• A busy family wanted to rejuvenate their entire first floor. As their family was growing, their spaces were getting more cramped and finding comfortable, usable space was no easy task. The goal of their remodel was to create a warm and inviting kitchen and family room, great room-like space that worked with the rest of the home’s floor plan. The focal point of the new kitchen is a large center island around which the family can gather to prepare meals. Exotic granite countertops and furniture quality light-colored cabinets provide a warm, inviting feel. Commercial-grade stainless steel appliances make this gourmet kitchen a great place to prepare large meals. A wide plank hardwood floor continues from the kitchen to the family room and beyond, tying the spaces together. The focal point of the family room is a beautiful stone fireplace hearth surrounded by built-in bookcases. Stunning craftsmanship created this beautiful wall of cabinetry which houses the home’s entertainment system. French doors lead out to the home’s deck and also let a lot of natural light into the space. From its beautiful, functional kitchen to its elegant, comfortable family room, this renovation achieved the homeowners’ goals. Now the entire family has a great space to gather and spend quality time.

Living room De- cluttered, rearranged furniture to maximize space, utilized home owners furnishings and home décor. Photos by: Soul Surfer Photography

Transitional home design photo in Detroit

Reclaimed wood box beams form a dramatic coffered tray ceiling in this contemporary family room, their warm honey-brown to reddish-brown tones and strongly grained faces creating a bold geometric ceiling feature that anchors the entire space. The depth and warmth of these antique timbers bring a richness to the room that no painted or manufactured ceiling treatment can replicate, proving that reclaimed wood belongs just as naturally in a modern interior as it does in a traditional one. Sourced from 19th and early 20th century structures, these box beams carry a naturally aged patina and honest grain that only old growth hardwoods develop over a century of use. Through our process of denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling, Manomin Resawn Timbers prepares these antique timbers to make a statement on any ceiling. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner looking to add reclaimed wood box beams to a contemporary family room ceiling, Manomin Resawn Timbers has been helping people discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood since 2002. We ship nationwide and are happy to help you find the right pieces from anywhere in the country. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to get started.

John Dimaio
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in Philadelphia

http://www.usa-gardening.com
Shed - country shed idea in Chicago

Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.

The Island Prep area features a snow white Krion countertop with integrated Krion sinks. An integrated Miele Dishwasher, and a four compartment trash / recycle drawer operating with a touch servo for when your hands are wet or full. The 80mm thick raised walnut top provides a nice "stand up" area to allow guests to gather and participate in the preparation of food, whilst adding another dimensional element and texture to the space.

Haris Kenjar
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Seattle

Photo taken in the garden of Bob Butera and Marilyn Sifford. This moss garden is "in progress", shown after three years. Photo by Jay Sifford
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

"A Classic Christmas" Home Tour by TheYellowCapeCod.com. The goal in this holiday design was to prepare our home for the magic of Christmas and drop-in visits from family and friends. All product sources and project details are available at http://www.theyellowcapecod.com Photography and Design by Sarah Macklem

Maple Ridge - Custom Luxury Home and Land Preparation
Minimalist house exterior photo in Vancouver

Double wall ovens are just what you need when preparing a big meal. Or if you are making a small meal you can use the top wall oven which is perfect for a single dish. Photos by Chris Veith.

This drawer is an excellent storage area for spices, it sits adjacent to the cooktop for quick access during food preparation. Vogt Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped travertine floor kitchen pantry remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, yellow backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

In a neighborhood of 3-story Italianate houses called “Mansion Hill” by the locals, the new homeowners of this 2-story brick home called to say that they wanted to have the stand-out house on the block. The house, originally known as the Kirker-Fischer House had history, an elegant interior and a rather plain exterior, compared with many of its neighbors. The homeowners also said that they envisioned an all-black house. Fortunately they are not only bold, but have great taste, demonstrated by immediately approving a new color palette. The palette has lots of deep gray, dark purple tones and five different blacks, highlighted with metallic copper. The house had been poorly maintained and quickly-rehabbed more than once. The carved stone details were filled in with several layers of old paint. The most recent repaint was fairly fresh, but in some places was barely attached to the brick substrate. Lots of old paint was hand-scraped from brick walls and both stone and wood trim. The trim was sanded smooth and some mortar was replaced in the brick. Material-specific primers were used on all bare surfaces. The details in the wood window trim were so badly scarred that it was impossible to bring them back, so we clad them with new poplar molding. Other carpentry projects included some minor repairs to the fascia boards plus a line of trim on the front porch roof to add another copper highlight to a very plain area. After all this preparation and repair, the highly-detailed plan for painting took another two weeks. Meticulous attention was paid to the surfaces to accent each level and maximize the amount of visible detail. The top coats were Sherwin-Williams Emerald along with some Resilience. The project took a 3-person crew three weeks to finish. We knew right away that this was the project we were submitting for American Painting Contractor magazine’s Top Job Award, and we’re very pleased that APC recognized the Kirker-Fischer House as a winner in the category of restoration.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A large flagstone patio with a full built-in outdoor kitchen includes a stainless steel gas barbeque grill, a power burner, a Big Green Egg and a warming drawer. Appliances are built-in to a stone masonry wall topped with flat flagstone. Extra space is built in providing room for preparation and storage. Lighting is located directly above prep areas so you can entertain day and night.

Concrete preparations and Preparations for fire pit
Design ideas for a traditional concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

A beautiful double island kitchen is perfect for entertaining with lots of cabinet space
Example of a trendy kitchen design in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, paneled appliances and two islands