William Quarrels
Bedroom - mid-sized transitional light wood floor bedroom idea in Charleston with beige walls

Example of a beach style formal dark wood floor living room design in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

built in bench at grilling area
Home design - transitional home design idea in Wilmington

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

Beautiful mahogany door, antique reclaimed pine floor, washed butt board walls and a very unique Oyster Shell light fixture make this entry hall a wonderful preview to this very special custom built Palmetto Bluff Low Country home.

banquette oyster shell lighting fixture built ins wine column double wall oven built in microwave
Example of a beach style kitchen design in Charleston

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

William Quarrels
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Charleston

William Quarrels
Living room - mid-sized transitional light wood floor living room idea in Charleston with beige walls, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Brady Architectural Photography
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a small timeless backyard brick patio fountain remodel in Charleston with no cover

Exposed heart pine scissor trusses, birch bark walls (not wallpaper), oyster shell chandelier, and custom bar area.
Example of a farmhouse exposed beam and wood wall breakfast nook design

William Quarrels
Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor living room design in Charleston with beige walls, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

AMERICAN MAPLE BY ARMSTRONG LAMINATE FLOORING from Carpet One Floor & Home
Mid-sized elegant living room photo in Manchester

New furniture for this adorable 9-year old with favorite colors pink and purple. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Example of a bedroom and small eclectic girl dark wood floor kids' bedroom design in Los Angeles with white walls

Inspiration for a rustic patio remodel with a roof extension

Yankee Barn Homes - the living room has a modern double-sided limestone fireplace. Chris Foster Photographer
Living room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

Scott Amundson Photography
Living room - transitional open concept light wood floor living room idea in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

William Quarrels
Living room - mid-sized transitional light wood floor living room idea in Charleston with beige walls, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv