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This mud room has the appeal of an old fashioned potting shed, with backyard access its perfect for messy jobs. Pretty cabinets and a simple pouf valance make doing chores a lot easier.

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house and garden in Israel
House and garden in Israel – how to create a connection between them
Here are some ideas.
All of the photos are from projects designed by my office.
1. Think about a good connection between the inside of the house and the garden – this is important for both!
A garden is always better and more useful if it is open to the main living area.
2. Two windows looking out to the garden in different directions are always better than one.
3. Using the same floor inside and outside will connect them and enlarge both.
In this project we used old -fashioned concrete tiles for the house and garden. We used old tiles which we found in the garden to guard the renovated house against the evil eye…..
4. Treat at least part of the garden as you would treat a room inside the house a room wth a floor, ceiling, walls, furniture. This is especially true for gardens in countries like Israel, where gardens can be used almost all the time
5. Even narrow side paths and akward corners can become worthwhile outdoor spaces if you treat them well!
Add benches, plants, beautiful floors and furniture and make them part of your home design.
With the help of beautiful furniture and a large flowerpot, we created a small outdoor "living room" between different levels of the garden:
6. Use flowerpots, sculpures, decorations, lights, in all different hights and shapes and colors, as you would inside – and more!
use beautiful objects, create beautiful compositions.

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 using Wood-Mode cabinetry. 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.
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3. Using the same floor inside and outside will connect them and enlarge both.
In this project we used old -fashioned concrete tiles for the house and garden. We used old tiles which we found in the garden to guard the renovated house against the evil eye….

Complete design and remodeling of an old 1960s house in fountain valley CA.
We updated the old fashion house with a new floor plan, a 260 sqft addition in the living room, and modern design for the interior and exterior.
The project includes a 260 sqft addition, new kitchen, bathrooms, floors, windows, new electrical and plumbing, custom cabinets and closets, 15 ft sliding door, wood sidings, stucco, and many more details.

Antique clear glass in the divided lite cabinet doors help give this kitchen an old world charm
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Orange County
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Orange County

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Columbus, OH
Wannemacher Interiors
Customized Award-Winning Interior Design Solutions in Franklin Cnty OH

Old country look doors and hardware with a simple old fashioned trim.
Photos by Robbie Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO
Hallway - mid-sized traditional carpeted, beige floor and vaulted ceiling hallway idea in Denver with beige walls
Hallway - mid-sized traditional carpeted, beige floor and vaulted ceiling hallway idea in Denver with beige walls

About This Project: For those who want to combine classic, cozy traditional elements with functional modern features, a home with a country/farmhouse twist and sophisticated features is the ideal choice. Not only does this style of home provide all the charm of days gone by, but it also brings up-to-date amenities and styles into your living space. From clean lines in kitchen cabinetry to natural stone countertops and reclaimed wood floors, these details create a luxurious haven while still managing to capture the flavor of an old-fashioned farmhouse. With its timeless sense of character and balance between fashion and function, this kind of home will never go out of style.
MMD Construction is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network.
Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples.
As a Certified Luxury Builder, MMD Construction is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

Lisa Blount
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage light wood floor and multicolored floor hallway remodel in Oklahoma City with gray walls
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage light wood floor and multicolored floor hallway remodel in Oklahoma City with gray walls

Instead of dry walling over this character feature most choose to get rid of, we kept the phone shelf and filled it with a true antique to harken to its original purpose.

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 using Wood-Mode cabinetry. 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.

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Wannemacher Interiors
Customized Award-Winning Interior Design Solutions in Franklin Cnty OH

Complete design and remodeling of an old 1960s house in fountain valley CA.
We updated the old fashion house with a new floor plan, a 260 sqft addition in the living room, and modern design for the interior and exterior.
The project includes a 260 sqft addition, new kitchen, bathrooms, floors, windows, new electrical and plumbing, custom cabinets and closets, 15 ft sliding door, wood sidings, stucco, and many more details.

Abingdon Construction was contacted by a homeowner in Brooklyn, New York to install a white tin ceiling throughout. The white tin ceiling pattern creates a stunning look in the kitchen and living space. Abingdon Constructions is a 4th generation family-owned business installing residential tin ceilings throughout Brooklyn and the five boroughs of New York City.

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Wannemacher Interiors
Customized Award-Winning Interior Design Solutions in Franklin Cnty OH

About This Project: For those who want to combine classic, cozy traditional elements with functional modern features, a home with a country/farmhouse twist and sophisticated features is the ideal choice. Not only does this style of home provide all the charm of days gone by, but it also brings up-to-date amenities and styles into your living space. From clean lines in kitchen cabinetry to natural stone countertops and reclaimed wood floors, these details create a luxurious haven while still managing to capture the flavor of an old-fashioned farmhouse. With its timeless sense of character and balance between fashion and function, this kind of home will never go out of style.
CRx Construction is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network.
Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples.
As a Certified Luxury Builder, CRx Construction is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

We chose to spray much of the trim so masked adjacent surfaces carefully - when our work is complete we will also remove existing, hundred year old paint drips visible on some of the roof slate. We chose to spray for efficiency and economy - a spray applied finish will leave behind a more uniform coating - uniform in color coverage as well as paint coating depth - . This approach also saved us time and therefore the owners money.
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