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This beautiful, cozy farmette, set in idyllic surroundings, has served its family quite well, with one exception – the kitchen. The homeowners came to us looking to improve the functionality of the small, but very charming kitchen space that serves as the gathering area for their friends and family. While modernizing was important, they wanted the updates to reflect the style of the home. Incorporating reproduction antique-style tiger maple with warm white cabinetry, soapstone tops and sink, the result speaks for itself. The period sconces, lighting, faucet and hardware, are the finishing touches in this hard-working kitchen. Matt Villano Photography

One of the greatest privately owned landscaped properties in the USA on 47 separate land parcels totaling 525 acres. The horticultural collections includes over 3000 planted trees and hundreds of shrubs and flower varieties from around the world. This landscape Art Sanctuary includes private lakes, water features, water falls, creeks andseveral man-madebridges within the Arboretum area. There are also several fenced horse and cattle pastures and 8 miles of hiking and horse back riding trails.The primary residence is 6500 sq/ft with a western design and there are 7 other houses for guests and/or employees. There are many outbuildings including a 12,000 sf show room for vintage cars and carriages. Just north of the house is a private golf driving range, chipping and putting area to PGA Standards; perfect for improving your golf game while at home. A half mile to the west of the primary residence is a 2200 foot landing strip for airplanes; however there is also a roll-away heli-pad next to the primary residence for daily commuting. By helicopter Misty Isle Farms is only 7 minutes to Boeing Airfield, or by Ferry it is only 40 minutes to south Seattle. Rarely does such a large unique Estate so Close to a major city such as Seattle become available. Simply too much to post, please call listing agent for more details.

