The Deistel’s had an ultimatum: either completely renovate their home exactly the way they wanted it and stay forever – or move. Like most homes built in that era, the kitchen was semi-dysfunctional. The pantry and appliance placement were inconvenient. The layout of the rooms was not comfortable and did not fit their lifestyle. Before making a decision about moving, they called Amos at ALL Renovation & Design to create a remodeling plan. Amos guided them through two basic questions: “What would their ideal home look like?” And then: “What would it take to make it happen?” To help with the first question, Amos brought in Ambience by Adair as the interior designer for the project. Amos and Adair presented a design that, if acted upon, would transform their entire first floor into their dream space. The plan included a completely new kitchen with an efficient layout. The style of the dining room would change to match the décor of antique family heirlooms which they hoped to finally enjoy. Elegant crown molding would give the office a face-lift. And to cut down cost, they would keep the existing hardwood floors. Amos and Adair presented a clear picture of what it would take to transform the space into a comfortable, functional living area, within the Deistel’s reasonable budget. That way, they could make an informed decision about investing in their current property versus moving. The Deistel’s decided to move ahead with the remodel. The ALL Renovation & Design team got right to work. Gutting the kitchen came first. Then came new painted maple cabinets with glazed cove panels, complemented by the new Arley Bliss Element glass tile backsplash. Armstrong Alterna Mesa engineered stone tiles transformed the kitchen floor. The carpenters creatively painted and trimmed the wainscoting in the dining room to give a flat-panel appearance, matching the style of the heirloom furniture. The end result is a beautiful living space, with a cohesive scheme, that is both restful and practical.

The Denver is very practical, and designed for those who favor the open room concept. At over 2700 square feet, it has substantial living space. The living room and kitchen areas are perfect for gathering, and the generous screened in room completes the picture perfect main floor. The loft is open to below and includes a beautiful large master bedroom. With a cathedral ceiling and abundance of windows, this design lets in tons of light, enhancing the most spectacular views. www.timberblock.com

Another fabulous client for Designs By Elizabeth. This is a classic example of demonstrating the 'Year-round' beauty that we strive for at Designs By Elizabeth. Our landscapes are always in bloom and have a different personality marked by each season. As you will see from the pictures, the landscape is constantly blooming and displaying an elegant and vibrant show in the spring, heat of summer and the winter. We incorporated an existing arbor to revive and establish a beautiful herb garden for the culinary-loving owners. Each season, using sustainable and organic practices, delivers an abundance of herbs and vegetables.

The ultimate wardrobe closet should refelct the style and elegance of its owner, and the Bella Supreme does this well. A unique take on wardrobe storage, this closet offers high-end design features that, while good looking, are engineered to be functional and practical as well. Standing just over 7 feet tall, this closet has plenty of space as pictured. Still, it can be made even taller by adding a matching storage topper if there's a high ceiling.

Picture book marble tiles were used in this bathroom alongside other matching xl format marble tiles, with smaller brass metal chevron mosaics added as decorative tiles. A large freestanding stone resin bath was positioned under the dorma window, with a layout change that now allowed for all elements to be luxurious, spacious and practical. A smart toilet was installed alongside a large floating vanity unit, with brushed brass hardware and faucets.

This sweet family has dreaded being in their kitchen since they purchased the home over 6 years ago even though they cook and bake from scratch! It had come to the point of remodeling the kitchen or planning to find a house that better suits them in the next few years. Needless to say, after hearing our vision for them and seeing the walnut cabinetry they couldn’t wait to see the design renderings for their dream kitchen. They pulled out all the stops to ensure there were zero regrets. From the custom range hood to the storage solution that complemented their kitchen lifestyle, to rearranging the layout by removing the angled and wasteful corner sink peninsula so they don’t have to compete with the open dishwasher, to the perfect tile floor that went beautifully with their wood floor in the rest of the house. Shortly after starting their project, we discovered a large empty space under the stairs behind the kitchen wall, so they made it into a walk-in pantry through their now former shallow closet pantry! It was kismet to have everything work so perfectly to expand upon their kitchen remodel, including a simple fix of putting a butcherblock top on their washer and dryer to make more practical use of their space (and for a simple countertop microwave). What can’t come across in these after pictures is how huge and open the space feels now! We couldn’t be happier about creating and installing this dream kitchen for the nicest family.

