A modern white custom built closet designed to meet the customers needs. As you want into the master closet and look to the left, you see two built in clothes hampers with adjustable shelves above. As you move around the closet, the drawers will hold necessities with more shelves above. the remainder of the closet is closet rod for long hanging items and double closet rod for shorter length hanging. This closet is sure to please with nearly 30 feet of closet rod for hanging items and a dozen shelves for more storage. Don't forget the top shelf for those infrequently used items. Let us design your closet to fit your needs. Call us today 515-218-7875 Tailored Living of Des Moines & Ames (Iowa)

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This modern farmhouse kitchen is in a former 1820s stable converted into a home. Natural cherry and soft green painted cabinet finishes paired with Zellige tile accents and beamed ceilings reflect the vintage character of the old barn and compliment the open plan of the space. The Sub-Zero refrigerator is hidden in plain sight while the 48” Wolf range and steam oven are positioned perfectly, allowing this family to stay together while cooking, socializing and eating. By moving the cramped kitchen to the opposite side of the home, this Morris County New Jersey kitchen and bath remodeler was able to take advantage of a much larger and underutilized space while also improving the overall flow in the remainder of the home.

This beautiful secluded house and art studio, hand built by a Japanese Potter, has been given a new life as a writing studio for its owner. The building, having been neglected and uninhabited for some time, was in danger of being demolished. The owner’s recognition of the underlying spirit of the place, in what can only be described as a labor of love, worked with the designers and the artisans to bring this building back to life. The stone cylinder at the center of the building houses bathrooms and mechanical systems, allowing the remainder of the building to remain open. The new cedar posts, stair, custom cabinets and handcrafted sliding doors are among the details that were chosen to complement the restoration of the underlying building, ensuring a long life for this peaceful retreat.

When we began designing this space, the homeowner knew they did not want to expand the original overall layout of the kitchen, just make minor adjustments to better improve their space and make the kitchen function more for their daily use. By incorporating some cabinetry modification features, such as half-moon lazy susan pull-outs, a trash can unit, and a spice rack, these accessories alone gave the homeowner more organization in her kitchen, ultimately giving her more room in other cabinetry, since everything now had its place. The beautiful touch to complete this kitchen was the design of wrapping the back of the peninsula in the custom-painted finish, of Sherwin William's color, "Salty Dog," giving this space that pop of rich color, while the remainder of the kitchen features natural, crisp, elegant features.

This beautiful secluded house and art studio, hand built by a Japanese Potter, has been given a new life as a writing studio for its owner. The building, having been neglected and uninhabited for some time, was in danger of being demolished. The owner’s recognition of the underlying spirit of the place, in what can only be described as a labor of love, worked with the designers and the artisans to bring this building back to life. The stone cylinder at the center of the building houses bathrooms and mechanical systems, allowing the remainder of the building to remain open. The new cedar posts, stair, custom cabinets and handcrafted sliding doors are among the details that were chosen to complement the restoration of the underlying building, ensuring a long life for this peaceful retreat.

Modern kitchen design by Benning Design Construction. Photos by Matt Rosendahl at Premier Visuals.
Kitchen - large coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

This beautiful secluded house and art studio, hand built by a Japanese Potter, has been given a new life as a writing studio for its owner. The building, having been neglected and uninhabited for some time, was in danger of being demolished. The owner’s recognition of the underlying spirit of the place, in what can only be described as a labor of love, worked with the designers and the artisans to bring this building back to life. The stone cylinder at the center of the building houses bathrooms and mechanical systems, allowing the remainder of the building to remain open. The new cedar posts, stair, custom cabinets and handcrafted sliding doors are among the details that were chosen to complement the restoration of the underlying building, ensuring a long life for this peaceful retreat.

This modern farmhouse kitchen is in a former 1820s stable converted into a home. Natural cherry and soft green painted cabinet finishes paired with Zellige tile accents and beamed ceilings reflect the vintage character of the old barn and compliment the open plan of the space. The Sub-Zero refrigerator is hidden in plain sight while the 48” Wolf range and steam oven are positioned perfectly, allowing this family to stay together while cooking, socializing and eating. By moving the cramped kitchen to the opposite side of the home, this Morris County New Jersey kitchen and bath remodeler was able to take advantage of a much larger and underutilized space while also improving the overall flow in the remainder of the home.

This beautiful secluded house and art studio, hand built by a Japanese Potter, has been given a new life as a writing studio for its owner. The building, having been neglected and uninhabited for some time, was in danger of being demolished. The owner’s recognition of the underlying spirit of the place, in what can only be described as a labor of love, worked with the designers and the artisans to bring this building back to life. The stone cylinder at the center of the building houses bathrooms and mechanical systems, allowing the remainder of the building to remain open. The new cedar posts, stair, custom cabinets and handcrafted sliding doors are among the details that were chosen to complement the restoration of the underlying building, ensuring a long life for this peaceful retreat.

