Susan Go
Study room - small modern freestanding desk carpeted study room idea in DC Metro with gray walls

Walk-in closet - large traditional women's dark wood floor walk-in closet idea in St Louis with white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a large country home office remodel in Los Angeles

By Thayer Allyson Gowdy for House Beautiful
Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in San Francisco

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client was referred to us from a past client. They are a busy 2-career household with young children and enjoy entertaining friends and family in their home. They have a beautiful open concept home but unfortunately the kitchen was not fitting for the rest of the home. They were not quite sure what to do with the space. We talked about trying to refresh it or do more of a minor remodel, but in the end they decided a full gut would get them to where they wanted to be. One problem was there was no place for guests to hang out other than the large and awkward banquette area. The brick wall and tiled hood area were feeling a bit dated and tired. The space was just not functional for their lifestyle. There was no prep space near the cooktop and no landing area for items coming out of the ovens or refrigerator, plus a big dead zone in the center of the room. Banquettes, like the one they previously had in the space, are great for small spaces, but when they get really large like this one, it makes getting in and out of the seating area awkward and uncomfortable. Plus, there was room for a large table, so we eliminated the awkward built in. We started by removing the faux brick wall between the kitchen and back entry. We relocated the entry to the garage over a couple feet in order to get every last inch out of the new kitchen. We also made the decision to close up the primary window that faced the pretty ho hum brick wall of the neighbor’s house. There was plenty of light coming in from the seating area, so we just didn’t feel the window was adding much to the room. Construction went smoothy. There was a bit of rework with electrical, flooring and HVAC, but in the end, we think it was well worth it. The clients really wanted a sleek contemporary look, and we originally had planned for a full height slab backsplash, but due to it’s size, it was a budget buster. Instead, we got creative and settled on large format porcelain tiles that have a similar feel but were a fraction of the cost. We made sure the wall was plumb and level so that the fit and finish would mimic that of slab material. The final space was quite a change. A large prep sink sits directly across from the new pro-style range with plenty additional prep space on the large island. The refrigerator and ovens now have miles of landing space, and a nice tight work triangle makes cooking a breeze. Since we wanted a more contemporary feel, not many wall cabinets were included. Instead, we outfitted some of the drawers for dish storage with a peg system. Two large pantries flanking the refrigerator hold baking supplies and small appliances. Large drawers by the cooktop hold pots and pans, and an appliance garage tucked away to the left of the range hides away miscellaneous items. The large island also houses a microwave drawer and tons of storage, most of which is drawers offering maximum convenience. The island now seats 5-6 people comfortably along with the new table in the seating area which can seat up to 8. Entertaining will be a breeze in this space. With such a clean backdrop, we knew we would need some drama with the lighting, so we chose two sets of staggered pendants, which we adjusted for the right visual balance above the island. We also included a small coffee station to the right of the main kitchen, which helps keep the coffee clutter out of the kitchen proper. Two tones of complimentary gray are featured in this kitchen. The perimeter is a light gray that reads almost white. The island is a gray stain that adds some depth and interest with the visible wood texture. The countertops are clean white quartz, and the hardware, barstools and light fixtures add warm brass tones. I see lots of cooking and entertaining with family and friends in the near future in this bright and airy new space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

RR Builders
Mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted walk-in closet photo in New York with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets

Woodside, CA spa-sauna project is one of our favorites. From the very first moment we realized that meeting customers expectations would be very challenging due to limited timeline but worth of trying at the same time. It was one of the most intense projects which also was full of excitement as we were sure that final results would be exquisite and would make everyone happy. This sauna was designed and built from the ground up by TBS Construction's team. Goal was creating luxury spa like sauna which would be a personal in-house getaway for relaxation. Result is exceptional. We managed to meet the timeline, deliver quality and make homeowner happy. TBS Construction is proud being a creator of Atherton Luxury Spa-Sauna.

Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and yellow countertops

Very stylish coat rack, with dark or stainless steel pipes topped with a thick reclaimed wood slab which can be made any color or tone.
Example of a small urban entryway design in Montreal

The left side of the garage was crafted using our proprietary design & engineering principles so the client could "grab n go" or "load & leave". You'll notice the yard care and home repair items are all stored here. A custom wood storage solution makes it easy for the client to complete his projects and remain organized. Non-essential items that support these activities are stored in the high-end garage cabinet.

photo by Katrina Mojzesz http://www.topkatphoto.com
Large farmhouse guest medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Philadelphia with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Another complement to the kitchen is this beautiful desk area where the adults of the home can take care of business, but still be part of the action. Who says a home office needs to be hidden in another room? Photo by Chrissy Racho.

Dressing room with Hollywood Glam, because a closet can be a beautiful space. Featuring STARK’s KEAGAN in colorway Caribbean from Traditional Home. Featured in Traditional Home

Beautiful walk-in closet and dressing room. Features include shoe storage, handbag storage pull-down hanging system, slide out mirror, double tiered jewelry trays and a swivel ironing board. Shown in Eggshell Ivory with Forterra in Canyon Plum. Call for a Free Consultation at 610-358-3171

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Single front door - mid-sized 1950s light wood floor single front door idea in DC Metro with beige walls and an orange front door

Gordon Beall Photography
Walk-in closet - traditional walk-in closet idea in DC Metro with white cabinets

Emily Minton Redfield
Kitchen - large traditional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The detailed plans for this bathroom can be purchased here: https://www.changeyourbathroom.com/shop/warm-walnut-bathroom-plans/ Warm walnut vanity with white quartz counter top, sinks and matte black fixtures, stacked stone accent wall with mirrored back recessed shelf, digital shower controls, porcelain floor and wall tiles and marble shower floor.