Mid-sized mountain style galley eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and beige countertops

Mid-sized minimalist master green tile and ceramic tile brown floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white countertops

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la zona pranzo è stata rimodellata grazie alla completa rivisitazione del camino esistente e soprattutto grazie alla realizzazione dell'immenso tavolo da pranzo, interamente a misura. The dining room is now an elegant area thanks to the fireplace remodeling and to the huge dining table in solid oak entirely custom-made

Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Jeri Koegel Ron and Kathy Chaisson have lived in many homes throughout Orange County, including three homes on the Balboa Peninsula and one at Pelican Crest. But when the “kind of retired” couple, as they describe their current status, decided to finally build their ultimate dream house in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, they opted not to skimp on the amenities. “We wanted this house to have the features of a resort,” says Ron. “So we designed it to have a pool on the roof, five patios, a spa, a gym, water walls in the courtyard, fire-pits and steam showers.” To bring that five-star level of luxury to their newly constructed home, the couple enlisted Orange County’s top talent, including our very own rock star design consultant Richard Bustos, who worked alongside interior designer Trish Steel and Patterson Custom Homes as well as Brandon Architects. Together the team created a 4,500 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house where R&R get top billing in almost every room. Two stories tall and with lots of open spaces, it manages to feel spacious despite its narrow location. And from its third floor patio, it boasts panoramic ocean views. “Overall we wanted this to be contemporary, but we also wanted it to feel warm,” says Ron. Key to creating that look was Richard, who selected the primary pieces from our extensive portfolio of top-quality furnishings. Richard also focused on clean lines and neutral colors to achieve the couple’s modern aesthetic, while allowing both the home’s gorgeous views and Kathy’s art to take center stage. As for that mahogany-lined elevator? “It’s a requirement,” states Ron. “With three levels, and lots of entertaining, we need that elevator for keeping the bar stocked up at the cabana, and for our big barbecue parties.” He adds, “my wife wears high heels a lot of the time, so riding the elevator instead of taking the stairs makes life that much better for her.”

AFTER: Eagle Peak Builders converted unused closet space into a wine bar.
Family room - traditional dark wood floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

The owner of this Devil’s Glen Ski Resort chalet was determined to honour the original structure built by his father. At the same time, a growing family created the need for an amplified space. The design for the enlarged chalet attempts to incorporate proportions and angles from the original craftsman styled structure while simultaneously taking cues from the challenging mountain site. Stonework and timber beams create a framework for expansive glazing that affords sweeping views to the mountain, snow and sky. As a result, a new generation of skiers is engaged with the mountain and it’s community in the same way the owner’s father provided him.

In the hills of San Anselmo in Marin County, this 5,000 square foot existing multi-story home was enlarged to 6,000 square feet with a new dance studio addition with new master bedroom suite and sitting room for evening entertainment and morning coffee. Sited on a steep hillside one acre lot, the back yard was unusable. New concrete retaining walls and planters were designed to create outdoor play and lounging areas with stairs that cascade down the hill forming a wrap-around walkway. The goal was to make the new addition integrate the disparate design elements of the house and calm it down visually. The scope was not to change everything, just the rear façade and some of the side facades. The new addition is a long rectangular space inserted into the rear of the building with new up-swooping roof that ties everything together. Clad in red cedar, the exterior reflects the relaxed nature of the one acre wooded hillside site. Fleetwood windows and wood patterned tile complete the exterior color material palate. The sitting room overlooks a new patio area off of the children’s playroom and features a butt glazed corner window providing views filtered through a grove of bay laurel trees. Inside is a television viewing area with wetbar off to the side that can be closed off with a concealed pocket door to the master bedroom. The bedroom was situated to take advantage of these views of the rear yard and the bed faces a stone tile wall with recessed skylight above. The master bath, a driving force for the project, is large enough to allow both of them to occupy and use at the same time. The new dance studio and gym was inspired for their two daughters and has become a facility for the whole family. All glass, mirrors and space with cushioned wood sports flooring, views to the new level outdoor area and tree covered side yard make for a dramatic turnaround for a home with little play or usable outdoor space previously. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography.