When we began designing this space, the homeowner knew they did not want to expand the original overall layout of the kitchen, just make minor adjustments to better improve their space and make the kitchen function more for their daily use. By incorporating some cabinetry modification features, such as half-moon lazy susan pull-outs, a trash can unit, and a spice rack, these accessories alone gave the homeowner more organization in her kitchen, ultimately giving her more room in other cabinetry, since everything now had its place. The beautiful touch to complete this kitchen was the design of wrapping the back of the peninsula in the custom-painted finish, of Sherwin William's color, "Salty Dog," giving this space that pop of rich color, while the remainder of the kitchen features natural, crisp, elegant features.

When we began designing this space, the homeowner knew they did not want to expand the original overall layout of the kitchen, just make minor adjustments to better improve their space and make the kitchen function more for their daily use. By incorporating some cabinetry modification features, such as half-moon lazy susan pull-outs, a trash can unit, and a spice rack, these accessories alone gave the homeowner more organization in her kitchen, ultimately giving her more room in other cabinetry, since everything now had its place. The beautiful touch to complete this kitchen was the design of wrapping the back of the peninsula in the custom-painted finish, of Sherwin William's color, "Salty Dog," giving this space that pop of rich color, while the remainder of the kitchen features natural, crisp, elegant features.

When we began designing this space, the homeowner knew they did not want to expand the original overall layout of the kitchen, just make minor adjustments to better improve their space and make the kitchen function more for their daily use. By incorporating some cabinetry modification features, such as half-moon lazy susan pull-outs, a trash can unit, and a spice rack, these accessories alone gave the homeowner more organization in her kitchen, ultimately giving her more room in other cabinetry, since everything now had its place. The beautiful touch to complete this kitchen was the design of wrapping the back of the peninsula in the custom-painted finish, of Sherwin William's color, "Salty Dog," giving this space that pop of rich color, while the remainder of the kitchen features natural, crisp, elegant features.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

We constructed this handsome brick, stone and shake siding home in a swim and tennis community in Flowery Branch GA. The multi-gabled roof adds to the grandeur of the home. The exterior also features board and batten shutters as well as a stone paved front entrance. The stylish kitchen is designed with a large island with ample seating. The kitchen flows into the family room which has a coffered ceiling, stone fireplace and built-in cabinets. The large master bedroom exhibits a vaulted ceiling and has access to the sundeck. The master bathroom is designed with a his-and-her vanity, standalone tub and separate walk-in shower. The home features a large bonus room upstairs, a full unfinished daylight basement downstairs and garage space with charging stations. The outdoor living space includes a large sundeck for entertaining. Part of the sundeck is a covered with a screened-in area and wood inlaid ceiling. The remainder of the sundeck, which sits over a concrete patio below, is open to the sunlight and has multi-access points from within the home.

We constructed this handsome brick, stone and shake siding home in a swim and tennis community in Flowery Branch GA. The multi-gabled roof adds to the grandeur of the home. The exterior also features board and batten shutters as well as a stone paved front entrance. The stylish kitchen is designed with a large island with ample seating. The kitchen flows into the family room which has a coffered ceiling, stone fireplace and built-in cabinets. The large master bedroom exhibits a vaulted ceiling and has access to the sundeck. The master bathroom is designed with a his-and-her vanity, standalone tub and separate walk-in shower. The home features a large bonus room upstairs, a full unfinished daylight basement downstairs and garage space with charging stations. The outdoor living space includes a large sundeck for entertaining. Part of the sundeck is a covered with a screened-in area and wood inlaid ceiling. The remainder of the sundeck, which sits over a concrete patio below, is open to the sunlight and has multi-access points from within the home.

This beautiful secluded house and art studio, hand built by a Japanese Potter, has been given a new life as a writing studio for its owner. The building, having been neglected and uninhabited for some time, was in danger of being demolished. The owner’s recognition of the underlying spirit of the place, in what can only be described as a labor of love, worked with the designers and the artisans to bring this building back to life. The stone cylinder at the center of the building houses bathrooms and mechanical systems, allowing the remainder of the building to remain open. The new cedar posts, stair, custom cabinets and handcrafted sliding doors are among the details that were chosen to complement the restoration of the underlying building, ensuring a long life for this peaceful retreat.

We constructed this handsome brick, stone and shake siding home in a swim and tennis community in Flowery Branch GA. The multi-gabled roof adds to the grandeur of the home. The exterior also features board and batten shutters as well as a stone paved front entrance. The stylish kitchen is designed with a large island with ample seating. The kitchen flows into the family room which has a coffered ceiling, stone fireplace and built-in cabinets. The large master bedroom exhibits a vaulted ceiling and has access to the sundeck. The master bathroom is designed with a his-and-her vanity, standalone tub and separate walk-in shower. The home features a large bonus room upstairs, a full unfinished daylight basement downstairs and garage space with charging stations. The outdoor living space includes a large sundeck for entertaining. Part of the sundeck is a covered with a screened-in area and wood inlaid ceiling. The remainder of the sundeck, which sits over a concrete patio below, is open to the sunlight and has multi-access points from within the home.