Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients came to us looking to do some updates to their new condo unit primarily in the kitchen and living room. The couple has a lifelong love of Arts and Crafts and Modernism, and are the co-founders of PrairieMod, an online retailer that offers timeless modern lifestyle through American made, handcrafted, and exclusively designed products. So, having such a design savvy client was super exciting for us, especially since the couple had many unique pieces of pottery and furniture to provide inspiration for the design. The condo is a large, sunny top floor unit, with a large open feel. The existing kitchen was a peninsula which housed the sink, and they wanted to change that out to an island, relocating the new sink there as well. This can sometimes be tricky with all the plumbing for the building potentially running up through one stack. After consulting with our contractor team, it was determined that our plan would likely work and after confirmation at demo, we pushed on. The new kitchen is a simple L-shaped space, featuring several storage devices for trash, trays dividers and roll out shelving. To keep the budget in check, we used semi-custom cabinetry, but added custom details including a shiplap hood with white oak detail that plays off the oak “X” endcaps at the island, as well as some of the couple’s existing white oak furniture. We also mixed metals with gold hardware and plumbing and matte black lighting that plays well with the unique black herringbone backsplash and metal barstools. New weathered oak flooring throughout the unit provides a nice soft backdrop for all the updates. We wanted to take the cabinets to the ceiling to obtain as much storage as possible, but an angled soffit on two of the walls provided a bit of a challenge. We asked our carpenter to field modify a few of the wall cabinets where necessary and now the space is truly custom. Part of the project also included a new fireplace design including a custom mantle that houses a built-in sound bar and a Panasonic Frame TV, that doubles as hanging artwork when not in use. The TV is mounted flush to the wall, and there are different finishes for the frame available. The TV can display works of art or family photos while not in use. We repeated the black herringbone tile for the fireplace surround here and installed bookshelves on either side for storage and media components. 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

Premium custom-installed and finished curved wood staircase featuring precision-crafted wood treads and sweeping architectural lines. Completed with a durable, low-sheen water-based finish, this project offers exceptional design inspiration for multi-level homes. Perfect for modern luxury, transitional, or modern home renovations demanding master-level wood craftsmanship.

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Premium custom-installed and finished curved wood staircase featuring precision-crafted wood treads and sweeping architectural lines. Completed with a durable, low-sheen water-based finish, this project offers exceptional design inspiration for multi-level homes. Perfect for modern luxury, transitional, or modern home renovations demanding master-level wood craftsmanship.

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This project was an update and addition to a historic firehouse in Pacific Heights. The original layout included the engine room, a bunkroom and a cook’s cottage at the rear. Our work was primarily to work with a collection of odd spaces at the rear and create kids bedrooms, a light court and design a more creative and inviting court yard between the existing buildings. After the renovation the home retains the character of the firehouse with 4 bedrooms to complement the party / play space on the ground floor, and the quintessential great room upstairs. Paul Dryer Photography

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This recent transformation focused on maximizing beauty and function while keeping maintenance to a minimum—perfect for Arizona living. Here's what we upgraded: - Removed the existing grass border + old granite in the patio area - Installed 80 oz premium artificial turf for lush, realistic greenery year-round - Added travertine borders to define turf and patio spaces with clean, elegant lines - Installed low-voltage LED lighting for subtle, stylish nighttime ambiance Simple, refined, and ready to enjoy—this yard now feels bigger, brighter, and built for modern outdoor living.

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This recent transformation focused on maximizing beauty and function while keeping maintenance to a minimum—perfect for Arizona living. Here's what we upgraded: - Removed the existing grass border + old granite in the patio area - Installed 80 oz premium artificial turf for lush, realistic greenery year-round - Added travertine borders to define turf and patio spaces with clean, elegant lines - Installed low-voltage LED lighting for subtle, stylish nighttime ambiance Simple, refined, and ready to enjoy—this yard now feels bigger, brighter, and built for modern outdoor living.

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