The owners of this historic 1931 property purchased the home, intending to transform it from an outdated duplex to a functional single-family home. Beginning with the kitchen, the remodel aimed to combine the existing and separate spaces, including a tiny kitchen and cramped eating area, to creating a comfortable, practical space for their large family to cook, eat and do homework. The main scope of the remodel was to increase light, create flow throughout the main floor by connecting the kitchen to the dining and living room, and bring in elements of the client's heritage and showcase their travels through the finishes of the design. The clients hoped to achieve all these while restoring and enhancing the home's original architecture, which was covered up by prior remodels.

The owners of this historic 1931 property purchased the home, intending to transform it from an outdated duplex to a functional single-family home. Beginning with the kitchen, the remodel aimed to combine the existing and separate spaces, including a tiny kitchen and cramped eating area, to creating a comfortable, practical space for their large family to cook, eat and do homework. The main scope of the remodel was to increase light, create flow throughout the main floor by connecting the kitchen to the dining and living room, and bring in elements of the client's heritage and showcase their travels through the finishes of the design. The clients hoped to achieve all these while restoring and enhancing the home's original architecture, which was covered up by prior remodels.

This kitchen renovation in Charlotte, NC was designed to create a bright, functional space that supports both everyday living and entertaining. The updated layout introduces a seamless connection between the kitchen and a dedicated dining nook, enhanced by large windows that maximize natural light. As part of a comprehensive design-build remodeling project, the space features a balanced mix of warm wood cabinetry and white painted cabinets, paired with a clean, neutral palette. A central island improves workflow and gathering, while a built-in wet bar adds convenience for entertaining and additional storage, creating a more versatile and usable space. The result is a thoughtfully reconfigured kitchen that enhances flow, increases functionality, and reflects how the homeowners live and gather today.

Luxury Open-Concept Kitchen Transformation with Custom Two-Tone Cabinetry This stunning Remodel Now kitchen renovation was designed to create a bright, functional, and inviting gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. The outdated layout was transformed into a modern open-concept design featuring timeless finishes, increased storage, and premium craftsmanship throughout. Highlights of this project include beautiful white shaker cabinetry paired with a rich wood-tone island, elegant quartz countertops with waterfall-style overhang, a handcrafted farmhouse sink, and a custom wood vent hood that serves as a striking focal point. The glossy herringbone tile backsplash adds texture and sophistication, while upgraded recessed lighting and designer pendant fixtures brighten the entire space. New luxury vinyl plank flooring seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a cohesive flow throughout the home. The renovation also included a refreshed laundry/mudroom with custom cabinetry and countertop space, providing additional organization and functionality. The result is a warm, contemporary kitchen that blends timeless design with everyday practicality—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and making memories for years to come.

This kitchen renovation in Charlotte, NC was designed to create a bright, functional space that supports both everyday living and entertaining. The updated layout introduces a seamless connection between the kitchen and a dedicated dining nook, enhanced by large windows that maximize natural light. As part of a comprehensive design-build remodeling project, the space features a balanced mix of warm wood cabinetry and white painted cabinets, paired with a clean, neutral palette. A central island improves workflow and gathering, while a built-in wet bar adds convenience for entertaining and additional storage, creating a more versatile and usable space. The result is a thoughtfully reconfigured kitchen that enhances flow, increases functionality, and reflects how the homeowners live and gather today.

Luxury Open-Concept Kitchen Transformation with Custom Two-Tone Cabinetry This stunning Remodel Now kitchen renovation was designed to create a bright, functional, and inviting gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. The outdated layout was transformed into a modern open-concept design featuring timeless finishes, increased storage, and premium craftsmanship throughout. Highlights of this project include beautiful white shaker cabinetry paired with a rich wood-tone island, elegant quartz countertops with waterfall-style overhang, a handcrafted farmhouse sink, and a custom wood vent hood that serves as a striking focal point. The glossy herringbone tile backsplash adds texture and sophistication, while upgraded recessed lighting and designer pendant fixtures brighten the entire space. New luxury vinyl plank flooring seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a cohesive flow throughout the home. The renovation also included a refreshed laundry/mudroom with custom cabinetry and countertop space, providing additional organization and functionality. The result is a warm, contemporary kitchen that blends timeless design with everyday practicality—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and making memories for years to come.

