“People tend to want to place their sofas right against the wall,” Lovett says. “I always try to float the sofa a bit and give the sofa some breathing room. Here, we didn’t have floor outlets or any eye-level lighting. Incorporating table lamps allows for mood lighting and ambiance. We placed a console behind the sofa to bring in large-scale lamps, which also helped fill in the negative space between the sofa and the bottom of the windows.” Photography: Amy Bartlam

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1950s backyard concrete and rectangular pool photo in Orange County

Mike Dean
Mountain style living room photo in Other with yellow walls

Living room with original craftsman elements and updated furniture
Small transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

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Main floor, kitchen, and dining remodel plus addition replacement by Minneapolis / St. Paul-based McDonald Remodeling. See more examples of our work and learn more at www.mcdonaldremodeling.com

Cottage kitchen photo in Philadelphia

After a not-so-great experience with a previous contractor, this homeowner came to Kraft Custom Construction in search of a better outcome. Not only was she wanting a more functional kitchen to enjoy cooking in, she also sought out a team with a clear process and great communication. Two elements of the original floorplan shaped the design of the new kitchen: a protruding pantry that blocked the flow from the front door into the main living space, and two large columns in the middle of the living room. Using a refined French-Country design aesthetic, we completed structural modifications to reframe the pantry, and integrated a new custom buffet cabinet to tie in the old columns with new wood ceiling beams. Other design solutions include more usable countertop space, a recessed spice cabinet, numerous drawer organizers, and updated appliances and finishes all around. This bright new kitchen is both comfortable yet elegant, and the perfect place to cook for the family or entertain a group of guests.

The new kitchen features custom white oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, and an oversized island that serves as the home’s true gathering point.
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Call us at 805-770-7400 or email us at info@dlglighting.com. We ship nationwide. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
Large arts and crafts entryway photo in Santa Barbara

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in DC Metro

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Example of a transitional kitchen design in Oklahoma City

Beach style courtyard patio photo in Los Angeles with a pergola

Lincoln Barbour
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Portland with blue walls and a wall-mounted tv

Photo © Bruce Damonte
Living room - eclectic dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Lee Manning Photography
Mid-sized farmhouse wooden straight staircase photo in Los Angeles with painted risers

Eric Laignel
Dining room - modern medium tone wood floor dining room idea in New York with gray walls

Photographer Peter Rymwid. Designer Jacqueline Currie-Taylor, Gravitate To. Front cover and featured in Design NJ Bathrooms Edition https://www.designnewjersey.com/features/a-calming-place/. Luxury Master Bathroom with His and Her Walk-in Closets