Before picture. The homeowner used roundup on his lawn killing several large patches of grass. The flower garden beds had been overgrown and a large branch had broken off of the tree pictured on the right that covered the front window. Charles Douglas

This photo is important concerning our detailed prep work. For example, there were many rusty nails popping out of this balcony wall. What we do (that most companies don't do) is: Pop the rusty nails back in a bit (wire brush them first, if possible) then prime them with Zinssers' 'Rusty Metal Primer' then tap them in and fill the gap, then sand and oil-prime the the gap patch itself, then finally topcoat.

Anne Lacouture Penniman

What was once a bare patch of dirt is now a serene, shaded retreat tucked beneath a beautiful existing tree. We installed natural flagstone to define the space and create a cozy, multifunctional nook—perfect for children to play or for anyone to sit and unwind in the dappled light. This little corner already feels magical and secluded, and will only become more inviting as the next phase of native plantings fills in around it. A small transformation with big impact.

Justin Kane
Living room - traditional living room idea in Phoenix

The patched together vibe of the whole space creates a laid back, casual feel to make any guest feel at home. The laidback ikat sofa is complemented by an ornate mirror and two bent metal and leather chairs. Summer Thornton Design, Inc Photography by Josh Thornton

Jordan Sleeth
Example of a trendy bathroom design in Portland

Mountain Pose
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in San Francisco.

Mid-sized beach style kids' white tile and subway tile multicolored floor, marble floor, double-sink and wallpaper alcove bathtub photo in San Francisco with multicolored walls, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

A simple vegetable raised bed is just off the backdoor and the outdoor dining area. Perfect for last minute herbs and veggies.
Inspiration for a large modern full sun backyard mulch formal garden in New York for summer.

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Tim Stone
Inspiration for a large contemporary gray two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Denver

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. 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. Credits: Custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry Contracting by Michael Pezzato of Lost Coast Construction Stone counters by Pyramid M.T.M.

Please a pumpkin at each table setting. I love selecting pumpkins with unique gesture in the stems when I'm at the patch. Darrenn Lykkes
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Jordan Sleeth
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary two-story wood exterior home remodel in Portland

Sunrise on the lettuces and spinach growing in a window box off the back deck. Photo by Steve Masley
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Johannes Merkler/Photographer
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