Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in Dallas with beige walls

Family room - mid-sized coastal open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Salt Lake City with white walls and a standard fireplace

A poet's home features an eclectic collection of vintage furniture pieces enliven a compact family home. Walls are painted in a natural mineral clay based paint. photography by www.tylermallory.com

I designed this custom multifunctional piece for a tiny kitchen. This piece extends the counter when tucked away, houses the trash and recycling and rolls out with pop up cutting/serving boards for serving and bar tending. I added a copper clad front design element.

Cramped kitchen be gone! That was the project motto and top priority. The goal was to transform the current layout from multiple smaller spaces into a connected whole that would activate the main level for our clients, a young family of four. The biggest obstacle was the wall dividing the kitchen and the dining room. Removing this wall was central to opening up and integrating the main living spaces, but the existing ductwork that ran right through the center of the wall posed a design challenge, er design opportunity. The resulting design solution features a central pantry that captures the ductwork and provides valuable storage- especially when compared to the original kitchen's 18" wide pantry cabinet. The pantry also anchors the kitchen island and serves as a visual separation of space between the kitchen and homework area. Through our design development process, we learned the formal living room was of no service to their lifestyle and therefore space they rarely spent time in. With that in mind, we proposed to eliminate the unused living room and make it the new dining room. Relocating the dining room to this space inherently felt right given the soaring ceiling and ample room for holiday dinners and celebrations. The new dining room was spacious enough for us to incorporate a conversational seating area in the warm, south-facing window alcove. Now what to do with the old dining room?! To answer that question we took inspiration from our clients' shared profession in education and developed a craft area/homework station for both of their boys. The semi-custom cabinetry of the desk area carries over to the adjacent wall and forms window bench base with storage that we topped with butcher block for a touch of warmth. While the boys are young, the bench drawers are the perfect place for a stash of toys close to the kitchen. The kitchen begins just beyond the window seat with their refrigerator enclosure. Opposite the refrigerator is the new pantry with twenty linear feet of shelving and space for brooms and a stick vacuum. Extending from the backside of the pantry the kitchen island design incorporates counter seating on the family room side and a cabinetry configuration on the kitchen side with drawer storage, a trashcan center, farmhouse sink, and dishwasher. We took careful time in design and execution to align the range and sink because while it might seem like a small detail, it plays an important role in supporting the symmetrical configuration of the back wall of the kitchen. The rear wall design utilizes an appliance garage mirrors the visual impact of the refrigerator enclosure and helps keep the now open kitchen tidy. Between the appliance garage and refrigerator enclosure is the cooking zone with 30" of cabinetry and work surface on either side of the range, a chimney style vent hood, and a bold graphic tile backsplash. The backsplash is just one of many personal touches we added to the space to reflect our client's modern eclectic style and love of color. Swooping lines of the mid-mod style barstools compliment the pendants and backsplash pattern. A pop of vibrant green on the frame of the pantry door adds a fresh wash of color to an otherwise neutral space. The big show stopper is the custom charcoal gray and copper chevron wall installation in the dining room. This was an idea our clients softly suggested, and we excitedly embraced the opportunity. It is also a kickass solution to the head-scratching design dilemma of how to fill a large and lofty wall. We are so grateful to bring this design to life for our clients and now dear friends.

Photo: Shannon Malone © 2014 Houzz
Living room - transitional living room idea in San Francisco

Lisa Bucheimer of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, partnered with Creveling Construction to design a rustic transitional kitchen, wet bar, mudroom, and basement bar. The project features cabinets from Merillat Autograph, Masterpiece, and Green Forest. The kitchen perimeter and wet bar cabinets are Masterpiece in the Martel door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk finish. The island features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the full overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. This space also includes MSI Q Calacatta Idillo countertops, a Moen Nio faucet, a Kohler Cairn sink, and Elements Naples solid steel bar pulls in a gold finish. The mudroom features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the traditional overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. The basement bar includes Green Forest cabinetry in the Bella door style in a Smoked Cashew finish. The countertops and wall cabinets were provided by others. Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Spacecrafting Photography
Transitional bedroom photo in Minneapolis

Reminisce about your favorite beachfront destination and your mind’s eye evokes a serene, comfortable cottage with windows thrown open to catch the air and the relaxing sound of waves nearby. In the shade of the porch, a hammock sways invitingly in the breeze. The color palette is simple and clean, with hues of white, like sunlight reflecting off sand, and blue-grays, the color of sky and water. Wood surfaces have soft painted finishes or a scrubbed-clean, natural wood look. “Cottage” styling is carefree living, where every element conspires to create a casual environment for comfort and relaxation. This cottage-inspired kitchen features Antique White painted cabinetry. These soft hues bring in the clean and simplicity of Cottage Style. As for hardware, bin pulls are a popular choice and make working in the kitchen much easier. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Photo Credit: Sanderson Photography, Inc. Green Bay, WI

