This custom kitchen checked all the boxes for this large family! Seating for all the kids on the island, room for the feast table, a 60" range for crafting mega meals, and the warm, cozy, comfortable feeling of home. We were successful in this pursuit by relocating the garage access, and reorienting the kitchen. This allowed for primary and secondary prep zones, primary and secondary wash zones and the chef zone on the island. Hidden appliances give the feeling that this is more than a kitchen, it's a family hang-out space. The soft visual texture of the Fantasy Brown Quartzite counters add a richness and depth. Walls wrapped in a high-performance textured wallcovering soften, while the grey trim and doors warms this cozy space.

Modern Australian pantry door at the right, Quartzite & Ceaserstone kitchen island with Ice machine, drawer microwave, Multiere 45” Stainless Steel Basin Sink with Deluxe Accessories, & Indulge Hot Water Dispenser in the center of this fabulous kitchen!

This industrial chic open floor plan home in Pasadena's coveted Historic Highlands was given a complete modern farmhouse makeover with shiplap siding, wide planked floors and barn doors. No detail was overlooked by the interior designer home owner. Welcome guests into the vaulted ceiling great room as you gather your friends and family at the 10' farmhouse table after some community cooking in this entertainer's dream kitchen. The 14' island peninsula, individual fridge and freezers, induction cooktop, double ovens, 3 sinks, 2 dishwashers, butler's pantry with yet another sink, and hands free trash receptacle make prep and cleanup a breeze. Stroll down 2 blocks to local shops like Millie's, Be Pilates, and Lark Cake Shop, grabbing a latte from Lavender & Honey. Then walk back to enjoy some apple pie and lemonade from your own fruit trees on your charming 40' porch as you unwind on the porch swing smelling the lavender and rosemary in your newly landscaped yards and waving to the friendly neighbors in this last remaining Norman Rockwell neighborhood. End your day in the polished nickel master bath, relaxing in the wet room with a steam shower and soak in the Jason Microsilk tub. This is modern farmhouse living at its best. Welcome home!

This stunning complete kitchen and powder bath remodel in a historic Kensington home is the second project Lars has had the pleasure of working on with this family. After completing a second story master suite addition and backyard remodel nearly 13 years ago, the clients were ready to tackle phase two: transforming their kitchen into their dream space. Timeless design elements are paired with decidedly modern touches, upscale appliances, and custom finishes. The expansive island serves as the focal point of the room, drawing the eye in with its rich gray color, while stunning gold accents, pendant lighting, and handsome Waterstone fixtures complete the look. Another stunning showpiece in this remodel is the custom armoire cabinet that houses the Miele Mastercool refrigerator and freezer. The powder room perfectly pairs drama and design with its sultry color palette and rich gold accents, but the true star of the show in this small space are the oversized teardrop pendant lights that flank the embossed leather vanity.

Blending generous white surfaces and rich hues of wood, our client’s outdated kitchen and old appliances are now refreshed with a Stylish Industrial look. Needing more island seating and refrigeration space, the JRP team created a U-shaped kitchen layout with a generous island that now features the latest and greatest! White frameless kitchen cabinets surround the generous Calacatta marble island featuring a prep sink and cozy seating for 4, now perfect for small family dinners or wine tastings. Extra under-island storage provides plenty of room for food prep appliances, serving dishes, and more. The kitchen is brightly lit with can lights and under cabinet lighting. Enhancing the stylish industrial theme, the island lighting features pendant lights in Gun Metal finish. The kitchen backsplash of Bedrosian Ceramic Tile in Cloe Grey provides a shiny, simple pattern and soothing color. For high performance and sustainability, Miele appliances are the perfect upgrade to this kitchen makeover. The 48” Miele stove offers sophisticated features for gourmet results. Topped with a World Coppersmith range hood in both smooth and hammered finishes featuring straps and rivets, this new focal point is flanked by glass-front upper cabinets for stylish sophistication. The steam oven provides healthy steam cooking, in-line coffee maker for customized service of your favorite coffees, and the wine refrigerator with all the features desired by wine connoisseurs. A fully integrated dishwasher and generous 30” MasterCool refrigerator/freezer complete this dream kitchen that the home chef will love. As an added makeover, the guest bath in this Stylish Industrial remodel now features zen simplicity. Wrapped in Tabula series Vallenlunga porcelain tiles which replicate wood to perfection which bring beauty and elegance and ease of living. The wading pool sink is surrounded by quartz Caesarstone offset by matte black Kohler fixtures. The illuminated round Paris bathroom mirror is dimmable and energy-efficient for the perfect bathroom reflection. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Photo By: Bill Alexander. This fabulous island kitchen has tile floors, cherry-toned, recessed panel, maple cabinets, granite and Corian countertops, glass front display cabinets and stainless steel appliances including double ovens, refrigerator/freezer, 5-burner gas range with pot-filler, custom range hood, breakfast/serving bar, arched doorways and tiled backsplash.