The Denver is very practical, and designed for those who favor the open room concept. At over 2700 square feet, it has substantial living space. The living room and kitchen areas are perfect for gathering, and the generous screened in room completes the picture perfect main floor. The loft is open to below and includes a beautiful large master bedroom. With a cathedral ceiling and abundance of windows, this design lets in tons of light, enhancing the most spectacular views. www.timberblock.com

Having an eye for great interior design yet no clue on where to start or how to narrow down their aesthetic vision, a young family turned to Décor Aid to bring their drab pre-war Upper West Side apartment to life. With two young daughters in tow, our clients were looking for high style décor grounded in practicality and function – namely for their foyer, living room, dining room, and den. Armed with a variety of inspiration from traditional to ultra-modern, they knew that they wanted their apartment’s interior design to look put together and thought through, but were short on a concise design direction. In comes Décor Aid interior designer Gabrielle G. to revive their stark home with inspired design. After their initial in-home consultation, Gabrielle honed in on key decorative touchstones the couple had interest in and compiled a list of must-haves as an aesthetic foundation for the home. Starting with fresh coats of pure white paint to liven up and brighten each room, Gabrielle took advantage of the apartments closed floor plan and gave each room it’s own design signature rather than having to ensure that everything flowed together – in turn, giving her more freedom. Save for a china cabinet and formal dining table, Gabrielle was tasked with sourcing furnishings and accessories and went for clean simplicity as the couple also expressed that they’d like to have pieces that can move with them as their family grows while also being conducive for family life. As you can see, the space is grounded with soothing neutrals so Gabrielle brought in pops of color and texture through accessories and abstract art for a sophisticated yet casual vibe. The end result boasts concise design and pulled together everyday glamor for this modern family home that our clients adore, and so do we.

After: A recessed corner niche offers stylish and practical product storage. The shower head faucet includes a handheld sprayer. Learn how to build this bathroom yourself by visiting www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn. These are the before and after pictures of a large master bathroom remodel that was done by Steve White (owner of Bathroom Remodeling Teacher and SRW Contracting, Inc). Steve has been a bathroom remodeling contractor in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. Steve has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom. He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. He makes it possible for you to BUILD a bathroom just like this traditional style master bathroom. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

These well traveled "empty nesters" have created their own tropical oasis to come home to and do plenty of entertaining! This 1980's ranch was transformed into this modern open-concept home with tropical accents and attention to detail. Stunning painted white all wood inset cabinets with a dramatic engineered quartz counters, center island, built-ins galore with glass inserts, modern lighting and a large sliding picture window to the tropical outdoor space and pool. The Luxury Vinyl floors by are stunning as well as practical for this super fun well lived in home.

The Deistel’s had an ultimatum: either completely renovate their home exactly the way they wanted it and stay forever – or move. Like most homes built in that era, the kitchen was semi-dysfunctional. The pantry and appliance placement were inconvenient. The layout of the rooms was not comfortable and did not fit their lifestyle. Before making a decision about moving, they called Amos at ALL Renovation & Design to create a remodeling plan. Amos guided them through two basic questions: “What would their ideal home look like?” And then: “What would it take to make it happen?” To help with the first question, Amos brought in Ambience by Adair as the interior designer for the project. Amos and Adair presented a design that, if acted upon, would transform their entire first floor into their dream space. The plan included a completely new kitchen with an efficient layout. The style of the dining room would change to match the décor of antique family heirlooms which they hoped to finally enjoy. Elegant crown molding would give the office a face-lift. And to cut down cost, they would keep the existing hardwood floors. Amos and Adair presented a clear picture of what it would take to transform the space into a comfortable, functional living area, within the Deistel’s reasonable budget. That way, they could make an informed decision about investing in their current property versus moving. The Deistel’s decided to move ahead with the remodel. The ALL Renovation & Design team got right to work. Gutting the kitchen came first. Then came new painted maple cabinets with glazed cove panels, complemented by the new Arley Bliss Element glass tile backsplash. Armstrong Alterna Mesa engineered stone tiles transformed the kitchen floor. The carpenters creatively painted and trimmed the wainscoting in the dining room to give a flat-panel appearance, matching the style of the heirloom furniture. The end result is a beautiful living space, with a cohesive scheme, that is both restful and practical.

