The series of professional grade cooking appliances were specified by the home owner chefs, requiring the fabrication of a commercial grade cooking hood. The kitchen was carefully designed to optimize both the work efficiency necessary to host large parties and the enjoyment of the chefs. Photograph: Jonathan Benoit

Interior shot of year round living space. Space includes: exterior grade video monitor that can withstand extreme elements and reduce glare; direct vent gas fireplace to keep space warm all year long; exterior grade grill capped with commercial grade exhaust hood, allowing client to bring grilling inside; panoramic doors system which allows space to convert from a wall of insulated glass panels to a completely open-air room; a full width screen system that retracts into the soffits; and Zuri decking, which can withstand all elements while maintaining an elegant design. Photographed by Michael Braun.

Location: Bethesda, MD, USA This house was transformed from an old house into this new modern, open, clean-looking and feeling home. As featured in Home & Design Magazine: http://www.homeanddesign.com/2014/10/20/modern-flow/ Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Plan Z Architects Randy Hill Photography See professional videos at: https://www.finecraftcontractors.com/videos

With 5 children, the homeowners need a professional grade kitchen with ample storage and special touches like a stand mixer lift. The walnut island was expanded and the tuxedo perimeter cabinets were reconfigured to accommodate a 6 burner stove. Soapstone countertops were the clients' must have design element, the small amount of extra maintenance is definitely worth it.

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This professional-grade chef's kitchen features a striking contrast between cream-colored perimeter cabinetry and a dark wood oversized island. The space is anchored by a high-end stainless steel range and custom ventilation hood, accented by a textured herringbone tile backsplash. Architectural details include a coffered ceiling with integrated lighting, twin pendant lights, and large windows that provide a bright, airy feel. The open-concept design flows seamlessly into a breakfast area, perfect for modern family living and upscale entertaining.

Large white kitchen with professional grade stainless appliances. Central island with seating for four. Photography by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This custom glass-enclosed wine cellar in Wilmette, IL was designed and built as a turnkey luxury residential wine cellar project, combining modern architecture with professional-grade wine storage. The frameless glass wine enclosure creates an open, contemporary feel while showcasing the cellar as a focal design element within the home. The cellar features custom wine racks finished in a deep petrol-teal sprayed lacquer with a satin to semi-gloss sheen, creating a bold and original backdrop for the wine collection. Satin brushed brass metal wine racks add warmth and contrast, elevating the overall design and reinforcing the high-end, custom nature of the space. Integrated LED wine cellar lighting highlights the unique finishes, rack layout, and bottle presentation. Designed for a combination of wine display and functional wine storage, the cellar is equipped with a professional climate-controlled wine cooling system to maintain proper temperature and humidity for long-term preservation. From design and fabrication to full installation, this project reflects a seamless, one-stop approach to custom wine cellar construction for luxury homeowners and wine collectors throughout Wilmette, the North Shore, and the greater Chicago area.

