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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen remodel in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Trendy home design photo in New York

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Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in New York

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Trendy bathroom photo in New York with an integrated sink

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Coming up with new ideas is always challenging, but the challenge seems even more difficult to overcome when the starting point is quite limiting. In the case of this residential project, the starting point was an existing foundation, that needed to be used for the future building. Therefore, the footprint of the house needed to remain the same, however, the functions needed adjustments since the requirements and priorities of the owners changed in the previous years. Another aspect that involved limitations but in a totally different sense was the setting - a beautiful place near a lake, surrounded by wild vegetation - and our challenge was to integrate the house while emphasizing the view. We managed to do so by using large glass areas towards the lake, by laying the house properly on the sloped ground and by the use of materials. Because we didn't want to interfere with the all-natural vibe of the surroundings, we preferred using all-natural materials: wood as a structural material as well as an interior and exterior wall finishing, natural stone on both façades and pavements, ceramic roofing. The result now peacefully lays near the lake, a discrete presence, while hosting the life of a family and all the peace of mind one can get.

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, quartz backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen remodel in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, a single-bowl sink and white backsplash