Champagne Finishes
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor and single-sink alcove shower remodel in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

This home was built many moons ago but the new remodeling project launched it into the 21st century. Warm and cozy and highly usable. Intuitive Cabinetry makes this kitchen use every square inch of space. This unique cabinetry is completely customizable.

The chrome faucet, hardware and pendant lights stand out great against the white cabinetry and the paneled refrigerator flows perfectly from the cabinets. Designer - Kim Platt @ Kitchen Intuitions Photos by Chris Veith

Construct No. 1 explores the quiet relationship between structure and intuition. Developed through a custom indexing system, each element was individually positioned before becoming part of the final composition, allowing the work to emerge through a sequence of deliberate decisions rather than predetermined geometry. Available

Designer - Kim Platt @ Kitchen Intuitions Photos by Chris Veith
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Made by Humanscale®, the Diffrient World office chair, designed by Niels Diffrient, is incredibly comfortable and intuitive. It automatically adjusts the angle of recline as you move naturally in the chair, providing support without fiddling with knobs and levers. Made with a non-stretch mesh back and seat, this is one chair in which you won’t mind spending long hours.

Pony wall from entry replaced an open iron rail. New wider wall provides privacy at entry, a display area for artwork and a more secure feeling in the living room. Before this new wall was built, the stairway was 8' wide. It was an attempt at grandeur, but left those traveling them feeling small and a bit lost in the too wide stairway. By reducing the scale of the stairway the path became more inviting. A bit counter intuitive, but sometimes you feel your way to good design.

Sited perfectly and intuitively on a beautiful parcel of land, this Vermont contemporary home is complemented by an intricate roof design, appreciated from above. The long axis of the house faces south on the gently sloping site to bring midwinter daylight and passive solar gain deep into the 16 ft. wide main volume. Just 2.5 acres of the 17.5 acre lot was developed, to minimize disturbance to the site, to preserve many of the long-lived mixed hardwood and softwood trees, including the owners’ favorite, a yellow birch with golden curly bark, and to protect the natural wetlands and stream outflow. The fully accessible main level contains the living room, dining room, kitchen, primary bedroom and bath, and a lovely westerly screened porch. Connected to the main volume are a garage with three bays including a small studio and a workshop. The home prioritizes intuitive, organic and incredibly functional spaces combined with simple stylistic elements, hints of a mid-century modern American home.

Minimalist kitchen with vastly improved functionality. We added a peninsula with drop-zone storage at entry side, fridge and pantry opposite. The bamboo-clad peninsula quickly became the intuitive gathering space. We especially love how the end overhang follows the diagonal geometry of the hallway walls.

Our Cherokee Park customers needed to remodel their bathroom and liked the light, airy, neutral look. The design we came up with started with a 30” custom-made, Samovar silver-stained vanity with a cultured marble top and a Moen Eva 4” spread chrome faucet. Above the vanity is a Kohler Mirrored medicine cabinet and contemporary Millennium Lighting Commode is a white Mansfield with a custom-made commode topper cabinet in Samovar silver stain to match the vanity. The apron -front tub is Americast in white with a Moen shower/faucet and Delta Intuition hand-held combo. The faux 12” x 24” marble tile runs from the tub to the ceiling with a crushed glass mosaic feature strip. We also installed a curved shower rod The flooring is Florida tile resembling hardwood in blue/grey. www.melissamannphotography.com

Our Cherokee Park customers needed to remodel their bathroom and liked the light, airy, neutral look. The design we came up with started with a 30” custom-made, Samovar silver-stained vanity with a cultured marble top and a Moen Eva 4” spread chrome faucet. Above the vanity is a Kohler Mirrored medicine cabinet and contemporary Millennium Lighting Commode is a white Mansfield with a custom-made commode topper cabinet in Samovar silver stain to match the vanity. The apron -front tub is Americast in white with a Moen shower/faucet and Delta Intuition hand-held combo. The faux 12” x 24” marble tile runs from the tub to the ceiling with a crushed glass mosaic feature strip. We also installed a curved shower rod The flooring is Florida tile resembling hardwood in blue/grey. www.melissamannphotography.com

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

This fully automated modern condo allows the user to intuitively control all home features.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Indianapolis with a bar, white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Our Cherokee Park customers needed to remodel their bathroom and liked the light, airy, neutral look. The design we came up with started with a 30” custom-made, Samovar silver-stained vanity with a cultured marble top and a Moen Eva 4” spread chrome faucet. Above the vanity is a Kohler Mirrored medicine cabinet and contemporary Millennium Lighting Commode is a white Mansfield with a custom-made commode topper cabinet in Samovar silver stain to match the vanity. The apron -front tub is Americast in white with a Moen shower/faucet and Delta Intuition hand-held combo. The faux 12” x 24” marble tile runs from the tub to the ceiling with a crushed glass mosaic feature strip. We also installed a curved shower rod The flooring is Florida tile resembling hardwood in blue/grey. www.melissamannphotography.com

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

The dining room is open to the kitchen with inset cabinets that line the wall of this room for extra storage. Designer - Kim Platt @ Kitchen Intuitions Photos by Chris Veith

To see the videos about this project: Part 1: https://youtu.be/LfNAaG1lOEs Part 2: https://youtu.be/fBP-RzFqPTM We have created this new front entry porch as a transitional space and intuitive connection between the private world of the family and the public realm of the sidewalk. For a homeowner the front porch can be one of the best ways to build a sense of neighborhood community. For this front entry porch project we have added a multi pitch hip roof across the front of the home. This roof covers the sitting area and serves to properly define the front entry area of the home. This covered porch allows room for entertaining, as well as considerably improving the homes curb appeal.

Our Cherokee Park customers needed to remodel their bathroom and liked the light, airy, neutral look. The design we came up with started with a 30” custom-made, Samovar silver-stained vanity with a cultured marble top and a Moen Eva 4” spread chrome faucet. Above the vanity is a Kohler Mirrored medicine cabinet and contemporary Millennium Lighting Commode is a white Mansfield with a custom-made commode topper cabinet in Samovar silver stain to match the vanity. The apron -front tub is Americast in white with a Moen shower/faucet and Delta Intuition hand-held combo. The faux 12” x 24” marble tile runs from the tub to the ceiling with a crushed glass mosaic feature strip. We also installed a curved shower rod The flooring is Florida tile resembling hardwood in blue/grey. www.melissamannphotography.com