Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

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Great room - contemporary medium tone wood floor great room idea in Austin with white walls

To keep up with the new kitchen, the butler pantry and writing desk were also given the royal treatment. The butler pantry cabinets were recoloured in the same “Midsummer Night” as the kitchen island while the writing desk was recoloured in “Dove White” to match the main kitchen cabinets. Both were topped with a “Black Galaxy Gold” granite countertop and the Europa Dolomite Random Brick mosaic tile backsplash. New hardware finished off both spaces nicely.

Our client wanted an open concept space in a long narrow home that left original textures and details untouched. A brick wall was exposed as a walnut kitchen and industrial style floor-to-ceiling glazing were added. In this photo a beautiful rug from Aelfie in Brooklyn ties the whole mid-century modern aesthetic together. Construction by Greening Homes

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The first goal for this client in Chatham was to give them a front walk and entrance that was beautiful and grande. We decided to use natural blue bluestone tiles of random sizes. We integrated a custom cut 6" x 9" bluestone border and ran it continuous throughout. Our second goal was to give them walking access from their driveway to their front door. Because their driveway was considerably lower than the front of their home, we needed to cut in a set of steps through their driveway retaining wall, include a number of turns and bridge the walkways with multiple landings. While doing this, we wanted to keep continuity within the building products of choice. We used real stone veneer to side all walls and stair risers to match what was already on the house. We used 2" thick bluestone caps for all stair treads and retaining wall caps. We installed the matching real stone veneer to the face and sides of the retaining wall. All of the bluestone caps were custom cut to seamlessly round all turns. We are very proud of this finished product. We are also very proud to have had the opportunity to work for this family. What amazing people. #GreatWorkForGreatPeople As a side note regarding this phase - throughout the construction, numerous local builders stopped at our job to take pictures of our work. #UltimateCompliment #PrimeIsInTheLead

Jay Sinclair

We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.

Complete bathroom remodel Summer 2013. This bath offers generous space without going overboard in square footage. The homeowner chose to go with a large double vanity, a nice shower with custom features a shower seat. We decided to keep the existing tub and deck it with carrara marble. The vanity area shown in this photo has plenty of storage for bathroom appliances in the tower. Below the mirrored wall cabinets we added a open towel storage space below. The mirrors were cased out with the matching woodwork, crown detail and carrara tile mosaics on each side. The countertop is Carrara slab marble with undermount Marzi sinks. The Kallista faucets are wall mounted, we was chosen in chrome since it was an easier finish to maintain for years to come. The floor tile is a 20 x 20 Silver Strand with a Carrara Marble strip set in straight. The backsplash to the vanity is the companion carrara mosaic random. Vaulted ceilings add to the dramatic feel of this bath. The polished nickel Restoration glass globe chandelier also adds to the dramatic glamor of the bath. The shower has three zones function, with a polished gray porcelain tile, mixed with split face white marble and carrara marble mosaics. This luxury bath sets its residence in Houston Texas.

To keep up with the new kitchen, the butler pantry and writing desk were also given the royal treatment. The butler pantry cabinets were recoloured in the same “Midsummer Night” as the kitchen island while the writing desk was recoloured in “Dove White” to match the main kitchen cabinets. Both were topped with a “Black Galaxy Gold” granite countertop and the Europa Dolomite Random Brick mosaic tile backsplash. New hardware finished off both spaces nicely.

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A contemporary ranch with many amenities and fantastic views. This project includes a main residence, a bunkhouse, a ranch, and a sports barn with office suites. The design features the use of natural materials like wood, and stone, light colors, reclaimed amber accents, and warm elements.

To keep up with the new kitchen, the butler pantry and writing desk were also given the royal treatment. The butler pantry cabinets were recoloured in the same “Midsummer Night” as the kitchen island while the writing desk was recoloured in “Dove White” to match the main kitchen cabinets. Both were topped with a “Black Galaxy Gold” granite countertop and the Europa Dolomite Random Brick mosaic tile backsplash. New hardware finished off both spaces nicely.

Aluminum Kitchen Backsplash: Eden Mosaic Tile Long Random Bar Silver Aluminum Tile - EMT_ALWF11-SIL-CB. Aluminum mosaic tiles provide the look of stainless steel metal mosaic tiles but with added texture and durability. The circular brushed aluminum finish gives a unique modern aesthetic while the extruded structure of the tiles provides superior durability and support once installed. If you are considering metal mosaic tiles for your kitchen or bathroom backsplash or perhaps for an accent wall then you should seriously consider our collection of aluminum mosaic tiles. Testimonial by Mary B. "Just so you know I have been searching for the right backsplash for my kitchen for 3 years. The accent glass and aluminum tile that you see was my found at Home Depot. It was the aluminum that caught my attention. Unfortunately, they did not carry the aluminum tiles to match. I went on Google search and, to my pleasant surprise, Eden mosaic in Florida had what I wanted. I am a skeptic when it comes to dealing with long distant or online orders; so, I sent an email message with my phone number. The very next day I got a call from Eden mosaic and it was a pleasant experience from that day on. The staff were very helpful and very professional. The customer service was one I will never forget and will highly recommend to all who want an excellent experience. Thank you again for a great experience and making my dream kitchen come to life."

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From the wooden elephant sculpture and the elephant print pillows to the hair-on-hide rug and faux fur throw, this guest bedroom has a wildlife theme that is elegant and welcoming. I pulled the the soothing blue color of the wall covering and window panels from the duvet. Photo by Brian Gassel

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