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We gave this unique loft contemporary gallery-styled designy featuring flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash, a soft color palette, and textures which all come to life in this gorgeous, sophisticated space!

From the street, it’s an impeccably designed English manor. Once inside, the best of that same storied architecture seamlessly meshes with modernism. This blend of styles was exactly the vibe three-decades-running Houston homebuilder Chris Sims, founder and CEO of Sims Luxury Builders, wanted to convey with the $5.2 million show-home in Houston’s coveted Tanglewood neighborhood. “Our goal was to uniquely combine classic and Old World with clean and modern in both the architectural design as well as the interior finishes,” Chris says. Their aesthetic inspiration is clearly evident in the 8,000-square-foot showcase home’s luxurious gourmet kitchen. It is an exercise in grey and white—and texture. To achieve their vision, the Sims turned to Cantoni. “We had a wonderful experience working with Cantoni several years ago on a client’s home, and were pleased to repeat that success on this project,” Chris says. Cantoni designer Amy McFall, who was tasked with designing the kitchen, promptly took to the home’s beauty. Situated on a half-acre corner lot with majestic oak trees, it boasts simplistic and elegant interiors that allow the detailed architecture to shine. The kitchen opens directly to the family room, which holds a brick wall, beamed ceilings, and a light-and-bright stone fireplace. The generous space overlooks the outdoor pool. With such a large area to work with, “we needed to give the kitchen its own, intimate feel,” Amy says. To that end, Amy integrated dark grey, high-gloss lacquer cabinetry from our Atelier Collection. by Aster Cucine with dark grey oak cabinetry, mixing finishes throughout to add depth and texture. Edginess came by way of custom, heavily veined Calacatta Viola marble on both the countertops and backsplash. The Sims team, meanwhile, insured the layout lent itself to minimalism. “With the inclusion of the scullery and butler’s pantry in the design, we were able to minimize the storage needed in the kitchen itself,” Chris says. “This allowed for the clean, minimalist cabinetry, giving us the creative freedom to go darker with the cabinet color and really make a bold statement in the home.” It was exactly the look they wanted—textural and interesting. “The juxtaposition of ultra-modern kitchen cabinetry and steel windows set against the textures of the wood floors, interior brick, and trim detailing throughout the downstairs provided a fresh take on blending classic and modern,” Chris says. “We’re thrilled with the result—it is showstopping.” They were equally thrilled with the design process. “Amy was incredibly responsive, helpful and knowledgeable,” Chris says. “It was a pleasure working with her and the entire Cantoni team.” Check out the kitchen featured in Modern Luxury Interiors Texas’ annual “Ode to Texas Real Estate” here.

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Kitchen - transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Heaven - Regal Wall Satin, Latex Flat (Benjamin Moore) Trim Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Ceiling: Phillip Jeffries Extra Fine Arrowroot - Grizzel and Mann Chandelier: Antique - The Paris Market Valence Fabric: Quadrille - Ernest Gaspard Roman Shades: The Shade Store Bed: Belair Bed - Room Service Bed Fabric: D-1806-02 Designer's Guild, Sofienberg Collection - Grizzel and Mann Ottomans: Lillie Bench - Hickory Chair Ottoman Fabric: D-1865-16 Designer's Guild - Osbourne and Little Bedside Tables: Custom Remy 2-Drawer - Hickory Chair Table Lamps: Ro Shambeaux Rug: Pheonix - Loloi

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1950s formal living room photo in Houston

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Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, white appliances and an island

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Best of Houzz Design & Service 2014. --Photography by Paul Dyer.
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and gray countertops

Luca Andrisani provided interior design and complete furnishing for this residence for an architect and collector of Italian mid-century furniture and optical art. A large collection of prints and painting by kinetic exponents like Agaam, Vasarely and Zox are spread throughout the apartment. Featured in Interior Design, Sept. 2014, p. 216 and Serendipity, Oct. 2014, p. 30. Renovation, Interior Design, and Furnishing: Luca Andrisani Architect. Photo: Peter Murdock

Inspiration for a huge contemporary master green tile and porcelain tile slate floor bathroom remodel in DC Metro with medium tone wood cabinets, a drop-in sink and flat-panel cabinets

Philadelphia Encaustic-style Cement Tile - custom made and provided by Rustico Tile and Stone. Wholesale prices and worldwide shipping for Cement Tiles. Rustico Tile and Stone offers 2 types of this Concrete Tile. Our MeaLu Collection features this specific tile and other in-stock, ready-to-ship Cement tiles. Or customize your tile with designs from our Traditional Collection. Learn more by calling or emailing us today! (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com Bathroom design and installation completed by Drummonds UK - "Makers of Bathrooms"

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Transitional medium tone wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with brown walls, a standard fireplace and no tv