After six years of living in their Huntley IL home, Chris and Meghan were tired of their dark, dingy, outdated kitchen and it was finally time for a long-anticipated change. “The kitchen is the place where we live, it’s where we do everything,” Meghan said. “It was important that it be a space where we wanted to be.” Meghan loves cooking and enjoys including their girls in healthy meal prepping, this led them to want a brighter, more enjoyable kitchen with increased functionality and improved storage.
For Chris especially, the laundry room was an entirely dysfunctional eyesore. “We had a washer and a dryer, but it was all kind-of cobbled together!” Chris said. “There were always laundry piles everywhere, we weren’t really sure what we wanted to do in there, but it was time for us to make a change.” The mess of the space was stressful every time they walked in the door from the garage each day. Kids’ backpacks and shoes piled up haphazardly in the makeshift boot-bench closet left the family feeling disorganized and stressed. They needed space for folding clothes and locker cubbies to help keep the family organized.
Having known Christine and Todd in the Huntley community for years, Chris and Meghan were familiar with their work. “We already trusted them personally and having seen their projects for years we knew they did top notch work. After we reviewed the initial round of designs, we knew that hiring them was definitely the right choice,” Meghan and Chris said. Although Chris had done a lot of work in their home himself, the kitchen and laundry room renovation was such a large undertaking that he didn’t want to steal time away from his family to spend what would surely be many long weekends doing the job himself. “That would not have been a wise choice for us,” Chris laughed.
“Our designer, Michelle was very, very, easy to work with; anything we wanted to see or weren’t sure about, she went above and beyond to make this easy for us. She was easy to get hold of and always quick to respond,” the couple said. Michelle pulled ideas that mirrored the couple’s taste and style and was adept at directing the couple to limited choices that didn’t overwhelm them and kept the process moving. “I have a hard time making decisions. Michelle made the decision-making process so easy. I loved how she listened to what I liked and then presented three great options for me to choose from,” Meghan said.
The main objectives for the kitchen were better storage solutions, they wanted the space to reflect their lifestyle and taste, and they wanted it to last for years with low maintenance. One of the first steps in creating a more functional kitchen was relocating the refrigerator, creating an improved workflow for the busy family.
“We didn’t know that we could even move the refrigerator to a new location where it is now, that was something that we never would have thought of,” Chris said. “The new refrigerator location makes the kitchen feel so much bigger. We didn’t add any space, but our whole kitchen with the new design just seems like it’s so much larger than before!” Meghan said.
The perimeter mist colored cabinets helped warm and brighten the entire room, while the graphite colored cabinets on the island added contrast. Using this fresh, clean color palette satisfied the couple’s desire for a bright space that was the exact opposite of what they had before. Organization accessories were also added to the cabinets such as a spice drawer tray and roll outs to create hidden convenience.
“I absolutely love the hidden spices – it makes cooking so much more enjoyable!” Chris said. “And all the pull outs, and the double trash bin, who would think you could get so excited about organization!” the couple said in unison.
One thing they hated in their original kitchen was how dark the space felt. Added lighting on the ceiling with the new light fixtures combined with the lighter cabinetry colors throughout solved this problem. “Our new kitchen has this warm, almost cozy feeling that our old kitchen never had, it’s just a space that I love spending my time in now,” Meghan said. The light airy feeling was accentuated with the use of floating white shelves on either side of the decorative range hood. “We have so much cabinetry space, the new design is amazing we actually have more storage space than we will ever need,” Meghan said.
The island was extended to create more work surface and added space for stool seating. “The new island changes how we live. Now the kids can be in the kitchen with us, doing homework, eating breakfast, and the three of us have special dinners there when Chris is working late,” Meghan said.
The Carrara Marmi Quartz countertops were chosen because they are, not only beautiful, but are made from hard-working material that doesn’t require maintenance. The white subway tile backsplash that wraps to the ceiling behind the focal point cooktop range/hood compliments the crisp white countertops perfectly, while brushed brass hardware and light fixtures keep the design fresh and new.
The couple had a few fears at the beginning of the project, as most homeowners do. Their biggest fear was being out of their kitchen and laundry room for an extended time. The crew made it very easy for the family to work in a limited space keeping the washer and dryer hooked up the majority of the time, and also getting appliances working with minimal downtime.
“They above and beyond accommodated us to get us through the process,” Meghan said. “They did a great job making sure we were as comfortable as possible throughout the process,” Chris added.
“Our project manager DJ did a great job. He was very good at updating us on schedule changes, getting guys in as quickly as possible. Everyone that stepped in the house was nice and did great work,” said Chris. They thought Advance’s carpenter was phenomenal and were impressed when he took a conceptual idea from a photograph and worked with designer Michelle to create a one of a kind range/hood that has become the topic of conversation with friends and family who visit the new kitchen. “He was in our house literally every day for several weeks. He was easy to work with and good at what he did,” Meghan and Chris said.
The focal point of the kitchen; a hand-crafted, custom-built ventilation hood was clad with handpicked reclaimed barnwood. Advance Design’s carpenter built the framework and the cladding to create a one-of-a-kind design element that the couple loves.
“I think it was especially fun for him to create something unique from scratch, showcasing his talent in this area,” Meghan said. “I love that my kitchen is not like everyone else’s. I got to pick out the wood on my hood and watch it being built and was able to choose what pieces of wood went where on it. It’s totally unique.”
Red Oak flooring was toothed-in throughout the kitchen and the rest of the first floor anywhere changes were made. Then the whole floor was refinished to tone down the orange undertones in the existing floor stain, ultimately changing the color complexion of the entire first floor. The result is a completely new feeling to the entire home.
Renovating the laundry room was extremely important to Meghan and Chris, but they had trouble visualizing what the possibilities were for the seemingly small space. Michelle produced beautiful 3D illustrations that helped them envision the space in a whole new way.
“I must have told Michelle 100 times that I am a visual person, seeing the designs in 3D made it so easy to make decisions and see what we could really do with our space,” Meghan said.
A dividing wall and doorway were removed between the existing laundry room and hallway formerly containing a coat closet, providing space to design specialized graphite colored cabinetry matching the kitchen island to house custom storage cubbies for each family member. Adding the tall utility cabinetry in the new laundry area helped solve the storage issue, tucking away cleaning supplies, household items, and even the cat got its own cubby.
“I love how everything is now hidden in its own space. I can’t tell you how much I hated coming home and seeing everything sitting around on counters,” Chris said.
Electrical outlets were planned for the inside of utility cabinets, so devices could charge in hidden locations. Stacking the washer and dryer allowed for wider countertop space to provide a folding area and a special space for clothes to hang. “The way I do laundry has been completely transformed! I can actually fold clothes and hang them now right out of the washer and dryer,” Meghan said.
“The end result in the kitchen and the laundry/mud room was an updated light and bright space, with a smarter work flow that better meets the needs of this family,” Michelle said.
“I would totally recommend Advance Design,” Meghan said. “Sometimes I sit and just look at my kitchen and laundry room and think ‘Wow, I can’t believe I get to live here!’ It’s an understatement to say we love our new space.”
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A Sussex family hired us as the design build remodel company to makeover this kitchen. This remodeling project had three main goals: improve storage, update the layout/style and enhance the functionality.
IMPROVE STORAGE
The original home builder put in very narrow cabinets. The small, narrow cabinets made it difficult for the homeowners to store items. They also said it was important to have a kitchen that works for their children. The new design incorporates an appliance cabinet and wide drawers for storing items. The kids have easy access to snack drawers and lower dish storage for plastic cups and plates. Also, we added two built-in cabinets in the dining room for more storage.
UPDATE THE LAYOUT & STYLE
While the area was large, it didn’t maximize the space or fit their contemporary style. They wanted plenty of counter prep space and enough room for friends and family to gather. We added a large wood island with seating – perfect for hosting parties and family dinners. The space is bright with white shaker cabinetry and subway tile backsplash. Warm touches include satin bronze light fixtures and hardware.
ENHANCE THE FUNCTIONALITY
This Sussex kitchen features a Galley Sink Workstation. Having a sink workstation facing the center of the room allows the homeowners to stay part of the conversation while preparing a meal or cleaning up. Sink workstations are one of the hottest kitchen trends.
HOMEOWNER REVIEW
“We recently completed our kitchen remodel with Kowalske and we can’t say enough good things about our experience. Not only was every member of the team amazing, the work that was done in our kitchen was very high quality. We have recommended Kowalske to all of our friends and plan to use them for our master bath remodel in the future!” – Nicole, homeowner (Houzz Review)