Luxury Open-Concept Kitchen Transformation with Custom Two-Tone Cabinetry This stunning Remodel Now kitchen renovation was designed to create a bright, functional, and inviting gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. The outdated layout was transformed into a modern open-concept design featuring timeless finishes, increased storage, and premium craftsmanship throughout. Highlights of this project include beautiful white shaker cabinetry paired with a rich wood-tone island, elegant quartz countertops with waterfall-style overhang, a handcrafted farmhouse sink, and a custom wood vent hood that serves as a striking focal point. The glossy herringbone tile backsplash adds texture and sophistication, while upgraded recessed lighting and designer pendant fixtures brighten the entire space. New luxury vinyl plank flooring seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a cohesive flow throughout the home. The renovation also included a refreshed laundry/mudroom with custom cabinetry and countertop space, providing additional organization and functionality. The result is a warm, contemporary kitchen that blends timeless design with everyday practicality—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and making memories for years to come.

This kitchen renovation in Charlotte, NC was designed to create a bright, functional space that supports both everyday living and entertaining. The updated layout introduces a seamless connection between the kitchen and a dedicated dining nook, enhanced by large windows that maximize natural light. As part of a comprehensive design-build remodeling project, the space features a balanced mix of warm wood cabinetry and white painted cabinets, paired with a clean, neutral palette. A central island improves workflow and gathering, while a built-in wet bar adds convenience for entertaining and additional storage, creating a more versatile and usable space. The result is a thoughtfully reconfigured kitchen that enhances flow, increases functionality, and reflects how the homeowners live and gather today.

Luxury Open-Concept Kitchen Transformation with Custom Two-Tone Cabinetry This stunning Remodel Now kitchen renovation was designed to create a bright, functional, and inviting gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. The outdated layout was transformed into a modern open-concept design featuring timeless finishes, increased storage, and premium craftsmanship throughout. Highlights of this project include beautiful white shaker cabinetry paired with a rich wood-tone island, elegant quartz countertops with waterfall-style overhang, a handcrafted farmhouse sink, and a custom wood vent hood that serves as a striking focal point. The glossy herringbone tile backsplash adds texture and sophistication, while upgraded recessed lighting and designer pendant fixtures brighten the entire space. New luxury vinyl plank flooring seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a cohesive flow throughout the home. The renovation also included a refreshed laundry/mudroom with custom cabinetry and countertop space, providing additional organization and functionality. The result is a warm, contemporary kitchen that blends timeless design with everyday practicality—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and making memories for years to come.

This kitchen renovation in Charlotte, NC was designed to create a bright, functional space that supports both everyday living and entertaining. The updated layout introduces a seamless connection between the kitchen and a dedicated dining nook, enhanced by large windows that maximize natural light. As part of a comprehensive design-build remodeling project, the space features a balanced mix of warm wood cabinetry and white painted cabinets, paired with a clean, neutral palette. A central island improves workflow and gathering, while a built-in wet bar adds convenience for entertaining and additional storage, creating a more versatile and usable space. The result is a thoughtfully reconfigured kitchen that enhances flow, increases functionality, and reflects how the homeowners live and gather today.

The owners of this historic 1931 property purchased the home, intending to transform it from an outdated duplex to a functional single-family home. Beginning with the kitchen, the remodel aimed to combine the existing and separate spaces, including a tiny kitchen and cramped eating area, to creating a comfortable, practical space for their large family to cook, eat and do homework. The main scope of the remodel was to increase light, create flow throughout the main floor by connecting the kitchen to the dining and living room, and bring in elements of the client's heritage and showcase their travels through the finishes of the design. The clients hoped to achieve all these while restoring and enhancing the home's original architecture, which was covered up by prior remodels.

Luxury Open-Concept Kitchen Transformation with Custom Two-Tone Cabinetry This stunning Remodel Now kitchen renovation was designed to create a bright, functional, and inviting gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. The outdated layout was transformed into a modern open-concept design featuring timeless finishes, increased storage, and premium craftsmanship throughout. Highlights of this project include beautiful white shaker cabinetry paired with a rich wood-tone island, elegant quartz countertops with waterfall-style overhang, a handcrafted farmhouse sink, and a custom wood vent hood that serves as a striking focal point. The glossy herringbone tile backsplash adds texture and sophistication, while upgraded recessed lighting and designer pendant fixtures brighten the entire space. New luxury vinyl plank flooring seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a cohesive flow throughout the home. The renovation also included a refreshed laundry/mudroom with custom cabinetry and countertop space, providing additional organization and functionality. The result is a warm, contemporary kitchen that blends timeless design with everyday practicality—perfect for cooking, entertaining, and making memories for years to come.