Trendmark Inc. AFTER - Gold STAR Award Best Whole House. From blah to beautiful, this kitchen’s transformation not only updated the look but rearranged the way the room functioned. After living in the house for almost 15 years the homeowners knew it was time to invest in the most important room in thier house. The large boxed in florescent light, chopped up counter spaces, and white melamine cabinets just had to go! The large pantry closet took up lots of space in the kitchen, but the did not offer organized storage. It was nearly impossible to find what you were looking for as items were buried in the back of the closet. By removing this closet and replacing it with a pantry cabinet with full extension roll outs,not only was the floor space increased but so was the usable storage area. The refrigerator was also relocated to the opposite wall to increase countertop space as well as improve function. Trendmark Inc Contractor Note: The creamy glazed alderwood cabinets have raised panel doors and drawer fronts, and feature extras like an arched raised panel range hood that brings style and elegance to the room. The creams and ivories of the room are complemented by the tan and ivory Juperana Santa Cecilia granite countertops and by the bronze hardware and pendant lighting. The large island provides storage, a prep and clean-up area with an undermounted sink, and an area for family eating or for entertaining service. A focal point in the room is the decorative travertine tile picture frame over the professional grade range. Stainless steel appliances and warm wood flooring complete the look and spread into the eating area and the family room beyond. This room has certainly banished the blahs and become elegant as well as more useful. Homeowner Score - 100 Perfect score from homeowner. “The TrendMark team was outstanding. Their creativity and ability to visualize the project made it turn out better than expected. The team always was very professional, on-time, courteous,easy to work with, and did incredible work! I’d recommend TrendMark to anyone. TrendMark is unique in that the crew are employee of TrendMark and you know who to expect for the duration of the project. I was comfortable having them in our home at anytime. Not having a string of subs come through made it a very positive experience. Their attention to detail was amazing. Before I could point out any issue the team was already working on them. Overall, remodeling a kitchen, down to the sheetrock and more and 3.5 baths could be a very painful experience, but this was not the case. It was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. We love our new home! AWARD: Best Kitchen $25,001 - $40,000 Special Feature Award: Kitchen/Closet Redesign * Nice attention to detail. Reworked interior wall to gain space. Exceptional update good lighting. * Cabinet layout/design – elevations and projections – are small but nice finishing details. Thought/Implementation of kitchen pantry/closet redesign truly changed the kitchen. * Like the kitchen cabinets lines – especially the layout nicely done tile.

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers This kitchen remodel combined an under-utilized formal dining room and a small, poorly laid-out, kitchen into one large cohesive and functional space. The two furniture-inspired custom islands are great for entertaining; one can be used for socializing, while the other can be utilized for cleaning and prep work. A custom thin brick surround encompasses the professional-grade gas range with additional spice and oil storage while other interesting materials including, honed quartz countertops, glazed thin brick backsplash, and oversized statement lighting complete this gourmet kitchen.

• Frameless shaker-style custom cabinetry • Flush-mounted professional-grade appliances for the chef • Thermador Double Combination Built-in oven with steam convection for healthy cooking • Thermador ventilation hood, gas cooktop, and pot filler • Accessible side-by-side Thermador 30” refrigerator and 18” freezer for ample storage • Multi-level pull-out pantry shelves for accessibility • Durable and beautiful backsplash tile extending to the ceiling • Under cabinet task lighting with recessed cans for ambient lighting • Circa pendant lighting • Accessible tall pantry with roll-out trays just to the left of it. Pull-out pantry storage on either side of the cooktop • Deep drawers with peg storage system below counter height

This family-friendly, yet professional-grade kitchen offers the best of both worlds. Plenty of seating at the island counter allows for togetherness for today’s family-on-the-go, while the double sinks, under-counter wine cooler and professional-grade appliances provide everything the head chef needs. The adjoining window-surrounded nook also offers the opportunity to gather around the table at any meal. This Gozzer Ranch home was built by general contractor, Matt Fisher under Ginno Construction. Matt is now building luxury custom homes as owner and president of Shelter Associates.

This Carmel kitchen remodel blends warm natural materials with timeless transitional design. Custom white oak cabinetry anchors the space, paired with crisp white perimeter cabinets and a neutral tile backsplash for a clean, elevated look. A large island with quartz countertops creates a central gathering space, complemented by integrated seating and layered lighting. High-end appliances, including a professional-grade range, add both performance and visual impact. Thoughtful details—from textured backsplash tile to mixed metal finishes—bring depth and character while maintaining a cohesive, livable design. This space was designed for both everyday functionality and effortless entertaining.

