For this project in Alamo, we shepherded the transition of a traditional California Ranch house into a clean modern home for our clients, empty nesters who love to entertain. Within an interior envelope of all-white walls and newly-elevated ceilings, a limited palette of materials consisting of warm oak floors and cabinetry combined with warm neutrals and soft grays, feels like a breath of fresh air and allows the greenery outside the many windows to play a leading role in the color scheme. The furnishings, including custom upholstered furnishings by Hardesty Dwyer, are comfortable and “bulletproof” to accommodate the couple’s six lively grandchildren. In the vaulted great-room, a large family table is the heart of the home. It is here that the couple regularly hosts Sunday dinners with their children and grandchildren.

This beautiful kitchen features Wellborn cabinets. The door style is Prairie Maple. The perimeter finish is Divinity and the island finish is Dove. The countertops are Lagoon Silestone. They have a beautiful subway tile backsplash, stainless steel farm sink, and a great built in seating area for dining. The previous kitchen was closed in and unattractive. The new layout really opened up the space and allows the client to function well in her kitchen and feel comfortable entertaining and preparing meals for her busy family! This new space is now the highlight of their beautiful home!

The multiple outdoor decks offer sweeping views of the mountains and are the perfect spot to enjoy the warm New England weather.
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Hydropool Swim Spas are the latest trend in the pool and spa industry. Hydropool has the smoothest and most powerful adjustable current stream of any swim spa on the market. You can say goodbye to the weekly maintenance that a regular pool requires, because Hyrdropool swim spas are self-cleaning. Whether you are a serious swimmer looking to train in the comfort of your backyard or the casual swimmer who wants to enjoy the relaxation of a pool, Hydropool is the ultimate swim spa, hot tub, and aquatic gym all-in-one.

Party Palace - Custom Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This family is very involved with their church and hosts community events weekly; so the need to access the kitchen, seating areas, dining and entryways with 100+ guests present was imperative. This prompted us and the homeowner to create extra square footage around these amenities. The kitchen also received the double island treatment. Allowing guests to be hosted at one of the larger islands (capable of seating 5-6) while hors d'oeuvres and refreshments can be prepared on the smaller more centrally located island, helped these happy hosts to staff and plan events accordingly. Placement of these rooms relative to each other in the floor plan was also key to keeping all of the excitement happening in one place, making regular events easy to monitor, easy to maintain and relatively easy to clean-up. Some other important features that made this house a party-palace were a hidden butler's pantry, multiple wetbars and prep spaces, sectional seating inside and out, and double dining nooks (formal and informal). Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Outdoor accent wall of rusty real stone wall covering panels. These natural stone panels form Stone Design bring the warm feeling of nature into your home. The panels are made of real and tightly stacked stone. They come with a interlocking system for easy installation. The stone is durable, easy to clean, does not discolor and is moist, frost, and heat resistant. The panels are easy to install with a regular natural stone adhesive.

Outdoor accent wall of beige real stone wall covering panels. These natural stone panels form Stone Design bring the warm feeling of nature into your home. The panels are made of real and tightly stacked stone. They come with a interlocking system for easy installation. The stone is durable, easy to clean, does not discolor and is moist, frost, and heat resistant. The panels are easy to install with a regular natural stone adhesive.

Bead board panels adds contrast & character to the framed doors. Photo: John Martinelli
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This master bathroom we call it the fantasy bathroom, with open design let in natural light and intriguing materials create drama. Removed a unwanted fireplace to expand the shower and now the shower is a walk in dream that has 2 fixed shower heads and a hand held for ease in cleaning. Bathroom Designer Bonnie Bagley Catlin

