Our task was to revive a classic Bucks County stone farmhouse as a charming yet sophisticated weekend retreat, seamlessly blending original features such as hand-hewn beams with a new kitchen and baths, elevating all the house’s rooms to a level of refinement it has never seen before. The kitchen has been extended with additional cabinetry that wraps into the living and dining rooms. In the living room, the walls of millwork in the living room are all new but feel like they have always been in place. Upstairs, we reconfigured the floor plan to create a primary suite with a spa-like bath. Textiles, wallpapers, and rugs were all chosen with a nod to the traditional but always bold modern takes on the classics that enliven and add freshness to each room’s colors and patterns.

Abstract mixed media painting in shades of lavender and teal. Amira Rahim is a former teacher turned full time artist who dabbles in color schemes like you’ve never seen before. Bursting with color and texture, each of Rahim’s abstract pieces is vibrant and adds a sunny touch to any space.

From the opposite slope the original house showed its full three levels stepping down the hillside on exposed posts. White railings, green trim and the enclosed porch dated it immediately, though the underlying framing and the position over the canyon were both worth keeping.

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When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Photographer: Joe Nowak Dura Supreme Cabinetry

The Small Flush Hybrid-Fyre™ wood insert is a compact sized unit that can fit where most inserts never have before. Its size is perfect for smaller masonry and zero clearance fireplaces with its 14 inch depth and 1.2 cubic foot firebox. It features a never before seen flue connection with a detachable flue collar that makes for quick and easy installations that are typically very difficult with a unit of this size. A large fire viewing glass area is surrounded by a rectangular door and a concealed blower that increases heat transfer up to 1,000 square feet. The Small Flush Wood burning insert is extremely efficient and clean-burning because it features the world’s cleanest burning technology, Hybrid-Fyre™. Hybrid-Fyre allows this unit to run at 76% overall efficiency and produce only 0.89 grams of emissions per hour, emitting virtually no smoke or carbon monoxide. The GreenStart™ igniter option adds to the efficiency of this insert because it can start its own fire with just the push of a button.

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As seen on DIY Network’s “The Ultimate Crash”, designer Misha of Design by Misha chose Eldorado Stone’s Sanibel CoastalReef to add a rustic yet refined touch to the space, complimenting the raw steel beams and glass catwalk structure. “This project was meant to stand out and be striking while maintaining a sense of calm. The natural look of the CoastalReef conjured thoughts of an old wine cave in Tuscany but with a modern twist,” says Misha. Floor to ceiling use of Eldorado Stone provides interest to the focal wall of the fireplace, glass catwalk, and wine storage. Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Sanibel Coastal Reef installed with a Dry-Stack grout technique Designer: Design by Misha Website: www.designbymisha.com Phone: (530) 867-0600 Contact Design by Misha Houzz Portfolio: Design by Misha Facebook: Design by Misha Photography: Rich Baum Website: www.richbaum.com Phone: (916) 296-5778 Contact Rich Baum Houzz Portfolio: Rich Baum Builder: Doug Tolson Construction Website: www.dougtolsonconstruction.com Phone: (916) 343-2240 Contact Doug Tolson Construction Facebook: Doug Tolson Construction

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The Classic in the first-person The elegance of tradition assumes in AD Personam a unique nature. It is a classic style that challenges the future and leaves the formal stiffness to become plastic and customizable, according to any different wish. Color first, since Ad Personam can be chosen in such a big number of variations never seen before in the history of ceramics: all the 180 colors of the RAL classic code. Furthermore, you can choose to place your initials on a separate special piece, just like the personalization in the old houses of the past or on precious objects made for you exclusively.

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