The homeowners had recently gone through a large renovation where they added onto the existing house and upgraded all the finishes when we were hired to design two of their childrens' bedrooms. We went on create the entire dining room and living room designs. We sourced furniture and accessories for the foyer and put the finishing touches on many other rooms throughout the house. In this project, we were lucky to have clients with great taste and an exciting design aesthetic. Interior Design by Rachael Liberman and Photos by Arclight Images

Powder room - mid-sized modern gray tile ceramic tile powder room idea in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and black countertops

This exciting ‘whole house’ project began when a couple contacted us while house shopping. They found a 1980s contemporary colonial in Delafield with a great wooded lot on Nagawicka Lake. The kitchen and bathrooms were outdated but it had plenty of space and potential. We toured the home, learned about their design style and dream for the new space. The goal of this project was to create a contemporary space that was interesting and unique. Above all, they wanted a home where they could entertain and make a future. At first, the couple thought they wanted to remodel only the kitchen and master suite. But after seeing Kowalske Kitchen & Bath’s design for transforming the entire house, they wanted to remodel it all. The couple purchased the home and hired us as the design-build-remodel contractor. First Floor Remodel The biggest transformation of this home is the first floor. The original entry was dark and closed off. By removing the dining room walls, we opened up the space for a grand entry into the kitchen and dining room. The open-concept kitchen features a large navy island, blue subway tile backsplash, bamboo wood shelves and fun lighting. On the first floor, we also turned a bathroom/sauna into a full bathroom and powder room. We were excited to give them a ‘wow’ powder room with a yellow penny tile wall, floating bamboo vanity and chic geometric cement tile floor. Second Floor Remodel The second floor remodel included a fireplace landing area, master suite, and turning an open loft area into a bedroom and bathroom. In the master suite, we removed a large whirlpool tub and reconfigured the bathroom/closet space. For a clean and classic look, the couple chose a black and white color pallet. We used subway tile on the walls in the large walk-in shower, a glass door with matte black finish, hexagon tile on the floor, a black vanity and quartz counters. Flooring, trim and doors were updated throughout the home for a cohesive look.

Overview Whole house refurbishment, double storey wrap around extension and large loft conversion. The Brief Create a WOW factor space, add glamour and fun and give the house a street side and garden side, both different. Our Solution This project was exciting from the start, the client wanted to entertain in a WOW factor space, have a panoramic view of the garden (which was to be landscaped), add bedrooms and a great master suite. We had some key elements to introduce such as an aquarium separating two rooms; double height spaces and a gloss kitchen, all of which manifest themselves in the completed scheme. Architecture is a process taking a schedule of areas, some key desires and needs, mixing the functionality and creating space. New spaces transform a house making it more valuable, giving it kerb appeal and making it feel like a different building. All of which happened at Ailsa Road.

Fantastic 1.5 story, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath contemporary McNair custom home in the exciting new neighborhood of Hidden Canyon. Downstairs you will find a private master oasis, guest suite, oversized gameroom and executive study. Kid's retreat upstairs with 2 bedrooms and open loft area. Covered back patio with outdoor kitchen and breathtaking views. Located in the heart of Stone Oak. A perfect example of the acclaimed McNair quality detailing and energy efficiency features you have come to expect! Experience the McNair Difference…homes have the luxurious finishings you’re looking for.

This home backs up to river-side bike path and the outdoor spaces and rear façade greet the passersby. The high contrast mix of white wall materials with the black windows, roof, and steel deck catches eyes and provokes a hand wave from the pedestrians. A balcony off the upstairs master suite is perched over back patio with a view to the river. The interior spaces are sculpted by an unexpected arrangement of angled walls and ceilings which inspires exciting spaces including an loft that overlooks the living room on one side and a unique angled stair on the other.

Once the carriage house to the neighboring Weibolt mansion (Northwestern University President's Home), Robbins Architecture designed a drastic interior reconfiguration and renovation that restored the building to its early 1900s glory. This exciting project for Northwestern University consists of a 3,400 square foot renovation and 1,000 square foot addition that will transform and modernize the existing structure while preserving the integrity of the original architecture and includes a new kitchen, living room, and family room on the first floor. Two new staircases connect to the second floor which is being reconfigured from four bedrooms into a grand master bedroom suite, additional bedroom and bathroom, study, and library tower. Architect:Robbins Architecture Designer: Thea Home, Inc. Lighting Designer: Anne Kustner Lighting Design Photography: Tessa Neustadt

Once the carriage house to the neighboring Weibolt mansion (Northwestern University President's Home), Robbins Architecture designed a drastic interior reconfiguration and renovation that restored the building to its early 1900s glory. This exciting project for Northwestern University consists of a 3,400 square foot renovation and 1,000 square foot addition that will transform and modernize the existing structure while preserving the integrity of the original architecture and includes a new kitchen, living room, and family room on the first floor. Two new staircases connect to the second floor which is being reconfigured from four bedrooms into a grand master bedroom suite, additional bedroom and bathroom, study, and library tower. Architect:Robbins Architecture Designer: Thea Home, Inc. Lighting Designer: Anne Kustner Lighting Design Photography: Tessa Neustadt

