photographed by Phillip Leach
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor family room remodel in Austin with beige walls and a standard fireplace

-In this kitchen renovation, new double islands & ceiling-high cabinetry quadruples the previous counter & storage space -9’ island with seating includes three workstations -Seating island offers under counter electronics charging ports & three shelves of storage per workstation in cabinets directly in front of stools -Behind stools, lower cabinetry provides one drawer & two pull-out shelves per workstation -7’ prep island services 48” paneled refrigerator & 48” gas range & includes 2nd sink, 2nd dishwasher & 2nd trash/recycling station -Wine/beverage chiller located opposite island sink -Both sink spigots are touch-less & are fed by whole-house water filtration system -Independent non-leaching water faucet delivers purified, double-pass reverse osmosis drinking water -Exhaust fan for gas range is hidden inside bridge of upper cabinets -New built-in window seat in bay window increases seating for informal dining while reducing floor space needed for table and chairs -New configuration allows unobstructed windows & French doors to flood space with natural light & enhances views into the back yard -Gray-blue coloration of cabinet bases helps anchor the middle of the room and provides welcome contrast in scheme

CHALLENGE: -Owners want easy to maintain (white) kitchen -Must also serve as a workspace & accommodate three laptops & separate personal files -Existing kitchen has odd, angled wall of cabinets due to configuration of stairs in foyer SOLUTION: -Expand space by removing wall between kitchen & dining room -Relocate dining room into (rarely used) study -Remove columns between kitchen & new dining -Enlarge walk-in pantry by squaring off angles in stair wall -Make pantry entry a camouflaged, surprising feature by creating doors out of cabinetry -Add natural illumination with 6’ picture window -Make ceiling one plane -Add calculated runways of recessed LED lights on dimmers -Lighting leads to dynamic marble back splash behind range on back wall -New double islands & ceiling-high cabinetry quadruple previous counter & storage space -9’ island with seating includes three workstations -Seating island offers under counter electronics charging ports & three shelves of storage per workstation in cabinets directly in front of stools -Behind stools, lower cabinetry provides one drawer & two pull-out shelves per workstation -7’ prep island services 48” paneled refrigerator & 48” gas range & includes 2nd sink, 2nd dishwasher & 2nd trash/recycling station -Wine/beverage chiller located opposite island sink -Both sink spigots are touch-less & are fed by whole-house water filtration system -Independent non-leaching faucet delivers purified, double-pass reverse osmosis drinking water -Exhaust fan for gas range is hidden inside bridge of upper cabinets -Flat, easy-to-clean, custom, stainless-steel plate frames exhaust fan -New built-in window seat in bay window increases seating for informal dining while reducing floor space needed for table and chairs -New configuration allows unobstructed windows & French doors to flood space with natural light & enhances views -Open the screened porch doors to circulate fresh air throughout the home

Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

General Contractor: Leach Construction Marvin and Integrity Windows Supplied by: Windows & Doors By Brownell Photography: Carolyn Bates
Mid-sized trendy enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Burlington with black walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This rug was specified by Debrorah Leach of Woodward Leach Design. We crafted custom spun wool yarns in custom colors to complement the various textures and colors. The rug helps ground the space with a lush soft loop pile and complimentary design.

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Home design - transitional home design idea in San Francisco

Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized mid-century modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a transitional living room design in San Francisco

The original enclosed kitchen was opened up, giving the homeowner a better layout, an island for entertaining, a hidden desk/message center, and maximum storage. Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

The original enclosed kitchen was opened up, giving the homeowner a better layout, an island for entertaining, a hidden desk/message center, and maximum storage. Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Pool - mediterranean pool idea in Houston

The east-west axial view at 8 a.m.Photo by Jay Sifford.
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Mid-sized eclectic formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

drive view. black on black.
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Charlotte

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a transitional home design design in San Francisco

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a transitional living room design in San Francisco

Interior Designer: Rini Kundu Contractor: RJ Smith Collaborating Architect: Doug Leach Landscape: Jones Landscape LA Photos: Ryan Garvin
Deck - contemporary deck idea in Los Angeles