This designer kitchen went from boring to gorgeous in 30 days! We updated the look with bright white cabinetry, and added quartz countertops. The pendant lighting adds a bit of bling to go with the stainless appliances. A beautiful marble and glass tile backsplash completes the glamorous look. The island was an odd shape, but we added an extended bar which will be a perfect spot for enjoying morning coffee. We also chose a dark, plank wood flooring to update the space, as well as a soft light grey paint color on the walls.

Hideaway, Le Marche - San Marino, Italy A historical Hideaway. A well-hidden place where the spirit finds its peace, nested between the Romagna, the Marches and Tuscany. Entering the gate, one leaves behind the pace of chaotic lives, and abandons itself to the joy of living of this ancient land. It is meant to be understood as a site of experience, where nature, culture, history and pleasure are elevated to the centre of things in order to finally rediscover it in oneself. A sort of “back to the simplicity”, aiming to dedicate oneself to observation and drawing from it valuable experiences for one’s life. Each of the three houses presents itself as an unexpected world in its own right, closed in on itself and yet a harmonious part of the whole, waiting to be enlivened by lively laughter, animated conversation and playfulness. This territory is a paradise for lovers of nature and the great outdoors. The sheer variety of places and landscapes enables visitors to take excursions on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike. History and architecture enthusiasts can follow an itinerary of strongholds and castles dotted around the area. Lovers of gourmet food will discover a full range of traditional dishes and quality local produce all year round. The rich variety of museums enables exploration into the rural arts, medieval architecture, archaeological finds and contemporary art.

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Example of a transitional light wood floor kitchen design in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The owners of a charming home in the hills west of Paso Robles recently decided to remodel their not-so-charming kitchen. Referred to San Luis Kitchen by several of their friends, the homeowners visited our showroom and soon decided we were the best people to design a kitchen fitting the style of their home. We were delighted to get to work on the project right away. When we arrived at the house, we found a small, cramped and out-dated kitchen. The ceiling was low, the cabinets old fashioned and painted a stark dead white, and the best view in the house was neglected in a seldom-used breakfast nook (sequestered behind the kitchen peninsula). This kitchen was also handicapped by white tile counters with dark grout, odd-sized and cluttered cabinets, and small ‘desk’ tacked on to the side of the oven cabinet. Due to a marked lack of counter space & inadequate storage the homeowner had resorted to keeping her small appliances on a little cart parked in the corner and the garbage was just sitting by the wall in full view of everything! On the plus side, the kitchen opened into a nice dining room and had beautiful saltillo tile floors. Mrs. Homeowner loves to entertain and often hosts dinner parties for her friends. She enjoys visiting with her guests in the kitchen while putting the finishing touches on the evening’s meal. Sadly, her small kitchen really limited her interactions with her guests – she often felt left out of the mix at her own parties! This savvy homeowner dreamed big – a new kitchen that would accommodate multiple workstations, have space for guests to gather but not be in the way, and maybe a prettier transition from the kitchen to the dining (wine service area or hutch?) – while managing the remodel budget by reusing some of her major appliances and keeping (patching as needed) her existing floors. Responding to the homeowner’s stated wish list and the opportunities presented by the home's setting and existing architecture, the designers at San Luis Kitchen decided to expand the kitchen into the breakfast nook. This change allowed the work area to be reoriented to take advantage of the great view – we replaced the existing window and added another while moving the door to gain space. A second sink and set of refrigerator drawers (housing fresh fruits & veggies) were included for the convenience of this mainly vegetarian cook – her prep station. The clean-up area now boasts a farmhouse style single bowl sink – adding to the ‘cottage’ charm. We located a new gas cook-top between the two workstations for easy access from each. Also tucked in here is a pullout trash/recycle cabinet for convenience and additional drawers for storage. Running parallel to the work counter we added a long butcher-block island with easy-to-access open shelves for the avid cook and seating for friendly guests placed just right to take in the view. A counter-top garage is used to hide excess small appliances. Glass door cabinets and open shelves are now available to display the owners beautiful dishware. The microwave was placed inconspicuously on the end of the island facing the refrigerator – easy access for guests (and extraneous family members) to help themselves to drinks and snacks while staying out of the cook’s way. We also moved the pantry storage away from the dining room (putting it on the far wall and closer to the work triangle) and added a furniture-like hutch in its place allowing the more formal dining area to flow seamlessly into the up-beat work area of the kitchen. This space is now also home (opposite wall) to an under counter wine refrigerator, a liquor cabinet and pretty glass door wall cabinet for stemware storage – meeting Mr. Homeowner’s desire for a bar service area. And then the aesthetic: an old-world style country cottage theme. The homeowners wanted the kitchen to have a warm feel while still loving the look of white cabinetry. San Luis Kitchen melded country-casual knotty pine base cabinets with vintage hand-brushed creamy white wall cabinets to create the desired cottage look. We also added bead board and mullioned glass doors for charm, used an inset doorstyle on the cabinets for authenticity, and mixed stone and wood counters to create an eclectic nuance in the space. All in all, the happy homeowners now boast a charming county cottage kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining their guests while creating gourmet meals to feed them.

