Example of a classic dark wood floor kitchen pantry design with open cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

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Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Portland.

Bathroom - cottage bathroom idea in Bridgeport

Elegant built-in desk dark wood floor home office photo in Atlanta with white walls

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

Inspiration for a cottage bathroom remodel in Bridgeport

Arnona Oren
Open concept kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor foyer remodel in Dallas with white walls and a medium wood front door

Large center island in kitchen with seating facing the cooking and prep area.
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped travertine floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

Example of a cottage formal and open concept concrete floor living room design in Houston with beige walls and no fireplace

Photo: Vicki Bodine
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor and brown floor powder room remodel in Charleston with a two-piece toilet, blue walls and a console sink

Oversized laundry washbasin with telephone handle handshower | Photo by Tad Davis Photography *Homeowner sourced the galvanized sink
Example of a transitional laundry room design in Raleigh with an utility sink and yellow walls

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic dining room photo in Dallas with beige walls

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This is an example of a mid-sized transitional screened-in back porch design in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.

Photos by Giovanni Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional master gray tile freestanding bathtub design in Miami with gray walls and a hinged shower door

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops