Large kitchen/dining room combo photo in Bridgeport with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

This living room is comfortable and luxurious. The stone and the fireplace coordinates with the wallpaper on the ceiling. A splash of color on the couch, chair and cocktail table carry the colorfulness of the house into this room.

Finch Photo
Transitional bedroom photo with gray walls

Holly Lepere
Inspiration for a small mediterranean home design remodel in Santa Barbara

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Inspiration for a zen kitchen remodel in Chicago

Maggie Overby

Angle Eye Photography
Living room - large country l-shaped and open concept beige floor and medium tone wood floor living room idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and white walls

Inspiration for a large transitional porcelain tile and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen remodel with shaker cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, turquoise cabinets and white countertops

Angle Eye Photography
Country home design photo in Philadelphia

The lower level includes a wine cellar, a media room, storage, guest suite, a home gym, and a wet bar by Abruzzo Kitchen + Bath. The clients always wanted a very personalized media room with mixed materials, brick walls and banquette style seating. They also enlisted an artist from Colorado to create a few of the key furniture pieces. The stained concrete floors have radiant heat throughout.

Contemporary Victorian Charm. Inspired by the client's 1938 bungalow and love of Victorian era décor, this project merged period pieces with contemporary colors and accessories, creating a cozy, inviting space - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A beautiful inverted camel back sofa tufted in peacock blue pays homage to the old, while a sleek, glass waterfall table and zigzag multi-colored drapery panels add a sophisticated, modern flare. Round leather ottomans double as additional seating and a multi-color oriental rug ties it all together. Bright pink custom florals lend a touch whimsy to this adorable, eclectic living area.

Example of a small trendy open concept light wood floor seated home bar design in Denver with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Eric Roth
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized traditional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Philadelphia with white walls and no fireplace

Farmhouse home design photo in Atlanta

Alise O'Brien Photography
Mid-sized transitional metal tile light wood floor and beige floor powder room photo in St Louis with a console sink

Simon Eldon
Bathroom - eclectic bathroom idea in Sussex

Period millwork details are balanced by the subtle contrast wall color with same value as the woodwork. A Rudin upholstered pieces and bamboo triangle tables enhance the masculine look. Ben Gebo http://bengebo.com/ http://www.houzz.com/pro/bengebo

Holly Lepere
Home design - small mediterranean home design idea in Santa Barbara