The historic restoration of this First Period Ipswich, Massachusetts home (c. 1686) was an eighteen-month project that combined exterior and interior architectural work to preserve and revitalize this beautiful home. Structurally, work included restoring the summer beam, straightening the timber frame, and adding a lean-to section. The living space was expanded with the addition of a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring countertops made of reclaimed barn wood. As is always the case with our historic renovations, we took special care to maintain the beauty and integrity of the historic elements while bringing in the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. We were even able to uncover and restore much of the original fabric of the house (the chimney, fireplaces, paneling, trim, doors, hinges, etc.), which had been hidden for years under a renovation dating back to 1746. Winner, 2012 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation You can read more about this restoration in the Boston Globe article by Regina Cole, “A First Period home gets a second life.” http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/26/couple-rebuild-their-century-home-ipswich/r2yXE5yiKWYcamoFGmKVyL/story.html Photo Credit: Eric Roth

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

Transitional porcelain tile entryway photo in Detroit with white cabinets and white countertops

The new guest bathroom included handmade custom cement tile floors, frameless shower, wood looking porcelain tile walls, black finish fixtures and finish for a contrast looking and custom made one piece cement counter and sink.

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Tuscan enclosed dark wood floor and gray floor family room photo in Orange County with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

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Inspiration for a timeless beige gable roof remodel in Dallas

Inspiration for a bedroom contemporary boy dark wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom remodel in New York with white walls

This client has done extensive traveling in Morocco and some of the items displayed here came from that part of the world. The eclectic collection includes other pieces from different areas they have traveled to.

Crystal Cabinets - Frosty White on Maple Traditional style in a gloss white. Features include tray dividers above refrigerator, dish dividers in drawers, roll out shelves in base cabinets and dual toe kick pet dish drawers. Matching entertainment center. Designed by Sticks 2 Stones Cabinetry Crafted by Crystal Cabinetry

Originally this side patio was simply a barren cement patch that was cold and uninviting (see the BEFORE picture). It has a basic stone and concrete patio floor, with concrete brick walls. There was some natural bamboo behind the wall, but otherwise no plants. The house sits down in to the property, and to get to the front door you have to descend a steep set of stairs. This patio area is one of the first things people see as they descend the stairs to the front door, so we wanted to make it as inviting and cozy as possible. Plus, with all the natural tree coverage, it's a perfect place during hot days to curl up with a book or glass of wine under the shade. Not wanting to spend money on a massive renovation, the goal was to create a cozy niche for both entertaining guests and personal relaxation, reminiscent of an India-meets-Bali exotic retreat. We created something that was organic and natural looking, in harmony with the relaxed environment of Laguna Beach. To keep it budget friendly - and better for the environment - we also opted for recycled and pre-owned items we found on Craiglist and eBay. I chose to first mask the barren concrete walls with an carved wood screen from India, to add depth and interest. I placed two large daybeds with heavily padded cushions in an “L” shape to entice people to curl up and sink in. Rather than opting for a regular square patio table, I found a one-of-a-kind custom oak tree slab table (a fantastic Craiglist find!) that added a beautiful organic feel. The Moroccan lamp I brought back from one of my trips to Marrakech, and it added the perfect personal touch, in addition to personal sacred objects such as an antique Kwan Yin statue (great eBay find), crystals, and shells found at the beach. Finally, various plants were added — including both a satsuma orange tree and grapefruit tree that add lovely bursts of color when in season. And makes for a great quick snack when lounging about!

Featuring a highly refined display of crystal, Bagatelle is a fanciful version of a traditional lantern motif. Technical Specifications MANUFACTURER Schonbek COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE United States ITEM # 1238-___ HEIGHT 24.5 LENGTH 26.5 WIRE LENGTH 124 PRODUCT FAMILY Bagatelle BULBS INCLUDED no;no BULB TYPE Incandescent Bulb VOLTAGE 110 DIAMETER 26.5 SOCKET TYPE E12;E12 LIGHTING INFORMATION B10-8, 60 Max. - Not Included;G12-3, 40 Max. - Not Included

This beautiful kitchen remodel includes a complete renovation of the existing space. Appliance garages hide key appliances out of sight, but easily accessible. Contractor: Jared Lewis Construction, Appliances: Built In Distributors

The asymmetry of this layout allowed for playfulness and informality. Photo Credit: Michael Hospelt
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and black countertops

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Exterior of this lake home near Ann Arbor, MI built by Meadowlark Design+Build
Inspiration for a large coastal blue three-story house exterior remodel in Detroit

Tying multiple floors together using 6”x36” dark grey wood-looking tile, laid on a staggered patterned worked well with the tile and concrete floors next to it. Two-toned cabinetry of wired brushed hickory with a grey stain wash, combined with maple wood in a dark slate finish is a current trend. Counter tops: combination of splashy granite and white Caesarstone grounded the display. A custom-designed table of ash wood, with heavy distressing and grey washed stain added warmth. Show custom features: Arched glass door cabinets with crown moulding to match. Unique Features: drawer in drawer for pot lids, pull out drawer in toe kick for dog dishes, toe space step stool, swing up mixer shelf, pull out spice storage. Built in Banquette seating with table and docking station for family meals and working. Custom open shelves and wine rack with detailed legs anchor the three sides of the island. Backsplash rail with spice rack, knife and utensil holder add more storage space. A floating soffit matches the shape of island and helps lower the showroom ceiling height to what would be found in a normal home. It includes: pendant lights for the snack bar, chandelier for the table and recess for task lights over the sink. The large triangular shaped island has eleven foot legs. It fills the unusual space and creates three separate areas: a work space, snack bar/room divider and table area.

This old factory had so much charm already, including rolling chalkboard and dry erase boards that cover the kitchen cabinet area. Exposed brick and reclaimed wood, works well with the deep farmhouse style sink. Photo:Aimee Mazzenga

Mid-sized beach style guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Boston with white walls

A separate hobby area was created in this mudroom to assist one of the family's daughters with her craft hobbies. This ample work area includes drawers, chrome baskets and pullouts for easy access to materials, and a slatwall used to store bulkier items. Carey Ekstrom/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems Closet Organizing Systems