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This beautiful home is situated on a large corner lot, enclosed by brand new - equestrian style fencing and lush landscaping. The main house is 1,414 sq. /ft with 3 beds, 2 baths including a spacious master suite that is sure to have you saying - “This is it”. The eye catching Santa Barbara stucco is welcomed with an 18th Century inspired Dutch door, all new dual pane windows while copper gutters surround the brand new roof offering neighborhood supremacy. As the door opens, you are invited in with brand new hardwood flooring throughout the home. The great room is textured with custom wainscoting that pairs perfectly with the coffered ceilings, ambient - recessed lighting and a cozy fireplace. Continue through the family area and uncover the contemporary, yet elegantly designed kitchen equipped with top of the line appliances. The Carrara Marble Countertops waterfall off the custom cabinetry to complete the modern farmhouse feel. On top of all this, you have room for company with a brand new deck, enclosed back yard with copious natural grass and a 450 Sqft 1 Bed / 1 Bath guest house for those long term stays from both friends and family. This accessory unit is equipped with its own laundry hook ups, air conditioning and a kitchenette.

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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This stunning complete kitchen and powder bath remodel in a historic Kensington home is the second project Lars has had the pleasure of working on with this family. After completing a second story master suite addition and backyard remodel nearly 13 years ago, the clients were ready to tackle phase two: transforming their kitchen into their dream space. Timeless design elements are paired with decidedly modern touches, upscale appliances, and custom finishes. The expansive island serves as the focal point of the room, drawing the eye in with its rich gray color, while stunning gold accents, pendant lighting, and handsome Waterstone fixtures complete the look. Another stunning showpiece in this remodel is the custom armoire cabinet that houses the Miele Mastercool refrigerator and freezer. The powder room perfectly pairs drama and design with its sultry color palette and rich gold accents, but the true star of the show in this small space are the oversized teardrop pendant lights that flank the embossed leather vanity.

This industrial chic open floor plan home in Pasadena's coveted Historic Highlands was given a complete modern farmhouse makeover with shiplap siding, wide planked floors and barn doors. No detail was overlooked by the interior designer home owner. Welcome guests into the vaulted ceiling great room as you gather your friends and family at the 10' farmhouse table after some community cooking in this entertainer's dream kitchen. The 14' island peninsula, individual fridge and freezers, induction cooktop, double ovens, 3 sinks, 2 dishwashers, butler's pantry with yet another sink, and hands free trash receptacle make prep and cleanup a breeze. Stroll down 2 blocks to local shops like Millie's, Be Pilates, and Lark Cake Shop, grabbing a latte from Lavender & Honey. Then walk back to enjoy some apple pie and lemonade from your own fruit trees on your charming 40' porch as you unwind on the porch swing smelling the lavender and rosemary in your newly landscaped yards and waving to the friendly neighbors in this last remaining Norman Rockwell neighborhood. End your day in the polished nickel master bath, relaxing in the wet room with a steam shower and soak in the Jason Microsilk tub. This is modern farmhouse living at its best. Welcome home!

Photos by Gage Seaux
Transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Other with beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

The incredible beauty of the modern full bath in the guest bedroom starts with a wonderful wall covering on one wall, underlit cabinetry, a luscious soaking tub, mercury lighting, & the sumptuous silver backsplash tilework!

