The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.

Rebecca Zajac
Inspiration for a farmhouse master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, beige walls, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Jon Bolden
Inspiration for a small contemporary built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office remodel in Austin with white walls

Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Galie Photography
Example of a large transitional backyard tile patio design in Raleigh with no cover and a fireplace

Home bar - transitional home bar idea in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Interior design is a logical extension of architectural space, scaled down to respond to behavioural , sensorial and subliminal patterns.
Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept porcelain tile living room design with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Swapping the kitchen and the family room created the appropriate sized spaces for all functions, rather than having them all crammed together.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Dean J. Birinyi Photography
Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, white backsplash and paneled appliances

Swapping the kitchen and the family room created the appropriate sized spaces for all functions, rather than having them all crammed together.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Swapping the kitchen and the family room created the appropriate sized spaces for all functions, rather than having them all crammed together.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Moving the refrigerator and adding an appropriate sized table made a dramatic change to this kitchen. www.carendesigns.com
Inspiration for a small eclectic home design remodel

Swapping the kitchen and the family room created the appropriate sized spaces for all functions, rather than having them all crammed together.
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Swapping the kitchen and the family room created the appropriate sized spaces for all functions, rather than having them all crammed together.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Swapping the kitchen and the family room created the appropriate sized spaces for all functions, rather than having them all crammed together.
Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com