This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Photography; Tracy Ayton
Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and yellow floor home design photo in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Photography; Tracy Ayton
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and yellow floor home design design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Photography; Tracy Ayton
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and yellow floor home design design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Example of a transitional l-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and coffered ceiling eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Undermount Prep Sink & Faucet in Kitchen Island
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped vinyl floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Ottawa with stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - transitional l-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and coffered ceiling eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Undermount Prep Sink & Faucet in Kitchen Island
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and vinyl floor eat-in kitchen photo in Ottawa with white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and porcelain backsplash

Backsplash Detail
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and vinyl floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Ottawa with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and porcelain backsplash

Example of a large country guest bedroom design in New York with white walls

Design & Supply by Astro Design Timeless yet fresh in its aesthetic and efficient in its layout, this beautiful kitchen is sure to become a well used and thoroughly enjoyed heart and hub of this new home. Dornbracht Faucet, Galley Workstation, Aster Cabinetry, Kolbe Windows Floor: Craft Brevik Rustic White Oak 8" Wire Planks (all available via Astro) Ottawa, Canada JVL Photography

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic exterior home idea in New Orleans

This well used but dreary bathroom was ready for an update but this time, materials were selected that not only looked great but would stand the test of time. The large steam shower (6x6') was like a dark cave with one glass door allowing light. To create a brighter shower space and the feel of an even larger shower, the wall was removed and full glass panels now allowed full sunlight streaming into the shower which avoids the growth of mold and mildew in this newly brighter space which also expands the bathroom by showing all the spaces. Originally the dark shower was permeated with cracks in the marble marble material and bench seat so mold and mildew had a home. The designer specified Porcelain slabs for a carefree un-penetrable material that had fewer grouted seams and added luxury to the new bath. Although Quartz is a hard material and fine to use in a shower, it is not suggested for steam showers because there is some porosity. A free standing bench was fabricated from quartz which works well. A new free standing, hydrotherapy tub was installed allowing more free space around the tub area and instilling luxury with the use of beautiful marble for the walls and flooring. A lovely crystal chandelier emphasizes the height of the room and the lovely tall window.. Two smaller vanities were replaced by a larger U shaped vanity allotting two corner lazy susan cabinets for storing larger items. The center cabinet was used to store 3 laundry bins that roll out, one for towels and one for his and one for her delicates. Normally this space would be a makeup dressing table but since we were able to design a large one in her closet, she felt laundry bins were more needed in this bathroom. Instead of constructing a closet in the bathroom, the designer suggested an elegant glass front French Armoire to not encumber the space with a wall for the closet.The new bathroom is stunning and stops the heart on entering with all the luxurious amenities.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

A view from the Master Suite gives the lagoon a heart shape look.
Example of a large beach style backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool fountain design in Los Angeles

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Antique heart pine countertops out of reclaimed factory beams from Sylacauga, Alabama
Example of a kitchen design in Miami with wood countertops

The cabinetry is all custom. The backsplash tile is from Heath Ceramics in LA.
Inspiration for a large 1950s l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

We were so honored to design this minimal, bright, and peaceful animal-themed nursery for a couple expecting their first baby! It warms our hearts to think of all of the cozy and sweet (and sleepless!) moments that will happen in this room. - Interior design & styling by Parlour & Palm - Photos by Misha Cohen Photography -