Tom Trainor Builders , Michael Hospelt Photography, RGA Architects
Example of a trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

When Monsignor wanted to remodel the kitchen in the rectory, he called upon George, owner of A.G. Remodeling and Building, LLC. Together with Magazi Kitchen and Bath, we designed and installed a personalized kitchen to fulfill Monsignor’s requirements which were as follows: First, he wanted to keep his two 36” refrigerators which we were able to move into an alcove. Second, he wanted an island which we were able to accomplish by taking in a closet to enlarge the foot print of the kitchen. Third, we recommended all wood cabinets, shaker style in a honey stain as he desired a kitchen with earthy tones, not too expensive, and lots of storage. We achieved this with Wolf Classic full overlay Shaker doors with 42" tall wall cabinets, utility cabinets having pull out drawers and lots of drawer base cabinets with under mount soft close glides. He was very happy with the quality of the cabinets, the amount of storage and the price point. Fourth, Monsignor wanted a working kitchen, as he enjoys cooking. We installed a GE built-in 30” convection oven and microwave, a 36” cook top, and a 36” stainless steel vent with a capacity of 725 cfm, we were able to fulfill his request. Fifth, he was very active in selecting his floor tiles, porcelain Centec Cotta Teja; counter top, Silestone Mountain Mist; backsplash, Temple Brick with random religious inserts; and even his knobs, Rung Pulls in brushed satin nickel by Top Knobs. Working with him was quite an experience. With professional installation and creative design, Monsignor’s remodeled kitchen was not only beautiful but functional, just the way he wanted it. It was gratifying to know that we had exceeded Monsignor’s expectations. Call Mary to arrange a free consultation to turn your space into just what you want - 301-913-0286!

Inspiration for an asian powder room remodel in Boston with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, wood countertops, white walls, light wood cabinets and brown countertops

Center island with Sub-Zero beverage cooler is more a piece of furniture with added doors and drawers. Countertop is Coffee Brown, double-ogee edged granite.

Kevin Mauseth
Inspiration for a huge transitional master brown tile and ceramic tile freestanding bathtub remodel with white walls

When Monsignor wanted to remodel the kitchen in the rectory, he called upon George, owner of A.G. Remodeling and Building, LLC. Together with Magazi Kitchen and Bath, we designed and installed a personalized kitchen to fulfill Monsignor’s requirements which were as follows: First, he wanted to keep his two 36” refrigerators which we were able to move into an alcove. Second, he wanted an island which we were able to accomplish by taking in a closet to enlarge the foot print of the kitchen. Third, we recommended all wood cabinets, shaker style in a honey stain as he desired a kitchen with earthy tones, not too expensive, and lots of storage. We achieved this with Wolf Classic full overlay Shaker doors with 42" tall wall cabinets, utility cabinets having pull out drawers and lots of drawer base cabinets with under mount soft close glides. He was very happy with the quality of the cabinets, the amount of storage and the price point. Fourth, Monsignor wanted a working kitchen, as he enjoys cooking. We installed a GE built-in 30” convection oven and microwave, a 36” cook top, and a 36” stainless steel vent with a capacity of 725 cfm, we were able to fulfill his request. Fifth, he was very active in selecting his floor tiles, porcelain Centec Cotta Teja; counter top, Silestone Mountain Mist; backsplash, Temple Brick with random religious inserts; and even his knobs, Rung Pulls in brushed satin nickel by Top Knobs. Working with him was quite an experience. With professional installation and creative design, Monsignor’s remodeled kitchen was not only beautiful but functional, just the way he wanted it. It was gratifying to know that we had exceeded Monsignor’s expectations. Call Mary to arrange a free consultation to turn your space into just what you want - 301-913-0286!

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Removing the wall allowed space to increase the kitchen size and enlarge the island.
Mid-sized farmhouse vinyl floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Living room library - traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor living room library idea in New York with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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