For this kitchen we used slate instead of tile for the more rustic casual feel the builder requested. Notice the large platter and pottery in the far corner. This home tour was in 2002.

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped brown floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Photos by Country Home Magazine
Cottage medium tone wood floor laundry room photo in Boston with beige cabinets and blue walls

Matthew Millman
Mountain style enclosed dining room photo with white walls

kc star
Trendy kitchen photo in Kansas City

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Los Angeles

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Example of a classic walk-out medium tone wood floor family room design in DC Metro

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Los Angeles

This before and after was featured in a local magazine. The ceilings felt much taller with our valance (kitchen far left) and taller art. The drapes allow the client to view TV during the day, and block the glare from the sun.

Belathée Photography
Inspiration for an eclectic basement remodel in Seattle

Elegant dark wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Example of a classic open concept family room design in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Photographer: Raul Garcia
Inspiration for a modern galley concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography by Ron Blunt Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed cork floor living room remodel in DC Metro with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Soft water color floral prints that incorporate unusual color palettes can be seen through the collection. If you’re looking to introduce new color in your home, these designs will change the look and feel of any bathroom, bedroom, dining room, or hall. All Seabrook collections can be seen at any 9 of the Wallauer Design Center locations. Inquiries email kims@wallauer.com

Jeri Koegel
Mudroom - mid-sized craftsman gray floor and limestone floor mudroom idea in San Diego with green walls