This 1950's kitchen hindered our client's cooking and bi-weekly entertaining and was inconsistent with the home's mid-century architecture. Additional key goals were to improve function for cooking and entertaining 6 to 12 people on a regular basis. Originally with only two entry points to the kitchen (from the entry/foyer and from the dining room) the kitchen wasn’t very open to the remainder of the home, or the living room at all. The door to the carport was never used and created a conflict with seating in the breakfast area. The new plans created larger openings to both rooms, and a third entry point directly into the living room. The “peninsula” manages the sight line between the kitchen and a large, brick fireplace while still creating an “island” effect in the kitchen and allowing seating on both sides. The television was also a “must have” utilizing it to watch cooking shows while prepping food, for news while getting ready for the day, and for background when entertaining. Meticulously designed cabinets provide ample storage and ergonomically friendly appliance placement. Cabinets were previously laid out into two L-shaped spaces. On the “top” was the cooking area with a narrow pantry (read: scarce storage) and a water heater in the corner. On the “bottom” was a single 36” refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A peninsula separated the kitchen and breakfast room, truncating the entire space. We have now a clearly defined cool storage space spanning 60” width (over 150% more storage) and have separated the ovens and cooking surface to spread out prep/clean zones. True pantry storage was added, and a massive “peninsula” keeps seating for up to 6 comfortably, while still expanding the kitchen and gaining storage. The newly designed, oversized peninsula provides plentiful space for prepping and entertaining. Walnut paneling wraps the room making the kitchen a stunning showpiece.

Marble Mosaic Tile shower remodel is designed with elegance in mind. From the marble diamond shaped marble mosaic tiles intricately placed in shower niche as well as elaborately displayed behind the shower fixtures. In addition, to the 8×24 marble-look porcelain tiles running up the shower walls surround the porcelain hexagon shower floor tiles. Finalized with Granite pony wall top, granite niche, and threshold surrounding the glass door. This master bath remodel is luxurious and will be enjoyed for years to come. Marble Mosaic tile accents in addition to Marble-look tiles complete in Client Project Shower Remodel Project ~ Thank you for sharing! Planning and designing shower remodels with mosaic tiles adds striking features to any shower or tub remodel. Choosing to add a stylish mosaic tile to a shower niche or the addition of surrounding the shower fixtures as shown are two elements that are not only striking, but elegant in design. In addition, choose to run a mosaic accent tile down the full length of the shower wall for a waterfall effect drawing the eye. Choose to run a traditional horizontal line across the walls is a beautiful addition. Furthermore, choosing from a traditional threshold shower design shown to a curbless or zero-entry shower for aging in place and simpler cleaning. Purchasing Schluter Shower-systems makes designing a shower simple, easy, and waterproof. In addition, to shelves, grates and tile edge profiles available. Remember to add granite or quartz for shelves, niches, benches, and threshold or pony wall tops. With so many options stop in to ask an expert bathroom designer regarding your next bathroom remodel or renovation design options. Large selection of samples available in marble mosaics and accent tiles. In addition, to marble-look tiles located at our showroom. Stop in and check out samples today. Find your locally owned Home Improvement Store, French Creek Designs, on MeWe or Facebook, and follow us! Read more about our process and read regular updates on client projects and updated materials selections and choices at FCD News a reliable source of information and current trends.

Water in regular humidifiers is typically replaced at least 1x a week. For this client's small wine cellar though, we assembled a self-refilling humidifier system that doesn't need much attention. We hid the system inside a semi-closing drawer so it does not distract the clean design of the cellar and humidor. Read more about this project here: https://www.customwinecellarssanfrancisco.com/adding-a-humidor-to-beautiful-small-wine-cellars/ Custom Wine Cellars San Francisco 610 Leavenworth St San Francisco, CA 94109 +1 (415) 508-8419 https://www.customwinecellarssanfrancisco.com/

