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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This large open concept kitchen and dining space was created by removing a load bearing wall between the old kitchen and a porch area. The new porch was insulated and incorporated into the overall space. The kitchen remodel was part of a whole house remodel so new quarter sawn oak flooring, a vaulted ceiling, windows and skylights were added. A large calcutta marble topped island takes center stage. It houses a 5’ galley workstation - a sink that provides a convenient spot for prepping, serving, entertaining and clean up. A 36” induction cooktop is located directly across from the island for easy access. Two appliance garages on either side of the cooktop house small appliances that are used on a daily basis. Honeycomb tile by Ann Sacks and open shelving along the cooktop wall add an interesting focal point to the room. Antique mirrored glass faces the storage unit housing dry goods and a beverage center. “I chose details for the space that had a bit of a mid-century vibe that would work well with what was originally a 1950s ranch. Along the way a previous owner added a 2nd floor making it more of a Cape Cod style home, a few eclectic details felt appropriate”, adds Klimala. The wall opposite the cooktop houses a full size fridge, freezer, double oven, coffee machine and microwave. “There is a lot of functionality going on along that wall”, adds Klimala. A small pull out countertop below the coffee machine provides a spot for hot items coming out of the ovens. The rooms creamy cabinetry is accented by quartersawn white oak at the island and wrapped ceiling beam. The golden tones are repeated in the antique brass light fixtures. “This is the second kitchen I’ve had the opportunity to design for myself. My taste has gotten a little less traditional over the years, and although I’m still a traditionalist at heart, I had some fun with this kitchen and took some chances. The kitchen is super functional, easy to keep clean and has lots of storage to tuck things away when I’m done using them. The casual dining room is fabulous and is proving to be a great spot to linger after dinner. We love it!” Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

Give your space a boost of contemporary style and beauty with this set of 2 coffee table. Featuring a stylish design with subtle details, these coffee tables deliver an understated yet tasteful look that upgrades your space effortlessly. Designed with a round surface, it served as a showcase for decorative objects and art. Otherwise, the small table is rotatable for functional and convenient use, which also features interior compartments and a drawer to offer a plentiful and complete solution to store, stunning and practical. Available in Marble&White, White&Black, White&Natural, pick it up!

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This cute cottage, one block from the beach, had not been updated in over 20 years. The homeowners finally decided that it was time to renovate after scrapping the idea of tearing the home down and starting over. Amazingly, they were able to give this house a fresh start with our input. We completed a full kitchen renovation and addition and updated 4 of their bathrooms. We added all new light fixtures, furniture, wallpaper, flooring, window treatments and tile. The mix of metals and wood brings a fresh vibe to the home. We loved working on this project and are so happy with the outcome! Photographed by: James Salomon

Notable decor elements include: vintage mid-century modern wood cabinet with stone top, vintage brass and lucite giant leaf sculpture from Caviar 20, Lee Jofa Mediterranea wallpaper in white, Studio Four NYC Capri wool rug in blue and lavender, curved chair upholstered in Perennials Very Terry fabric in french lilac, vintage metal coffee table with a glass top and mid-century modern stacking triangle side tables. Photography: Francesco Bertocci

