The customer and E D Enterprises, Inc. were excited as the old soffits, wall, closets, and header were removed, as well as relocating the dining room door, to reveal and transform the space into an expansive new kitchen. All electrical plumbing, and HVAC was relocated to comply with the village code. Our skilled craftsmen installed all of the cabinetry, custom hood, and crown molding, as well. A bar, (blue tone cabinet) was installed in the dinette area creating an attractive, functional area. Note the tile pattern back splash above the cook top and the brick pattern tile back splash below the glass door cabinet. Recessed ceiling lights and under cabinet lighting were installed to illuminate the new work space. General Contractor / Remodel: E D Enterprises, Inc. Rick Tripple Photography

We updated this kitchen by removing the upper cabinets and soffits and installing Waypoint Livingspaces 610D Door Style in Silk Paint which are also installed on the back wall.

We updated this kitchen by removing the upper cabinets and soffits and installing Waypoint Livingspaces 610D Door Style in Silk Paint which are also installed on the back wall.

Charles F. Bongiorno Jr.
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Charles F. Bongiorno Jr.
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Charles F. Bongiorno Jr.
Home design - traditional home design idea in New York

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

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Photo: Jason Snyder © 2014 Houzz Design: Luca Construction and Design

Bruce Damonte
Example of a large mid-century modern master white tile and subway tile marble floor corner shower design in San Francisco with an undermount tub and gray walls

A young couple from New York decided to move to the peaceful area of Stamford. They bought a house that needed the love and vision of my clients. We removed the wallpaper and applied a skim coat of plaster to the entire upper area of the house to resurface the walls that had been poorly treated over time and were hidden beneath the wallpaper. It was an intense and careful job because the walls are made of plaster, a type of material used over 40 years ago. We covered areas like the floor and other details that should not be damaged or painted.

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

We updated this kitchen by removing the upper cabinets and soffits and installing Waypoint Livingspaces 610D Door Style in Silk Paint which are also installed on the back wall.

Michal Utterback
Home office - modern built-in desk concrete floor home office idea in Los Angeles

Design ideas for a craftsman landscaping in San Francisco.

Tom Harper
Inspiration for a large timeless gender-neutral dressing room remodel in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Sixth and final step : With all tape removed, apply (2) coats of polyurethane. Client and designer intends for floor to wear and age into naturally distressed floor.

Custom designed loft with locally made padded cushion (removable) and custom netting by contractor. Project completed for Homepolish. Photo by Nick Glimenakis for Homepolish