Painted white, knotty alder distressed kitchen cabinets with a dark stained wood island for contrast. The counter tops are a group 5 granite to get a more unique pattern and the backsplash is a dark glass custom sheet. The floors are travertine that flows from indoor to the custom outdoor bar out back. The pantry door is a barn door that is stain matched to blend with the island. Beautiful "Traditional" kitchen design. Enjoy!

Opening a bearing wall included architectural details on sculpting an archway in order to design this beautiful and functional island that ties in the dining areas. A large Wolf range with custom ventilation housed in a designed custom wood hood by Studio 76 Home interior designers, and handcrafted by Studio 76 Kitchens own craftsmen and installers. The lighting design was extensive and included layered lighting such as task, general and decorative pendants that drop on long chains from the loft ceiling. Mixing patterns and textures were incorporated in the surfaces in stone, the beveled tiled backsplash and fabric from the homeowners collection. A clean transitional design style worked well in this home by the great lake Erie. The kitchen sink is by Franke and the cabinet stain is called "London Fog". A Brizzo kitchen faucet matches the hardware by Top Knobs.

2015 Builder Of The Year, Rusty Golden has hit it out of the park again in Willow Grove! Our Premier 2016 Parade of Homes house will be the talk of the town! New designer finishes includes 3cm slab Bianco Joiai marble throughout kitchen and all baths, 3cm slab White Onyx in powder room and loads of natural light to create openness by day and ambiance by night ! Full custom designed master closet system by Ultimate Closet Storage and Gabby Home designer lighting throughout. The Settlement at Willow Grove is South Baton Rouge’s most sought after subdivision and is located off Perkins Rd. between Bluebonnet Blvd. and Siegen Lane. If you love the homes on Florida's Scenic Highway 30-A, you will want to own this home! Designed by one of the South's award willing architects, Matthew Savoie has created another Rosemary Beach looking home for us here in Baton Rouge. The Mission style all-white stucco home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 2 separate bedroom suites upstairs. The large master suite is the only bedroom down and is secluded in the rear of the home, away from traffic areas. With an incredible open plan downstairs, glass sliding doors that open into the courtyard, and finishes that are sure to impress all of your guests, you will be the proud owners of this classy home. The upstairs ultra cozy study/media room/office with fireplace features oversized "barn doors" for privacy. Gourmet kitchen features large 9' island, stainless appliances, gas range with oven, microwave, a 42” refrigerator and walk in pantry. The laundry room off the kitchen is equipped with a large counter spaces. Beautiful powder room will wow your friends, while the center courtyard area can be designed to meet your personal needs. Outdoor kitchen includes built in grill and solid slab counter. This will be another show stopper, so don't wait, come see us today!

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The original house, built in the early 18th century, was moved to this location two hundred years later. This whole house project includes an outdoor stage, a library, two barns, an exercise complex and extensive landscaping with tennis court and pools. A new stair winds upward to the study built as a widow's walk on the roof. A large window provides a view to the sea-wall at the bottom of the garden and Buzzard's Bay beyond. The new stair allows views from the central front hall into the Living Room, which spans the waterside. The bluestone-edged swimming pool and hot pool merge with the landscape, creating the illusion that the pool and the sea are continuous.

Charcoal Bluff real thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill creates a beautiful covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Charcoal Bluff real stone veneer is a natural limestone with shades of grey, gold and an occasional brown. The stone has a nice range of textures showcasing both the interior part of the stone and the natural bed. The grey pieces are called machine cut or split face and are produced using a 300 ton hydraulic press to break up the raw slabs of stone. The gold and brown pieces are the outer parts of the slabs of stone and were colored over thousands of years as water washed minerals over them. Charcoal Bluff is considered an ashlar pattern, however, there some larger rectangular castle rock pieces making this natural stone veneer great for projects of all sizes.

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2015 Builder Of The Year, Rusty Golden has hit it out of the park again in Willow Grove! Our Premier 2016 Parade of Homes house will be the talk of the town! New designer finishes includes 3cm slab Bianco Joiai marble throughout kitchen and all baths, 3cm slab White Onyx in powder room and loads of natural light to create openness by day and ambiance by night ! Full custom designed master closet system by Ultimate Closet Storage and Gabby Home designer lighting throughout. The Settlement at Willow Grove is South Baton Rouge’s most sought after subdivision and is located off Perkins Rd. between Bluebonnet Blvd. and Siegen Lane. If you love the homes on Florida's Scenic Highway 30-A, you will want to own this home! Designed by one of the South's award willing architects, Matthew Savoie has created another Rosemary Beach looking home for us here in Baton Rouge. The Mission style all-white stucco home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 2 separate bedroom suites upstairs. The large master suite is the only bedroom down and is secluded in the rear of the home, away from traffic areas. With an incredible open plan downstairs, glass sliding doors that open into the courtyard, and finishes that are sure to impress all of your guests, you will be the proud owners of this classy home. The upstairs ultra cozy study/media room/office with fireplace features oversized "barn doors" for privacy. Gourmet kitchen features large 9' island, stainless appliances, gas range with oven, microwave, a 42” refrigerator and walk in pantry. The laundry room off the kitchen is equipped with a large counter spaces. Beautiful powder room will wow your friends, while the center courtyard area can be designed to meet your personal needs. Outdoor kitchen includes built in grill and solid slab counter. This will be another show stopper, so don't wait, come see us today!

