Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Philadelphia

Espresso kitchen cabinets, granite Ice Blue counter tops with new appliances and wood floor.
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Los Angeles

Beautifully landscaped and designed space with two separate lattice covers and a Patio cover with electrical lighting at each post, ceiling fans installed and integral speaker system.

Gabe Border
Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor and gray floor living room design in Boise with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Lattice shading with interlocking paver stones, rock area fire pit and covered patio cover. Spa tub in the fore ground with blue tiles to match the trim paint.

Elegant kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Detail view of rear kitchen entry area. 12" by 24" matte gray floor tiles with light gray grout and wood base molding (to be painted). There is a 14" broom closet next to the stacked LG laundry appliances. The raised panel to the left of the appliances is a "false panel" to integrate the laundry area into the kitchen.

Landmark Photography
Example of a tuscan exterior home design in Minneapolis

Photos by John Costill: www.costill.com Contractor: Earthtone Construction, Sebastopol, CA
Hallway - cottage light wood floor hallway idea in San Francisco with green walls

A beautiful kitchen remodel. Two sinks, cook top and wall ovens. Addition of a wine fridge on the peninsula for entertaining.
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Los Angeles

Patio covers can have lighting placed at multiple locations. Here each post has lighting or sound system speakers direct wired.
This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Los Angeles.

A beautiful kitchen remodel. Two sinks, cook top and wall ovens. Addition of a wine fridge on the peninsula for entertaining.
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Los Angeles

A beautiful kitchen remodel. Two sinks, cook top and wall ovens. Addition of a wine fridge on the peninsula for entertaining.
Example of a farmhouse kitchen design in Los Angeles

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

A beautiful kitchen remodel. Two sinks, cook top and wall ovens. Addition of a wine fridge on the peninsula for entertaining.
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Los Angeles

Bar overhang with side spalsh cut to match height.
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Orange County