Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

This designer client relationship is one based on friendship. Senior Designer Cori Dyer and client have an indescribable partnership and unmentioned understanding when it comes to decorating this home. A vintage charmer with a modern flair, filled with collectables and uncommon goods that make this space a unique and spectacular. Cori Dyer: I first met Sally when our boys became friends at Chaminade in 2007. Since then, we have stayed close and become great friends. Several years back she asked for my help giving her ideas on ways to spruce things up a bit and work with her on a major remodel. A little intimidating as Sally has a beautiful home and is an avid collector of vintage finds.... way before the trend of blending old and new was popular. She has an eye for unique ways to use vintage pieces and incorporating those into some of the most interesting and compelling displays. What has made this design relationship work is simply one of respect. I know when to give her that push outside of her comfort zone and incorporate her collections with selections that work with what she has, but that offer a new spin on putting it all together. From that initial "spruce up" has come a makeover in her Living Room and currently one completed in her Family Room. Although there are signs of my design throughout her home, the detail and selection of the collections and vintage finds are all Sally!! I truly think that is how Design should be. Blending old and new, and a Designer listening to what makes the client happy. Client: It was fun to be in style for a year or two, but it’s back to being the quirky lady. I started collecting in my teens and enjoy the hunt for new finds of all types. Cori helped me to enjoy my collections in a new and modern way! As always I had too many things. With her designer eye she taught me to blend the old and the new and to use different materials. The best part was going shopping with one of my best friends, who just happens to be a designer!! She is definitely the ying to my much needed yang.

While the root of the scope stayed the same - open the kitchen to the dining and living rooms - this project grew into so much more than just reconfiguring spaces. The design team loved the creativity that comes from working with a trusting client and our opportunity to flex our design muscles in the mid century category. The goal was to not be literal with the design style, but to be respectful of the home’s original architecture and features while making it decidedly Pacific Northwest by letting it’s setting in the trees really shine! We doubled the size of the kitchen, taking over an unused second eat-in space that sat immediately next to the homes dining room. We opened the walls between the dining/kitchen/and hallway creating an expansive open feel. Step in pantry closet that was lacking in efficiency and took up precious walk-way space was removed in favor of a custom pantry cabinet with roll-out shelves for easy use. The custom walnut stair railing is a welcomed greeting near the front door and ties all of the spaces together.

The entry and dining room were separated by a header and both had different ceiling styles (vaulted and tray, respectively) and an unsightly –but structural –post at the corner into the living room, which was inconvenient to walk around. The kitchen was completely blocked off visually. By eliminating the post and creating a (majority) single ceiling height in these three spaces, with only one step up to the living room ceiling height we created an updated aesthetic. It also increased traffic flow around the rooms, and opened up the kitchen spectacularly.

While the root of the scope stayed the same - open the kitchen to the dining and living rooms - this project grew into so much more than just reconfiguring spaces. The design team loved the creativity that comes from working with a trusting client and our opportunity to flex our design muscles in the mid century category. The goal was to not be literal with the design style, but to be respectful of the home’s original architecture and features while making it decidedly Pacific Northwest by letting it’s setting in the trees really shine! We doubled the size of the kitchen, taking over an unused second eat-in space that sat immediately next to the homes dining room. We opened the walls between the dining/kitchen/and hallway creating an expansive open feel. Step in pantry closet that was lacking in efficiency and took up precious walk-way space was removed in favor of a custom pantry cabinet with roll-out shelves for easy use. The custom walnut stair railing is a welcomed greeting near the front door and ties all of the spaces together.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

This designer client relationship is one based on friendship. Senior Designer Cori Dyer and client have an indescribable partnership and unmentioned understanding when it comes to decorating this home. A vintage charmer with a modern flair, filled with collectables and uncommon goods that make this space a unique and spectacular. Cori Dyer: I first met Sally when our boys became friends at Chaminade in 2007. Since then, we have stayed close and become great friends. Several years back she asked for my help giving her ideas on ways to spruce things up a bit and work with her on a major remodel. A little intimidating as Sally has a beautiful home and is an avid collector of vintage finds.... way before the trend of blending old and new was popular. She has an eye for unique ways to use vintage pieces and incorporating those into some of the most interesting and compelling displays. What has made this design relationship work is simply one of respect. I know when to give her that push outside of her comfort zone and incorporate her collections with selections that work with what she has, but that offer a new spin on putting it all together. From that initial "spruce up" has come a makeover in her Living Room and currently one completed in her Family Room. Although there are signs of my design throughout her home, the detail and selection of the collections and vintage finds are all Sally!! I truly think that is how Design should be. Blending old and new, and a Designer listening to what makes the client happy. Client: It was fun to be in style for a year or two, but it’s back to being the quirky lady. I started collecting in my teens and enjoy the hunt for new finds of all types. Cori helped me to enjoy my collections in a new and modern way! As always I had too many things. With her designer eye she taught me to blend the old and the new and to use different materials. The best part was going shopping with one of my best friends, who just happens to be a designer!! She is definitely the ying to my much needed yang.

