Cathy and Wayne walked the land. They identified the sweet spot for the house. They planned the locations for utility hookups, septic system, chicken coop, and dog kennels. They talked about how they wanted drainage to work. The property is a designated wildlife sanctuary, and Cathy wanted to make sure rainwater runoff was directed to her future garden and to the pond at the back of the property.

Reworking a classic Boston Brownstone today always involves updated kitchen and baths. And if possible, adding a powder room and flexible room that could function as a guest room or office on the main floor. This project did not have an owner and was being remarketed for sale. Creating an ideal space that prospective buyers would identify with requires the designer to research the target market for the home and detail/design spaces tailored to fit that niche. Relocating the kitchen to the other side of the space provided for a guest/office. Boston Red-brick chimney became the focal point of the new kitchen with closed door storage and walnut countertop and floating shelves. Keeping the line of sight to the original back metal bay-window with stained glass insert at the back of the unit complimented the crisp white cabinets and quartz stone tops Removing a series of built-ins and bookcases to the right of the fireplace freed up space for a large built-in Subzero along with a wet bar and wine fridge Mixing stainless steel appliances with brass faucets and light fixtures keep the space transitional

Teddy bears depersonalize and identify this space. Every young child loves teddy bears.
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Stunning lower level wine cellar in Red Oak. Glass entry creates a seamless transition from the newly remodeled basement to a custom, temperature-controlled wine cellar. Wine displays for larger format and standard sized bottles handsomely identify a fantastic collection of wines. LED accent lighting showcases labels and design elements in the rooms construction.

NATURE, TENNIS & COOKING GOES SO WELL TOGETHER IN THE ESCAPE OF EAST HAMPTON, NY. Always exciting to see nature at is best. The flora and fauna that surrounds the lifestyle of the Hamptons. Nature, Tennis & Cooking Outdoors with friends and family. No better scenario for this Outdoor Kitchen Grill island quickly identified by the 4 red knobs by WOLF. Whether its indoors or outdoor the wolf Grill cooktop performs perfectly. This island positioned at the end of the sprawling deck over looking the tennis court and if you look carefully the deer meandering in the back drop by the Green Giant Arborvitae.

Reworking a classic Boston Brownstone today always involves updated kitchen and baths. And if possible, adding a powder room and flexible room that could function as a guest room or office on the main floor. This project did not have an owner and was being remarketed for sale. Creating an ideal space that prospective buyers would identify with requires the designer to research the target market for the home and detail/design spaces tailored to fit that niche. Relocating the kitchen to the other side of the space provided for a guest/office. Boston Red-brick chimney became the focal point of the new kitchen with closed door storage and walnut countertop and floating shelves. Keeping the line of sight to the original back metal bay-window with stained glass insert at the back of the unit complimented the crisp white cabinets and quartz stone tops Removing a series of built-ins and bookcases to the right of the fireplace freed up space for a large built-in Subzero along with a wet bar and wine fridge Mixing stainless steel appliances with brass faucets and light fixtures keep the space transitional

NATURE, TENNIS & COOKING GOES SO WELL TOGETHER IN THE ESCAPE OF EAST HAMPTON, NY. Always exciting to see nature at is best. The flora and fauna that surrounds the lifestyle of the Hamptons. Nature, Tennis & Cooking Outdoors with friends and family. No better scenario for this Outdoor Kitchen Grill island quickly identified by the 4 red knobs by WOLF. Whether its indoors or outdoor the wolf Grill cooktop performs perfectly. This island positioned at the end of the sprawling deck over looking the tennis court and if you look carefully the deer meandering in the back drop by the Green Giant Arborvitae.

Stunning lower level wine cellar in Red Oak. Glass entry creates a seamless transition from the newly remodeled basement to a custom, temperature-controlled wine cellar. Wine displays for larger format and standard sized bottles handsomely identify a fantastic collection of wines. LED accent lighting showcases labels and design elements in the rooms construction.

