This kitchen is in Gainesville’s Duck Pond Historic District. The neighborhood was all but forgotten in the 1980’s, but since the charm of these old houses doesn’t die easily people have caught on and their value recognized and the restorations are ongoing. Our client’s home in particular needed a major make over and they were committed to maintaining the homes vintage appeal.

This extensive home remodel highlights the front porch as the central characteristic of its new identity. Out with the old disintegrating roof and spindly support columns and in with a new cantilevered overhang clad in an asphalt shingle roof to contrast against an off-white stucco. A focal cantilevered roof spans over the floating concrete front porch. A nod to a big smile facing the street, inviting the neighborhood in. Larger dark bronze metal windows brighten up vaulted spaces inside. The old overcast tree no longer sits in front but its memory is not to be forgotten: a new olive tree is planted adjacent to the original and now a series of cast concrete steps replace the dilapidated ramp leading one from the sidewalk directly up to the front door. What was once hidden behind the whims of nature and necessity is now open to the neighbors again.

This sunny side beach cottage was a forgotten old run down building. The designers created a new great room, bunk room and bedroom for the family to come periodically to the beach home. The little beach side cabin is the guest house to a larger home, farther back from the ocean. From this white painted cottage, the mother can watch her children play on the beach in comfort, and have friends and family stay over. The new bunk room has white painted beds with a small ladder, white, yellow and blue linens, and a bit of storage under the bed. The great room features an old fireplace, with blue sofas in Sunbrella fabrics, a natural wood table, and beachy accents. Not shown is a small kitchen, and separate guest room. All with beautiful, natural wood plank floors. Project: Padaro Lane, Carpenteria. Designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Voted BEST OF HOUZZ 2015. The mission of Dena Caron Interiors is to create a space that you are proud to call your own. You know what you like or maybe what you don't like. We are here to guide you in the defining, refining and execution of a finished design, that will reflect you at your best. Let's turn up the dial on your style. We provide interior design services and project management. This includes: color consultations, finish selections, space planning, remodeling and new construction planning and consulting, window treatments, furniture selection, accessory placement and procurement, wall and flooring treatment and bid preparation. In addition to my design and project management services, I can also assist clients in purchasing and selecting a "Fixer Upper" or "Unlivable" home and Redefine its Design to suit their needs and budget. Visit my other business Redefined Design, where we see the potential in the homes others have forgotten or wouldn't even consider purchasing. http://www.houzz.com/pro/denacaron/redefined-design

This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

Example of an arts and crafts beige one-story vinyl exterior home design in Grand Rapids

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Seductively sumptuous and decidedly opulent, this series embodies glamor fit for a queen. Renowned for her true beauty and her sustained legacy, never to be forgotten. This Luxury Italian bathroom vanity is shown in Beige, handmade with Murano Glass in a 44" width. This masterpiece is undeniably the focal point of the bathroom with, stratified brushed satin and ecological leather snake design, intricate silk screen printing design work and decoration with paint and platinum high-heat performance coating. The chassis and vanity legs are made of stainless steel waterproof varnish with coated curved glass lacquered-grit design.

This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

These custom corner shelves were designed to thoughtfully fill the footprint of a former fireplace reimagined rather than erased. Angled to echo the geometry of a newly designed fireplace elsewhere in the home, they create a subtle sense of continuity and intention throughout the space. Now it will function as a small library for the adjacent reading nook, the shelves bring warmth, storage, and purpose to what could have been a forgotten corner.

Voted BEST OF HOUZZ 2015. The mission of Dena Caron Interiors is to create a space that you are proud to call your own. You know what you like or maybe what you don't like. We are here to guide you in the defining, refining and execution of a finished design, that will reflect you at your best. Let's turn up the dial on your style. We provide interior design services and project management. This includes: color consultations, finish selections, space planning, remodeling and new construction planning and consulting, window treatments, furniture selection, accessory placement and procurement, wall and flooring treatment and bid preparation. In addition to my design and project management services, I can also assist clients in purchasing and selecting a "Fixer Upper" or "Unlivable" home and Redefine its Design to suit their needs and budget. Visit my other business Redefined Design, where we see the potential in the homes others have forgotten or wouldn't even consider purchasing. http://www.houzz.com/pro/denacaron/redefined-designwnd

Notice the curved custom "valance" above the center countertop, adding to the Arts and Crafts look.
Inspiration for a large craftsman medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

There once was a time when families spent the evening gathered happily around a warm flame, not a television. The Windsor Arch evokes this era, providing timeless beauty and bold craftsmanship. As Victorian castings accompany highlighted chrome, flames within radiate steady, even heat for many years to come. Unique in design and function, the Windsor Arch combines modern technology with a subtle hint of distinction and elegance from a time once forgotten.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional ceramic tile laundry room remodel in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

A system of TotalGlass - From the inside – WOOD Visible from the inside wooden frames and sashes of TotalGlass System give to the rooms warm and timeless character. Wood, without doubts, is a classical material that suits the many arrangement methods (combined with stone, glass or metal gives a wonderful effect). We did not want to avoid this solid material in the production of our system TotalGlass. From the outside – PURE GLASS On the outside system windows and doors are connected in various combinations. Depending on the clients’ needs create a flush surface of the glass. Closer to nature we can feel not only being in the outdoor. TotalGlass forms a harmony of a modern building with the beauty of surrounding nature. Glass is a synonym of glamorous style – modernism, which could not be forgotten in our revolutionary system. The TotalGlass system combines the natural surroundings with the interior of your dream home. TotalGlass – a wall of glass without borders.

I have heard many argue that this is the finest house in San Francisco. Built by a sea captain above Aquatic Park on Russian Hill, it certainly is special. The project was a complete renovation. The plaster was left on the walls of one room, our construction office. A penthouse level was added, the front of the house was moved out sixteen feet, the entry was moved, a pool was added and much, much more. And not to be forgotten, we added an underground, inclined elevator from the street level, below grade garage through a tunnel providing access to two levels of the house. Architect: Walker & Moody Architects Landscape: Suzman & Cole Design Associates Interior Design: The Wiseman Group Photographer: Mark Sinclair

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This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

Hickory kitchen w/ Cambria Berkley & Fairbourn countertops.
Large mountain style l-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island