This smart kitchen renovation in Silver Spring, Maryland, involved removing three walls and a centrally located powder room and a closet. The powder room was relocated into the original closet area, and the patio door moved nearby. The main window was enlarged to create an anchor and focal point for the new kitchen as well as to enhance the view onto the lovely backyard. An angled island keeps the room feeling spacious and open, and a corner pantry was designed so as not to lose precious storage space.

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Island offers seating on 3 sides.
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The keeping room, adjacent to the kitchen, creates a cozy gathering place for reading with four leather Hancock and Moore club chairs gathered around a round vintage cocktail table. Pillows are done in fabrics to compliment the Persian rug and the custom wool plaid drapes with fabric from Ralph Lauren. Hand-forged drapery hardware blends effortlessly with the stained trim, tongue and groove ceiling, The room overlooks the scenic mountain view and the screened in porch complete with wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is splendid with knotty alder custom cabinets, handmade peeled bark legs were crafted to support the chiseled edge granite. A hammered copper farm sink compliments the custom copper range hood while the slate backsplash adds color. Barstools from Old Hickory, also with peeled bark frames are upholstered in a casual red and gold fabric back with brown leather seats. A vintage Persian runner is between the range and sink to effortlessly blend all the colors together. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

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Steven Johnson, Principal Architect Project context: A custom home balances French Provincial exterior character with an eclectic interior and an urban setting. An interior courtyard and clerestory windows bring in daylight while supporting privacy, with distinct treatments for the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathrooms.

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Removing or reducing barriers helps add light and create a better flow between spaces. To achieve an open kitchen, dining-living room and entertaining space, this small Upper East Side apartment required a gut renovation. By removing the walls, changing the sink location, creating custom cabinets to maximize storage, adding seating as an Island Table and upgrading lighting and finishes, we created a glamorous and highly functional contemporary apartment.

A custom end panel that matches the doors (Fieldstone Montgomery) provides an elegant finish for the end of the peninsula. The overhang is supported by "stealth" steel braces on top of the cabinets so there is no need for clunky external supports or corbels.

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Balancing modern architectural elements with traditional Edwardian features was a key component of the complete renovation of this San Francisco residence. All new finishes were selected to brighten and enliven the spaces, and the home was filled with a mix of furnishings that convey a modern twist on traditional elements. The re-imagined layout of the home supports activities that range from a cozy family game night to al fresco entertaining. Architect: AT6 Architecture Builder: Citidev Photographer: Ken Gutmaker Photography