Stunning lower level wine cellar in Red Oak. Glass entry creates a seamless transition from the newly remodeled basement to a custom, temperature-controlled wine cellar. Wine displays for larger format and standard sized bottles handsomely identify a fantastic collection of wines. LED accent lighting showcases labels and design elements in the rooms construction.

Recently, this Victorian style home welcomed its new owners with open arms – the only glitch in the budding relationship, the kitchen. The U shaped kitchen huddled in just half of the nice large room available to it – a long peninsula bisecting the space creating an awkward divide between the work area and the cramped breakfast nook/serving area. The new owners enjoy cooking and they needed space for both of them to work in the kitchen at the same time. The old U shape did not accommodate this. The sink was too close to the range, the peninsula hemmed them in without providing a focused workstation, and the refrigerator sat at the end competing with people entering the space. And finally, the kitchen just lacked style – it did not fit with the Victorian style architecture and décor of the home. San Luis Kitchen to the rescue! After attending a few of our monthly design seminars, the homeowners decided to take the remodeling plunge. They brought us a sketch of the space, explained their need for a more functional 2-cook space, and expressed interest in replacing the peninsula with an island. After visiting the home, we identified some other areas of design opportunity/constraint – an exterior door that was seldom used, an existing wood floor that extended throughout the house, a beautiful view from the breakfast nook windows, and a large existing pantry. Our first thought for the new kitchen was to provide a visual focal point. The homeowners were excited by the idea of a “mantle” type wood hood which we situated facing out toward the formal dining room as the opening statement for the kitchen. We also added an island set at 90 degrees to the prior location of the peninsula – decorative open shelves face out from the island creating more visual interest. The new island not only reinforces the focal point of the hood, but also, working with the new built-in hutch, embraces the breakfast nook and integrates it with the rest of the kitchen. (Changing the peninsula to an island did create a need to patch the hardwood floor – thankfully the homeowner was able to find a source for replacement flooring that was almost a seamless blend) Working with both the homeowners and their interior designer, we decided to combine a creamy white finish for the main cabinets with a cordovan maple stain for the island and hutch. The goal of this color scheme was a bright happy kitchen (the white) with a formal furniture feel to the cabinetry (the dark red maple pieces). Often, in Victorian or other classic style spaces, we see different pieces brought together (over time or as a planned design) to form a cohesive but diverse whole. As functional considerations for the design, the main sink was moved to the island and a prep sink was added in the corner between the new cook-top and a designated bake center/prep station located where the old range had been. This gives space for both homeowners to work in the kitchen simultaneously using multiple workstations. We added a built-in refrigerator with decorative door panels (to blend comfortably with the cabinets), a wall oven/microwave combo – both of which are now in the space that used to have the redundant exterior door – expanding the kitchen all the way to the far wall. And lastly, keeping the basic structure of the existing pantry, we refaced it with matching doors and added rollout shelves for convenience. The new kitchen gracefully meets all of the homeowners needs both as a showpiece and as a backdrop to their daily lives. Now they are comfortably ensconced in their entire home, including the kitchen!

NATURE, TENNIS & COOKING GOES SO WELL TOGETHER IN THE ESCAPE OF EAST HAMPTON, NY. Always exciting to see nature at is best. The flora and fauna that surrounds the lifestyle of the Hamptons. Nature, Tennis & Cooking Outdoors with friends and family. No better scenario for this Outdoor Kitchen Grill island quickly identified by the 4 red knobs by WOLF. Whether its indoors or outdoor the wolf Grill cooktop performs perfectly. This island positioned at the end of the sprawling deck over looking the tennis court and if you look carefully the deer meandering in the back drop by the Green Giant Arborvitae.

colored bins from walmart were used to identify the holiday storage items: red bins = Christmas decor orange bins = Halloween and Fall decor aqua bins = Easter and spring decor

NATURE, TENNIS & COOKING GOES SO WELL TOGETHER IN THE ESCAPE OF EAST HAMPTON, NY. Always exciting to see nature at is best. The flora and fauna that surrounds the lifestyle of the Hamptons. Nature, Tennis & Cooking Outdoors with friends and family. No better scenario for this Outdoor Kitchen Grill island quickly identified by the 4 red knobs by WOLF. Whether its indoors or outdoor the wolf Grill cooktop performs perfectly. This island positioned at the end of the sprawling deck over looking the tennis court and if you look carefully the deer meandering in the back drop by the Green Giant Arborvitae.

