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The "Petite Maison" has become a retreat for the owner and her friends. Serving afternoon tea or a bit of sherry.
French country home design photo in Cleveland
French country home design photo in Cleveland

FOR A TRUE KITCHEN PASS THRU WINDOW WITH NO TRACKING., TRY A FLIP OUT WINDOW. IT COMES AS A RETROFIT OR A NEW NAIL FLANGE. WITH GAS STRUTS, JUST UNLOCK ON THE INSIDE & GIVE A GENTLE PUSH. IT THEN OPENS AND LOCKS IN PLACE. IT IS THAT EASY TO BRING YOUR INDOORS TO THE OUTDOORS. BELLY UP TO THE BAR FOR A DRINK OR SNACK & JOIN THE KITCHEN CONVERSATION. NOT TO MENTION, DOING THE DISHES WITH THIS BREEZE & VIEW IS NO LONGER PUT OFF TILL LATER.
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Large farmhouse white two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior idea in Chicago with a shingle roof

This petite kitchen was previously closed off from the dining and living room. The compact size of the kitchen made it difficult for the client to host their large family gatherings. With the new design, the spaces were joined by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room. The space of the kitchen was optimized by recessing items into adjacent walls. The refrigerator was recessed into the wall of the adjacent garage. The ovens, pantry, and appliance garage were recessed into the wall, borrowing a few square feet from the bedroom closet and living room. The finishes throughout the kitchen celebrate the clients love of travel and collection of keepsakes from around the world. The mosaic printed tiles on the backsplash and refrigerator wrap bring an eclectic mix of encaustic tile designs from around the world.
Contractor: Bradley Builders
Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Italian Wall Unit Logika LK16 by Spar
Made in Italy
Spar Arreda gets into contemporary homes with collections for everyday living. Logika by Spar is an italian modular wall unit line that could be an excellent design solution for any modern or contemporary styled interior, especially if the space is limited. This italian entertainment center will complement your home and the areas of your daily life, not only as an aesthetic, but also as a functional addition, featuring an abundance of storage space, both hidden and exposed. A fine design with a strong innovation creates new furnish solutions where charm of materials and their great choice joins the seduction of the forms: essential, clean and effective in defining modern lifestyles.
The Logika Wall Unit Composition LK16 is shown in the next colors/finishes:
Structure - White Ash and Tobacco Oak finishes;
Front - White Gloss lacquer.
PLEASE NOTE: The Logika is a modular wall unit line offering a wide variety of units in different sizes. You can order this wall unit either as a complete composition, as shown in the main picture, or build your own composition according to your own dimensions and preferences. Please contact our office about details on the customization of this wall unit.
MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION:
Structure: Made with particle board of wood, covered with E1 melamine finishes or high gloss lacquer
Drawers: Made with panels of wood particles in E1-coated finish PVC beech. Metal runners with fine race to fall
Glass: 4mm glass
The starting price is for the Logika Wall Unit Composition LK16 as shown in the main picture.
Dimensions:
Wall Unit Composition: W106.3" x D22.8" x H74.6"

Williamson Photography
Example of a beach style home design design in Grand Rapids
Example of a beach style home design design in Grand Rapids

Holly Hill, a retirement home, whose owner's hobbies are gardening and restoration of classic cars, is nestled into the site contours to maximize views of the lake and minimize impact on the site.
Holly Hill is comprised of three wings joined by bridges: A wing facing a master garden to the east, another wing with workshop and a central activity, living, dining wing. Similar to a radiator the design increases the amount of exterior wall maximizing opportunities for natural ventilation during temperate months.
Other passive solar design features will include extensive eaves, sheltering porches and high-albedo roofs, as strategies for considerably reducing solar heat gain.
Daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior to code insulation ensure minimal space conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All light fixtures are LEDs.
Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to project into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy without damaging root systems.
Guest arrive by vehicle with glimpses of the house and grounds through penetrations in the concrete wall enclosing the garden. One parked they are led through a garden composed of pavers, a fountain, benches, sculpture and plants. Views of the lake can be seen through and below the bridges.
Primary client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, maximization of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.

Matt Koucerek
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designed to be warm and inviting, practicality is punctuated in the family room. Here, a deep-seated sectional sofa from Monica James joins an oversized faux-leather cocktail ottoman that functions as a coffee table with its movable walnut wood tray, and MaxAlto’s slipcovered chairs that swivel to enjoy the bay views and cityscape beyond.

The owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest.
The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements:
- Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall
- Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space.
- Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room.
- Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters.
- Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge.
These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic.
The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept.
Overview
Chenequa, WI
Size
Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf
Completion Date
May 2013
Services
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design

As seen in Midwest Home Magazine. Photo Credit: Spacecrafters
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Minneapolis
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Minneapolis

This understated expansive western mountain view kitchen is at the termination of the entry hallway axis. The entire home opens up to the views on three sides. Meant to be a clutter free kitchen, meticulous organization went into planning the storage. Adjacent is a BBQ deck area,. The outdoor dining corner opens completely to the ktichen on the left joining the nook dining and the island bar dining. Material features; quartzite counters, live edge wood floating bar, custom textured wood grain laminate cabinets-horizontal modern drawers, side hallway baking areas, glass overhead lift upper cabinets, high end appliances, Miele coffee in wall, wall ovens, refrigerator drawers, the pantry room is near the back kitchen which also has a sink and a dishwasher similar to the front area. The Wolf gas range is over drawers. The tall pantries create a cooking niche area with lots of counter space. The owners office is tucked behind to be private yet in the middle of the action.
The color scheme pull all elements in-deep chocolate browns, light grays, off whites, stainless steel, raw steel, porcelain concrete large tile. Custom stealth pendant dining lighting to not obstruct any view while still special.
This kitchen has a connecting hall to the mud room and garage for ease of access. It has an additional short connection behind the stairwell to the main bar and formal dining room. Just off the refrigerator you can see the framed hall opening. Spatially it functions as the heart of the home and yet has quick access to many supporting spaces.

John Shum
Living room - mid-sized cork floor and brown floor living room idea in San Francisco
Living room - mid-sized cork floor and brown floor living room idea in San Francisco

This lovely backyard pergola was screened with outdoor curtains to keep the flying and crawling bugs out. It has created a backyard oasis pefect for family meals and hosting summer parties. The outdoor curtains do not obstruct teh view of the outdoors or the wafting in of the summer breeze!

The owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest.
The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements:
- Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall
- Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space.
- Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room.
- Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters.
- Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge.
These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic.
The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept.
Overview
Chenequa, WI
Size
Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf
Completion Date
May 2013
Services
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design
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