This beautiful, cozy farmette, set in idyllic surroundings, has served its family quite well, with one exception – the kitchen. The homeowners came to us looking to improve the functionality of the small, but very charming kitchen space that serves as the gathering area for their friends and family. While modernizing was important, they wanted the updates to reflect the style of the home. Incorporating reproduction antique-style tiger maple with warm white cabinetry, soapstone tops and sink, the result speaks for itself. The period sconces, lighting, faucet and hardware, are the finishing touches in this hard-working kitchen. Matt Villano Photography

CertainTeed vinyl siding and GAF roofing are featured on this Westport, MA home!
The homeowner chose CertainTeed Restoration Classic vinyl siding in the color, Seagrass. This traditional style siding comes in 27 colors that range from subtle neutrals to deep shades of Espresso, Midnight Blue, and Autumn Red. Choose from realistic wood grain texture or the smooth look of freshly painted clapboards. CertainTeed vinyl siding adds both beauty and value to your home.
We installed a GAF Timberline HDZ roofing system in the color, Shakewood. As an award-winning GAF MasterElite Contractor our customers enjoy a factory registered, 50 Year, Non-Prorated, Transferable Roof Warranty. These architecturally stylish and practically priced shingles come a gorgeous collection of color blends. Whether you prefer shades of gray, earth tones, or bold colors, like Hunter Green and Patriot Red, you’ll find a shingle to suit your home’s personal style.

