Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz Design: Imbue Design
Example of a trendy kids' room design in Salt Lake City

Now tv’s are everywhere. In this formal living room, our clients wanted the tv to be out of sight until the Super Bowl! Our photographer and one of our staff (me ) waded through the swamp of a cypress stand to capture a stunning image. The image was printed on fine vinyl textured to look like canvas and then mounted on bi-folding panels that have 180 degree hinges on each end. When the panels are fully opened to expose the tv, two lovely sections of the photo remain in view. Below the tv is a components cabinet with multiple finishes: wenge, white lacquer, leather handles, black granite. To make a striking distinction between the counter and the base cabinets, we ordered belting leather from a belt manufacturer and applied it with adhesive and nail heads. The coffee table is a tree root that was finished in a silver leaf-type paint to provide, at once, a natural and surreal look.

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

Dramatic folds and easy operation make our Ripple Fold drapery a great choice for creating a modern look. Perfect for large areas, Ripple Fold drapery can be used to unify multiple windows or large expanses by covering an entire wall. Please note: Second set of drapery for Double Rail and Double Track hardware must be ordered individually.

Backyard on Lake Minnetonka showcasing new patio and terraces. The motorized louvered pergola system that uses a remote to open and close for ultimate flexibility with the sun and rain.

Country brick floor mudroom photo in Philadelphia with multicolored walls

Delicate glass spheres within another glass sphere, made from our unique blown glass. Available as individual pendants or multi-pendant chandeliers. Multiple sizes and colors are available. Modern Custom Glass Lighting perfect for your entryway / foyer, stairwell, living room, dining room, kitchen, and any room in your home. Dramatic lighting that is fully customizable and tailored to fit your space perfectly. No two pieces are the same. Visit our website: www.shakuff.com for more details Photo Credit: Sean Litchenfield Photography

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Inspiration for a bedroom coastal gender-neutral carpeted and gray floor kids' bedroom remodel in Raleigh with white walls

Mudroom - mid-sized transitional ceramic tile and blue floor mudroom idea in Minneapolis with beige walls

Alcove shower - eclectic kids' multicolored tile alcove shower idea in Austin with blue cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and beaded inset cabinets

Dramatic folds and easy operation make our Ripple Fold drapery a great choice for creating a modern look. Perfect for large areas, Ripple Fold drapery can be used to unify multiple windows or large expanses by covering an entire wall. Please note: Second set of drapery for Double Rail and Double Track hardware must be ordered individually.

Multiple small rooms on the first floor were converted to an open living room, dining room and kitchen featuring architectural columns and a lowered kitchen ceiling to establish a feeling of division while allowing each space to show its individual character. - See more at: http://doorstoreandwindows.com/case-studies/case-study-revealing-a-gem/#/

Multiuse home gym - small transitional multiuse home gym idea in DC Metro

This 5x6 foot ramped shower area was designed for an individual living with ALS, It is roomy enough for an aide, the turning radius of a wheelchair, a bench, multiple shower heads, and plenty of grab bars and shelves.

Natural Cleft Bluestone random pattern patio & walkway, LED mood lighting, landscape design & construction, masonry fire pit, seating wall and planter using cultured stone veneer, new composite deck installed wit water proofed understory, Bluestone steps, drainage installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house

Laundry/mudroom completed in Sandalwood melamine. Individual cubbies with multiple hooks, laminated bench seating, upper cabinets and lower shoe storage. Utility sink cabinet was finished to match storage area to give the room a seamless look. System has full backing. Jamie Wilson/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Mudroom - small ceramic tile mudroom idea in Austin with beige walls and a white front door

The Olympic series, designed by Lorenzo Truant and inspired by the Olympic rings, offers thin, delicate circles of light in suspension and surface mount form. The ethereal circles can be installed individually, in multiples and multiples with the rings interlocked creating large scale one of a kind installations. Offered in 3 diameters and two finishes. Each ring is composed of diffused LEDs on a metal frame. The frame is offered in painted white or anodized bronze finish. The rings provide direct and indirect ambient illumination.

Dramatic folds and easy operation make our Ripple Fold drapery a great choice for creating a modern look. Perfect for large areas, Ripple Fold drapery can be used to unify multiple windows or large expanses by covering an entire wall. Please note: Second set of drapery for Double Rail and Double Track hardware must be ordered individually.