Asher Associates Architects; D L Miner, Builders; Summer House Design, Interiors; Blue Bell Kitchens; Michael Scott King, Photography
Living room - coastal living room idea in Philadelphia

Lisa Bucheimer of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, partnered with Creveling Construction to design a rustic transitional kitchen, wet bar, mudroom, and basement bar. The project features cabinets from Merillat Autograph, Masterpiece, and Green Forest. The kitchen perimeter and wet bar cabinets are Masterpiece in the Martel door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk finish. The island features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the full overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. This space also includes MSI Q Calacatta Idillo countertops, a Moen Nio faucet, a Kohler Cairn sink, and Elements Naples solid steel bar pulls in a gold finish. The mudroom features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the traditional overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. The basement bar includes Green Forest cabinetry in the Bella door style in a Smoked Cashew finish. The countertops and wall cabinets were provided by others. Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Photo Credit: Sanderson Photography, Inc. Green Bay, WI
Inspiration for a coastal galley kitchen remodel with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and wood countertops

All custom cabinetry and millwork completed by Slarve Construction.
Inspiration for a transitional laundry room remodel in San Francisco

Lisa Bucheimer of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, partnered with Creveling Construction to design a rustic transitional kitchen, wet bar, mudroom, and basement bar. The project features cabinets from Merillat Autograph, Masterpiece, and Green Forest. The kitchen perimeter and wet bar cabinets are Masterpiece in the Martel door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk finish. The island features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the full overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. This space also includes MSI Q Calacatta Idillo countertops, a Moen Nio faucet, a Kohler Cairn sink, and Elements Naples solid steel bar pulls in a gold finish. The mudroom features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the traditional overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. The basement bar includes Green Forest cabinetry in the Bella door style in a Smoked Cashew finish. The countertops and wall cabinets were provided by others. Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Lisa Bucheimer of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, partnered with Creveling Construction to design a rustic transitional kitchen, wet bar, mudroom, and basement bar. The project features cabinets from Merillat Autograph, Masterpiece, and Green Forest. The kitchen perimeter and wet bar cabinets are Masterpiece in the Martel door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk finish. The island features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the full overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. This space also includes MSI Q Calacatta Idillo countertops, a Moen Nio faucet, a Kohler Cairn sink, and Elements Naples solid steel bar pulls in a gold finish. The mudroom features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the traditional overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. The basement bar includes Green Forest cabinetry in the Bella door style in a Smoked Cashew finish. The countertops and wall cabinets were provided by others. Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Lisa Bucheimer of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, partnered with Creveling Construction to design a rustic transitional kitchen, wet bar, mudroom, and basement bar. The project features cabinets from Merillat Autograph, Masterpiece, and Green Forest. The kitchen perimeter and wet bar cabinets are Masterpiece in the Martel door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk finish. The island features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the full overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. This space also includes MSI Q Calacatta Idillo countertops, a Moen Nio faucet, a Kohler Cairn sink, and Elements Naples solid steel bar pulls in a gold finish. The mudroom features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the traditional overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. The basement bar includes Green Forest cabinetry in the Bella door style in a Smoked Cashew finish. The countertops and wall cabinets were provided by others. Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Lisa Bucheimer of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, partnered with Creveling Construction to design a rustic transitional kitchen, wet bar, mudroom, and basement bar. The project features cabinets from Merillat Autograph, Masterpiece, and Green Forest. The kitchen perimeter and wet bar cabinets are Masterpiece in the Martel door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk finish. The island features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the full overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. This space also includes MSI Q Calacatta Idillo countertops, a Moen Nio faucet, a Kohler Cairn sink, and Elements Naples solid steel bar pulls in a gold finish. The mudroom features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the traditional overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. The basement bar includes Green Forest cabinetry in the Bella door style in a Smoked Cashew finish. The countertops and wall cabinets were provided by others. Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.

Lisa Bucheimer of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, partnered with Creveling Construction to design a rustic transitional kitchen, wet bar, mudroom, and basement bar. The project features cabinets from Merillat Autograph, Masterpiece, and Green Forest. The kitchen perimeter and wet bar cabinets are Masterpiece in the Martel door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk finish. The island features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the full overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. This space also includes MSI Q Calacatta Idillo countertops, a Moen Nio faucet, a Kohler Cairn sink, and Elements Naples solid steel bar pulls in a gold finish. The mudroom features Merillat Autograph cabinetry in the traditional overlay Lee door style in Maple with a Slate finish. The basement bar includes Green Forest cabinetry in the Bella door style in a Smoked Cashew finish. The countertops and wall cabinets were provided by others. Photos courtesy of Regarday, LLC.