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This kitchen received a beautiful update through cabinet refacing, proving that you don't always need a full remodel to achieve a dramatic transformation. The homeowners wanted a fresh, updated look while improving the functionality of their space.
To enhance the kitchen's design, we removed the microwave shelf cabinet and replaced it with a standard upper cabinet for a more seamless appearance. We also modified the cabinet above the microwave to better fit the range and create a more balanced look.
The existing cabinetry was transformed with shaker shallow doors in a stunning sage color, bringing warmth and character to the space. To complete the renovation, we installed Carrara Venato laminate countertops and a 2½" x 5" Farrier Cremello backsplash, adding timeless style and brightening the entire kitchen.
The result is a fresh, inviting kitchen that feels updated, functional, and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.

A black high-arc faucet rises above the stainless undermount sink set into the white peninsula counter. The range, pale backsplash and white cabinets remain visible beyond, highlighting the sink’s position within the open kitchen and its coordinated black-and-white fixture palette.
Cedarstone Renovations refreshed this Harbourfront condo with a revised kitchen corner-cabinet layout and coordinated bathroom updates. White cabinetry, pale surfaces and black hardware create a consistent palette while improving everyday use of the Toronto condominium’s kitchen and bathroom.
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The goal for the owners of this Blue Ridge home was to remodel their traditional Blue Ridge home to open up rooms to improve flow and update the finishes. The separate formal living room was a rarely used space so the wall between living and family rooms was opened up and the stairwell was updated to transform how the family use these rooms. The doorway from the entry to the kitchen was also opened up to welcome guests into the heart of the home.
The existing dated and inefficient kitchen was redesigned to include a large island with dining, light filled sink area and decorative hood at the range. A tall pantry cabinet and additional mud room cabinets were installed to provide storage for this busy family. The new kitchen is bright and modern with white Columbia cabinetry complimented by a dark wood island. The Pental quartz countertops feature a light marble design and the soft grey backsplash completes this kitchen transformation.
The tiny powder room received a face lift with a custom shallow vanity that is big on style. The existing living room fireplace, which was too large and out of scale with the space, was updated with new tile and painted wood surround.
The success of this gorgeous remodel was a true team effort with the clients, Model Remodel on the construction and our firm on design.
Contractor: Model Remodel
Photography: Cindy Apple Photography

2012 NARI CAPITAL COTY, FINALIST AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $50,000 to $100,000
“Crowded and disturbing” is how the woman of the house described this kitchen. A big peninsula with a huge range hood blocked the kitchen off from the breakfast room, a chimney style wall blocked off another side of the space and the doorways were too narrow. The result was a cramped feel with no traffic flow and a lack of usable storage.
To remedy these issues, the remodeling plan called for regrouping all tall kitchen elements into a low visibility wall, eliminating the peninsula and then creating a natural path through the space using a middle island.
Relocating the stove against the room’s back wall allowed the installation of a beautiful wood mantel hood and improved the work triangle. The side walls house beautiful custom white cabinets; one side housing the pantry, refrigerator and double wall ovens, the other the kitchen sink and dishwasher.
The center island features a mahogany wood countertop and provides plenty of workspace above and storage below. Contrasting with the glazed cabinets, the woodwork is a highlight of the project and a key part of delivering on the homeowner’s desire for a bright, clean kitchen.
They installed exotic mahogany floors that complement the center wood Island. The floors also had created a casual ambiance, especially against the soft lemon chiffon wall paint. The ultimate French country style kitchen was completed by furnishing the old breakfast area with casual seating rather than a formal table.

This Cherry Kitchen designed by Gail O'Rourke of White Wood Kitchens is by Wood Harbor Cabinetry. The doors style is a pillowed stile and rail with a flat panel center. The style is frameless full overlay to provide full access and maximize storage. The hardware is Emtek with glass knobs on the custom hutch and polished nickel on the perimeter. The backsplash is marble with accent tile behind the stainless hood. The island is an antiqued mint julip paint, a beautiful combination topped off with Sienna Bordeaux Granite. Stainless Steel farmhouse sink is complemented by stainless fridge. Dishwasher concealed with custom door panel. Builder: Maybruck Home Improvement, Installer: Burr Remodeling.
Photo credits: Albert Leo Art

The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family.
In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond.
This project is a Top 5 Finalist for Western Living Magazine's 2021 Home of the Year.

