The dining area and kitchen were kept simple, yet sophisticated, so the food served would be the real piece de resistance. Photographer: Mali Azima Stylist: Eleanor Roper

The existing kitchen was in a word, "stuck" between the family room, mudroom and the rest of the house. The client has renovated most of the home but did not know what to do with the kitchen. The space was cut off from the family room, had underwhelming storage capabilities, and could not accommodate family gatherings at the table. Access to recently redesigned backyard was down a step and through the mud room. We began by relocating the entrance to the yard into the kitchen with a French door. The remaining space was converted into a walk in pantry accessible from the kitchen. Next we opened a window to the family room so the children were visible from the kitchen side. The old peninsula plan was replaced with a beautiful blue painted island with seating for 4. The outdated appliances received a major upgrade with Sub Zero Wolf cooking and food preservation products. The visual beauty of the vaulted ceiling is enhanced by long pendants and oversized crown molding. A hard working wood tile floor grounds the blue and white colorway. The colors are repeated in a lovely blue and white screened marble tile. White subway tiles frame the feature. The biggest and possibly the most appreciated change to the space was when we opened the wall into the dining room to connect the disjointed rooms. Now the family has experienced a new appreciation for their home. Rooms which were previously storage areas and now integrated in to the family lifestyle. The open space is so conducive to entertaining visitors frequently just "drop in" In the dining area, we designed custom cabinets complete with a window seat the perfect spot for additional diners or a perch for the family cat. The tall cabinets store all of the china and crystal once stored in a back closet. Now it is always ready to be used. The last found space is now home to a refreshment center. Cocktails and coffee are easily stored and served convenient to the kitchen but out of the main cooking area.

“When the Cameron’s hired us to work with them, we were confronted with a typical Chicago problem…flooding on the property because of the grade differences between the two neighbor’s lots on both sides. The fixes were effective and beautiful; a raised bed on the north side to match the neighbor’s grade and a grassy area that was pitched toward a Rain Garden on the south side which effectively managed the water from the other neighbor’s garage and incorporated a percentage of native plants addressing Sustainable Sites Initiative™ requirements (the LEED like standards being set forth for the Landscape industry). We also incorporated organic food grade soil into areas where food would be grown.” - Julia Bunn The Spirited Gardener SpiritedGardener.com

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The Home The Bannockburn is a uniquely-designed ranch home that features amazing mountain views from multiple rooms. Situated on two-and-a-half acres, this “rustic, industrial farmhouse” includes four bedrooms, four baths and an oversized four-car finished garage, along with a whole-house stereo. The 12-foot tall main ceilings and bright open rooms, with the natural white oak floors, immediately give the sense of home entertainment. The unique butler bar connects to the gourmet kitchen, blending the ten-and-a-half foot granite-surface island with unique gabion features. The spacious quartz counter for food prep, along with the rear windows for viewing the wildlife, are a bonus. For eating spaces, along with the butler bar and island, there is a large dinette and large dining/flex room with oversized windows overlooking the covered sun deck. The master suite features a rustic wood and iron-trimmed fireplace, a super shower with gabion vanity accents, large mirrors, a makeup station and floor-to-ceiling tile. The master closet connects to the laundry, featuring an eight-foot bench and cubby row, diamond plate tile flooring, plenty of cabinets and a desk with filing space. The lower-level, iron and rusted metal fireplace with an exposed aggregate concrete floor enhance the natural industrial look. The rec room and full galley leads to the walkout patio for a future barbecue, hot tub or firepit. The Builder Albano Homes is a family-owned, custom and luxury homebuilder, building in the Colorado Springs area since 1991. Al Albano comes from a family of homebuilders and tradesmen. With almost 50 years of building experience, he personally works with every client to ensure unique architectural designs, functionality and quality of products to meet every clients’ needs and desires for their home. With design trends constantly changing, we believe it is critical to research the markets to give our clients the design possibilities that can be integrated into their new home. Al melds current design features with time-tested architectural stability and the highest-quality workmanship. Al is the overall home designer and planner. His son, Adam, is the project manager, supervisor and scheduler. Al’s wife, Paula, is the specialty designer as well as the color & finish materials selector. Joni, Al’s daughter, is the marketing and sales director and supervisor. The Interior Design Blending both farmhouse and industrial styles in several features, this home seamlessly flows from room to room. The classicstyle trim and over-the-door transoms on the main level meld the past with the present. Soft grays and whites coupled with stark reds and blacks bring the home to life. Distinctive gabion features throughout the home, coupled with natural granite, white oak and alder woods, bring in the outdoors. Uniqueness, flow, design and superior quality are the hallmarks of this 2020 Parade home.

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2016 Houzz
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