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Family room - mid-sized contemporary open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Sacramento with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Pennsylvania bluestone patio with a basalt stone retaining wall in the background, and planting all around.
Photo of a rustic backyard stone landscaping in Vancouver.
Photo of a rustic backyard stone landscaping in Vancouver.
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Jennifer Mayo Studios
Small beach style l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Small beach style l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Prestige Chandelier's workshop images before packing and shipping
Hallway - mid-sized modern carpeted hallway idea in Baltimore with brown walls
Hallway - mid-sized modern carpeted hallway idea in Baltimore with brown walls

Photo by Pete Cadieux
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun side yard landscaping in Boston.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun side yard landscaping in Boston.

ProVia double entry doors in Keller, TX.
ProVia's Signet fiberglass doors are designed to perform better than traditional fiberglass doors. The hinge and strike stiles are dovetailed to the top and bottom rails to form a solid, integrated frame ensuring unmatched strength and durability.
This highly customizable door system is available in Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Fir, Knotty Alder, and Smooth exteriors. ProVia utilizes their exclusive DuraFuse™ Finishing System featuring P3 Fusion for a long-lasting durable finish, plus it's protected by a 10-year finish warranty.
Hinge and strike stiles are 2-5/8" and 4-1/4". Custom widths and heights. Available up to 8'. Foam-filled for maximum efficiency and strength. Authentic wood look.
Available with ADA Compliant Threshold. Protected by ProVia's Lifetime Limited Transferable Warranty.

Organic, warm, refreshing primary bedroom with walnut moments galore.
Example of a 1960s master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Philadelphia with green walls
Example of a 1960s master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Philadelphia with green walls

Island panels in Steel with custom finish and mounted with bolts
Large urban l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and quartz countertops
Large urban l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and quartz countertops

THE SETUP
Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining.
Design Vision:
The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout.
Design Objectives:
Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings
Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional
Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors
Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction
Design Challenges:
Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor
Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen
The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options
Insufficient space for wine storage
The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent
THE RENEWED SPACE
Design Solutions:
We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall
Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage
Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments
Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine
Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation.
Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.
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