Mark Boisclair
Elegant l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

Design ideas for a coastal full sun backyard stone formal garden in Boston.

phillip harris
Kids' room - rustic kids' room idea in San Francisco with no fireplace

Brushed nickel pulls were added to repainted cabinets. Photo by Shane Michaels
Drop-in bathtub - small transitional multicolored tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

Maiolica Tender Gray - Ceramic Wall Tiles by ROCA

Mountain style home design photo in Grand Rapids

This is an example of a modern landscaping in San Diego.

Outside living room.

Kitchen - mediterranean kitchen idea in Los Angeles

Home design - coastal home design idea in Miami

Gold faux finish is rendered over the brown accent wall in the master bedroom.(Detil)
Eclectic dark wood floor bedroom photo in Boston with multicolored walls

Styled By: Geralyn Gormley of Acumen Builders
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic master porcelain tile and gray floor bedroom remodel in Phoenix with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota