Example of a beach style dark wood floor family room design in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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Inspiration for a large modern enclosed dark wood floor family room remodel in Philadelphia with blue walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

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When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

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Deck - contemporary deck idea in DC Metro with no cover and a fireplace

In a luxury living space, the last thing anyone wants to see is a large ugly TV over a fireplace. Teaming up with Interior Expressions of Oro Valley, Arizona and well known local artist Beth Zink and her incredible cactus flowers, we worked in collaboration to turn this TV into a motorized painting that rolls up to reveal the TV with a giclee canvas piece of art. Special thanks to all involved and especially the end clients for allowing us to share photos of this amazing space with the rest of the world. We are honored to have been a part of this fabulous space. See video and more of Beth Zinks art at https://FrameMyTV.com/tvart

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Great room - mid-sized contemporary travertine floor and beige floor great room idea in Boston with yellow walls and no fireplace

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Huge country light wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

In a luxury living space, the last thing anyone wants to see is a large ugly TV over a fireplace. Teaming up with Interior Expressions of Oro Valley, Arizona and well known local artist Beth Zink and her incredible cactus flowers, we worked in collaboration to turn this TV into a motorized painting that rolls up to reveal the TV with a giclee canvas piece of art. Special thanks to all involved and especially the end clients for allowing us to share photos of this amazing space with the rest of the world. We are honored to have been a part of this fabulous space. See video and more of Beth Zinks art at https://FrameMyTV.com/tvart

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, two islands, gray backsplash and white countertops

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This expansive contemporary penthouse kitchen, with stunning views overlooking White Plains, and the Hudson Valley was designed by Barbara Bell and Bilotta senior designer, Jeff Eakley. The cabinetry is Artcraft in a mix of high-gloss Dannogri laminate, Anthracite high-gloss lacquer, and a custom Gray matte paint. The island, great for entertaining, features a waterfall quartzite countertop with Caesarstone on the perimeter. The backsplash is a metallic glass tile. The Anthracite high gloss lacquer cabinetry hides a paneled 36” Subzero refrigerator and 36” paneled freezer while showcasing a SubZero wine refrigerator and a stainless-steel Bosch wall oven and microwave. A stainless-steel Faber hood sits above a Wolf cooktop. Hidden in the island is an extra Subzero refrigerator drawer for easy to reach drinks. Dishwasher is Miele. Designer: Barbara Bell with Bilotta Designer Jeff Eakley Photo Credit: Phillip Ennis

Example of a small minimalist single-wall laundry closet design in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops and a side-by-side washer/dryer