Attractive living as an architectural experiment: a 136-year-old water tower, a listed building with a spectacular 360-degree panorama view over the City of London. The task, to transform it into a superior residence, initially seemed an absolute impossibility. But when the owners came across architect Mike Collier, they had found a partner who was to make the impossible possible. The tower, which had been empty for decades, underwent radical renovation work and was extended by a four-storey cube containing kitchen, dining and living room - connected by glazed tunnels and a lift shaft. The kitchen, realised by Enclosure Interiors in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with furniture from LEICHT is the very heart of living in this new building. Shiny white matt-lacquered kitchen fronts (AVANCE-LR), tone-on-tone with the worktops, reflect the light in the room and thus create expanse and openness. The surface of the handle-less kitchen fronts has a horizontal relief embossing; depending on the light incidence, this results in a vitally structured surface. The free-standing preparation isle with its vertical side panels with a seamlessly integrated sink represents the transition between kitchen and living room. The fronts of the floor units facing the dining table were extended to the floor to do away with the plinth typical of most kitchens. Ceiling-high tall units on the wall provide plenty of storage space; the electrical appliances are integrated here invisible to the eye. Floor units on a high plinth which thus appear to be floating form the actual cooking centre within the kitchen, attached to the wall. A range of handle-less wall units concludes the glazed niche at the top. LEICHT international: “Architecture and kitchen” in the centre of London. www.LeichtUSA.com

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Example of a classic bedroom design in Seattle

709 E. Kingston Avenue | Charlotte, NC | 28203 Charming and completely renovated bungalow in Dilworth. Great street near Latta Park. Formal dining room, and living room with fireplace and coffered ceiling. Office or playroom. Chef's kitchen open to Great Room with fireplace. Huge Pantry and Butler's Pantry. Master suite on main floor with walk in closet. Screen Porch with Stone fireplace. Laundry room. 3 Bedroom suites upstairs. Playroom or 5th bedroom upstairs. Entire house basement with lots of windows. Don't miss this one!

Example of an arts and crafts home design design in Santa Barbara

The soft green colour of the cabinets has a great effect on the whole space and creates a feel of casual playfulness. We chose patterned roman blind for the same reason and even added a cute table lamp to make the space feel more like a living space.

Nathalie Priem Photography
Eat-in kitchen - small scandinavian galley painted wood floor and white floor eat-in kitchen idea in London with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This characterful grade II listed farmhouse required some sensitive and imaginative conversion work to create new living spaces within the existing outbuildings and barn. Balancing the constraints of the existing fabric, the requirements of the conservation officer and our clients’ brief was a challenge. But as is so often the case, constraints make for stronger solutions, and we think the results are wonderful.

Rob from Radlund Photography

New Listing Photography. Traditional estate in the sought after Cardinal Forest! Pride in ownership is evident in this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Wonderfully maintained and updated over time, this home has hard wood floors throughout the main level and into the upstairs hallway, ceramic tile in the kitchen, crown modeling throughout. The master bathroom is gorgeously updated and the roof is 2 years old! Upstairs has a bonus room in the upstairs attached to the master and there is an additional sitting room complete with a built in shelves for an entertainment center. All bedrooms come with custom built-in closets, the family room has a floor to ceiling built in bookcase, the 2-car garage comes with an extra bump out complete with a mop sink and extra refrigerator, and a dual HVAC system for efficiency.

Custom Wading pool and Jacuzzi Custom Pool House Pool Lounge Chairs Backyard Landscaping
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete and custom-shaped natural pool house photo in Los Angeles

New Listing and Staging Photography This modern 4 bed 2.5 bath colonial is a commuter's dream. Located in the heart of Fredericksburg, your next home is only 2.1 miles from the VRE, less than 3 miles from I-95, and minutes from dining and entertainment in Downtown, Fredericksburg! High end LG appliances all convey, and are still under manufacturer's original warranty! The cabinets and counter-tops were hand selected upgrades, giving a gorgeous contrasting aesthetic throughout the house. Back yard is ideal for a large, spacious deck to entertain in the summer! Cul-de-sac lot in a quiet, well maintained community!

Bathroom Remodel in Hidden Hills, CA Photo by A-List Builders Tile Wooden Frame Mirror Glass Steam Shower Bathtub custom sink recessed lighting custom cabinets

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Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in Seattle

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Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Seattle

Robert Brittingham
Living room - 1960s open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Seattle

beautifully handcrafted, painted and glazed custom Amish cabinets. This utensil drawer is the perfect solution to eliminating countertop clutter.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea with distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, an island, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash and ceramic backsplash

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Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.