This breathtaking kitchen remodel strikes the perfect balance between timeless traditional elegance and modern culinary functionality. The result is a bright, airy chef's kitchen that feels simultaneously grand and warmly livable — a space the whole family gravitates toward. The design is anchored by crisp white inset-style cabinetry with polished nickel hardware that runs floor to ceiling, maximizing every inch of storage while creating a cohesive, custom built-in aesthetic. The standout feature is the two-tone treatment: upper perimeter cabinets in a clean bright white contrast beautifully against the large central island dressed in a sophisticated warm gray, adding depth and visual interest without disrupting the room's airy palette. Countertops throughout are a show-stopping Calacatta-style quartz, featuring dramatic gray veining on a bright white ground — lending the look of natural marble with the durability of engineered stone. The oversized island provides abundant prep space, seating for four along a generous overhang, and a farmhouse-style undermount sink with a polished nickel bridge faucet. The statement-making custom range hood commands the cooking wall, flanked by stacked glass-front upper cabinets that showcase colorful ceramics as living decor. Behind the professional-grade gas range, a layered backsplash tells a tile story: classic white subway tile anchors the field, while a striking marble herringbone mosaic creates a focal tile mural directly behind the hood — a detail that reads as pure artistry. A wall-mounted pot filler in polished nickel adds both practicality and old-world charm. Three oversized geometric polished nickel pendant lanterns hang from the tray ceiling, drawing the eye up while flooding the space with ambient light. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a sun-drenched breakfast room wrapped in plantation shutters and blue-and-white toile valances, where a warm wood round dining table grounds the casual dining area. A dedicated butler's pantry niche off the main kitchen provides an integrated wine cooler, glass-front display cabinetry, a herringbone marble backsplash, and a dedicated coffee station — a self-contained entertaining hub that keeps the main kitchen surfaces clear and serene.

2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY GRAND AWARD WINNER Having a small 10’ x 12’ kitchen tucked in the back corner of their home wasn’t working for this this young and growing family. Its cramped layout didn’t allow for a breakfast area and storage space was non-existent, both major issues for their busy day-to-day lifestyle. After consulting with Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, they decided to build a 300 square foot addition onto the back of this 1960’s vintage split level. The planned addition expanded and updated the home’s kitchen via a contemporary design, added plenty of storage and provided a much needed breakfast seating area. More importantly, it created a great place for the family to gather. The new kitchen contains a 48” professional-grade range and a large built-in refrigerator, as well as lots of cabinetry and counter space to meet client’s storage needs. Use of lighter shaker style custom painted cabinetry with honed black counter tops has lightened the space tremendously. A large island with distress black cherry cabinetry ans a mahogany countertop was installed and has become the focal point of the kitchen. By removing a partition that previously separated the kitchen from the dining room, the new design has created a wide open floor plan. The casual dining room flows right into a casual seating area with a corner fireplace. French doors open onto a large new deck. Best of all, the addition lets the family spend time together before, during and after mean preparation. It’s truly become the hearth of the home.

We completely demoed the original kitchen and renovated the space for our client’s new wet bar and dining area. The wet bar includes accessible storage for place settings, an accessible ice maker, a small bar sink, and glass door wall cabinets for decorative storage. The kitchen was relocated to the addition transforming the space. Custom-built cabinets with flushed-mounted chef-grade appliances and a large island were designed with accessible storage solutions, functionality, and universal design elements.

Naturally, an extraordinary video experience calls for an equally extraordinary audio one, and we installed a full complement of Marantz power amplifiers and processors along with exceptional speakers. Top-of-the-line, professional-grade Klipsch KL-650 THX speakers were installed in a beautiful cabinet and used for the front left, right and center along with a pair of Klipsch JW-120 THX subwoofers and amps, with Klipsch Pro-7502-L-THX and Klipsch Pro-7800-S-THX in-ceiling and in-wall speakers installed for stellar surround-sound and Dolby Atmos audio.

With 5 children, the homeowners need a professional grade kitchen with ample storage and special touches like a stand mixer lift. The walnut island was expanded and the tuxedo perimeter cabinets were reconfigured to accommodate a 6 burner stove. Soapstone countertops were the clients' must have design element, the small amount of extra maintenance is definitely worth it.