Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Los Angeles

Hart Wright Architects
Eat-in kitchen - small traditional galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Columbus

Trendy kitchen photo in Boston

Open concept kitchen - large modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s detached two-car carport remodel in Philadelphia

Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.

Tesh, IWP Photography & Video
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized craftsman galley light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large center island, medium color flat-panel lower drawers, and campground green upper cabinets.
Example of a large 1960s galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Little Rock with a double-bowl sink, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, an island, flat-panel cabinets, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray cabinets

Deluxe western red cedar sauna in lower level is adjacent to the home gym. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Example of a small trendy basement design in Milwaukee

Blending high + low, modern + traditional, colourful + calm, organic + industrial. A lower level family room incorporates a children's play area using organic + natural materials. Plants, children's original artwork + a play teepee complete with campfire adorn this space.

This family’s basement had become a catch-all space and was sorely underutilized. Although it was spacious, the current layout wasn’t working. The homeowners wanted to transform this space from closed and dreary to open and inviting. Specific requirements of the design included: - Opening up the area to create an awesome family hang out space game room for kids and adults - A bar and eating area - A theater room that the parents could enjoy without disturbing the kids at night - An industrial design aesthetic The transformation of this basement is amazing. Walls were opened to create flow between the game room, eating space and theater rooms. One end of a staircase was closed off, enabling the soundproofing of the theater. A light neutral palette and gorgeous lighting fixtures make you forget that you are in the basement. Unique materials such as galvanized piping, corrugated metal and cool light fixtures give the space an industrial feel. Now, this basement functions as the great family hang out space the homeowners envisioned.

Classic materials - marble, polished nickel and custom woodwork- create a timeless space. Classic single wide sink console in gray with Italian Carrara marble top, with a lower shelf to hold bathroom essentials. Sleek crystal disk wall sconces and Kohler fixtures. White and gray with muted walls provides a calming ambience. Summerland Homes & Gardens

Our very young client asked us if we could make a treehouse based on a matchbox sized toy boat he loved to play with. We complied and created this cool barge tree fort! All of the siding, roofing and rails are made out of beautiful cedar, complete with porthole windows for a true, sea side effect. The true icing on the cake was the later added fishing neat and sea creatures enveloping the railing. Oh, and it's 100% tree supported!

Example of a huge beach style open concept living room design in Boston with a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

Anne Matheis
Example of a classic basement design in Miami

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