Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Family room - large rustic open concept dark wood floor family room idea in Santa Barbara with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The draperies in this living room are constructed of Holland & Sherry’s Spectator fabric in pumice colorway. The wool and silk sateen blend has a custom velvet appliqué and contrast stitching on the leading edge. A Robsjohn Gibbings card table and pair of Ward Bennet chairs grace this modern mint green area rug. Photograph: Eric Piasecki

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This is an example of a mid-sized rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Mid-sized mountain style side yard patio photo in Santa Barbara with an awning

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Large trendy ceramic tile kitchen pantry photo in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

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Elegant bedroom photo in Providence

Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Garage - mid-sized rustic attached one-car garage idea in Santa Barbara

Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic exterior home remodel in Santa Barbara

Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Pool - mid-sized rustic backyard stone and rectangular pool idea in Santa Barbara

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Example of a transitional light wood floor great room design in Los Angeles with beige walls

Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Large mountain style wooden curved staircase photo in Santa Barbara with wooden risers

Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Patio kitchen - mid-sized rustic backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Santa Barbara with a gazebo

Home design - mid-century modern home design idea in San Francisco

Photo of a landscaping in Austin.

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Inspiration for a mediterranean beige duplex exterior remodel in Los Angeles

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Example of a minimalist staircase design in San Francisco

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Mid-sized eclectic formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

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Mid-sized mid-century modern beige two-story stucco flat roof photo in Orange County