Slide out drawers under the large island allow for easy access to pots and pans. Photo credit: White Good & Company
Country kitchen photo in Atlanta

Gina Wolfrum of Finishes by Gina whose specialty is incredible ceiling design and creation. Using both Modello® Designs and Royal Design Studio stencils, she frequently creates a glam mix of pattern and color for all her sophisticated surfaces such as stenciled ceilings.

Gina Wolfrum of Finishes by Gina whose specialty is incredible ceiling design and creation. Using both Modello® Designs and Royal Design Studio stencils, she frequently creates a glam mix of pattern and color for all her sophisticated surfaces such as stenciled ceilings.

Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Dining room - eclectic dining room idea in Austin

I designed this kitchen for a mother who really enjoys cooking & baking, hosts large family gatherings frequently, and had very specific needs for a kitchen to function exactly like she needed it to.

Our clients wanted to expand their living space down into their unfinished basement. While the space would serve as a family rec room most of the time, they also wanted it to transform into an apartment for their parents during extended visits. The project needed to incorporate a full bathroom and laundry.One of the standout features in the space is a Murphy bed with custom doors. We repeated this motif on the custom vanity in the bathroom. Because the rec room can double as a bedroom, we had the space to put in a generous-size full bathroom. The full bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower and two large niches for storing towels and other linens. Our clients now have a beautiful basement space that expanded the size of their living space significantly. It also gives their loved ones a beautiful private suite to enjoy when they come to visit, inspiring more frequent visits!

Example of a small transitional galley dark wood floor wet bar design in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and mirror backsplash

An eclectic Sunroom/Family Room with European design. Photography by Jill Buckner Photo
Inspiration for a large timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom remodel in Chicago with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a standard ceiling

Offering the ultimate in style and comfort, the Jicaro 5-Piece Sectional Patio Set is the ideal showpiece for any outdoor living area. Its thick, luxurious cushions are soft enough to provide hours of comfort—yet durable enough to stand up to years of frequent use. Include a convenient matching ottoman that can be used to support tired feet or as extra seating for guests. Available in Rustic Dark Brown or Natural Rustic Light Brown

Example of a mountain style backyard patio design in Minneapolis with a pergola

Amanda Borinstein Interior Design was called upon to remodel a kitchen for a couple who cook and entertain frequently. The narrow galley kitchen is made more functional by using pullouts behind every door. The solid walnut lower cabinets match the adjacent living room media cabinet, while the white upper cabinets make it more spacious. Madre Perla quartz make for a luscious, yet practical worktop surface.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Historical Renovation Objective: The homeowners asked us to join the project after partial demo and construction was in full swing. Their desire was to significantly enlarge and update the charming mid-century modern home to meet the needs of their joined families and frequent social gatherings. It was critical though that the expansion be seamless between old and new, where one feels as if the home “has always been this way”. Solution: We created spaces within rooms that allowed family to gather and socialize freely or allow for private conversations. As constant entertainers, the couple wanted easier access to their favorite wines than having to go to the basement cellar. A custom glass and stainless steel wine cellar was created where bottles seem to float in the space between the dining room and kitchen area. A nineteen foot long island dominates the great room as well as any social gathering where it is generally spread from end to end with food and surrounded by friends and family. Aside of the master suite, three oversized bedrooms each with a large en suite bath provide plenty of space for kids returning from college and frequent visits from friends and family. A neutral color palette was chosen throughout to bring warmth into the space but not fight with the clients’ collections of art, antique rugs and furnishings. Soaring ceiling, windows and huge sliding doors bring the naturalness of the large wooded lot inside while lots of natural wood and stone was used to further complement the outdoors and their love of nature. Outside, a large ground level fire-pit surrounded by comfortable chairs is another favorite gathering spot.

Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Portland

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz

This was a complete gut renovation of the 30,000 sf interior of the Landmark American Bank Note Building in lower Manhattan. The building was carefully selected and the design executed to comply with the principles of Maharishi Vastu Architecture. The client was a non-profit who wanted to create a live / work environment for their frequently traveling executives and teachers, with three bedroom apartments on the upper three floors and public spaces on the bottom two floors and basement. Fred Charles

This 3,200-square-foot apartment feels much larger thanks to inspired changes that maximize ocean-front views in Sunny Isle, Fla. Richly textured with walnut paneling, plaster walls and low, simple-shaped furnishings, this second-home to avid travelers is warm, inviting and easily maintained. A den and dining room were carved out of existing space, giving the illusion of a larger contemporary area, which is used for frequent entertaining.

Jackie was part of this client’s previous renovation and so when inHabit was called to rethink the space again after 20 years it was an interesting exercise in adapting for their current needs and today’s kitchen design standards. The client wanted the kitchen to feel warm and inviting, comfortable for the everyday but also a showpiece for frequent entertaining. The result was a combination of soft, painted cabinets and a custom walnut hutch and banquette to elevate the overall aesthetic. The working part of the Kitchen was shifted into the center of the house so that the table would have a better connection to the yard, which was optimized through a set of large accordion doors and new bluestone pavers. An addition in the rowhouse alley allowed for better flow on the First Floor and a place to tuck a wet bar.

The expansive basement entertainment area features a tv room, a kitchenette and a custom bar for entertaining. The custom entertainment center and bar areas feature bright blue cabinets with white oak accents. Lucite and gold cabinet hardware adds a modern touch. The sitting area features a comfortable sectional sofa and geometric accent pillows that mimic the design of the kitchenette backsplash tile. The kitchenette features a beverage fridge, a sink, a dishwasher and an undercounter microwave drawer. The large island is a favorite hangout spot for the clients' teenage children and family friends. The convenient kitchenette is located on the basement level to prevent frequent trips upstairs to the main kitchen. The custom bar features lots of storage for bar ware, glass display cabinets and white oak display shelves. Locking liquor cabinets keep the alcohol out of reach for the younger generation.