Sean Litchfield
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A spacious yet welcoming finished lower level is exactly what this family needed. A functional living space featuring a custom designed double sided fire place, and a modernized kitchenette. Also a full bedroom complete with a walk in closet and full bath. Plenty of extra storage space was built into this design, adding a storage closet and custom cabinetry under the T.V. This finished basement is a great example of where design and function work together.

Mixture of white cabinets and warm woods make this an inviting space.
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Large urban master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor doorless shower photo in Omaha with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Raw Urth's hand-crafted Island Creede range hood. Finish: Rustic Iron patina on steel. *Builder: John Kraemer & Sons *Architect: TEA2 Architects *Interiors: Marcia Morine *Photography: Landmark Photography

Fisher Hart
Danish living room photo in New York with white walls

A warm and inviting basement offers ample seating for family gatherings or an ultimate movie night. Custom built-in seating and custom artwork personalizes a comfortable space. A ceiling accent with plenty of lighting elevates the basement.

Tommy Daspit
Example of a huge classic u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Birmingham with white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and subway tile backsplash

A spacious yet welcoming finished lower level is exactly what this family needed. A functional living space featuring a custom designed double sided fire place, and a modernized kitchenette. Also a full bedroom complete with a walk in closet and full bath. Plenty of extra storage space was built into this design, adding a storage closet and custom cabinetry under the T.V. This finished basement is a great example of where design and function work together.

Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future. While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.

The inviting new porch addition features a stunning angled vault ceiling and walls of oversize windows that frame the picture-perfect backyard views. The porch is infused with light thanks to the statement light fixture and bright-white wooden beams that reflect the natural light. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Taylor Photography
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Entry Way. Photo by Yorgos Efthymiadis
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1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com

Inviting sitting area includes feature wall with TV and fireplace with built in cabinetry. Seating for a crowd includes a sleep sofa for overnight guests all set on a cozy area rug.

Peter Murdock
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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room. The layout in the kitchen was functional for them, so we kept that pretty much as is. Our client wanted a contemporary-leaning transitional look — nice clean lines with a gray and white palette. Light gray cabinets with a slightly darker gray subway tile keep the northern exposure light and airy. They also purchased some new furniture for their breakfast room and adjoining family room, so the whole space looks completely styled and new. The light fixtures are staggered and give a nice rhythm to the otherwise serene feel. The homeowners were not 100% sold on the flooring choice for little powder room off the kitchen when I first showed it, but now they think it is one of the most interesting features of the design. I always try to “push” my clients a little bit because that’s when things can get really fun and this is what you are paying for after all, ideas that you may not come up with on your own. We also worked on the two upstairs bathrooms. We started first on the hall bath which was basically just in need of a face lift. The floor is porcelain tile made to look like carrera marble. The vanity is white Shaker doors fitted with a white quartz top. We re-glazed the cast iron tub. The master bath was a tub to shower conversion. We used a wood look porcelain plank on the main floor along with a Kohler Tailored vanity. The custom shower has a barn door shower door, and vinyl wallpaper in the sink area gives a rich textured look to the space. Overall, it’s a pretty sophisticated look for its smaller fooprint. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Great craftsmanship brings this renovated kitchen to life. It was an honor to be invited to join the team by Prestige Residential Construction, the general contractor that had completed other work for these homeowners.