This project was an important renovation to an otherwise functional but basic kitchen. The clients, recently arrived from London, wanted a more modern aesthetic to match their tastes. By removing a section of the wall that had created a labyrinth effect, the new layout was a jewel box with optimal traverse that also accessed a view to the outdoors. The clients wanted a continuous, serene space; DEANE hid the appliances with paneled refrigeration and freezer columns, mirrored with a stacked, flush inset Miele beverage station and speed oven. Imperial Danby marble countertops and waterfall edge island are counter-balanced by a backsplash in Dynasty White Italian Carrara marble. The framed, inset cabinets with satin brass pulls and hardware are painted a pale grey for a cool effect and capped off with a customized, architectural 3-piece crown. Hector Finch pendants in antique brass with grey, handblown Murano glass compliment the custom, brushed stainless steel hood, with satin brass and polished nickel rivets.

The clients came to LaMantia requesting a more grand arrival to their home. They yearned for a large Foyer and LaMantia architect, Gail Lowry, designed a jewel. This lovely home, on the north side of Chicago, had an existing off-center and set-back entry. Lowry viewed this set-back area as an excellent opportunity to enclose and add to the interior of the home in the form of a Foyer. Before Before Before Before With the front entrance now stepped forward and centered, the addition of an Arched Portico dressed with stone pavers and tapered columns gave new life to this home. The final design incorporated and re-purposed many existing elements. The original home entry and two steps remain in the same location, but now they are interior elements. The original steps leading to the front door are now located within the Foyer and finished with multi-sized travertine tiles that lead the visitor from the Foyer to the main level of the home. After After After After After After The details for the exterior were also meticulously thought through. The arch of the existing center dormer was the key to the portico design. Lowry, distressed with the existing combination of “busy” brick and stone on the façade of the home, designed a quieter, more reserved facade when the dark stained, smooth cedar siding of the second story dormers was repeated at the new entry. Visitors to this home are now first welcomed under the sheltering Portico and then, once again, when they enter the sunny warmth of the Foyer.

Instead of a ragged lawn bordered by junipers, and guest arriving at the front door via the driveway, the design created a dedicated set of steps to welcome visitors and bring them through the garden. Photo: Billy Goodnick

The star of this inviting living room is an entertainment wall featuring Glen Arbor cabinetry. Extra deep bookshelf cabinets and an open cube organizer create recessed display space for books, heirlooms and favorite mementos. But tall vanity cabinets also provide plenty of storage space for videos, remotes and other items to tuck out of sight before friends arrive. The Maple Dusk finish offers a counterpoint to the otherwise light-colored space, grounding the mix of patterns and textures. Base cabinets, wine storage and a sink turn the corner into a built-in wet bar ready to get the next dinner party started.

From the Moment you step under the Taut Green Awning from Central Park West... you begin to feel the Tingling Calm you are about to behold. As you ascend in the elevator to the Tree Top Floor and enter the Enclave, you know you have arrived, not at a residence, but an experience. A place that is as Bright and White as the Sun Shining outside the Bank of Windows, yet Tempered by the Green Lush Expanse of all Central Park Laid before your Wandering eyes. As you turn to Drink in the Apartment, your Eyes are delighted with the Twinkle of Crystal, the Sheen of Marbles, The Roughness of Carved Granite, all played against Cozy Silk and Wool Carpets, Sofas and Chairs that soak you in, the Art and Treasures in glints of Patina-ed Golds and Silver from the Past, The Present and the Future to come, all gift boxed in a setting that harks back to the Golden Age of Pre-War New York but Splashed with Modern Flourishes in design that remind you, you are Here and Now. In this Trance you can hear the Sounds of Clinking Glasses celebrating a Birthday Celebration, The Laughter of Friends preparing to leave for an Opening Night at the Theater, the soft hush of a night cap toast as you savor in the city lights below before you dream some more, only to wake to the smells of Omelette's and French Toast waiting on White Porcelain with Crisp Linen Napkins all set beside the Mountain of the Sunday New York Times in the Shadow of a Blue Hydrangea arrangement. The Day and The City awaits you, but you cocoon yourself in the envelope you are savoring, You reach for the Times, or the New Yorker, and curl in, with Cole Porter or Leonard Bernstein wafting through the aerie of peace, as you gaze out the window... Central Park fills with Leaves, People, Rain, or even a Gentle Snow. This is Central Park West. This is: An Experience. Not a Residence.

