Mid-sized transitional l-shaped laminate floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

OYSTER A kitchen that makes minimalism its trump card, offering a new solution for functionality requirements. Its outstanding features include its purely flat door, the futuristic elegance of the matte lacquers and the Shell System structure, a revolutionary "shell-type" construction system. Oyster Italian Kitchens also combine the brilliant glow of modernity in gloss lacquers, and up-to-date feel of natural wood.

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Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Create a wall unit to fit any size wall. The Gramercy TV stand offers a new creative perspective where the boundaries of materials, colors, and innovation merge. The Gramercy combines a wood base with a lacquered mezzanine supported by a stainless steel leg. Lengthen (up to 130") or shorten (down to 86") the overall unit by adjusting the position of the mezzanine unit, allowing you great flexibility to accommodate any wall size. Base features two pull-out drawers, while mezzanine features one single drawer. European soft-closing glides enable effortless drawer movement. Available in two-tone combinations, including wenge wood/beige lacquer and walnut wood/black lacquer. Minor assembly required (legs detached). Imported. - See more at: http://www.cressina.com/gramercy-tv-stand-by-modloft.html#sthash.RtOLja8k.dpuf

This project required a call of attention to the architectural details of the home as the main visual focal point. Additional lighting was added to the trees to visually anchor the home to the landscaping. All of the lights used are low voltage, LED lights.

Cheshire, Ct. Michael Gotowala Outdoor Kitchen designer and founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES shows us signs of OUTDOOR LIVING FABULOUSLY with the surrounding neighbors in this CHESHIRE, CT. residential splendor. Remote controlled fire pit with granite surround, Outdoor kitchen island with DCS grill, new mahogany deck, Brown Jordan's outdoor cabinetry all part of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES. ALL you need to do is pull up a chair. For more great outdoor kitchen design ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE BY PREFERRED PROPERTIES CONNECTICUT. www.outdoorkitchendesigner.com or call 1-855-GET OUTDOORS

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Based very closely upon an original Shaker design, this is our interpretation of a Shaker classic… Built out of Tiger Maple wood with a Cherry wood counter Counter has a drop-leaf back Post & Panel construction with delicate turning at foot This piece is already built & ready to ship! All drawers are fully dovetailed and mounted on premium concealed glides 3 drawers are fit with high-quality locks made in England that feature skeleton keys and bone escutcheons Solid wood construction, finely crafted and finished all around 25″deep x 60″wide x 33″high with leaf down 33″deep x 60″wide x 33″high with leaf up Signed and dated by the cabinetmaker

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Inspiration for a small traditional full sun backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in DC Metro.

This house was designed for a couple and their son. One of the design program requirements was to have two master suites on the main level. They enjoy cooking and entertaining so the public and food prep. areas are functional, attractive and conducive to people gathering around. Consequently, the square footage of the main level is large. The house is also on a very steep slope which didn't help with the required footprint. In order to minimize the related costs of building with this site condition, the footprint of the house is long and not deep as it reaches down the slope. The scale of the existing homes in the neighborhood are unimposing. In order to play down the size as viewed from the street, the facade is broken up into several different masses with low sloping roofs. Once you're inside, the house opens up with 14 foot ceilings in the entry and living areas. The ceiling height of other spaces on the main level are 10 feet. Universal design was implemented on the main level to provide inherent accessibility for everyone. The lower level accommodates several guest rooms and baths, an exercise room, a guest den with wet bar and a man cave. Another design program requirement was to make the house as maintenance-free as possible. Exterior materials include stucco, Pennsylvania Blue Stone and a new aluminum siding product called Longboard. The siding comes in many wood grain finishes and to everyone that has seen it, they think it's real wood. It's also made from heavy gauge aluminum so it doesn't ding like traditional aluminum siding. The roofs are metal standing seam. The house is energy efficient. It's fully insulated with spray foam insulation-lots of it. The exterior walls were designed with 2x6 studs and roof rafters are 2x12 to provide plenty of space for the insulation, exceeding the required R-values. Windows and doors of course are energy efficient as well. All lighting is LED. The decking around the exterior is locust, a very hard native wood which is naturally insect and rot resistant. The best part of the whole project are the owners who love their new home. They initially had plans to live in this house during the summer months and Florida during the winter. They are now seriously considering living here full-time.

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Example of a mid-sized cottage open concept light wood floor living room design

Acoustic panels, surface-mounted outlets, and a variety of audio equipment. The techniques used in this project require that there be as few holes as possible in the drywall and the smallest workable size.