Large elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, stone tile backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets and white backsplash

Inspiration for a farmhouse home design remodel in San Francisco

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Kitchen - country kitchen idea in New York

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This designer kitchen went from boring to gorgeous in 30 days! We updated the look with bright white cabinetry, and added quartz countertops. The pendant lighting adds a bit of bling to go with the stainless appliances. A beautiful marble and glass tile backsplash completes the glamorous look. The island was an odd shape, but we added an extended bar which will be a perfect spot for enjoying morning coffee. We also chose a dark, plank wood flooring to update the space, as well as a soft light grey paint color on the walls.

This designer kitchen went from boring to gorgeous in 30 days! We updated the look with bright white cabinetry, and added quartz countertops. The pendant lighting adds a bit of bling to go with the stainless appliances. A beautiful marble and glass tile backsplash completes the glamorous look. The island was an odd shape, but we added an extended bar which will be a perfect spot for enjoying morning coffee. We also chose a dark, plank wood flooring to update the space, as well as a soft light grey paint color on the walls.

Full basement finish with the challenge of several odd placed support poles. We added a full bathroom. Added egress window for a bedroom. Coretec flooring and carpet. Custom shower wall tile and a play space underneath the stairs finished for the kids. Who wouldn't want to spend time in this basement? Pool table. Ping pong. Pinball. Big screen TV and entertainment center. Custom framed storage for the poles with a separate custom framed beverage center. Turned out fantastic!

Full basement finish with the challenge of several odd placed support poles. We added a full bathroom. Added egress window for a bedroom. Coretec flooring and carpet. Custom shower wall tile and a play space underneath the stairs finished for the kids. Who wouldn't want to spend time in this basement? Pool table. Ping pong. Pinball. Big screen TV and entertainment center. Custom framed storage for the poles with a separate custom framed beverage center. Turned out fantastic!

Slatwall organizers are excellent garage organization solutions because they offer the flexibility to change configurations. These organizers have accessories that integrate with the system, including hooks and baskets that can be utilized in a variety of ways based on your needs. By adding hooks to your slatwall organizer system, you can store and access large tools like rakes, shovels, and brooms. Get organized with baskets to store odds and ends for a variety of hobbies and activities. These options are ideal for growing families with varying interests or hobbies for which the equipment evolves.

Richly stained custom cabinetry shows the perfect utilization of this odd shaped wall space in the home. The wire doors add character and there is plenty of storage for your collection of wine glasses.

When we took on this renovation, there was a strange, elongated walk-in-shower. Since this bathroom was shared between 2 bedrooms, we suggested partitioning the odd shower and using the space to add a bathtub and a nice, large closet to make better use of the space. We installed a floating ikea vanity and upgraded it with fronts from semihandmade and some jazzy cabinet hardware

an odd closet was relocated to add this small space for a desk in the living room. A wise decision and it contributed to the open feeling.
Inspiration for a small contemporary freestanding desk vinyl floor study room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Made with the chef in mind, this pantry provides an innovative way to store a multitude of knives. It also includes an adjustable shelf with two knife blocks and either two or four stainless steel canisters.

This designer kitchen went from boring to gorgeous in 30 days! We updated the look with bright white cabinetry, and added quartz countertops. The pendant lighting adds a bit of bling to go with the stainless appliances. A beautiful marble and glass tile backsplash completes the glamorous look. The island was an odd shape, but we added an extended bar which will be a perfect spot for enjoying morning coffee. We also chose a dark, plank wood flooring to update the space, as well as a soft light grey paint color on the walls.