The locker system and arrival desk work together to bring functionality to a small space. Imagine coming out of your garage into your home and dropping off mail at the arrival desk and taking your coat off and placing it on the hooks of the locker system. Perfect for switching from work mode to happy home mode. Photo by: Thomas Graham

At your home, every guest arrives in style with a grand entrance complete with Belgian Block apron and edging, an illuminated driveway pillar to guide the way and seasonal plantings that burst with color! Contact us today for fresh ideas and inspiration! Proudly serving Central New Jersey for 35 years. 908.904.9446 #caliperfarms #calipercare #belgianblock #pron #drivewaypillar #landscaping #hardscaping #gardening #montgomerynj #bellemeadnj #princetonnj #hopewellnj #penningtonnj #skillmannj #lawrencevillenj

QYFL2302KA New Arrival Petrel Chenille Ready Made Curtains. There are three colours for you to choose, Blue, Pink and Green. There are three widths, 95", 120" and 132". The highest drop is 104". We can also cut the curtains according to your measurements.This chenille fabric is very thich, it can provide good shading effect. Curtains are seamless. Beautiful patterns can put you in a good mood. Blockout Backing is recommended if you prefer 100% blockout. Custom curtains are fully handmade tailored to your requirements. There are 5 heading style for you to choose, grommet, versatile Pleat, rod pocket, tab top and concealed tab top.

QYFL2302KA New Arrival Petrel Chenille Ready Made Curtains. There are three colours for you to choose, Blue, Pink and Green. There are three widths, 95", 120" and 132". The highest drop is 104". We can also cut the curtains according to your measurements.This chenille fabric is very thich, it can provide good shading effect. Curtains are seamless. Beautiful patterns can put you in a good mood. Blockout Backing is recommended if you prefer 100% blockout. Custom curtains are fully handmade tailored to your requirements. There are 5 heading style for you to choose, grommet, versatile Pleat, rod pocket, tab top and concealed tab top.

QYFL2302DA New Arrival Petrel Chenille Ready Made Curtains. There are three colours for you to choose, Blue, Grey and Green. There are three widths, 95", 120" and 132". The highest drop is 104". We can also cut the curtains according to your measurements.This chenille fabric is very thich, it can provide good shading effect. Curtains are seamless. Beautiful patterns can put you in a good mood. Blockout Backing is recommended if you prefer 100% blockout. Custom curtains are fully handmade tailored to your requirements. There are 5 heading style for you to choose, grommet, versatile Pleat, rod pocket, tab top and concealed tab top.

Security was really important for these homeowners so we placed a keyless/remote entry on their door for wireless access and then placed a camera inside the door. This allowed the home owners to open the door when packages arrived and let the person in see that they put the package inside and re lock the door on exit.

How gorgeous is this piece? 2016 brings lots of new arrivals.
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QYFL2302KA New Arrival Petrel Chenille Ready Made Curtains. There are three colours for you to choose, Blue, Pink and Green. There are three widths, 95", 120" and 132". The highest drop is 104". We can also cut the curtains according to your measurements.This chenille fabric is very thich, it can provide good shading effect. Curtains are seamless. Beautiful patterns can put you in a good mood. Blockout Backing is recommended if you prefer 100% blockout. Custom curtains are fully handmade tailored to your requirements. There are 5 heading style for you to choose, grommet, versatile Pleat, rod pocket, tab top and concealed tab top.

The first thing people notice about my kitchen is the gorgeous reclaimed beams on the ceiling. Ironically, they were not part of the original plans, but were added to cover up a mistake. When the final plans arrived, the architect had added a cased opening to the breakfast room and a column that would have come down at the end of the kitchen peninsula. I was adamant that the column would ruin the look of the room, so Ridgewater Homes (my builder) worked with me to add a large ceiling beam for support. They were then able to remove the column from the plans. The builder covered the structurally necessary beam with rustic reclaimed wood, then added the smaller beams across the ceiling of the kitchen to make it look planned.

QYFL2302KA New Arrival Petrel Chenille Ready Made Curtains. There are three colours for you to choose, Blue, Pink and Green. There are three widths, 95", 120" and 132". The highest drop is 104". We can also cut the curtains according to your measurements.This chenille fabric is very thich, it can provide good shading effect. Curtains are seamless. Beautiful patterns can put you in a good mood. Blockout Backing is recommended if you prefer 100% blockout. Custom curtains are fully handmade tailored to your requirements. There are 5 heading style for you to choose, grommet, versatile Pleat, rod pocket, tab top and concealed tab top.

The mudroom is detailed with a locker system and arrival center. The sliding barn door uses a reclaimed wooden door as an accent piece. Photos By: Thomas Graham

QYFL2302DA New Arrival Petrel Chenille Ready Made Curtains. There are three colours for you to choose, Blue, Grey and Green. There are three widths, 240cm, 300cm and 340cm. The highest drop is 270cm. We can also cut the curtains according to your measurements.This chenille fabric is very thich, it can provide good shading effect. Curtains are seamless. Beautiful wave patterns can put you in a good mood. Blockout Backing is recommended if you prefer 100% blockout. Custom curtains are fully handmade tailored to your requirements.

Using a different perspective to find beauty in dark and mysterious, just as what the Goth people usually do. The more you are intelligent, romantic and artistic realists, the more you’ll find out that the world is full of sort of black comedies. Shown here in Nero Marquina and Brass, ARRIVAL art mosaic injects gothic humor into your life.

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