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Large transitional open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Boston with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This stylish, family friendly kitchen is also an entertainer’s dream! This young family desired a bright, spacious kitchen that would function just as well for the family of 4 everyday, as it would for hosting large events (in a non-covid world). Apart from these programmatic goals, our aesthetic goal was to accommodate all the function and mess into the design so everything would be neatly hidden away behind beautiful cabinetry and panels. The navy, bifold buffet area serves as an everyday breakfast and coffee bar, and transforms into a beautiful buffet spread during parties (we’ve been there!). The fridge drawers are great for housing milk and everyday items during the week, and both kid and adult beverages during parties while keeping the guests out of the main cooking zone. Just around the corner you’ll find the high gloss navy bar offering additional beverages, ice machine, and barware storage – cheers! Super durable quartz with a marbled look keeps the kitchen looking neat and bright, while withstanding everyday wear and tear without a problem. The practical waterfall ends at the island offer additional damage control in bringing that hard surface all the way down to the beautiful white oak floors. Underneath three large window walls, a built-in banquette and custom table provide a comfortable, intimate dining nook for the family and a few guests while the stunning chandelier ties in nicely with the other brass accents in the kitchen. The thin black window mullions offer a sharp, clean contrast to the crisp white walls and coordinate well with the dark banquette. Thin, tall windows on either side of the range beautifully frame the stunningly simple, double curvature custom hood, and large windows in the bar/butler’s pantry allow additional light to really flood the space and keep and airy feel. The textured wallpaper in the bar area adds a touch of warmth, drama and interest while still keeping things simple.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz Design: New Leaf Construction
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A coffee table easily converts to a laptop computer workspace for traveling professionals or FaceBook check-ins.
Small minimalist freestanding desk and open concept living room photo in Minneapolis with gray walls

A cozy and eco-friendly living space complete with low VOC paints and low VOC upholstery pieces Matthew Willams Photography Victoria Kirk Interiors Co-Designer

The Soren Round Coffee Table brings a quiet architectural presence to the living room. Handcrafted from 100% solid oak, its circular top sits on two broad, gently curved panel legs that give the piece a sculptural, almost carved appearance — solid without feeling heavy. The design leans into oak's natural character: soft golden tones, visible grain movement, and a smooth matte finish that lets the material do the talking rather than added ornament. Rounded tabletop edges echo the curve of the base, tying the whole silhouette together as one continuous gesture rather than a top-and-legs assembly. Soren works especially well in Scandinavian modern, organic modern, Japandi, and warm minimalist interiors, where a few well-proportioned pieces do more than a room full of accessories. Available in eleven diameters (16"–60") and four heights (14"–20"), it can anchor a compact apartment living room or hold its own in a larger open-plan space. Every table is made to order in solid oak, so grain pattern and tone vary slightly from piece to piece — a reminder that it was shaped by hand, not stamped from a mold.

The Soren Round Coffee Table brings a quiet architectural presence to the living room. Handcrafted from 100% solid oak, its circular top sits on two broad, gently curved panel legs that give the piece a sculptural, almost carved appearance — solid without feeling heavy. The design leans into oak's natural character: soft golden tones, visible grain movement, and a smooth matte finish that lets the material do the talking rather than added ornament. Rounded tabletop edges echo the curve of the base, tying the whole silhouette together as one continuous gesture rather than a top-and-legs assembly. Soren works especially well in Scandinavian modern, organic modern, Japandi, and warm minimalist interiors, where a few well-proportioned pieces do more than a room full of accessories. Available in eleven diameters (16"–60") and four heights (14"–20"), it can anchor a compact apartment living room or hold its own in a larger open-plan space. Every table is made to order in solid oak, so grain pattern and tone vary slightly from piece to piece — a reminder that it was shaped by hand, not stamped from a mold.

The Soren Round Coffee Table brings a quiet architectural presence to the living room. Handcrafted from 100% solid oak, its circular top sits on two broad, gently curved panel legs that give the piece a sculptural, almost carved appearance — solid without feeling heavy. The design leans into oak's natural character: soft golden tones, visible grain movement, and a smooth matte finish that lets the material do the talking rather than added ornament. Rounded tabletop edges echo the curve of the base, tying the whole silhouette together as one continuous gesture rather than a top-and-legs assembly. Soren works especially well in Scandinavian modern, organic modern, Japandi, and warm minimalist interiors, where a few well-proportioned pieces do more than a room full of accessories. Available in eleven diameters (16"–60") and four heights (14"–20"), it can anchor a compact apartment living room or hold its own in a larger open-plan space. Every table is made to order in solid oak, so grain pattern and tone vary slightly from piece to piece — a reminder that it was shaped by hand, not stamped from a mold.