A gorgeous white kitchen was in need of a slight facelift. We started on the cabinetry, installing functional, full-height cabinets throughout which also consisted of internal outlets for phones, media, etc., guaranteeing easy organization and a clutter-free home. The last addition to this client’s kitchen was the addition of a desk. We made sure the desk was sleek and practical, effortlessly matching the cabinets and equipped with plenty of storage. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/ravenswood-kitchen-revamp/

This sweet family has dreaded being in their kitchen since they purchased the home over 6 years ago even though they cook and bake from scratch! It had come to the point of remodeling the kitchen or planning to find a house that better suits them in the next few years. Needless to say, after hearing our vision for them and seeing the walnut cabinetry they couldn’t wait to see the design renderings for their dream kitchen. They pulled out all the stops to ensure there were zero regrets. From the custom range hood to the storage solution that complemented their kitchen lifestyle, to rearranging the layout by removing the angled and wasteful corner sink peninsula so they don’t have to compete with the open dishwasher, to the perfect tile floor that went beautifully with their wood floor in the rest of the house. Shortly after starting their project, we discovered a large empty space under the stairs behind the kitchen wall, so they made it into a walk-in pantry through their now former shallow closet pantry! It was kismet to have everything work so perfectly to expand upon their kitchen remodel, including a simple fix of putting a butcherblock top on their washer and dryer to make more practical use of their space (and for a simple countertop microwave). What can’t come across in these after pictures is how huge and open the space feels now! We couldn’t be happier about creating and installing this dream kitchen for the nicest family.

Another fabulous client for Designs By Elizabeth. This is a classic example of demonstrating the 'Year-round' beauty that we strive for at Designs By Elizabeth. Our landscapes are always in bloom and have a different personality marked by each season. As you will see from the pictures, the landscape is constantly blooming and displaying an elegant and vibrant show in the spring, heat of summer and the winter. We incorporated an existing arbor to revive and establish a beautiful herb garden for the culinary-loving owners. Each season, using sustainable and organic practices, delivers an abundance of herbs and vegetables.

A clerestory window floods the space with natural light while preserving valuable wall space. The addition of a picture rail enhances the historic character of the home, adding both charm and practicality for displaying artwork. The natural wood floors beautifully complement the soft green walls, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere.

The Denver is very practical, and designed for those who favor the open room concept. At over 2700 square feet, it has substantial living space. The living room and kitchen areas are perfect for gathering, and the generous screened in room completes the picture perfect main floor. The loft is open to below and includes a beautiful large master bedroom. With a cathedral ceiling and abundance of windows, this design lets in tons of light, enhancing the most spectacular views. www.timberblock.com

This spacious laundry room combines everyday functionality with timeless design. Custom shaker cabinetry painted with Stardew by Sherwin Williams, expansive quartz countertops, abundant storage, and a large picture window create a bright, organized workspace. Built as part of a luxury custom home by Handcrafted Homes in Tyler, Texas, this laundry room delivers premium craftsmanship with practical everyday living.

The interior design of this family room features just about everything you need for entertaining. There’s a widescreen TV and fireplace (not pictured), a bar large enough to handle a crowd, four comfortable and practical swivel stools, and an extensive wine cellar right behind the bar. For most men on Sundays in football season, it doesn’t get any better than this.

This captivating image showcases a stunning open floor plan kitchen, exuding modern elegance and functionality. At the heart of the space lies a sleek, expansive island adorned with pristine white quartz countertops, offering ample room for culinary pursuits and casual gatherings alike. A seamlessly integrated sink adds both convenience and aesthetic appeal, enhancing the island's functionality without sacrificing its clean lines. Above the island, a trio of exquisite pendant lights illuminates the space with a warm, inviting glow, casting a subtle ambiance over the culinary hub below. Transitional cabinets in a timeless hue complement the island's contemporary design, striking a perfect balance between classic charm and modern sensibility. Drawing the eye with its captivating allure, a decorative blue subway tile backsplash accented with gold tile molding adds a touch of opulence to the kitchen's aesthetic. This tasteful juxtaposition of colors and textures infuses the space with personality and visual interest, elevating the overall design to new heights of sophistication. Equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, including a double oven and a wine chiller, this kitchen is tailored to meet the needs of the modern homeowner, offering both practical functionality and luxurious indulgence. A striking gold oven hood serves as a focal point, commanding attention with its bold yet refined presence, while seamlessly integrating into the kitchen's cohesive design scheme. In essence, this picture encapsulates the essence of contemporary living, where style meets substance in perfect harmony, creating a space that is as visually captivating as it is effortlessly functional.