For this full-home remodel, the homeowners were looking for a design-build firm with strong credentials, sustainable practices, and a personal touch. After an extensive search, they chose Schulte Design Build for our expertise, approachability, and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship. From the beginning, collaboration was essential. The homeowners had a well-defined vision but remained open to professional insights, allowing us to create a design that balanced functionality, sustainability, and budget-conscious decisions. Energy efficiency played a key role in the project, with strategic upgrades such as relocating the water heater and switching to a hybrid model. We also adjusted the backup furnace to side vent, reducing roof penetrations and improving overall efficiency. Accessibility was another priority, and our team incorporated thoughtful ADA-friendly solutions throughout the home. The material selection process was equally intentional, ensuring that finishes aligned with the homeowners’ aesthetic goals while staying within budget. Our design team worked closely with them to achieve a refined and cohesive look without compromising quality. Project management and clear communication were crucial to the success of this remodel. With regular check-ins and project tracking software, we kept the process organized and transparent, providing a seamless experience from start to finish. The construction phase lasted six months, during which the homeowners stayed actively involved while trusting our team to bring their vision to life. The end result is a beautifully transformed home that integrates modern efficiencies, accessibility, and timeless design. Beyond the renovation itself, the homeowners gained a deeper understanding of their home’s functionality and feel more connected to their space than ever before. At Schulte Design Build, we take pride in guiding homeowners through the remodeling journey with expertise, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.

Introducing a stunning fusion of modern aesthetics and practical functionality, behold the custom fireplace cabinetry designed to elevate your living space. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this exquisite piece seamlessly integrates into any contemporary home environment. The focal point of this masterpiece is the fireplace cabinetry, boasting sleek, flat-panel doors meticulously crafted from durable MDF and finished in a captivating shade of blue. The vibrant hue adds a pop of personality to the room while exuding sophistication and charm. The floating design of the cabinets lends an air of elegance and lightness, creating a visually appealing centerpiece. Enhancing both form and function, the cabinetry features plywood drawers that effortlessly glide open and close, thanks to the innovative touch-to-open soft-close hardware. This ingenious mechanism ensures a seamless and silent operation, enhancing convenience and user experience. Complementing the cabinetry is a matching blue countertop, providing a seamless transition and additional surface area for decorative items or everyday essentials. Its smooth finish not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also offers practicality and ease of maintenance. On the right side of the fireplace, three floating shelves crafted from exquisite white oak echo the flooring of the house, creating a harmonious visual continuity. These shelves provide the perfect platform to display cherished mementos, books, or art pieces, adding a personal touch to the space. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying quiet evenings by the fire, this custom fireplace cabinetry effortlessly combines style and functionality to create a captivating focal point in your home. Embrace the beauty of modern design and elevate your living space with this exceptional piece of craftsmanship.

This striking green handleless kitchen is a perfect example of modern design meeting everyday functionality. Designed, supplied, and installed by our team, the space has been carefully planned to create a sleek, uncluttered look while maximising practicality. The rich green cabinetry brings depth and character to the room, while the handleless design keeps the overall aesthetic clean, streamlined, and contemporary. At the heart of the kitchen sits a large statement island, complete with a lowered seating area—ideal for casual dining, entertaining, or simply gathering with family and friends. A standout feature of this project is the bespoke chef’s pantry, offering a dedicated space for storage and preparation. Designed to keep the main kitchen area clutter-free, it provides both convenience and a touch of luxury for those who love to cook. Clever internal solutions have been incorporated throughout, including pull-out storage that makes accessing everyday essentials effortless while maximising every inch of space. These thoughtful details ensure the kitchen not only looks stunning but works seamlessly for modern living. The end result is a bold yet refined kitchen that combines style, innovation, and practicality perfectly tailored to suit the needs of a busy home.

The RIVA collection - design by CLAUDIO BELLINI. CLAUDIO BELLINI® is a Milan based multidisciplinary design studio founded by Claudio Bellini is built on an open-minded and innovative perspective, respectful to design heritage, specialized in product, furniture, and interior design since 1996. Integrating different disciplines gives the studio the privilege to provide long-term consultancy to clients by advising on graphic design, architecture, CMF, and brand identity.Studio’s capability of analyzing the complex dynamics of foreign markets has led CLAUDIO BELLINI® design studio to be recognized all around the world as one of the most influential European design practices. Today, the studio continues evolving by enhancing the creativity with the support of a talented multinational team through their complementary skills. In a game of solids and voids, of lights and shadows, the RIVA collection is born. It takes inspiration from the Moorish style of Andalusian architecture and it is characterised by its severe and essential lines. The empty spaces, created by the particular making of the yarn, bring to mind the arches of the Palace of Carlos V in Granada. A touch of Spain in your house.