Clean lines and strong contrast accents a contemporary and functional kitchen. Builtin concealed refrigerator, freezer and steam oven Dark wood veneer backsplash and pull out bar table is bold against the white vertical surfaces. The blue water view is quite the bonus

Cabinetry: Glenbrook Framed Overlay: Beaded Inset Door Style: Legacy Ogee Perimeter Finish: Snowcap with Mocha Glaze Island Finish: Cherry Stained Acorn Perimeter Countertop: Pietra Del Cordosa Island Countertop: Cararra Marble Perimeter Hardware: Top Knobs Brixton Collection, Polished Nickel Finish Island Hardware: Hardware Resources Bremen Collection, Antique Brushed Satin Bronze Finish Backsplash: Ice Cream Crackle Manhattan Field Tile, Quemere Designs Appliances: SubZero & WOLF

This beautiful home is situated on a large corner lot, enclosed by brand new - equestrian style fencing and lush landscaping. The main house is 1,414 sq. /ft with 3 beds, 2 baths including a spacious master suite that is sure to have you saying - “This is it”. The eye catching Santa Barbara stucco is welcomed with an 18th Century inspired Dutch door, all new dual pane windows while copper gutters surround the brand new roof offering neighborhood supremacy. As the door opens, you are invited in with brand new hardwood flooring throughout the home. The great room is textured with custom wainscoting that pairs perfectly with the coffered ceilings, ambient - recessed lighting and a cozy fireplace. Continue through the family area and uncover the contemporary, yet elegantly designed kitchen equipped with top of the line appliances. The Carrara Marble Countertops waterfall off the custom cabinetry to complete the modern farmhouse feel. On top of all this, you have room for company with a brand new deck, enclosed back yard with copious natural grass and a 450 Sqft 1 Bed / 1 Bath guest house for those long term stays from both friends and family. This accessory unit is equipped with its own laundry hook ups, air conditioning and a kitchenette.

This industrial chic open floor plan home in Pasadena's coveted Historic Highlands was given a complete modern farmhouse makeover with shiplap siding, wide planked floors and barn doors. No detail was overlooked by the interior designer home owner. Welcome guests into the vaulted ceiling great room as you gather your friends and family at the 10' farmhouse table after some community cooking in this entertainer's dream kitchen. The 14' island peninsula, individual fridge and freezers, induction cooktop, double ovens, 3 sinks, 2 dishwashers, butler's pantry with yet another sink, and hands free trash receptacle make prep and cleanup a breeze. Stroll down 2 blocks to local shops like Millie's, Be Pilates, and Lark Cake Shop, grabbing a latte from Lavender & Honey. Then walk back to enjoy some apple pie and lemonade from your own fruit trees on your charming 40' porch as you unwind on the porch swing smelling the lavender and rosemary in your newly landscaped yards and waving to the friendly neighbors in this last remaining Norman Rockwell neighborhood. End your day in the polished nickel master bath, relaxing in the wet room with a steam shower and soak in the Jason Microsilk tub. This is modern farmhouse living at its best. Welcome home!

This industrial chic open floor plan home in Pasadena's coveted Historic Highlands was given a complete modern farmhouse makeover with shiplap siding, wide planked floors and barn doors. No detail was overlooked by the interior designer home owner. Welcome guests into the vaulted ceiling great room as you gather your friends and family at the 10' farmhouse table after some community cooking in this entertainer's dream kitchen. The 14' island peninsula, individual fridge and freezers, induction cooktop, double ovens, 3 sinks, 2 dishwashers, butler's pantry with yet another sink, and hands free trash receptacle make prep and cleanup a breeze. Stroll down 2 blocks to local shops like Millie's, Be Pilates, and Lark Cake Shop, grabbing a latte from Lavender & Honey. Then walk back to enjoy some apple pie and lemonade from your own fruit trees on your charming 40' porch as you unwind on the porch swing smelling the lavender and rosemary in your newly landscaped yards and waving to the friendly neighbors in this last remaining Norman Rockwell neighborhood. End your day in the polished nickel master bath, relaxing in the wet room with a steam shower and soak in the Jason Microsilk tub. This is modern farmhouse living at its best. Welcome home!