Soott and Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees. Work in progress with local recycled stone....note Catherine's collection of heart-shaped rocks in the lower left corner. New couple loved this touch. This will all be softened by groundcovers after heavy freezing. Plus stone will be treated to encourage moss to cover chips, equipment scars, etc..

Jennifer M. Ramos © 2018 Houzz
Kitchen - eclectic kitchen idea in Austin with turquoise countertops

debra szidon
Inspiration for a mid-century modern kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Greg Schuchard Photography
Inspiration for a transitional vinyl floor and brown floor great room remodel with gray walls

Nestled in the heart of the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle, this charming home has been completed updated. Our clients desired a design that is fresh, understated and family friendly. The original kitchen was crowded and disconnected from other parts of the home. Our focus was to open up the spaces while maintaining the home’s integratory. The kitchen is now the center of the home with a large island for gathering. We selected classic finishes with modern touches throughout each space, thus providing a fresh look. Simple and smart furnishings were selected. We layered texture, color and scale with textiles and art to offer clean, uncluttered design lines that our clients wanted.

Inspired by historic homes in America’s grand old neighborhoods, the Wainsborough combines the rich character and architectural craftsmanship of the past with contemporary conveniences. Perfect for today’s busy lifestyles, the home is the perfect blend of past and present. Touches of the ever-popular Shingle Style – from the cedar lap siding to the pitched roof – imbue the home with all-American charm without sacrificing modern convenience. Exterior highlights include stone detailing, multiple entries, transom windows and arched doorways. Inside, the home features a livable open floor plan as well as 10-foot ceilings. The kitchen, dining room and family room flow together, with a large fireplace and an inviting nearby deck. A children’s wing over the garage, a luxurious master suite and adaptable design elements give the floor plan the flexibility to adapt as a family’s needs change. “Right-size” rooms live large, but feel cozy. While the floor plan reflects a casual, family-friendly lifestyle, craftsmanship throughout includes interesting nooks and window seats, all hallmarks of the past. The main level includes a kitchen with a timeless character and architectural flair. Designed to function as a modern gathering room reflecting the trend toward the kitchen serving as the heart of the home, it features raised panel, hand-finished cabinetry and hidden, state-of-the-art appliances. Form is as important as function, with a central square-shaped island serving as a both entertaining and workspace. Custom-designed features include a pull-out bookshelf for cookbooks as well as a pull-out table for extra seating. Other first-floor highlights include a dining area with a bay window, a welcoming hearth room with fireplace, a convenient office and a handy family mud room near the side entrance. A music room off the great room adds an elegant touch to this otherwise comfortable, casual home. Upstairs, a large master suite and master bath ensures privacy. Three additional children’s bedrooms are located in a separate wing over the garage. The lower level features a large family room and adjacent home theater, a guest room and bath and a convenient wine and wet bar.

This kitchen was an important part of a new dream home build for a recently retired couple who chose to settle in the heart of Vancouver with their grown children nearby. Timeless and traditional was their wish. A Piano shaped island is the star of the space and invites movement around the island and the family dinner table nearby.

This kitchen was an important part of a new dream home build for a recently retired couple who chose to settle in the heart of Vancouver with their grown children nearby. Timeless and traditional was their wish. A Piano shaped island is the star of the space and invites movement around the island and the family dinner table nearby.

This kitchen was an important part of a new dream home build for a recently retired couple who chose to settle in the heart of Vancouver with their grown children nearby. Timeless and traditional was their wish. A Piano shaped island is the star of the space and invites movement around the island and the family dinner table nearby.

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike.

Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash and an island

Transform 160sq/m early 20th century, three-level school conversion apartment in the heart of Amsterdam ​ A sophisticated and designed oasis of serenity with bold and playful energy that enhances the unique architectural features using contemporary color palettes and shapes to create a fun, vibrant and chic city escape.

This kitchen was an important part of a new dream home build for a recently retired couple who chose to settle in the heart of Vancouver with their grown children nearby. Timeless and traditional was their wish. A Piano shaped island is the star of the space and invites movement around the island and the family dinner table nearby.

Transform 160sq/m early 20th century, three-level school conversion apartment in the heart of Amsterdam ​ A sophisticated and designed oasis of serenity with bold and playful energy that enhances the unique architectural features using contemporary color palettes and shapes to create a fun, vibrant and chic city escape.

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

A bell shaped hood over a new range looks spectacular
Eat-in kitchen - modern single-wall eat-in kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This kitchen was an important part of a new dream home build for a recently retired couple who chose to settle in the heart of Vancouver with their grown children nearby. Timeless and traditional was their wish. A Piano shaped island is the star of the space and invites movement around the island and the family dinner table nearby.

Transform 160sq/m early 20th century, three-level school conversion apartment in the heart of Amsterdam ​ A sophisticated and designed oasis of serenity with bold and playful energy that enhances the unique architectural features using contemporary color palettes and shapes to create a fun, vibrant and chic city escape.

Transform 160sq/m early 20th century, three-level school conversion apartment in the heart of Amsterdam ​ A sophisticated and designed oasis of serenity with bold and playful energy that enhances the unique architectural features using contemporary color palettes and shapes to create a fun, vibrant and chic city escape.