Enclosed kitchen - large contemporary galley light wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, an integrated sink, stainless steel appliances, an island and porcelain backsplash

The Warren project is a complete renovation of a 5,000 square-foot home with Grand Teton Views. I was asked to rethink the kitchen and put lipstick on the bathrooms and ended up talking them into a complete rework of the house, with a new lighting plan, kitchen design, 7 bathrooms redesigned, and a full basement turned into a bar/media room with multiple guest bedrooms & bathrooms. General Contractor - Craig Olivieri, JH Contracting. Custom millwork - Falls Cabinet in Idaho Falls. Lighting - Jonathan Browning, McEwen Lighting, Tech Lighting, Hilliard Lighting Rocky Mountain & Sun Valley Bronze Hardware. Custom Leather Staircase - Brandner Design. Ann Sacks tile throughout. Perry Design - custom window treatments Photo Credit: David Agnello

Attractive living as an architectural experiment: a 136-year-old water tower, a listed building with a spectacular 360-degree panorama view over the City of London. The task, to transform it into a superior residence, initially seemed an absolute impossibility. But when the owners came across architect Mike Collier, they had found a partner who was to make the impossible possible. The tower, which had been empty for decades, underwent radical renovation work and was extended by a four-storey cube containing kitchen, dining and living room - connected by glazed tunnels and a lift shaft. The kitchen, realised by Enclosure Interiors in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with furniture from LEICHT is the very heart of living in this new building. Shiny white matt-lacquered kitchen fronts (AVANCE-LR), tone-on-tone with the worktops, reflect the light in the room and thus create expanse and openness. The surface of the handle-less kitchen fronts has a horizontal relief embossing; depending on the light incidence, this results in a vitally structured surface. The free-standing preparation isle with its vertical side panels with a seamlessly integrated sink represents the transition between kitchen and living room. The fronts of the floor units facing the dining table were extended to the floor to do away with the plinth typical of most kitchens. Ceiling-high tall units on the wall provide plenty of storage space; the electrical appliances are integrated here invisible to the eye. Floor units on a high plinth which thus appear to be floating form the actual cooking centre within the kitchen, attached to the wall. A range of handle-less wall units concludes the glazed niche at the top. LEICHT international: “Architecture and kitchen” in the centre of London. www.LeichtUSA.com

Recessed-panel, dark truffle stained frameless island cabinetry is a deep contrast to the light countertops and perimeter cabinets. The island overhang provides seating for two under traditional shaded pendant lighting. A large stainless refrigerator provides substantial food storage and dual stainless wall ovens offer high-tech cooking versatility. An elegant glass mosaic tile backsplash adorns the wall behind a separate cooktop while gothic-patterned leaded glass cabinet doors display the couple’s collection of beer steins. Photography: Carlos Vergara

This shipping container office is designed to look contemporary, sleek, and comfortable. During your lunch hour, take a break on the lounge chair and enjoying the view outside. Installed with the new high-tech drawing board and energy efficient lighting. Since the container is structurally sound proof, it will be easy to stay focused on work.

Contemporary white high gloss Crystal cabinets with Cambria white cliff counter tops is striking. Adding black painted walls and large scale black tile floors make it even more dramatic. But with the addition of orange light fixtures and colorful artwork, the kitchen is over the top with energy. With no upper cabinets only floating shelves for display the base cabinets are well planned for each functional work zone. a. The “Cooking Zone” hosts the 60” range top (with hood) and is the heart of the kitchen. The ovens, coffee system and speed oven are located outside of this zone and use the island/snack bar as their landing space. b. The “Prep Zone” includes the refrigerator, freezer, sink, and dishwasher c. The “Entertainment Zones” has a separate sink and dishwasher, the wine cooler and beverage center. A desk off to the side of the kitchen with a large roll up tambour to keep any mess hidden. Also their robot vacuums have a charging station under the files drawers in the toe kick. NKBA 3rd Place Large Kitchen

Located in Wrightwood Estates, Levi Construction’s latest residency is a two-story mid-century modern home that was re-imagined and extensively remodeled with a designer’s eye for detail, beauty and function. Beautifully positioned on a 9,600-square-foot lot with approximately 3,000 square feet of perfectly-lighted interior space. The open floorplan includes a great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous chef’s kitchen featuring Viking appliances, a smart WiFi refrigerator, and high-tech, smart home technology throughout. There are a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, three bathrooms and a maid’s room with separate entrance. A custom walk-in closet and amazing bathroom complete the master retreat. The second floor has another large bedroom and bathroom with gorgeous views to the valley. The backyard area is an entertainer’s dream featuring a grassy lawn, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, dining pavilion, seating area with contemporary fire pit and an elevated deck to enjoy the beautiful mountain view. Project designed and built by Levi Construction http://www.leviconstruction.com/ Levi Construction is specialized in designing and building custom homes, room additions, and complete home remodels. Contact us today for a quote.

