Example of a trendy living room design in Miami

New stainless steel Thermador Appliances modernize and make the kitchen more functional.
Example of a trendy eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a single-bowl sink

Through creative organic collaboration ARKA Living is able to cultivate a beautiful space tailored to each client's unique aesthetic & desires. A special thank you to Alberto Cortes & Yvonne Hulst

Through creative organic collaboration ARKA Living is able to cultivate a beautiful space tailored to each client's unique aesthetic & desires. A special thank you to Alberto Cortes & Yvonne Hulst

Inspiration for a farmhouse living room remodel in Cleveland

In the family room which houses a large TV we created a durable and easy care space with a cowhide rug in a free form edge to contrast with the straight edges of the sofas, yet relate back in terms of leather and cowhide masculine feel. A vintage classical King Kong poster hangs on the wall behind the lamp. On the coffee table, to pick up more color, we put a basket lined with three kinds of red berries with a primitive antique wooden wooden bowl inset into it, and contrasted the rustic textures with simple silver balls and an over scale timber candle.

Image by Drew kelly Proof that the adage “the best perfumes come in small bottles…” is true is this two-bedroom apartment in downtown San Francisco. We collaborated with the owner, a retired designer recently settled in San Francisco, to transform this non-descript modern space in a high rise building into a setting of panache and style. The living room was transformed into a “salon” where linen banquettes face a wall of portraits purchased over the years. Above the banquettes, current artwork by the owner is framed in various frame styles. In the center of the room, a round table draped with a toile de jouy and a linen cloth hosts a collection of vases and artifacts from his travels. A collection of chairs completes the room, including a stone garden seat, a French bergère, and a primitive African chair. One of the bedrooms is now an elegant dining room with a round table surrounded by archaic Chinese pottery and metal ware. A large Flemish tapestry creates a counterpoint to the Chinese objects. On opposite corners of the room, cozy reading seating areas were created to add to the versatility of the space. In the master bedroom, pillows made from antique Flemish tapestry enliven a linen bedspread. A large early 20th century portrait by John de Costa creates a link to the portraits in the living room.

Country kitchen photo in Cleveland

In the foyer, both art and architecture set the pace for the tone of the apartment. A Louise Bourgeois, a Matisse, and antique primitive sculptures are compliments by subtly glazed walls and a metallic chair rail which runs the perimeter of the room. A Doris Leslie Blau antique carpet is counterpoised by the strong dropped ceiling that house custom WOKA Hoffmann light fixtures reflecting the geometry of the carpet below and the shapes of the foyer itself.

Example of a country home design design in Cleveland

This is a Kitchen we did in St. Louis in a large addition / remodel. We di the kitchen, mantles, vanities, a man cave kitchen and several pieces of furniture. The main kitchen was built a large French style fireplace mantle that had appliances put in it as was done in houses in France as the kitchens were modernized.. There are 4 colors of white. Taupe in this kitchen, it has painted cabinets with a curly maple island and carrera counter tops. We also did a cypress Butler's Pantry.

This is a Kitchen we did in St. Louis in a large addition / remodel. We di the kitchen, mantles, vanities, a man cave kitchen and several pieces of furniture. The main kitchen was built a large French style fireplace mantle that had appliances put in it as was done in houses in France as the kitchens were modernized.. There are 4 colors of white. Taupe in this kitchen, it has painted cabinets with a curly maple island and carrera counter tops. We also did a cypress Butler's Pantry.

Through creative organic collaboration ARKA Living is able to cultivate a beautiful space tailored to each client's unique aesthetic & desires. A special thank you to Alberto Cortes & Yvonne Hulst

Example of a cottage home design design in Cleveland

Inspiration for a cottage home design remodel in Cleveland

Soffit ventilation detail. 1 X 2 's with 1" spacing allow proper air flow up through the rafters and create an older more primitive soffit treatment.

Large country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and yellow floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops

A modern kitchen made to look the part of being crafted with rustic materials from unplaned wood by primitive craftsmen. The setting is a newly constructed lake house that is capturing all the charm and rustic elements of a time long past. The wall cabinets have a painted and waxed finish imparting a feeling of age. Wire mesh drawer fronts with rusted finish add to the aged feel.