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The major kitchen renovation of this old country farmhouse was a task of love, one that had been planned for many years by these Barrington seasoned homeowners. After interviewing no less than five companies, the homeowners chose the design team at Advance Design Studio to make the transformation they had long planned for. “They had an understanding of the right design for the space almost from the instant they walked in the room”, says Sharon Scott of the design team of Nicole Ryan at Todd Jurs at Advance Design Studio. “They were the only designers who laid out ideas in the first meeting at the house that we really loved”, she says. “It was obvious that they understood the house, and understood us - and from then on the decision to hire them literally made itself”. The original kitchen had a dividing “wall” of cabinetry…that made the rather large space seem very small, and cut off the kitchen from the eating area that has a beautiful garden view completely hidden from the main kitchen. Circulation was poor, leaving family members on top of one another when entertaining family and friends. The new kitchen design nearly doubles the kitchen size within the original space; opening it up completely and enjoying an expansive island containing a new Kohler Whitehaven Smart Divide farm sink, a dishwasher, and pull out double trash receptacle. The great new gathering space accommodates four pull out stools beckoning grandchildren and friends alike. Removing the range from the island and relocating it to create a dramatic “feature” wall, completely out of the way of guests; it is now crowned with a beautiful completely customized wood hood designed to ventilate much more efficiently than the original island range containing a limited downdraft system. The much more efficient use of the space after removing a pantry closet made way for a fully functional “tall wall” housing a double oven and refrigerator, out of the way of guests. Removing the restrictive cabinetry wall now allowed for an expansive floor to ceiling pantry cabinet with full extension pull out shelving, and an elegant display area complete with a beautiful furniture detailed buffet. Fitting perfectly into the farmhouse charm of the old estate, Medallion Silver Lancaster cabinetry was chosen in a soft white Maple Divinity paint finish lining the perimeter. The stunning island hints to this old home’s past with Medallion Gold’s Maple Devonshire style graced with a Carriage Black Heirloom painted finish. The rubbed off black paint finish reveals the soft wood tones beneath, mimicking furniture you’d see in your grandmother’s home that has lovingly been polished for years to reveal a soft, subtly rubbed-off sheen. Counter tops reverse contrast with perimeter tops of black “Raven” granite possessing a subtle honed finish, and a shift to Quartz Difinity Viareggio - resembling white Carrera marble on the island. A simple herringbone detail completes the decorative range wall, and subtle porcelain subway tiles grace the backsplash throughout. The design is finished off with crisp Thermador and Bosch stainless steel appliances, and bright brushed cup pull and handle combination hardware. A pull down Kohler Bellaria faucet makes cleanup a breeze, and soft under-cabinet LED lighting throughout makes every work surface shine softly, and highlights the cabinetry display area with grace. One special detail was created to make the dramatic ceiling transition to a vaulted area above the breakfast nook extra special. A tongue and groove solid wood ceiling was hung above, and a subtle greenish-grey distressed paint finish was hand developed on site by the talented crew, complementing the new kitchen with a completely unique surface that appears as if it’s been there for many, many years. It’s just one standout feature in the amazing new space that is sure to be in every conversation as newcomers enjoy the newest best hangout in this old home renewed! After 30 years of renovating homes, this now content homeowner sips a cup of tea enjoying her new garden view, and reminisces projects of past – and lastly reports their experience with Advance Design Studio culminating with their amazing new kitchen to be the most enjoyable and satisfying home experience yet. Designer: Nicole Ryan Photographer: Joe Nowak

At Murakami Design Inc., we are in the business of creating and building residences that bring comfort and delight to the lives of their owners. Murakami provides the full range of services involved in designing and building new homes, or in thoroughly reconstructing and updating existing dwellings. From historical research and initial sketches to construction drawings and on-site supervision, we work with clients every step of the way to achieve their vision and ensure their satisfaction. We collaborate closely with such professionals as landscape architects and interior designers, as well as structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, respecting their expertise in helping us develop fully integrated design solutions. Finally, our team stays abreast of all the latest developments in construction materials and techniques.

