floating teak cabinet wrapped in leather finish rare Brazilian quartzite
Mid-sized minimalist open concept living room photo in New York with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Susan Brook Interiors
Large transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile home design photo in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 966-8296. This project shows a Ann Sacks Savoy 2" x 8" Rice Paper tile installed on a dual sink vanity wall and adjacent arched window wall. Also includes installation of LED lighted mirrors.

Achillea millefolium and bunchgrass border.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path for summer.

Mid-sized minimalist backyard stone patio photo in Toronto with a roof extension

Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Los Angeles.

Mar Jennings
Home design - traditional home design idea in New York

THE SETUP Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining. Design Vision: The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout. Design Objectives: Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction Design Challenges: Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options Insufficient space for wine storage The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation. Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.

Inspiration for a contemporary family room remodel in Los Angeles