Revamping the laundry room brings a blend of functionality and style to an often-overlooked space. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models enhances efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Custom cabinetry and shelving solutions maximize storage for detergents, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials, promoting an organized and clutter-free environment. Consideration of ergonomic design, such as a folding counter or ironing station, streamlines tasks and adds a touch of convenience. Thoughtful lighting choices, perhaps with LED fixtures or natural light sources, contribute to a bright and inviting atmosphere. Flooring upgrades for durability, such as water-resistant tiles or easy-to-clean materials, can withstand the demands of laundry tasks. Ultimately, a remodeled laundry room not only elevates its practical functionality but also transforms it into a well-designed, efficient space that makes the often-dreaded chore of laundry a more pleasant experience.

This spacious shower combines elegance and practicality, featuring a soothing palette of cool grey marble accented by a striking hexagon tile inlay. The design draws the eye toward the feature wall while maintaining a harmonious flow with the surrounding tile work. Built-in niches provide both function and style, offering a convenient place for bath essentials while seamlessly integrating into the overall design. The hexagon motif in the niche backing mirrors the central accent panel, creating a subtle but intentional repetition. Paired with polished chrome fixtures and a frameless glass enclosure, this shower transforms daily routines into a spa-inspired ritual. The craftsmanship ensures that beauty, comfort, and durability coexist effortlessly in this luxury space.

Revamping the laundry room brings a blend of functionality and style to an often-overlooked space. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models enhances efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Custom cabinetry and shelving solutions maximize storage for detergents, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials, promoting an organized and clutter-free environment. Consideration of ergonomic design, such as a folding counter or ironing station, streamlines tasks and adds a touch of convenience. Thoughtful lighting choices, perhaps with LED fixtures or natural light sources, contribute to a bright and inviting atmosphere. Flooring upgrades for durability, such as water-resistant tiles or easy-to-clean materials, can withstand the demands of laundry tasks. Ultimately, a remodeled laundry room not only elevates its practical functionality but also transforms it into a well-designed, efficient space that makes the often-dreaded chore of laundry a more pleasant experience.

Mudrooms are practical entryway spaces that serve as a buffer between the outdoors and the main living areas of a home. Typically located near the front or back door, mudrooms are designed to keep the mess of the outside world at bay. These spaces often feature built-in storage for coats, shoes, and accessories, helping to maintain a tidy and organized home. Durable flooring materials, such as tile or easy-to-clean surfaces, are common in mudrooms to withstand dirt and moisture. Additionally, mudrooms may include benches or cubbies for convenient seating and storage of bags or backpacks. With hooks for hanging outerwear and perhaps a small sink for quick cleanups, mudrooms efficiently balance functionality with the demands of an active household, providing an essential transitional space in the home.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

These Shaker-style grey cabinets are crafted from premium materials and built to last, ensuring a smart investment for your home. With a modern yet timeless grey finish, they seamlessly blend in with any decor style. Furthermore, these cabinets are designed to provide ample storage space, making it easy to keep your laundry essentials organized and readily available. H&S Cabinets offers stunning, high-quality grey laundry cabinets that not only enhance the appearance of your laundry room but also boost its functionality. These gray laundry cabinets are a practical addition to any home.

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Experience "Natural Harmony," a kitchen that celebrates the beauty of nature in an open and inviting space. This open concept design features a captivating wood island at its heart, radiating warmth and charm. Enhancing the aesthetic are open shelves, providing both practicality and an opportunity to display cherished kitchen essentials and décor. With a seamless blend of functionality and natural allure, this kitchen invites you to embrace a harmonious and welcoming culinary haven.

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Mudrooms are practical entryway spaces that serve as a buffer between the outdoors and the main living areas of a home. Typically located near the front or back door, mudrooms are designed to keep the mess of the outside world at bay. These spaces often feature built-in storage for coats, shoes, and accessories, helping to maintain a tidy and organized home. Durable flooring materials, such as tile or easy-to-clean surfaces, are common in mudrooms to withstand dirt and moisture. Additionally, mudrooms may include benches or cubbies for convenient seating and storage of bags or backpacks. With hooks for hanging outerwear and perhaps a small sink for quick cleanups, mudrooms efficiently balance functionality with the demands of an active household, providing an essential transitional space in the home.

ValpoVonTobel designer Jenni Knight worked with a homeowner to create this small but mighty space. The Kemper Echo shaker-style Antrim cabinets painted Moonstone, quartz counters, stainless steel wine fridge, and open shelving is spacious enough for parties, but it’s also a practical place to keep movie or game-night essentials handy. Inspired to get more use out of a corner nook or open area below your basement stairs? If so, schedule your FREE design consultation with one of our qualified designers today!

Revamping the laundry room brings a blend of functionality and style to an often-overlooked space. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models enhances efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Custom cabinetry and shelving solutions maximize storage for detergents, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials, promoting an organized and clutter-free environment. Consideration of ergonomic design, such as a folding counter or ironing station, streamlines tasks and adds a touch of convenience. Thoughtful lighting choices, perhaps with LED fixtures or natural light sources, contribute to a bright and inviting atmosphere. Flooring upgrades for durability, such as water-resistant tiles or easy-to-clean materials, can withstand the demands of laundry tasks. Ultimately, a remodeled laundry room not only elevates its practical functionality but also transforms it into a well-designed, efficient space that makes the often-dreaded chore of laundry a more pleasant experience.