A desire for a more modern and zen-like environment in a historical, turn of the century stone and stucco house was the drive and challenge for this sophisticated Siemasko + Verbridge Interiors project. Along with a fresh color palette, new furniture is woven with antiques, books, and artwork to enliven the space. Carefully selected finishes enhance the openness of the glass pool structure, without competing with the grand ocean views. Thoughtfully designed cabinetry and family friendly furnishings, including a kitchenette, billiard area, and home theater, were designed for both kids and adults.

Plantings, bushes and trees fill out this expansive lawn.

Bernard Andre'
Photo of a rustic full sun landscaping in San Francisco.

Clay pots filled with plants, on natural stone paver patio.

**Project Overview** This new construction home built next to a serene lake features a gorgeous, large-scale kitchen that also connects to a bar, home office, breakfast room and great room. The homeowners sought the warmth of traditional styling, updated for today. In addition, they wanted to incorporate unexpected touches that would add personality. Strategic use of furniture details combined with clean lines brings the traditional style forward, making the kitchen feel fresh, new and timeless. **What Makes This Project Unique?* Three finishes, including vintage white paint, stained cherry and textured painted gray oak cabinetry, work together beautifully to create a varied, unique space. Above the wall cabinets, glass cabinets with X mullions add interest and decorative storage. Single ovens are tucked in cabinets under a window, and a warming drawer under one perfectly matches the cabinet drawer under the other. Matching furniture-style armoires flank the wall ovens, housing the freezer and a pantry in one and custom designed large scale appliance garage with retractable doors in the other. Other furniture touches can be found on the sink cabinet and range top cabinet that help complete the look. The variety of colors and textures of the stained and painted cabinetry, custom dark finish copper hood, wood ceiling beams, glass cabinets, wood floors and sleek backsplash bring the whole look together. **Design Challenges* Even though the space is large, we were challenged by having to work around the two doorways, two windows and many traffic patterns that run through the kitchen. Wall space for large appliances was quickly in short supply. Because we were involved early in the project, we were able to work with the architect to expanded the kitchen footprint in order to make the layout work and get appliance placement just right. We had other architectural elements to work with that we wanted to compliment the kitchen design but also dictated what we could do with the cabinetry. The wall cabinet height was determined based on the beams in the space. The oven wall with furniture armoires was designed around the window with the lake view. The height of the oven cabinets was determined by the window. We were able to use these obstacles and challenges to design creatively and make this kitchen one of a kind. Photo by MIke Kaskel

House of Jade Interiors. Modern farmhouse kitchen.
Inspiration for a cottage kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City

A colonial waterfront home in Mamaroneck was renovated to add this expansive, light filled kitchen with a rustic modern vibe. Solid maple cabinetry with inset slab doors color matched to Benjamin Moore Super White. Brick backsplash with white cabinetry adds warmth to the cool tones in this kitchen. A rift sawn oak island features plank style doors and drawers is a rustic contrast to the clean white perimeter cabinetry. Perimeter countertops in Caesarstone are complimented by the White Macauba island top with mitered edge. Concrete look porcelain tiles are low maintenance and sleek. Copper pendants from Blu Dot mix in warm metal tones. Cabinetry and design by Studio Dearborn. Appliances--Wolf, refrigerator/freezer columns Thermador; Bar stools Emeco; countertops White Macauba. Photography Tim Lenz. SPICE DRAWER

This summer container is splendid. We can keep your Containers filled all year round!
Photo of a small traditional full sun side yard formal garden in Chicago for spring.

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Pool - large transitional backyard rectangular and concrete lap pool idea in Orange County

An abundance of custom molding details are the hallmark of this kitchen. Lighted display shelves, plus a sink in the island and a pot fill on the stove make it a great space for entertaining. Don Schulte Photography

The summer planter at our office is lovely! Mandevilla climbs while russian sage and a great variety of other plants fill and spill creating a full and colorful pot! Frank Crandall

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in New York.

Detail photo of a planted Eye of the Day pot. Succulents mix with an artichoke fill this one. Wendy Harper
Inspiration for a small mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking for summer.

Example of a classic patio design in New Orleans

This expansive first floor takes luxury to the next level. A once dreary and dark kitchen, lacking in function, takes on a new look. Natural light floods through the kitchen with wall-to-wall windows, highlighting the gorgeous wood texture from the rift sawn white oak and walnut inset cabinets. A french La Corneau range provides a beautiful focal point, paired with layered designer lighting and various stones. A host’s dream space for entertaining with a hidden pantry, fully stocked with a chefs sink, dishwasher, and wall oven with ample storage for dry goods and small appliances. A morning brew or 5'oclock cocktail can be found in the fully loaded wet bar stocked with an integrated espresso maker, ice maker, refrigerator, freezer, wine cooler, and spirits collected from traveling the globe. Cheers!

Classic design reimagined in fresh new ways for various task areas of the kitchen. This pot filler faucet displays vintage style while bringing professional convenience to home cooks. With a full 22" reach, the wall-mounted articulating swing spout lets you fill large pots directly on or near the stovetop, then folds out of the way when not in use. By KOHLER - Available at Broedell Plumbing Supply

A lush, green lawn bordered by dwarf English boxwood is the centerpiece of this classic Arts and Craft style garden. The garden features generous borders, filled with roses, peonies, delphiniums, monkshood and other perennials. Large ceramic pots contain standardized privet, lilac and iceberg roses.