ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

A simply designed Foyer provides a welcome to the home and sets the design tone for what to expect upon entry. Across from 2 large closets, we were able to create an open storage area that is functional but attractive. Kids can easily hang coats, hats, and backpacks on hooks below the floating counter while the open shelves can accommodate baskets with less attractive items that tend to collect at the front door Photo: Sam Gray

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Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard landscaping in Philadelphia.

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Beach style entryway photo in Minneapolis

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Large cottage medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, limestone countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a small asian backyard stone patio fountain remodel in DC Metro with no cover

This wall, opposite the outdoor terrace, provided the perfect place for tall appliances and cabinetry. Sleek, warm, easy to maintain finishes contribute to the desired look of the space.

Colourful squares: Who needs a rear wall if the area behind the open shelf cubes is painted in gorgeous colours? HERE’S WHAT WE NEED: Shelf cube without rear wall, pencil, wall paint in pastel colours, paint roller, tesa® Masking Tape PREMIUM CLASSIC 30 mm AND THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE: › Stand or hang the shelf cube where you want it. Trace the inside space of the cube shelf on the wall with the pencil. Remove the shelf. › Mask the pencilled area on the wall with tesa® Masking Tape PREMIUM CLASSIC 30 mm. › Use the paint roller to paint the area on the wall. › Peel off the masking tape and place or hang the cube shelf in front of the painted area. CUBOS DIFERENTES TAMAÑOS — natiram6

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Inspiration for a coastal women's closet remodel in Los Angeles

**Project Overview** This new custom home is filled with personality and individual touches that make it true to the owners' vision. When creating the guest bath, they wanted to do something truly unique and a little bit whimsical. The result is a custom-designed furniture piece vanity in a custom royal blue finish, as well as matching mirror frames. **What Makes This Project Unique?** The clients had an image in their minds and were determined to find a place for it in their new custom home. Their love of bold blue and this unique style led to the creation of this one-of-a-kind piece. The room is bathed in natural light, and the use of light colors in the tile to complement the brilliant blue, help ensure that the space remains light, airy and welcoming. **Design Challenges** Because this furniture piece doesn't start with a standard vanity, our biggest challenge was simply determining what pieces we could draw upon from a semi-custom custom cabinet line. Photo by MIke Kaskel

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Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

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Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

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Example of a classic backyard stone patio design in Chicago with a pergola

Patio - tropical patio idea in Miami with a roof extension

This "locker room" off the door from the garage is the perfect landing spot for the family when coming home. With lockers for each family member, they can stay organized in style. A custom walnut bench, eye-catching striped wall and colorful accessories, this is a locker room that should be the center of the home. Photography by John Valls

Example of a classic gray floor and painted wood floor sunroom design in Cleveland with a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a skylight

A 15" deep pantry area can be used for individual members of the family or simply food storage!
Large trendy galley porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Example of a mid-sized transitional travertine floor bathroom design in Raleigh with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and solid surface countertops