First Time - Photos & Ideas

This Condo has been in the family since it was first built. And it was in desperate need of being renovated. The kitchen was isolated from the rest of the condo. The laundry space was an old pantry that was converted. We needed to open up the kitchen to living space to make the space feel larger. By changing the entrance to the first guest bedroom and turn in a den with a wonderful walk in owners closet. Then we removed the old owners closet, adding that space to the guest bath to allow us to make the shower bigger. In addition giving the vanity more space. The rest of the condo was updated. The master bath again was tight, but by removing walls and changing door swings we were able to make it functional and beautiful all that the same time.

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Sarah Dowlin

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Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.
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Holladay Residence

Big Fish Automation

Opening these fancy barn doors reveals an impressive home theater system designed and installed by Big Fish Automation.
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A First Time Remodeler's Sanctuary

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This master bedroom is simple, yet elegant. The cream walls go well with the light-grey headboard and grey bedding. The dark-wood nightstands and colorful rug add contrast to this space. The large face-painting is the focal point of this space.

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Clean Design

Photo by Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Walk-in shower - contemporary white tile and subway tile walk-in shower idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a one-piece toilet

Transitional Updates - Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Margot Hartford Photography

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic medium tone wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with brown walls

First Time Columbia, Missouri Home Buyers Kitchen Remodel

Dimensions in Wood Inc

First Time Columbia, Missouri Home Buyers Kitchen Remodel

Dimensions in Wood Inc

A Duplex Finds the Light for First-time Renovators (SWEETEN project

Photo by Pixy

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North Seattle Guest House

Kimberlee Marie Interiors

This one is near and dear to my heart. Not only is it in my own backyard, it is also the first remodel project I've gotten to do for myself! This space was previously a detached two car garage in our backyard. Seeing it transform from such a utilitarian, dingy garage to a bright and cheery little retreat was so much fun and so rewarding! This space was slated to be an AirBNB from the start and I knew I wanted to design it for the adventure seeker, the savvy traveler, and those who appreciate all the little design details . My goal was to make a warm and inviting space that our guests would look forward to coming back to after a full day of exploring the city or gorgeous mountains and trails that define the Pacific Northwest. I also wanted to make a few bold choices, like the hunter green kitchen cabinets or patterned tile, because while a lot of people might be too timid to make those choice for their own home, who doesn't love trying it on for a few days?At the end of the day I am so happy with how it all turned out!

Shades of White

SDG Architecture, Inc.

Photograph by Bernard André
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