This Transitional Whole Home Remodel required that the interior of the home be gutted in order to create the open concept kitchen / great room. The floors, walls and roofs were all reinsulated. The exterior was also updated with new stucco, paint and roof. Note the craftsman style front door in black! We also updated the plumbing, electrical and mechanical. The location and size of the new windows were all optimized for lighting. Adding to the homes new look are Louvered Shutters on all of the windows. The homeowners couldn’t be happier with their NEW home! The kitchen features white shaker cabinet doors and Torquay Cambria countertops. White subway tile is warmed by the Dark Oak Wood floor. The home office space was customized for the homeowners. It features white shaker style cabinets and a custom built-in desk to optimize space and functionality. The master bathroom features DeWils cabinetry in walnut with a shadow gray stain. The new vanity cabinet was specially designed to offer more storage. The stylistic niche design in the shower runs the entire width of the shower for a modernized and clean look. The same Cambria countertop is used in the bathrooms as was used in the kitchen. "Natural looking" materials, subtle with various surface textures in shades of white and gray, contrast the vanity color. The shower floor is Stone Cobbles while the bathroom flooring is a white concrete looking tile, both from DalTile. The Wood Looking Shower Tiles are from Arizona Tile. The hall or guest bathroom features the same materials as the master bath but also offers the homeowners a bathtub. The laundry room has white shaker style custom built in tall and upper cabinets. The flooring in the laundry room matches the bathroom flooring.

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Deck - transitional deck idea in Denver

Studio 29 Architects used our pocket door systems on the downstairs of this property for their clients who wanted to ‘make the most of the space’ available. They required multi-functional spaces that could be opened up or closed off, for example, when guests came to stay. Flexibility throughout the whole plan was a key feature of the brief as was making the space feel ‘generous’. The large bespoke sliding pocket door system used for the entry from the hallway to the main living area mirrored the sliding glass panel that then provided access into the garden.

Helping a client with great design ideas, implement this beautiful nursery!
Nursery - small traditional girl carpeted nursery idea in Raleigh with gray walls

Here in Florida, we’re blessed with great weather year-round. So it’s no surprise that outdoor entertaining areas are an extremely popular way to enhance outdoor living. When our clients requested an update to their existing outdoor kitchen while they were away on vacation, we were ready to hit the ground running. While their beautiful 2-story home on a golf course had a pool and covered lanai area, the existing outdoor kitchen just didn’t function well for their needs. Mainly, they craved additional counter space and more seating. And, as avid football fans, with a son playing on a renown Division 1 college team, they also wanted a large screen TV to watch games. After all, what better way to share game day excitement than at a barbecue with family and friends? A Bigger, Better Kitchen Layout Our brilliant design team came up with a much larger, u-shaped outdoor kitchen layout for increased functionality. The extra base cabinets provided plenty of storage as well as a foundation for additional countertop space. Adjacent to the sink, we added a 24” outdoor refrigerator to keep food and beverages chilled, and the high top bar allowed for more seating around the perimeter. For cooking, our clients selected a much larger Lynx grill and side burner to replace the original grill. While the kitchen was already set up for a grilling area, it required a hood, so we built and installed a custom hood for proper ventilation. Then, we added a large screen TV above the hood for easy viewing. Finishing Touches To softly illuminate the entire space at night, we installed additional recessed light fixtures into the ceiling and under the grill hood. We also tied the Cypress wood ceiling and the crown molding together into the design with a luxurious cabinet stain. Along with these finishing touches, we added a decorative travertine stone backsplash behind the grill and homogenized the front face of the bar for a polished, matching look. Ventilation Challenges With the outdoor kitchen lanai located directly under a second-floor living area, we had expected to tuck away ventilation ductwork between the second-level floor joists and the exterior wall running parallel to the grill hood. However, upon further investigation, we discovered the second floor joist system, in fact, ran perpendicular to the grill hood. In short, we needed a new way to hide the venting without compromising the original design. Our team came up with an inspired solution: Construction of a false wall behind the outdoor kitchen allowed us to run ductwork without creating a visible chase for the vent, thus maintaining a symmetrical look on both sides of the grill and decorative hood. Exceeding Expectations In the end, we didn’t just meet our clients’ needs for a beautiful outdoor kitchen update – we exceeded them. As planned, we completed the new outdoor kitchen while they were out of town. But when our clients returned from vacation, they were so impressed with the results (and the stress-free design/build experience) that they promptly hired us for another extensive remodel – a stunning home addition!

This 600sf addition in Folsom created much need space for a growing family. In addition to gaining space, functionality and pantry storage were requirements in the design program. We opened up the kitchen and dining area to great room, with a vaulted ceiling, lots of natural light, created a private office, and new flooring throughout. We also designed a warm and cozy sitting area with a new LED fireplace, stacked stacked stone and a rustic mantel. Schrock cabinets provided a lot more storage and functionality. The countertops are a combination of granite and quartz; the backsplash is natural stone. The 'floating' soffit above the island provided an opportunity for more LED up-lights and a great focal point. New concrete walkways, a patio, and an easy-access area for the garbage cans completed the exterior.