Sitting atop a steep hillside of fir trees overlooking the Sound below, the Gambier Island House is a cedar-and-glass home whose challenging location required us to ship the materials to the site by barge, followed by a particularly precise siting. The wide open living space shares breathtaking views and natural light with the kitchen, dining room, and loft—with seamless flow between indoors and out, thanks to large lift-and-slide doors. In order to extend use throughout the seasons, we created a partially covered deck, hovering among the trees. Embracing the region’s heavy rainfall, we designed the main roof to channel rainwater to one location where it spills from a scupper—increasing our clients’ connection to their site, and creating a spectacle to be watched and heard. Turkel Design manufactures, delivers, and assembles each of our homes, and we are happy to work with you to customize a design from our extensive library. The photos and prefab package for this particular home we designed were provided by Lindal Cedar Homes.

This kitchen renovation in Charlotte, NC was designed to create a bright, functional space that supports both everyday living and entertaining. The updated layout introduces a seamless connection between the kitchen and a dedicated dining nook, enhanced by large windows that maximize natural light. As part of a comprehensive design-build remodeling project, the space features a balanced mix of warm wood cabinetry and white painted cabinets, paired with a clean, neutral palette. A central island improves workflow and gathering, while a built-in wet bar adds convenience for entertaining and additional storage, creating a more versatile and usable space. The result is a thoughtfully reconfigured kitchen that enhances flow, increases functionality, and reflects how the homeowners live and gather today.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.

Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior

Our design for the expansion and gut renovation of a small 1200 square foot house in a residential neighborhood triples is size, and reworks the living arrangement. The rear addition takes advantage of southern exposure with a "greenhouse" room that provides solar heat gain in winter, shading in summer, and a vast connection to the rear yard. Architecturally, we used an approach we call "willful practicality." The new soaring ceiling ties together first and second floors in a dramatic volumetric expansion of space, while providing increased ventilation and daylighting from greenhouse to operable windows and skylights at the peak. Exterior pockets of space are created from curved forces pushing in from outside to form cedar clad porch and stoop. Sustainable design is employed throughout all materials, energy systems and insulation. Masonry exterior walls and concrete floors provide thermal mass for the interior by insulating the exterior. An ERV system facilitates increased air changes and minimizes changes to the interior air temperature. Energy and water saving features and renewable, non-toxic materal selections are important aspects of the house design. Environmental community issues are addressed with a drywell in the side yard to mitigate rain runoff into the town sewer system. The long sloping south facing roof is in anticipation of future solar panels, with the standing seam metal roof providing anchoring opportunities for the panels. The exterior walls are clad in stucco, cedar, and cement-fiber panels defining different areas of the house. Closed cell spray insulation is applied to exterior walls and roof, giving the house an "air-tight" seal against air infiltration and a high R-value. The ERV system provides the ventilation needed with this tight envelope. The interior comfort level and economizing are the beneficial results of the building methods and systems employed in the house. Photographer: Peter Kubilus

More than just a cosmetic remodel, this kitchen and dining room received a dynamic floor plan update. Without having to add square footage, we were able to double the size of the kitchen, add a wine bar, and increase the size of the previously disconnected dining room. Interior walls were removed to accomplish this open concept entertaining area. Harwood flooring throughout the areas connect the kitchen and dining areas, as well as warm up the space and add character. The warm gray accent cabinets coordinate and compliment the white kitchen. The large glass door system brings the outdoors in and allows for seamless entertaining and dining. The landscaping in the backyard was completely redone, including hardscape, walk ways, fire features, and pergola and trellis structures. The upstairs bath is an unexpected surprise with navy blue cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing fixtures, and glass accent tile. The cement look floor tile is both sophisticated and unique.

A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style. "The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals." Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone. Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square. "We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz. "The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests." Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions. "Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting." Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete. At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone. "I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget." "It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"