While the root of the scope stayed the same - open the kitchen to the dining and living rooms - this project grew into so much more than just reconfiguring spaces. The design team loved the creativity that comes from working with a trusting client and our opportunity to flex our design muscles in the mid century category. The goal was to not be literal with the design style, but to be respectful of the home’s original architecture and features while making it decidedly Pacific Northwest by letting it’s setting in the trees really shine! We doubled the size of the kitchen, taking over an unused second eat-in space that sat immediately next to the homes dining room. We opened the walls between the dining/kitchen/and hallway creating an expansive open feel. Step in pantry closet that was lacking in efficiency and took up precious walk-way space was removed in favor of a custom pantry cabinet with roll-out shelves for easy use. The custom walnut stair railing is a welcomed greeting near the front door and ties all of the spaces together.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Awarded by the Classical institute of art and architecture , the linnean house has a restrained and simple elevation of doors and windows. Nestled in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the Linnean House is classical in both plan and elevation throughout its award-winning house plans. The main mass, comprising of the most formal and public spaces, is a spatial triptych along a symmetrical main axis. Inside the luxury home, the limestone façade, simple but well-proportioned with classical elements, extends itself into both the entry portico and main foyer with consistent proportions and materiality. This introduction allows the flanking living and dining rooms to be perceived as separate pavilions, each equipped with eight equal-proportioned French doors symmetrical of the main axis. Beyond the classical spaces are two wings which lead to the master suite and a kitchen/family space, respectively. Both of which are situated to queue from the French door axis, a focal feature in the repeatedly published home design. At the entry foyer, the stark stone luxury architecture is warmed by two symmetrical wood armoire-like freestanding sculptural objects, a persistent theme throughout the luxury house. In the kitchen, for instance, stand four similar wood armoire objects at opposite corners that act as columns and help give this space a sense of boundary and enclosure. The master bath vanity, in similar fashion, is introduced as a central free-standing form anchoring itself as a notable presence in the space. Lastly, the wine room is designed as a series of free-standing heavy wood cavity walls spanned only by a hint of glass.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

Our client commissioned us to remodel her home. She wanted an open plan concept and for the kitchen to be integrated with the living room and dining room. She also needed a space in which she could work. So we decided to remove the walls that separated the kitchen from the living room and the dining room. We expanded the kitchen space on both sides and made an "L" layout with cabinets on both walls. To complement and establish a virtual limit of space, we placed a large island 10 feet long by 4 feet wide with drawers on the kitchen side and storage cabinets on the sitting side. The cabinets are all prefinished plywood with acrylic doors, white for the cabinets on the walls and gray for the center island. All base cabinets have soft close pullouts. The drawers were complemented with accessories to organize all the kitchen utensils. The corner cabinet was custom made extra long to accommodate a large swing-out and spice rack next to it. At the extreme end of the kitchen cabinets, we placed a "coffee station" with dark gray floating shelves on top, their respective pullouts on the base cabinets. Under the wall and base cabinets we place LED lights that enhance and highlight the kitchen day and night. All ceiling lights were also replaced with recessed LED lights. Over the island and the dining table hanging lights were placed along them. Power strip outlets with USB ports were also placed under the wall cabinets and in the headboards of the island, these are hidden giving a clean aesthetic to the backsplash and very functional on a day-to-day basis. The countertops of the cabinets on the walls were done in gray porcelain as well as the full backsplash that also covers the central area of the hood. The central island countertop was made in Quarzite. The floors were replaced with 48" by 48" rectified porcelain tile. Now this homeowner has the kitchen of their dreams.

The rooms in this charming 1920’s Burns Park home were completely compartmentalized (typical for homes built in this period). The homeowners wanted a more open space with sightlines into the dining and living spaces, and a kitchen that could accommodate more than one cook! We removed a wall and replaced it with a beautiful Butternut beam and countertop seating, a more casual eating area to supplement their dining room. Bringing this home into 2018 while paying respect to its historic neighborhood was an important part of this project. The personality, cabinetry and contemporary finishes in this kitchen better mirror this cheerful and vibrant family.