Luxe, eclectic vibe in this home bar with high-gloss black cabinets painted in lacquer tined to match Benjamin Moore's BM 2124-10 "Wrought Iron", plus koi wallpaper backsplash, all by Paper Moon Painting

Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson created a Kitchen her client would want to come home to. With a nod to the Industrial, Rebecca's goal was to turn the outdated, oak-cabinet kitchen, into a hip, modern space reflecting the homeowners LOVE FOR THE LOFT! Set against white marble and border of highly chiseled, stacked stone, one can't miss the oversized custom steel hood (EKD) soaring the 13' ceiling. Custom cabinetry by "Exquisite Kitchen Design" in Rift White Oak, is topped with a 2" marble countertop... water-falling to the floor. Rocky Mountain Hardware takes function to a fashionable level throughout this home. This casual but very high-end Kitchen is a wow! Rocky Mountain Hardware Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc. Exquisite Kitchen Design Tech Lighting - Black Whale Lighting Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography

Balcony - large contemporary balcony idea in Los Angeles with a roof extension and a fire pit

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Sunroom - transitional sunroom idea in Philadelphia

3,800sf, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath with oversized 4 car garage and over 270sf Loggia; climate controlled wine room and bar, Tech Room, landscaping and pool. Solar, high efficiency HVAC and insulation was used which resulted in huge rebates from utility companies, enhancing the ROI. The challenge with this property was the downslope lot, sewer system was lower than main line at the street thus requiring a special pump system. Retaining walls to create a flat usable back yard. ESI Builders is a subsidiary of EnergyWise Solutions, Inc. and was formed by Allan, Bob and Dave to fulfill an important need for quality home builders and remodeling services in the Sacramento region. With a strong and growing referral base, we decided to provide a convenient one-stop option for our clients and focus on combining our key services: quality custom homes and remodels, turnkey client partnering and communication, and energy efficient and environmentally sustainable measures in all we do. Through energy efficient appliances and fixtures, solar power, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, enhanced insulation and sealing, and other construction elements – we go beyond simple code compliance and give you immediate savings and greater sustainability for your new or remodeled home. All of the design work and construction tasks for our clients are done by or supervised by our highly trained, professional staff. This not only saves you money, it provides a peace of mind that all of the details are taken care of and the job is being done right – to Perfection. Our service does not stop after we clean up and drive off. We continue to provide support for any warranty issues that arise and give you administrative support as needed in order to assure you obtain any energy-related tax incentives or rebates. This ‘One call does it all’ philosophy assures that your experience in remodeling or upgrading your home is an enjoyable one. ESI Builders was formed by professionals with varying backgrounds and a common interest to provide you, our clients, with options to live more comfortably, save money, and enjoy quality homes for many years to come. As our company continues to grow and evolve, the expertise has been quickly growing to include several job foreman, tradesmen, and support staff. In response to our growth, we will continue to hire well-qualified staff and we will remain committed to maintaining a level of quality, attention to detail, and pursuit of perfection.

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Inspiration for a large french country open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photography by Mike Kelly The tile company is EURO WEST.
Bathroom - large transitional stone tile and white tile bathroom idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, gray walls and recessed-panel cabinets

A fun Arts & Crafts design which is also very high tech with solar panels and low energy solutions. Their electricity car has a home in the garage! Marvin Windows Thermatru Doors, Garage Door - Clopay Canyon Ridge, Electric Fireplace, Hickory Wood Floors, Sherwin Williams Anew Gray, SW7030, Aesthetic White SW7035, Backsplash - Moderna Mosaic Ch03 Streamstone Pattern D West End White, Jolly 3/8 Greige Edge Jackson Studios

The importance of a properly designed home office ( especially when the space is also used as a meeting-place/showroom ) entails the comfort & positive experience of your customer in the following manner: 1. Exclusive office space with its own entrance separate from rest of home. 2. Ergonomic customer seating and ample presentation surfaces. 3. Dedicated customer computer screen(s) detailing CAD drawings & presentation in a show and tell manner. 4. Proper lighting ( LED lighting has come a long way ) 5. Practical design touches ( hooks for purses, coats, umbrella stand, refreshments area, guest WIFI, etc...) One of the greatest benefits of a home office is the freedom to design it with a distinct identity. In other words, we shouldn’t blend the workplace with the rest of our personal space, aka home.

Modern kitchen by Bauformat made in Germany Bauformat modern kitchen cabinets: Bali 125. Bauformat Purista handleless kitchen with stainless steel channel, high gloss moon light grey lacquered pantries. Big kitchen island with sink and microwave. Open layout

Elegant, high-tech living room features contremporary furnishings, an entertainment center and smart home automation from Control4 to enhance the ambiance and add the ultimate in convenience. Broadcast the music of your choice using a whole-home audio solution, powered by Control4. The recessed smart lighting and access lighting is designed to create the perfect personalized ambiance. Other automation options may include smart appliances, programmable thermostat control for comfort and energy management, home security system integration, shade automation, and full A/V control. And everything can be controlled from virtually anywhere - using your Control4 app with a smart phone or tablet device or a convenient touch screen.

Julie Soefer
Inspiration for an industrial dining room remodel in Houston