With Pinterest, Houzz and HGTV, homeowners have more sources for inspiration than ever before. You may have found, however, that replicating what you see online or on TV isn’t always that simple. Mastering proportion and scale can be especially challenging. Let’s say you fall in love with an oversized vase which looks like it will fit with the colors and textures in your living room. But once it’s there, the vase doesn’t look the way you expected and you don’t know now to make it work. Fortunately, designers are experienced not only in dealing with proportion and scale, but in handling multiple elements at once. In the meantime, here are a few tips to help you understand some of the considerations regarding size. Proportion Tips 1. Less is more In the home shown here, the rooms are on the smaller side, where it would seem counterintuitive to use oversized pieces. But using smaller pieces can look busy—and can actually make the rooms feel smaller, especially when you add personal belongings to the space. 2. Keep it simple Several oversized pieces can create clean, simple lines. We put this principle to work using oversized items as anchors on both sides of the fireplace in the living room. On one side, we have two oversized blown-glass vases with amber, silver and purple tones. The irregular shapes in these beautiful pieces create interest and contrast; you can see through them and you can see the room reflected in them. On the other side of the fireplace sit two oversized brass lanterns filled with driftwood and greenery; the contents can be switched out seasonally, as well. The vases on one side and lanterns on the other side establish pattern (two of each, in descending order), balance and simplicity. 3. Embrace the unexpected On the mantle above the fireplace rests another oversized piece—a painting of a barn. Its neutral colors pick up the tones in the stone behind it and again, it works to bring simplicity to the space, rather than overly fussy detail. Nearby, just up the stairs, is an unusually spacious landing. A bench and pillows transform it into a special reading or conversation spot. The pair of hammered nickel vases on the window sill repeats the pattern established on either side of the fireplace. Using oversized vases in lieu of a window treatment is unexpected—as is incorporating sleek, modern-shaped vases like these in a farmhouse-style home. Yet because of the other oversized objects nearby, the vases feel distinctive and delightful. 4. Coordinate pattern and rhythm Another oversized item is the table lamp in the living room. It’s a powerful light; aside from the overhead can lights, it’s the room’s only light source. The ridges on its ceramic base echo the pieces of wicker in the stunning basket behind the sofa. This oversized wicker basket, which we’re a bit in love with, features a very large weave along with elegant leather straps. It’s ideal for storing throws, cushions, board games or anything else you want out of sight. 5. Proximity matters This home’s dining room is just to the right of the entry. An immense floor mirror—double-framed in weathered wood—is placed opposite the front windows. Measuring seven feet high, it’s a bold piece. And it works perfectly in this space to reflect light and make the room feel larger. An oversized ceramic vase, with a porous, matte-stone finish, sits atop a table next to the mirror. Other regular-sized items share the small table, including a bottle of wine and a glass vase. But because of the enormous mirror, it was important to have one oversized item on that table, for balance.

Vinyl architectural films are well suited for kitchens and bathrooms, not only they're mold resistant but also fire retardant. You can wash them as you would wash regular mica cabinets. In this case, the kitchen was very dark and outdated, after we're done with the installation the space feels a lot more open and clean, giving the apartment a more modern look.

Modern Italian Platform Bed / Bedroom Style 07 by Spar (SP-Style) Made in Italy The Style by SPAR is a modern italian Bed from the Notte Collection. Top quality materials are used to create this amazing bed that will decorate your bedroom with modern European style. The bed is elegant and fancy, being made in a great looking wood finish of your choice. Headboard is a bit angled, providing you extra comfort while reading or lounging. The bed is available in standard US Queen and King sizes and available for your choice in 4 different versions (two regular platform bed designs and two storage bed versions). Optional "Space" casegoods: nightstands (two sizes), dresser and chest, featuring simple but very elegant design, are also available in several finishes to complement your bedroom interior. Large Sliding Door Wardrobe "Twin" is also offered to provide storage space for all your clothes and other everyday items. The starting price is for the Style Queen Size Bed (platform version #2). Dimensions: Queen Size Bed: W65" x D86" x H37" King Size Bed: W81" x D86" x H37" Small Nightstand: W20" x D17.3" x H15.4" Large Nightstand: W15.7" x D17.3" x H20.5" Dresser: W48" x D20.5" x H29.2" Chest: W25.6" x D20.5" x H43" *Wardrobe: W107.3" x D26" x H97"

We tailored this major kitchen update to meet the needs of our client for whom regularly gathering her adult children and their families for home cooked meals is a tradition hailing from her southern heritage. The Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer, commercial grade range hood and strategically placed prep sink were designed to support her love of cooking and large scale meal preparation. By replacing a smaller island and peninsula with an expansive sixteen foot island we greatly increased both the storage and the seating capacity, providing plenty of space for family and friends to comfortably gather in this true heart of the home. Other must haves like the built in coffee maker, dedicated wine refrigerators and bar area, and a built in buffet niche for storing several dish collections make this a modern kitchen with traditional roots that is ideal for entertaining and relaxing.