This is our bedroom- When I bought the house 8 years ago I never dreamed that this would be the way the room turned out. The previous had 5 children and only 3 bedrooms, so they put a wall up in the middle of this room. The ceiling was insanely low and it was super dark- We still have some finishing touches, but this space is our favorite in the house and we love relaxing in bed with the fireplace on watching movies.

The floor plan for the main level is just under 1300 s.f. including the master suite. The open layout creates a relaxed entertaining space. The media room tucked around the corner allows guests to watch TV without disturbing conversation in the kitchen.

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

This is our bedroom- When I bought the house 8 years ago I never dreamed that this would be the way the room turned out. The previous had 5 children and only 3 bedrooms, so they put a wall up in the middle of this room. The ceiling was insanely low and it was super dark- We still have some finishing touches, but this space is our favorite in the house and we love relaxing in bed with the fireplace on watching movies.

This master bedroom was very large with 3 full-length windows and a set of French doors with a transom window above. Because of its size, a dark brown paint color was used to make the room feel cozy and inviting. Custom bedding was created in a blue, cream, and mushroom palette. Mushroom patterned drapes were hung over the pre-existing cream wood blinds. Silver sunburst mirrors were placed above each wooden nightstand and the nightstands were decorated with blue glass lamps and silver accessories. Abstract art in shades of blue and turquoise was used around the room. A seating area was created in front of the fireplace for reading and watching TV. A brown leather club chair was placed atop a traditional cream and blue rug. A blue and cream upholstered bench at the foot of the bed completed the room. Photo Credit: Oivanki Photography

This used to be a basic 90's design master bathroom with a small shower, vanity, and limited counter space. With our help, we transformed this space into a contemporary design that fixes all those problems. Watch as we construct the perfect bathroom for this space with all new materials, layout, and color scheme that makes this bathroom an experience. For this project, our favorite addition to the layout is the tri-mirror design which makes the space feel larger and unique. The mirrors complement the rest of the space in color scheme and aesthetic; making it look modern, sleek, and satisfying to the user. Check out the full project timelapse video on our channel! Use the QR code of link below. Link: https://youtu.be/evitrJEFAOY

Outside the cozy and complete bedroom suite is a deck and outdoor living space to watch the fog roll in. Accessed from a sliding patio door that opens up to a primary bedroom suite. The home remodel done in collaboration with Santa Cruz-based El Designs, tackled several rooms in the house, including a primary bedroom with en suite bathroom, gas hearth, and outdoor patio. A tray ceiling with recessed lights draws the eye upward, elevating the bedroom visually. And a sleek, glass-enclosed shower provides extra bathroom space for a double-sink vanity.

Dark wood floors contrasted against light walls, this gorgeous living room is outfitted with two-toned, lightly patterned furnishings by Adriana Hoyos and artwork by masters such as Peter Lik. A perfect blend of masculine and feminine energy creates a comfy, yet luxurious South Beach haven. The large sliding windows allow Florida's vivid colors to serve as an ever-changing backdrop, while being able to watch the parade of yachts passing by. Photography: Stephanie Lavigne Villeneuve

Beautiful marble custom made vanities, historic lighting and the convenience of a wall mounted TV to watch while soaking in the oblong pedestal tub. Photography by Pete Weigley

Outside the cozy and complete bedroom suite is a deck and outdoor living space to watch the fog roll in. Accessed from a sliding patio door that opens up to a primary bedroom suite. The home remodel done in collaboration with Santa Cruz-based El Designs, tackled several rooms in the house, including a primary bedroom with en suite bathroom, gas hearth, and outdoor patio. A tray ceiling with recessed lights draws the eye upward, elevating the bedroom visually. And a sleek, glass-enclosed shower provides extra bathroom space for a double-sink vanity.

  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 is our bedroom- When I bought the house 8 years ago I never dreamed that this would be the way the room turned out. The previous had 5 children and only 3 bedrooms, so they put a wall up in the middle of this room. The ceiling was insanely low and it was super dark- We still have some finishing touches, but this space is our favorite in the house and we love relaxing in bed with the fireplace on watching movies.

This rustic yet contemporary bedroom is the perfect combination of cozy and grand. The perfect place to come back to after a long day of skiing. watch tv in front of the fireplace

This is our bedroom- When I bought the house 8 years ago I never dreamed that this would be the way the room turned out. The previous had 5 children and only 3 bedrooms, so they put a wall up in the middle of this room. The ceiling was insanely low and it was super dark- We still have some finishing touches, but this space is our favorite in the house and we love relaxing in bed with the fireplace on watching movies.

This 1980 split-level home had great bones, but the owners wanted to update the finishes and create a more family-friendly layout. We bumped out the front entry of the house by a couple of feet to allow more room to welcome guests and to take off shoes and coats. Replacing the banister and partial-height walls at the top of the stairs with steel and wood fixtures presents a more modern aesthetic that also allows more light to stream in. The formerly closed-off kitchen was opened up and updated to create a "Great Room," with a generous kitchen where the owner can comfortably indulge her passion for baking. The rest of the main floor was reconfigured to add functionality and space to the two kids’ bedrooms, improve the guest bathroom, and create a spacious master suite with a luxe master bathroom that features a walk-in shower, soaking tub, and separate toilet room. In the basement, the finishes were updated, and the floor plan was opened up to create a roomy space where the parents can relax and watch movies while keeping an eye on the children in their own play space. John G Wilbanks Photography.

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Remodel of Upstairs Balcony Remodel and removal of weather and moisture damaged old slate tile for replacement and repair of the porch pan, floor mud – layers of floor mud to seal in the upper porch balcony from any moisture coming through into the downstairs dining room - and new slate tile. The metal fence rail and cooper gutters created complexity to the job – hiring the right expert who knew how to properly mix metals was very important for this remodel. The end result was a beautifully tiled upstairs balcony where we can sit in our rocking chairs, watching the migratory birds. Photographer: Lauren Brown