This outdated kitchen came with flowered wallpaper, narrow connections to Entry and Dining Room, outdated cabinetry and poor workflow. By opening up the ceiling to expose existing beams, widening both entrys and adding taller, angled windows, light now steams into this bright and cheery Mid Century Modern kitchen. The custom Pratt & Larson turquoise tiles add so much interest and tie into the new custom painted blue door. The walnut wood base cabinets add a warm, natural element. A cozy seating area for TV watching, reading and coffee looks out to the new clear cedar fence and landscape.

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold. Vinyl flooring used for a backsplash, dingy carpeting, laminate with no sheen left to speak of and mismatched cabinetry…. it was time to make it happen. A year’s worth of planning later, her time capsule became one dreamy kitchen. Functionality reigns supreme in this small, but efficient kitchen where every cabinet has a story to tell and a place to store it. Countertop space to the right of the stove was an added necessity for function and safety. The raised snack bar is perfect for day to day meals and the lowered countertop was a must for this petite baker. A new lighting plan includes recessed lights, under-cabinet and accent lights, while new lighting fixtures reflect the client’s sense of style. Dingy brick patterned carpet was removed making way for new hardwood floors toothed in from the dining room. An airy palette gained some weight with the use of larger details; the oversized hood, beefy turned posts, prominent apron front sink and a grouping of tall cabinets on the refrigerator wall. Glass cabinet fronts, shiny beveled subway tile, and granite countertops allow light to dance around the space. Zachary Seib Photography

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Paige knew they needed professional guidance for their IKEA kitchen. “Since I’m not a designer and was afraid of making a mistake I reached out to IKD as soon as we decided to re-do the kitchen. During our remodeling research, IKD kept popping up. I really liked what IKD was offering, that it provided detailed information about the process and what to expect. And their portfolio really got me fired up! The fact that we would have a complete parts list created by IKD when we were ready to order our kitchen sealed the deal,” she says.

A custom made banquette with additional storage painted to match the kitchen cabinets fit the bill nicely. Photo by Bill Cartledge
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This renovation project of a 1920s home included a kitchen, bar/mudroom, laundry room, guest bathroom and primary bathroom. This home, located in the Virginia Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, had an unusual layout and a good bit of unused space. The two main goals were to bring the outdated spaces to suit modern living standards, and to better utilize the space.

James Stewart
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We removed walls and doors to open this kitchen to the living area and outdoors. The hints of vertical glass tile backsplash in key areas draw your eye up. The horizontal element of the granite splash draws your eye around and draws attention to the horizontal elements such as the cabinet hardware. All masterfully blended and quietly working together as a team.

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Two sinks with lighted medicine cabinets above are opposite the shower and makeup area. The maple vanity is 36” high with plenty of storage. The soft gossamer blue walls, maple cabinets, and gray tile floors provide a spa-like, peaceful feel. The paint is Benjamin Moore gossamer blue 2123-40.

This before area was drab and monotone in color and divided by walls and that did not accentuate it's function or aesthetic appeal. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

We removed an unused soaking tub to provide space for a sit-down makeup area and additional storage. The existing windows above the makeup area provide lots of daylight. The paint is Benjamin Moore gossamer blue 2123-40.

The homeowners chose white painted maple cabinets from Elmwood. Although two commercial sized refrigerators had to be incorporated into the design for their large scale entertaining, the kitchen does not look institutional. Photo by Bill Cartledge

When the Seureaus decided to renovate their Seabrook property, they enlisted our Houston design consultant, Angela Watson to transform an outdated barn into a contemporary weekend getaway designed for entertaining. Photos by Michael Hunter

This chic herring bone floor and modern drawer vanity and depth and revitalize this narrow bathroom space. The subway tiles in the walk in tiled shower and the gold plumbing fixtures add to the contemporary feel of the space.

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore Photography
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The new tile shower with Euro enclosure is beautiful, with a feature wall including vertical wavy tile outlined in blue crackled glass tiles and a heated mirror. The gorgeous stone shower floor is slip-resistant. A new solar-operated skylight provides daylight and ventilation above the shower. In addition, the partial-height wall between the shower and makeup area provides an open feeling.

Claire Major, Artvark, Ltd. Baton Rouge, LA
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