This picture is of a built in buffet storage cabinet, known as a butler's pantry back in the days when this home was built. It serves as a great place to store the batteries, flashlights, tape, ruler etc. and always know where they are.

12 x 24 white and gray tile with veining in matte finish. Gold hardware and gold plumbing fixtures. Shagreen gray cabinet.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink drop-in bathtub design in Charlotte with gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets

This bright mudroom has a beadboard ceiling and a black slate floor. We used trim, or moulding, on the walls to create a paneled look, and cubbies above the window seat. Shelves, the window seat bench and coat hooks provide storage. The main projects in this Wayne, PA home were renovating the kitchen and the master bathroom, but we also updated the mudroom and the dining room. Using different materials and textures in light colors, we opened up and brightened this lovely home giving it an overall light and airy feel. Interior Designer Larina Kase, of Wayne, PA, used furniture and accent pieces in bright or contrasting colors that really shine against the light, neutral colored palettes in each room. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Jon Friedrich

Stephani Buchman
Transitional dark wood floor family room photo in Toronto with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

The vintage desk creates a compact space to do work. The bright colors of the lucite panel chandelier and the hand stiched Indian bedspread pick up the colors of the surfboards in the large format photo of Avila Beach. The client wanted guests to feel welcomed by a California vibe. Photos by- Michele Lee Willson

Casey Fry
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gray backsplash and an island

Eric Roth Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Hamptons wood vanity. Downtown Collection. Vanity in wood. Available in different wood finishes according to samples or lacquered in RAL colors. Metal paint finishes: brass painted effect, nickel satin, chrome, painted in RAL colors. Available also with metal pait legs.

Honeybee by Jon Allen - At either end of this five panel piece of metal wall art are circles of black, brown, silver, and coppery jewel tones. In the piece's center are fusions of amber, honey, and copper like tones with hand etched silvery wisps flowing through. This contemporary wall painting on high quality aircraft grade aluminum measures 64" x 24" x 2" (162.56 cm x 60.96 cm x 5.08 cm) including suggested 1" spacing between the panels. In this contemporary piece, the wild bound of nature meets the edge of structure and civilization. 'Honeybee' is a unique metal painting that is the perfect abstract decor to add excitement and intrigue to your space. It's a handmade piece of original artwork that features beautiful gold, black and silver and is a three-dimensional wall sculpture that will be that modern touch every home needs. My hand textured intricacies and carvings into the metal capture and reflect surrounding light sources creating enhanced interaction with dramatic illusions of depth and 3D movement as viewed from different angles. Hang it in your living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, office, or outdoors under covered areas like your patio or pool area. This abstract metal art will delight your guests. Display under natural lighting or showcase this original artwork as the centerpiece of any room with track lighting or gallery spotlights for dramatic effect.

Hancock Cherry Brandy
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped bamboo floor eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

100% handmade museum quality oil painting describing the transition between modern abstract and traditional scenery. The size of this painting is 48x72 and has 5 layers of oil. The price is $650 with free shipping in the United States. For local Texas residents, we provide a free in-house consultation for people interested in giving their walls a life. About us: Premium Arts is a museum-quality art gallery specializing in handmade oil paintings. Our service includes bringing the showroom to your home where our consultants offer you their free valued expertise tailored to your taste along with a selection of custom frames fashioned to suit your home decor. Schedule a free appointment now and let us bring your walls more life with our abstract, traditional, modern, contemporary, scenery, and figurative paintings.

An underused formal DR was transformed into an in-home bar. Custom designed and built storage cabinets flank adjustable glass shelves resting in front of decorative mercury glass for beautiful displays. Plenty of storage, 10 in. closets, lighted top cabinets display things behind seeded glass. Handmade mahogany bar top has restaurant quality finish, paint color Sherwin Williams "Black Bean", bar stools by Ballards Designs, pendant light by Hubbardton Forge.

Your living room is your escape. It's where you go when it's time to put the day behind you and forget about your work and responsibilities. It's your sacred place to relax. Let Handyman Matters help convert your ordinary living room into a peaceful getaway. Somewhere you look forward to putting your feet up, a beautiful space for entertaining, or a great room for spending quality time with family. Don't let the small things prevent you from having the perfect living room to meet your lifestyle needs, let us do if for you! The dining room isn't intended simply for dining, it's meant for gathering and sharing not only a meal, but also engaging conversation. It's where you connect and create memories and establish new traditions with your friends, family, and loved ones. Your dining room should be an attractive space. It should convey warmth and serve as a reflection of your taste and style, while coordinating well with the other rooms of your home. We offer professional handyman services that can assist with any of your dining room projects. If you're looking to replace your chandelier with a new light fixture or high hats, add wall sconces or chair rail moulding for a formal look, or hang a large piece of wall art to create a focal point for the room, Handyman Matters has a Craftsman that is perfect for the job! Services include but not limited to: DRYWALL, INTERIOR TRIM & PAINTING LIGHTING FLOORING WALLS TV MOUNTING PICTURE HANGING

This exterior painting project in Bolton, MA focused on revitalizing the home’s appearance while improving long-term protection against the elements. The existing exterior showed signs of wear, including faded paint and minor surface deterioration. The project included full surface preparation, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, and priming, followed by the application of high-quality exterior paint. Trim, siding, and architectural details were carefully finished to ensure a clean and cohesive look. Our team maintained a clean and organized work environment throughout the process, delivering a consistent and professional result. The finished exterior provides a fresh, updated appearance with improved curb appeal and long-lasting durability suited for New England weather conditions.

We love it when our customers share their feedback and projects with us! Denise G. shared her after shots with us and couldn't be more thrilled about the results. She had this to say: "Randall's is my go-to every time. It's always a very fun and helpful experience. The quality of paint is unsurpassed. Just recently I got expert color design services from Lynne. Her expertise in color helped me enormously! I wanted to go bold but I was about to make a HUGE mistake. Strategically, she picked my brain and guided me through to the masterpiece pictures I've provided below." Thanks for sharing Denise G!

This exterior painting project in Bolton, MA focused on revitalizing the home’s appearance while improving long-term protection against the elements. The existing exterior showed signs of wear, including faded paint and minor surface deterioration. The project included full surface preparation, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, and priming, followed by the application of high-quality exterior paint. Trim, siding, and architectural details were carefully finished to ensure a clean and cohesive look. Our team maintained a clean and organized work environment throughout the process, delivering a consistent and professional result. The finished exterior provides a fresh, updated appearance with improved curb appeal and long-lasting durability suited for New England weather conditions.

Empire Painting helped this client select complementing shades of beige for the wall paint, white ceilings and white trim to tie this upstairs together.