Once the carriage house to the neighboring Weibolt mansion (Northwestern University President's Home), Robbins Architecture designed a drastic interior reconfiguration and renovation that restored the building to its early 1900s glory. This exciting project for Northwestern University consists of a 3,400 square foot renovation and 1,000 square foot addition that will transform and modernize the existing structure while preserving the integrity of the original architecture and includes a new kitchen, living room, and family room on the first floor. Two new staircases connect to the second floor which is being reconfigured from four bedrooms into a grand master bedroom suite, additional bedroom and bathroom, study, and library tower. Architect:Robbins Architecture Designer: Thea Home, Inc. Lighting Designer: Anne Kustner Lighting Design Photography: Tessa Neustadt

The bedroom aimed to evoke feelings of joy and excitement upon waking up. A curved floating side table seamlessly connected to a custom linen cabinet. GR Studio's built-in dresser and floating shelves incorporated strategic lighting, illuminating the space effectively. The bedroom was redesigned to promote relaxation and rest, featuring new windows, doors, closet, and textured grass cloth wallpaper.

This classic mid-century modern master bedroom is designed with neutral tones of blacks & whites highlighted by an exciting pop of bold red. The iconic Bertoia Diamond chair (by Knoll) is much like a piece of modern sculpture. Its geometric pattern of repeating squares is echoed by the graphic stitching on the cotton bedspread. Modern teak furniture always fosters a timeless warm quality. Different textural fabrics such as cashmere, velvet, furs, and ultrasuede offer interesting sensory contrasts throughout the room. Original B&W photography adds a unique dimension to the space. These homeowners desired high quality and an enduring, clean look. There is nothing more timeless than the combination of black and white which was inspired by the beautiful art glass collection displayed on the teak wall unit. A small but bright touch of red proclaims love, passion, strength, and energy. The homeowners announce, Absolutely fabulous!

This home backs up to river-side bike path and the outdoor spaces and rear façade greet the passersby. The high contrast mix of white wall materials with the black windows, roof, and steel deck catches eyes and provokes a hand wave from the pedestrians. A balcony off the upstairs master suite is perched over back patio with a view to the river. The interior spaces are sculpted by an unexpected arrangement of angled walls and ceilings which inspires exciting spaces including an loft that overlooks the living room on one side and a unique angled stair on the other.

Having done showroom vignettes and model homes early in my career, a favorite pastime of mine is makeovers for homes. A client had left home for the weekend so I had the exciting challenge of redoing her Master Bedroom. My assistants had been sworn to secrecy and all materials were on hand to begin the project. The client had beautiful oak furniture handed down from her family that we wanted to complement. We dismantled and rebuilt an existing fireplace, added window treatments, provided a new upholstered headboard and bench, along with artwork and accessories. The window treatments and art had a bird theme, based on a metal piece the client had originally used over the bed. The Extreme Bedroom Makeover "reveal" happened on Sunday afternoon to the amazement of my client and her family.

Fantastic 1.5 story, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath contemporary McNair custom home in the exciting new neighborhood of Hidden Canyon. Downstairs you will find a private master oasis, guest suite, oversized gameroom and executive study. Kid's retreat upstairs with 2 bedrooms and open loft area. Covered back patio with outdoor kitchen and breathtaking views. Located in the heart of Stone Oak. A perfect example of the acclaimed McNair quality detailing and energy efficiency features you have come to expect! Experience the McNair Difference…homes have the luxurious finishings you’re looking for.

Once the carriage house to the neighboring Weibolt mansion (Northwestern University President's Home), Robbins Architecture designed a drastic interior reconfiguration and renovation that restored the building to its early 1900s glory. This exciting project for Northwestern University consists of a 3,400 square foot renovation and 1,000 square foot addition that will transform and modernize the existing structure while preserving the integrity of the original architecture and includes a new kitchen, living room, and family room on the first floor. Two new staircases connect to the second floor which is being reconfigured from four bedrooms into a grand master bedroom suite, additional bedroom and bathroom, study, and library tower. Architect:Robbins Architecture Designer: Thea Home, Inc. Lighting Designer: Anne Kustner Lighting Design Photography: Tessa Neustadt

This home backs up to river-side bike path and the outdoor spaces and rear façade greet the passersby. The high contrast mix of white wall materials with the black windows, roof, and steel deck catches eyes and provokes a hand wave from the pedestrians. A balcony off the upstairs master suite is perched over back patio with a view to the river. The interior spaces are sculpted by an unexpected arrangement of angled walls and ceilings which inspires exciting spaces including an loft that overlooks the living room on one side and a unique angled stair on the other.

The bedroom aimed to evoke feelings of joy and excitement upon waking up. A curved floating side table seamlessly connected to a custom linen cabinet. GR Studio's built-in dresser and floating shelves incorporated strategic lighting, illuminating the space effectively. The bedroom was redesigned to promote relaxation and rest, featuring new windows, doors, closet, and textured grass cloth wallpaper.

Adding fun, unexpected details to our designs is something that I always find exciting. We added these sea urchin-inspired drawer knobs to the night stands that stand on both sides of the master bed.

This family is beyond creative! They chose a rich flannel grey color for the majority of the cabinetry to compliment the stark white on the remainder of the cabinetry. The eclectic choice of mouldings made this job an exciting project to work on. This is a one of kind kitchen and one of my favorites. Additional challenge on this job: They kept their existing counter tops and had me put in all new cabinets underneath - that was a task that I mastered. For your cabinetry or remodeling needs, Contact WIRKKALA WOODWORKS at (949) 633 4018