Kitchen update including a glass tile backsplask, granite countertops, fresh paint and a farmhouse sink.
Example of a mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Kitchen update including a glass tile backsplask, granite countertops, fresh paint and a farmhouse sink.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Kitchen update including a glass tile backsplask, granite countertops, fresh paint and a farmhouse sink.
Example of a mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Kitchen update including a glass tile backsplask, granite countertops, fresh paint and a farmhouse sink.
Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

A busy family's mud room space, designed by Symmetry Closets, includes hidden storage, laundry, mail sorter, access to necessities for the little ones. Most importantly - the wine fridge.

Kemper Cabinetry. Kingston door in cherry wood with black forest stain. Islands and butler's pantry in maple with chocolate stain. Granite is glacier white. Butler's pantry has pull out storage for dog food and toe kick drawers to contain dog bowls. Includes wooden mail organizer. Floor tile is American Olean Ashen Stone Claire and backsplash is Amber Morello.

Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee

White kitchen, rustic wood floors, glass tile backsplash, goose neck faucet, cup pulls, granite counters, stainless range hood, LED under cabinet lighting, wine cooler.

Engineered cedar siding creates beautiful gray-blue tones at the exterior of the home, while adding a textural element to activate the simple exterior design.

This was a down to the studs interior remodel of a historic home in Boise's North End. Through an extensive Design Phase we opened up the living spaces, relocated and rearranged bathrooms, re-designed the mail level to include an Owner's Suite, and added living space in the attic. The interior of this home had not been touched for a half century and now serves the needs of a growing family with updates from attic to lower level game room. Credit: Josh Roper - Photos Credit: U-Rok Designs – Interiors

Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in San Diego

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

Walnut Accent Wall: built-in storage with bookcases and flip-down desk. Scott Hargis Photography. building Lab is a design build firm specialized in modern architecture.

Mudroom at garage entry to the home with stained oak bench and counter top. Shoe storage below, coat hooks, bead board paneling, enclosed storage above with open mail slots and electrical outlets for charging station.

This is our current model for our community, Sugar Plum, located in Washington, UT. Master “Sweet”! Separated from the other three bedrooms this master retreat is amazing. The bathroom standard features include double sinks, large shower, soaker tub and two his and hers walk in closets. The rest of this impressive house claims large entry way with adjacent fourth bedroom or den. The cook will appreciate the working space and large pantry in the open living space. You can relax in this charming home. Jeremiah Barber

BEFORE photo - occupied home staging consultation. Home office was cluttered with personal belongings and mail, while also lacking personal interest. Suggestions included adding artwork and accessories to enhance buyer appeal.

Do you know what a family station is? This is it! Scroll forward/back in pictures to see how it works. It includes: filing drawer, charging drawer, storage drawer, bulletin board and mail slots. It is a genius solution to the papers/mail/bills challenge.

Do you know what a family station is? This is it! Scroll forward/back in pictures to see how it works. It includes: filing drawer, charging drawer, storage drawer, bulletin board and mail slots. It is a genius solution to the papers/mail/bills challenge.