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When envisioning their kitchen remodel, it was important to these homeowners that their existing cherry kitchen would be given a facelift in transitional style. Cathy and Ed of Renovisions achieved the owners’ wishes while making sure the kitchen still looked like a natural extension to the rest of their traditional styled home. The update made room for added storage and appliance space. We installed 48” wide cabinetry in a natural cherry finish with roll-out shelves and space to accommodate a microwave and pull-out double trash receptacle. These custom built cherry cabinets and crown molding matched existing cabinets and were within easy reach of the newly installed stainless steel Viking gas range, Zephyr hood and GE hybrid dishwasher. A large rectangular stainless steel sink was under-mounted on a beautiful new gold granite countertop. An absolute black granite countertop was installed on the new wine/beverage center featuring a U-Line dual-zone wine refrigerator, deep drawers for linens and stem ware holder in natural cherry finish. A standout feature is the beautifully tiled backsplash cut in with absolute black granite tile and an artful mix of granite/porcelain tile design over the new gas range. This draws attention to the newly remodeled space and brings together all the elements. The homeowners were tired of the original builders brick surrounding their fireplace hearth and wanted to update to a more formal, elegant look. They chose a solid polished granite material in absolute black. Outdated no longer, the design details in the kitchen and adjacent family room come together to create a formal yet warm and inviting ambiance with their wish fulfilled. The owners love their newly remodeled spaces.

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2015 Builder Of The Year, Rusty Golden has hit it out of the park again in Willow Grove! Our Premier 2016 Parade of Homes house will be the talk of the town! New designer finishes includes 3cm slab Bianco Joiai marble throughout kitchen and all baths, 3cm slab White Onyx in powder room and loads of natural light to create openness by day and ambiance by night ! Full custom designed master closet system by Ultimate Closet Storage and Gabby Home designer lighting throughout. The Settlement at Willow Grove is South Baton Rouge’s most sought after subdivision and is located off Perkins Rd. between Bluebonnet Blvd. and Siegen Lane. If you love the homes on Florida's Scenic Highway 30-A, you will want to own this home! Designed by one of the South's award willing architects, Matthew Savoie has created another Rosemary Beach looking home for us here in Baton Rouge. The Mission style all-white stucco home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 2 separate bedroom suites upstairs. The large master suite is the only bedroom down and is secluded in the rear of the home, away from traffic areas. With an incredible open plan downstairs, glass sliding doors that open into the courtyard, and finishes that are sure to impress all of your guests, you will be the proud owners of this classy home. The upstairs ultra cozy study/media room/office with fireplace features oversized "barn doors" for privacy. Gourmet kitchen features large 9' island, stainless appliances, gas range with oven, microwave, a 42” refrigerator and walk in pantry. The laundry room off the kitchen is equipped with a large counter spaces. Beautiful powder room will wow your friends, while the center courtyard area can be designed to meet your personal needs. Outdoor kitchen includes built in grill and solid slab counter. This will be another show stopper, so don't wait, come see us today!

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This modern waterfront home was built for today’s contemporary lifestyle with the comfort of a family cottage. Walloon Lake Residence is a stunning three-story waterfront home with beautiful proportions and extreme attention to detail to give both timelessness and character. Horizontal wood siding wraps the perimeter and is broken up by floor-to-ceiling windows and moments of natural stone veneer. The exterior features graceful stone pillars and a glass door entrance that lead into a large living room, dining room, home bar, and kitchen perfect for entertaining. With walls of large windows throughout, the design makes the most of the lakefront views. A large screened porch and expansive platform patio provide space for lounging and grilling. Inside, the wooden slat decorative ceiling in the living room draws your eye upwards. The linear fireplace surround and hearth are the focal point on the main level. The home bar serves as a gathering place between the living room and kitchen. A large island with seating for five anchors the open concept kitchen and dining room. The strikingly modern range hood and custom slab kitchen cabinets elevate the design. The floating staircase in the foyer acts as an accent element. A spacious master suite is situated on the upper level. Featuring large windows, a tray ceiling, double vanity, and a walk-in closet. The large walkout basement hosts another wet bar for entertaining with modern island pendant lighting. Walloon Lake is located within the Little Traverse Bay Watershed and empties into Lake Michigan. It is considered an outstanding ecological, aesthetic, and recreational resource. The lake itself is unique in its shape, with three “arms” and two “shores” as well as a “foot” where the downtown village exists. Walloon Lake is a thriving northern Michigan small town with tons of character and energy, from snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter to morel hunting and hiking in the spring, boating and golfing in the summer, and wine tasting and color touring in the fall.

Perched high above the Islington Golf course, on a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary residential home is all about bringing the outdoor surroundings in. In keeping with the French style, a metal and slate mansard roofline dominates the façade, while inside, an open concept main floor split across three elevations, is punctuated by reclaimed rough hewn fir beams and a herringbone dark walnut floor. The elegant kitchen includes Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf range, SubZero glass paned refrigerator, open walnut shelving, blue/black cabinetry with hand forged bronze hardware and a larder with a SubZero freezer, wine fridge and even a dog bed. The emphasis on wood detailing continues with Pella fir windows framing a full view of the canopy of trees that hang over the golf course and back of the house. This project included a full reimagining of the backyard landscaping and features the use of Thermory decking and a refurbished in-ground pool surrounded by dark Eramosa limestone. Design elements include the use of three species of wood, warm metals, various marbles, bespoke lighting fixtures and Canadian art as a focal point within each space. The main walnut waterfall staircase features a custom hand forged metal railing with tuning fork spindles. The end result is a nod to the elegance of French Country, mixed with the modern day requirements of a family of four and two dogs!