Elegant u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, granite countertops, paneled appliances, beaded inset cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, multicolored countertops and white cabinets

Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

This is the front door to the home. Palm Springs house remodel by H3K Design Photo by Patrick Ketchum
Entryway - mid-century modern entryway idea in Los Angeles with a yellow front door

Vivian Johnson
Transitional kids' study room photo in San Francisco

CL Fry Photography
Transitional medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and marble countertops

Open Office.
Home office - large transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office idea in New York with blue walls

Chipper Hatter
Large transitional medium tone wood floor mudroom photo in San Francisco with white walls

Photographed by Kyle Caldwell
Eat-in kitchen - large modern l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets

Elegant freestanding desk carpeted home office photo in Salt Lake City with white walls

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Bob Greenspan
Example of a trendy light wood floor kitchen design in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

photos by Trina Roberts 949.395.8341 trina@grinphotography.com www.grinphotography.com
Beach style porch container garden photo in Orange County with a roof extension

This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. Please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757

Trendy backyard patio photo in Toronto with no cover

Entryway - traditional beige floor entryway idea in Charlotte with beige walls and a glass front door

Palm Springs house remodel by H3K Design. Photo by Patrick Ketchum
1950s carpeted bedroom photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Reclaimed wood provided by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods. Architect Platt Architecture, PA, Builder Morgan-Keefe, Photographer J. Weiland
Mountain style porch idea in Other with a roof extension

Amoura Productions Sallie Elliott, Allied ASID Midwest Iron Doors Emerald Landscaping, Omaha
Inspiration for a large mediterranean beige two-story stucco house exterior remodel in Omaha