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At the beginning of the seventies Arch. Cini Boeri revolutionized the furniture market with a product range, nowadays an “evergreen”: the modular sofas Strips , which belong to the history of arflex. It deals of one of the most famous products, designed in1972, which awarded the prize Compasso d’Oro and it is displayed in several museums in the world, like the Triennale in Milan, in Tokyo, Moma in New York, etc….The main characteristic is a removable quilted cover. Available also as bed and as sofa-bed allows countless combinations. Arch. Cini Boeri always tried to realize innovative ideas to improve the quality of life. This idea was applied to the Strips bed, where the cover becomes part of the bed itself: by opening a simple zip, the bed is ready, only a pillow must be added.Also for the sofa, the padding are an integral part of the cover, positioned on a wooden frame, same are in non-deformable polyurethane foam, to guarante the best comfort of the seat: all innovative materials, used for the first time in the furniture market.

Barb & Peter hired us for a solution to improve their out of style kitchen. They also wanted our expertise on how to enhance the kitchen's functionality.
During the design initial walkthrough,Barb mentioned that she loves cooking and wanted to go high-end with some of the kitchen functionality. We enjoyed working with them and are delighted with the final result!
The first step was installing new white shaker cabinets and new countertops. The new kitchen has the clean and brighter look that homeowners were looking for. They did a great job picking the right high-end appliances to complement their dream kitchen.
The finishing touches include Mansfield Amber III Porcelain Wood Plank Tile flooring in the entry, kitchen, and main room. We installed a new kitchen sink and a new touch kitchen faucet.
We had a great time working with Bart & Peter, and we love the way the new kitchen turned out!

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

This kitchen received a beautiful update through cabinet refacing, proving that you don't always need a full remodel to achieve a dramatic transformation. The homeowners wanted a fresh, updated look while improving the functionality of their space.
To enhance the kitchen's design, we removed the microwave shelf cabinet and replaced it with a standard upper cabinet for a more seamless appearance. We also modified the cabinet above the microwave to better fit the range and create a more balanced look.
The existing cabinetry was transformed with shaker shallow doors in a stunning sage color, bringing warmth and character to the space. To complete the renovation, we installed Carrara Venato laminate countertops and a 2½" x 5" Farrier Cremello backsplash, adding timeless style and brightening the entire kitchen.
The result is a fresh, inviting kitchen that feels updated, functional, and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.

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Plain City, OH
The Creative Kitchen Company
Columbus Area Kitchen Remodeling and Refacing Professional

Barb & Peter hired us for a solution to improve their out of style kitchen. They also wanted our expertise on how to enhance the kitchen's functionality.
During the design initial walkthrough,Barb mentioned that she loves cooking and wanted to go high-end with some of the kitchen functionality. We enjoyed working with them and are delighted with the final result!
The first step was installing new white shaker cabinets and new countertops. The new kitchen has the clean and brighter look that homeowners were looking for. They did a great job picking the right high-end appliances to complement their dream kitchen.
The finishing touches include Mansfield Amber III Porcelain Wood Plank Tile flooring in the entry, kitchen, and main room. We installed a new kitchen sink and a new touch kitchen faucet.
We had a great time working with Bart & Peter, and we love the way the new kitchen turned out!

Barb & Peter hired us for a solution to improve their out of style kitchen. They also wanted our expertise on how to enhance the kitchen's functionality.
During the design initial walkthrough,Barb mentioned that she loves cooking and wanted to go high-end with some of the kitchen functionality. We enjoyed working with them and are delighted with the final result!
The first step was installing new white shaker cabinets and new countertops. The new kitchen has the clean and brighter look that homeowners were looking for. They did a great job picking the right high-end appliances to complement their dream kitchen.
The finishing touches include Mansfield Amber III Porcelain Wood Plank Tile flooring in the entry, kitchen, and main room. We installed a new kitchen sink and a new touch kitchen faucet.
We had a great time working with Bart & Peter, and we love the way the new kitchen turned out!

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