen had a butler’s pantry originally. However it was remodeled sometime in the 70’s and all original character was erased. Clever pantry storage was added to an awkward corner creating a space that mimicked the essence of a butler’s pantry, while providing storage desired in kitchens today. Keeping the large footprint of the kitchen presented obstacles with the working triangle; the distance from the sink to the cooktop is several feet. The solution was installation of a pot filler over the cooktop that added convenience and elegance (not sure about this word). Not everything in this project was a challenge; the discovery of a brick chimney hiding behind plaster was a welcome surprise and brought character back honoring the historic charm of this beautiful home. Kitchen Designer: Rebekah Tull of Whiski Kitchen Design Studio Remodeling Contractor: Renaissance Restorations, Inc. Counter Top Fabricator: Lakeside Solid Surfaces - Cambria Cabinetry: Legacy Crafted Cabinets Photographer: Shermin Photography Lighting: Rejuvenation Tile: TileBar.com

A French Country townhouse kitchen design, with beaded inset cabinetry in custom blue and glazed white paint finishes. Designed by Bob Schultz of William Draper Cabinetmaker. Photos by Yelena Strokin.

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