This small yet elegant space is defined in the larger living room by the beautiful ivory and navy Persian Oriental rug by Nejad Rugs in Doylestown Bucks County near Philadelphia, Princeton, Newtown PA, New Hope PA, Lehigh Valley and the Main Line. The classic desk by Francesco Molan, luxury Italian Furniture maker, works as both a functional and decorative piece of furniture. This task orientated arrangement would also work well in a bedroom or study. www.nejad.com 215-348-1255

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Designed by : TOC design – Tania Scardellato Photographer: Guillaume Gorini - Studi Point de Vue Cabinet Maker : D. C. Fabrication - Dino Cobetto Counters: Stone Co. A live wood edge dining table with modern chrome legs and sled base leather chairs at dining room, with extra storage and light valance ties in nicely with the kitchen. An oversized painting and natural wood colors warms up the overall space.

Designed by : TOC design – Tania Scardellato Photographer: Guillaume Gorini - Studi Point de Vue Cabinet Maker : D. C. Fabrication - Dino Cobetto Counters: Stone Co. The key to adding a small island or cart is to understand what your needs are and then find a piece that addresses several of them at once. It’s recommended that an island is no less than 40 by 40 inches) for a small kitchen, but if you’re using an elongated table as opposed to a square, you’ll want to go for something no less than 24 inches wide to give yourself enough work space.

A complete overhaul of a French Country home without changing the footprint of the floor plan resulted in the perfect home for a young bachelor. Clean lines and darker palettes call this out as a masculine environment without taking away from the home’s European charm.

Toy Factory Loft features Deep Grey Venetian Plaster walls, exposed ducting, superb natural lighting, and Concrete Pendants illuminating the space. Dark Matte kitchen counters and backsplash made of Honed Petit Granite. Miele Appliances Dan Arnold Photo

A traditional Georgian home receives an incredible transformation with an addition to expand the originally compact kitchen and create a pathway into the family room and dining area, opening the flow of the spaces that allow for fluid movement from each living space for the young family of four. Taking the lead from the client's desire to have a contemporary and edgier feel to their home's very classic facade, House of L worked with the architect's addition to the existing kitchen to design a kitchen that was incredibly functional and gorgeously dramatic, beckoning people to grab a barstool and hang out. Glossy macassar ebony wood is complimented with lacquered white cabinets for an amazing study in contrast. An oversized brushed nickel hood with polished nickel banding makes a presence on the feature wall of the kitchen. Brushed and polished nickel details are peppered in the landscape of this room, including the cabinets in the second island, a storage cabinet and automated hopper doors by Hafele on the refrigeration wall and all of the cabinet hardware, supplied and custom sized by Rajack. White quartz countertops by Hanstone in the Bianco Canvas colorway float on all the perimeter cabinets and the secondary island and creates a floating frame for the Palomino Quartzite that is a highlight in the kitchen and lends an organic feel to the clean lines of the millwork. The backsplash area behind the rangetop is a brick patterned mosaic blend of stone and glass, while surrounding walls have a layered sandstone tile that lend an incredible texture to the room. The light fixture hanging above the second island is by Wells Long and features faceted metal polygons with an amber gold interior. Woven linen drapes at window winks at the warmer tones in the room with a lustrous sheen that catches the natural light filtering in. The rift and sawn cut white oak floors are 8" planks that were fitted and finished on site to match the existing floor in the family and dining rooms. The clients were very clear on the appliances they needed the kitchen to accommodate. In addition to the vast expanses of wall space that were gained with the kitchen addition the larger footprint allowed for two sizeable islands and a host of cooking amenities, including a 48" rangetop, two double ovens, a warming drawer, and a built-in coffee maker by Miele and a 36" Refrigerator and Freezer and a beverage drawer by Subzero. A fabulous stainless steel Kallista sink by Mick De Giulio's series for the company is fitted in the first island which serves as a prep area, flanked by an Asko dishwasher to the right. A Dorenbracht faucet is a strong compliment to the scale of the sink. A smaller Kallista stainless sink is centered in the second island which has a secondary burner by Miele for overflow cooking. Jason Miller, Pixelate

This kitchen takes modern to the next level. Each island/area features a different style of light fixtures to compliment the materials. Islands feature waterfall edges and one island top is a huge slab of cantilevered concrete. The ceiling is made of walnut panels suspended at different levels. It blends the warmth of the floor to the ceiling. This space incorporates a coffee bar that is is the perfect spot to make your favorite morning beverage. It features a hidden icemaker, small sink, ample storage, and a coffee maker that would make any Barista jealous. The mosaic artwork is a perfect compliment to these wooden cabinets. A lounging area in front is just the spot to relax.

Designed by : TOC design – Tania Scardellato Photographer: Guillaume Gorini - Studi Point de Vue Cabinet Maker : D. C. Fabrication - Dino Cobetto Counters: Stone Co. Adding an island may seem counter-intuitive in a tight kitchen because it will take up more floor space than you think you want to give, but in many cases, the positives outweigh the concerns. More storage, more work surface and an added place to sit and grab a bite are just a few of the benefits.

Designed by : TOC design – Tania Scardellato Photographer: Guillaume Gorini - Studi Point de Vue Cabinet Maker : D. C. Fabrication - Dino Cobetto Counters: Stone Co. Adding an island may seem counterintuitive in a tight kitchen because it will take up more floor space than you think you want to give, but in many cases, the positives outweigh the concerns. More storage, more work surface and an added place to sit and grab a bite are just a few of the benefits.

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Do you want the exterior of your home to be magazine worthy?This patio will leave everyone speechless with its impeccable mixture of glamour and comfort. From entertainment to relaxation, there is a little bit for everyone to appreciate.

Antique chests call to mind the luggage once used by rail or ocean voyagers. Handmade of brushed steel or genuine leather over a solid wood frame Accented with over thousands of hand-hammered brass nailheads Canvas-lined drawers offer ample storage Features a functional lid (optional) Leather-bound corner brackets, leather-wrapped handles, oak slats with a tobacco finish and cast-metal antiqued hardware No two are exactly alike, making each trunk truly unique. Louis Vuitton Malletier was founded in 1821 an age of vast imperialist expansion. With the introduction of steamships and railroads, travel was suddenly easily accessible for the masses and allowed for safer and more comfortable journeys. During the grandeur of the Second Empire, Vuitton became the personal box-maker and packer to the Empress of France, Eugénie de Montijo. Soon, Vuitton was designing for other elite and royal clients, a status that the brand has maintained until today. Our voyage collection classic trunk look brings back memories of the storage trunks used on those long sea voyages by our ancestors. The leather strip edges bound with exposed nail heads, combined with classic hardware is sure to bring the memories of what they had gone through to make us who we are today.

This home isn't afraid of color, pattern, or a few details that are just plain fun. The kitchen sets the tone, with warm white oak cabinets, a big island, and a panel of blue and white patterned tile behind the cooktop that gives the range wall some personality. Just off the kitchen, an arched opening leads to the pantry, where a blue and white checkerboard floor keeps things playful under all the storage, open shelving, and a built-in coffee maker. The office is a favorite. Deep navy built-ins wrap the room, a rolling library ladder reaches the top shelves, and a light oak counter and desk keep it feeling warm instead of heavy. The primary suite stays calm and neutral, with a soft oak double vanity, an arched walk-in closet, and a walk-in shower with dual rainfall heads. Then the powder room turns it back up, with moody blue-green walls, an ornate mirror, and warm brass fixtures. It's a home that mixes warm wood and clean neutrals with just enough color and pattern to keep it interesting.

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