Tahvory Bunting, Denver Image Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and an island

Luxury kitchen photograph at the Contemporary Waterfront Estate centers on a large island surrounded by upholstered counter stools. Dark reddish-brown wood cabinetry with long metal pulls frames built-in appliances, while glossy black countertops create a strong contrast with the pale island base. A suspended rectangular fixture with candle-like lights defines the work area. Polished flooring and abundant recessed lighting keep the expansive kitchen bright, functional and well suited to casual dining and entertaining.

The Blue Butterfly Sanctuary is the site of an old navel housing facility. The base was constructed in the early 90’s and then inhabited for only three years before becoming a ghost town. After 20 years and miles and miles of red tape the VOA (Veterans of America) got the go ahead to convert these 76 abandoned houses into homes for homeless single mother veterans and their children. As a single mama myself, and as a person who believes that every human who so desires to should have a place they can call home, this project moved me. I joined forces with my stellar sister, Justina Blakeney and together with the helping hands of a few dear friends, a dose of DIY genius, and a bunch of love, we turned this house into a home. On a shoestring ;-) Photographed by Danae Rolyn

Project Kagiso is a Live Build Architecture project ran by The University of Nottingham for which I was a tutor. Second year BArch students, working alongside local NGOs, design and build indoor and outdoor classroom facilities for a nursery in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The site is remote and sits in a region where poverty is high and resources low. Project Kagiso aims to provide this community with life-changing facilities whilst at the same time allowing the Nottingham students to gain hands-on building experience and the chance to work amongst and with their client. Ben Tynegate - Architectural Photographer based in London

Project Kagiso is a Live Build Architecture project ran by The University of Nottingham for which I was a tutor. Second year BArch students, working alongside local NGOs, design and build indoor and outdoor classroom facilities for a nursery in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The site is remote and sits in a region where poverty is high and resources low. Project Kagiso aims to provide this community with life-changing facilities whilst at the same time allowing the Nottingham students to gain hands-on building experience and the chance to work amongst and with their client. Ben Tynegate - Architectural Photographer based in London

Morningside Architect, LLP Contractor: Lone Star Custom Homes Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography
Large country exterior home idea in Austin

Designed by : TOC design – Tania Scardellato Photographer: Guillaume Gorini - Studi Point de Vue Cabinet Maker : D. C. Fabrication - Dino Cobetto Counters: Stone Co. A live wood edge dining table with modern chrome legs and sled base leather chairs at dining room, with extra storage and light valance ties in nicely with the kitchen. An oversized painting and natural wood colors warms up the overall space.

The project is located in Chantilly, VA in the rear yard of a new home and was virtually a blank slate. The Chantilly Entertaining Terrace space is elevated off the existing grade by approximately three feet allowing direct access by the existing French doors. The space incorporates a built-in outdoor kitchen complete with gas grill, storage and a refrigerator. The grill faced in local chocolate grey stone and topped by a honed Virginia Mist locally quarried granite. The cabinetry and appliances are all low maintenance stainless steel. The terrace is large enough for everyday dining area along with a lounge space that includes a custom built-in gas fire table with the base faced in same stone as grill and the same Virginia Mist honed granite. The terrace spaces backs up to a natural wooded area so it was determined that an open railing system was important to preserve the views. So a custom hammered metal and tempered glass railing system was designed to allow view and add an elegant solution. Landscape lighting is subtly placed below the stone pier caps to provide ambient light and highlight the stone work at the same time. The unique problem was locating a granite that was dark blending with the other masonry and did not heat up and crack in full sun-exposure and would also winter well in an exterior application. The granite grill counter top and fire table top all had to be replaced due to this issue. Model: Linear Burner System Outdoor Architect: J. Mark White Architect Website: www.gardenwise.co Designer: J. Mark White Designer Website: www.gardenwise.co Photographer: Michael K. Wilkinson Photographer Website: http://www.mkw1.com/

The countertops are Quartz with a unique feature of below cabinet windows at countertop height, also known as backsplash windows. The full tiled backsplash was a collaboration for the homeowner and the HDR designer. The stove was finished with a Futuro series wall mounted chimney range hood. The cabinets are from Columbia in two stains, one for the upper and one for base cabinets. We upgraded an existing sliding door to a set of swing out French doors. We opened up walls and redid the overhead lighting with can lights and added the over counter drop lights which are Roxy Quick Connect Pendant lights. Treve Johnson, Photographer HDR Remodeling Inc. specialize in classic East Bay homes. Whole-house remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, garage and basement conversions are our specialties. Our start-to-finish process -- from design concept to permit-ready plans to production -- will guide you along the way to make sure your project is completed on time and on budget and take the uncertainty and stress out of remodeling your home. Our philosophy -- and passion -- is to help our clients make their remodeling dreams come true.