Example of a large tuscan formal and enclosed porcelain tile living room design in San Diego with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

NATURE, TENNIS & COOKING GOES SO WELL TOGETHER IN THE ESCAPE OF EAST HAMPTON, NY. Always exciting to see nature at is best. The flora and fauna that surrounds the lifestyle of the Hamptons. Nature, Tennis & Cooking Outdoors with friends and family. No better scenario for this Outdoor Kitchen Grill island quickly identified by the 4 red knobs by WOLF. Whether its indoors or outdoor the wolf Grill cooktop performs perfectly. This island positioned at the end of the sprawling deck over looking the tennis court and if you look carefully the deer meandering in the back drop by the Green Giant Arborvitae.

When planning a family, finding time to find yourself in your home gets tricky. That’s where we can help as we did with this lovely, young family. With a great house and lots of room to work with, we set out to make the spaces interesting and identifiable to the people that live there. Now this open floor plan gives them an array of favorite spots to make memories as young kids come into the mix.

Reworking a classic Boston Brownstone today always involves updated kitchen and baths. And if possible, adding a powder room and flexible room that could function as a guest room or office on the main floor. This project did not have an owner and was being remarketed for sale. Creating an ideal space that prospective buyers would identify with requires the designer to research the target market for the home and detail/design spaces tailored to fit that niche. Relocating the kitchen to the other side of the space provided for a guest/office. Boston Red-brick chimney became the focal point of the new kitchen with closed door storage and walnut countertop and floating shelves. Keeping the line of sight to the original back metal bay-window with stained glass insert at the back of the unit complimented the crisp white cabinets and quartz stone tops Removing a series of built-ins and bookcases to the right of the fireplace freed up space for a large built-in Subzero along with a wet bar and wine fridge Mixing stainless steel appliances with brass faucets and light fixtures keep the space transitional

This young family was ready for a new, fresh and updated look to their house. They wanted a totally different color scheme and vibe and needed it finished within 6 weeks to be ready for a party of 100+ people they were hosting. I was happy to help! Even though many items that were selected were on back order and needed to be replaced, they kept their spirits high after countless returns and exchanges. Although art was being framed a day before the party and decor was being installed at the last minute, we pulled it together and accomplished our goal of finishing on time! The easiest (and most cost effective!) way to change the feeling of a space is with color, so that’s what I did. I swapped out the tired burgundy/browns for a clean palette of blues and greys. In the family room, a new custom sectional in a neutral grey took place of the brown leatherette sofa. A blue accent chair was placed in the room to brighten that corner. Patterned drapes were hung for privacy and added texture. Colorful artwork and a Moroccan print area rug livened up the space. Many of the accessories and decor throughout the home were sourced at Home Goods, Target and Ikea. The only piece of furniture that was kept in the entire home was the dining table, chairs and bar stools. The head chairs were swapped out for swanky upholstered navy ones with a nail head trim. A custom cornice to match the chairs was installed in the kitchen to hide the existing roller shades. The bar stools were reupholstered in the same fabric and some throw pillows for the sofa were made in the navy velvet as well. A Z Gallerie chandelier and blue pendants were installed for a little added drama. The fireplace got a makeover with a fresh coat of white paint and tile mosaic. Their daughter wanted a beach theme bedroom, so that’s what she got! New blue walls, drapes and accessories brought the ocean to this room. Their son has taken a liking to super heroes and Legos. A red, blue and yellow color palette with bold stripes helped to create a fun, playful space for him to enjoy his Legos and super heroes. The master bedroom got a new look with updated furnishings and colorful, yet soothing, bedding. New drapes, an area rug and accessories help pull together this peaceful sanctuary. The bathroom got a makeover with a new vanity, tile mosaic back splash, new lighting and tile on the floor and shower.