This house was designed as a second home for a Bay Area couple as a summer retreat to spend the warm summer months away from the fog in San Francisco. Built on a steep slope and a narrow lot, this 4000 square foot home is spread over 3 floors, with the master, guest and kids bedroom on the ground floor, and living spaces on the upper floor to take advantage of the views. The main living level includes a large kitchen, dining, and living space, connected to two home offices by way of a bridge that extends across the double height entry. This bridge area acts as a gallery of light, allowing filtered light through the skylights above and down to the entry on the ground level. All living space takes advantage of grand views of Lake Washington and the city skyline beyond. Two large sliding glass doors open up completely, allowing the living and dining space to extend to the deck outside. On the first floor, in addition to the guest room, a “kids room” welcomes visiting nieces and nephews with bunk beds and their own bathroom. The basement level contains storage, mechanical and a 2 car garage. Photographer: Aaron Leitz

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Inspiration for a contemporary great room remodel in Phoenix with no fireplace

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Beth Rose
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This unique home, and it's use of historic cabins that were dismantled, and then reassembled on-site, was custom designed by MossCreek. As the mountain residence for an accomplished artist, the home features abundant natural light, antique timbers and logs, and numerous spaces designed to highlight the artist's work and to serve as studios for creativity. Photos by John MacLean.

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This space had the potential for greatness but was stuck in the 1980's era. We were able to transform and re-design this kitchen that now enables it to be called not just a "dream Kitchen", but also holds the award for "Best Kitchen in Westchester for 2016 by Westchester Home Magazine". Features in the kitchen are as follows: Inset cabinet construction, Maple Wood, Onyx finish, Raised Panel Door, sliding ladder, huge Island with seating, pull out drawers for big pots and baking pans, pullout storage under sink, mini bar, overhead television, builtin microwave in Island, massive stainless steel range and hood, Office area, Quartz counter top.

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Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen remodel in Calgary with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and an island

Deborah Walker
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Large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen photo in Calgary with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and an island

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen remodel in Calgary with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, an island and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and two islands

Deborah Walker
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Deborah Walker
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Deborah Walker
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped slate floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and stone tile backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen remodel in Calgary with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and an island