Patrick Barta
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Seattle

Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. The site being located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the client was eager to capture cross breezes and utilize outdoor entertainment spaces. The home was designed with three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard, and one screened porch, all accessed by way of French doors and extra tall double-hung windows. The open main level floor plan centers on common livings spaces, while still leaving room for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two individual bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Native materials were used in construction, including a metal roof and local timber.

Photo by Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall multicolored floor and concrete floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, pink walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Casey Fry
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gray backsplash and an island

Elegant l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jeff Herr Photography
Example of a country dark wood floor great room design in Atlanta with white walls

Space Organized by Squared Away Photography by Karen Sachar & Assoc.
Large elegant u-shaped kitchen pantry photo in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets and no island

Seth Benn Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a small eclectic built-in desk home studio design in San Francisco with no fireplace

Alan Dabach – (818) 235-9300 – Vision Realty Group Get these lights at: www.maximlighting.com www.et2online.com
Inspiration for a timeless freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with white cabinets

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Example of a mid-sized transitional dining room design in DC Metro with gray walls

By taking over the former butler's pantry and relocating the rear entry, the new kitchen is a large, bright space with improved traffic flow and efficient work space.

View the house plans at: http://houseplans.co/house-plans/2472 Photos by Bob Greenspan

Tessa Neustadt http://tessaneustadt.com
Kitchen/dining room combo - eclectic kitchen/dining room combo idea in Los Angeles

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Seattle

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View of the poolside arbor. Fireplace and seating area.
Trendy patio photo in New York with a pergola and a fireplace