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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
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A live edge table by Urban Hardwoods is complemented by luxurious dining chairs and a beautiful modern organic chandelier by John Pomp. The host chairs feature a pattern which echoes the pattern of the rug in the living room.
Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston

With our design expertise and experienced project management, Lorain Design remodeled all 3 Bathrooms and the Laundry Room for these clients with large format patterned wood grain tile and light textured laminate cabinets that we fell in love with.
The warm look of wood-tone tile is one of our current favorites for creating an inviting spa-like ambiance for bathrooms.
The Primary Bath was made with an eye for aging in place and it's gorgeous! One sink is lower with knee space for a wheelchair if needed and the shower access has no curb or shower door to get in the way.
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Photo by Karen Melvin
Kitchen - traditional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Kitchen - traditional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lake Shore Penthouse, Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC, Photo by Tony Soluri
Example of a large classic master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace
Example of a large classic master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photo by Karen Melvin
Example of a classic formal dark wood floor living room design in Minneapolis with beige walls and a standard fireplace
Example of a classic formal dark wood floor living room design in Minneapolis with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Troy Thies, Photography
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Located on one of the highest hilltops in Lakeway, this contemporary home enjoys panoramas of the Texas Hill Country. The home employs it’s unique position, surrounded by nature preserve, to integrate views with a variety of interior and outdoor spaces. The all stone entry features two massive pivot doors, front and back to view across the all negative edge pool, and on to the 15 mile view.

photo credit: www.davidduncanlivingston.com
Open concept kitchen - small transitional galley open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Open concept kitchen - small transitional galley open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Built in 1907 and nestled into the beating heart of San Fran’s Bernal Heights neighbourhood, this adorable abode was an unpolished gem ready to be turned into our clients’ dream home.
Our mission was to gift Bonview with classic, natural and timeless style while setting it up with impressive functionality so that it was ready to be the pet-friendly, kid-friendly and entertaining-friendly home they needed it to be. Mission accepted!
Our clients’ vision was clear: They wanted whites, blacks and wood tones with texture and personality. Oh, and that spunky wine fridge? Yep, that was a non-negotiable. ?
“It’s not unusual for our friends and family to drop past unannounced any day of the week. And we love it!” They told us during our initial Design Therapy Sesh.
We knew immediately what she meant - we have an open-door policy with our families, too! Which was why we consciously created living spaces that were open, inviting and welcoming.
Now, the only problem our clients would have would be convincing their guests to leave!
Our clients also enjoyed cooking and baking casually, so we created an organized, intuitive and functional kitchen and pantry that made whipping up homemade dips and snacks for their game nights a breeze.

Kid's Bedroom with walk out balcony.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest carpeted bedroom remodel in Chicago with brown walls
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary guest carpeted bedroom remodel in Chicago with brown walls

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home.
The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day.
In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat.
The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression.
Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home.
Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name.
The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.
Joe Nowak

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Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Bedroom - industrial bedroom idea in New York with white walls
Bedroom - industrial bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Example of a trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo Credit: Kathleen O'Donnell
Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island and white countertops
Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island and white countertops

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Entryway design with blue door from Osmond Designs.
Hallway - transitional light wood floor and beige floor hallway idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls
Hallway - transitional light wood floor and beige floor hallway idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls

Reynolds Cabinetry & Millwork -- Photography by Nathan Kirkman
Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

John Evans
Example of a huge classic dark wood floor kitchen design in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances
Example of a huge classic dark wood floor kitchen design in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances
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