Photography by Michael J. Lee
Bedroom - large transitional guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Boston with brown walls and no fireplace

Irresistible Portraits by Karen Goforth
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Peter Cane Photography
Example of a classic three-car garage design in Baltimore

Mountain style formal living room photo in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Steel stair from living room to lofted upper level
Minimalist living room photo in Chicago with white walls

David Eichler
Example of a small classic beige two-story stucco gable roof design in San Francisco

Mid-sized cottage enclosed carpeted and beige floor living room photo in Oklahoma City with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Mariko Reed
Example of a trendy one-story wood exterior home design in San Francisco with a shed roof

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Family Room transformed from a dark space to a light and beautiful gathering area. Custom moldings highlight the recessed sofa area as well as the beautiful fireplace. New Hardwood creates a compliment to the elegant white and gray color scheme.

Here are some photos from a project that we finished in Red Deer this week. Smoke colored polyaspartic garage floor coating and windswept pewter cabinets with a stainless top and slat wall. We also installed an overhead onrax ceiling rack.

Inspiration for a craftsman bedroom remodel in DC Metro

Example of an arts and crafts bathroom design in DC Metro

Arts and crafts kitchen photo in DC Metro