Designed by Bilotta’s Fabrice Garson, this expansive traditional kitchen features our private Bilotta Collection Cabinetry in white paint with double stacked wall cabinets leading up to the coffered ceiling. The massive island houses multiple appliances, including a warming drawer, microwave and dishwasher next to the main sink, as well as large drawers for ample storage. Island seating allows for less formal dining or a place for the children to do their homework while mom prepares dinner. Two wall ovens flanking the 48” Wolf range top create a perfect cooking “nook” and the side-by-side fully integrated 36” Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer allow for plenty of food storage. On either side of the refrigeration are two tall pull-out pantries concealing snacks, spices, baking supplies and more. Every drawer in the space has its individual purpose, whether it be to house cutlery or fine china. The coffered ceiling, a trademark of many of Fabrice’s designs, really open up the space and intertwine it with the adjacent rooms for an overall open feeling – very bright and inviting. The wall on the other side of the island from the cooking wall features a secondary prep sink with a second dishwasher and a under counter beverage center, again, with plenty of storage in both the base and wall cabinets. The backsplash is mostly wood paneling except for the wall behind the range top where there is a custom designed marble mosaic pattern. The countertops are Vermont Super White quartzite with a double ogee edge. Photographer – Peter Krupenye

Totally gutted this late 90's kitchen. Revised cabinet layout to accommodate semi-custom cabinets with spice rack cabinet, large pots & pan drawers, wide base island drawers. All new pulls and knobs. Designed Custom bar top out from island, parameter counter tops are granite. Used 12x24 porcelain tiles on Island top. New black and stainless slide in glass top range. Black range hood with 4 lights. Back splash has 18x18 Italian ceramic tiles with mosaic inserts of glass, stainless and ceramic. Added upper shelves and base cabinet on end wall of kitchen and front entry. New and redesigned accessories for above cabinets. Painted out all wood window trims, & window sills, fireplace front, baseboards, panel doors and sprayed out all door hardware. New Mica light shades for wall sconces. New bar stools. Photographer ~ jennyraedezigns.com

Construction: John Muolo Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Bedroom - mid-sized coastal dark wood floor bedroom idea in New York with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and beige walls

This is a lovely, 2 story home in Littleton, Colorado. It backs up to the High Line Canal and has truly stunning mountain views. When our clients purchased the home it was stuck in a 1980's time warp and didn't quite function for the family of 5. They hired us to to assist with a complete remodel. We took out walls, moved windows, added built-ins and cabinetry and worked with the clients more rustic, transitional taste. Check back for photos of the clients kitchen renovation! Photographs by Sara Yoder. Photo styling by Kristy Oatman. FEATURED IN: Colorado Homes & Lifestyles: A Divine Mix from the Kitchen Issue Colorado Nest - The Living Room Colorado Nest - The Bar

This project consists of a full backyard remodel in the San Diego, CA region. New outdoor living elements designed and installed by System Pavers include: full built-in bbq, energy efficient led lighting, custom paver patio and walkway, pergola with electrical hookups, pergola awning attached to home, built in gas fire pit, artificial turf, and drought tolerant landscaping.

Contemporary kitchen remodel with painted and wood stained cabinets. Angled Kitchen island has Carrara marble waterfall counter top, secondary dining counter top and touch latch drawers. Norman Sizemore - photographer

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Paintgrade wood | Salem door | Winter White finish Island: Alder wood | Salem door | Huron finish Cabinetry by: Custom Cupboards (Wichita, KS) Designed by: Cabinets by Design (Grimes, IA) Photographed by: Al Argueta Photography

Designed By: Sarah Buehlman Marc and Mandy Maister were clients and fans of Cantoni before they purchased this harbor home on Balboa Island. The South African natives originally met designer Sarah Buehlman and Cantoni’s Founder and CEO Michael Wilkov at a storewide sale, and quickly established a relationship as they bought furnishings for their primary residence in Newport Beach. So, when the couple decided to invest in this gorgeous second home, in one of the ritziest enclaves in North America, they sought Sarah’s help in transforming the outdated 1960’s residence into a modern marvel. “It’s now the ultimate beach house,” says Sarah, “and finished in Cantoni from top to bottom—including new custom cabinetry installed throughout.” But let’s back up. This project began when Mandy contacted Sarah in the midst of the remodel process (in December 2010), asking if she could come take a look and help with the overall design. “The plans were being drawn up with an architect, and they opted not to move anything major. Instead, they updated everything—as in the small carpeted staircase that became a gorgeous glass and metal sculpture,” Sarah explains. She took photographs and measurements, and then set to work creating the scaled renderings. “Marc and Mandy were drawn to the One and Only Collection. It features a high-gloss brown and white color scheme which served as inspiration for the project,” says Sarah. Primary pieces in the expansive living area include the Mondrian leather sectional, the Involution sculpture, and a pair of Vladimir Kagan Corkscrew swivel chairs. The Maisters needed a place to house all their electronics but didn’t want a typical entertainment center. The One and Only buffet was actually modified by our skilled shop technicians, in our distribution center, so it could accommodate all the couple’s media equipment. “These artisans are another one of our hidden strengths—in addition to the design tools, inventory and extensive resources we have to get a job done,” adds Sarah. Marc and Mandy also fell in love with the exotic Makassar ebony wood in the Ritz Collection, which Sarah combined in the master bedroom with the Ravenna double chaise to provide an extra place to sit and enjoy the beautiful harbor views. Beyond new furnishings, the Maisters also decided to completely redo their kitchen. And though Marc and Mandy did not have a chance to actually see our kitchen displays, having worked with Sarah over the years, they had immense trust in our commitment to craftsmanship and quality. In fact, they opted for new cabinetry in four bathrooms as well as the laundry room based on our 3D renderings and lacquer samples alone—without ever opening a drawer. “Their trust in my expertise and Cantoni’s reputation were a major deciding factor,” says Sarah. This plush second home, complete with a private boat dock right out back, counts as one of Sarah’s proudest accomplishments. “These long-time clients are great. They love Cantoni and appreciate high quality Italian furnishings in particular. The home is so gorgeous that once you are inside and open the Nano doors, you simply don’t want to leave.” The job took almost two years to complete, but everyone seems quite happy with the results, proving that large or small—and in cases necessitating a quick turnaround or execution of a long-term vision—Cantoni has the resources to come through for all clients.

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre