When we arrived at this kitchen in Solebury it was dated and closed in. A center peninsula divided the space and a wall at the end separated a tiny dining room. We completely redesigned the layout by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and adding a window to gain some natural light. The homeowners loved the rich cranberry color but struggled to integrate it without overwhelming the space with red. The window treatments and floor to ceiling pantry gave us the perfect opportunity to accent the color palette throughout the room. Some open shelving and a chair rail along the top of the backsplash allow for decoration and keep the counters clutter free. This quickly became one of our favorite kitchen renovations simply because of the dramatic changes we were able to make

A custom built, royal blue double vanity and shiplap on the walls give this bathroom a rich transitional look.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master marble floor and multicolored floor freestanding bathtub design in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a one-piece toilet and a hinged shower door

Rta cabinets are a good way to save your money while remodeling your kitchen next time. These kitchen cabinets gives you rich features, quick turn-around time, and value that can beat in all terms the semi custom line which is costly twice than that of Rta cabinets. However, before you make your mind to go for buying an imported Rta cabinet, it's imperative to realize what you are going to have? There are variety of construction methods followed by different brands, there are huge difference in the wood and finish quality. So, think twice before investing you hardly earned money into buying kitchen cabinets .

This traditional living room received a quick yet impactful refresh, featuring newly stained fireplace mantle, updated wall color, and thoughtfully selected main furnishing pieces. The design centered around the client’s vision of creating a cozy reading nook, complete with rich leather chairs positioned in front of the fireplace for evening reading with her partner. The updated space embraces a bohemian-rustic vibe while preserving the home’s timeless architectural details, seamlessly blending warmth, comfort, and character.

This traditional living room received a quick yet impactful refresh, featuring newly stained fireplace mantle, updated wall color, and thoughtfully selected main furnishing pieces. The design centered around the client’s vision of creating a cozy reading nook, complete with rich leather chairs positioned in front of the fireplace for evening reading with her partner. The updated space embraces a bohemian-rustic vibe while preserving the home’s timeless architectural details, seamlessly blending warmth, comfort, and character.

This peach tree was nearly dead in an abandoned corner of the landscape. Peaches like more water and 'cool' feet than is available here in the high mountain desert. I revived this tree by adding deep mulch out past its drip line and planting a non-spreading variety of comfrey all around. Comfrey is one of the most amazing beneficial plants in the garden, it deserves an article, even a book of its own. In addition to herbal and medical properties comfrey is a powerful dynamic accumulator and mulch plant, it brings a variety of nutrients from deep in the ground and accumulates them on the surface in its leaves. The leaves break down quickly into rich black soil.

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

This traditional living room received a quick yet impactful refresh, featuring newly stained fireplace mantle, updated wall color, and thoughtfully selected main furnishing pieces. The design centered around the client’s vision of creating a cozy reading nook, complete with rich leather chairs positioned in front of the fireplace for evening reading with her partner. The updated space embraces a bohemian-rustic vibe while preserving the home’s timeless architectural details, seamlessly blending warmth, comfort, and character.

When we arrived at this kitchen in Solebury it was dated and closed in. A center peninsula divided the space and a wall at the end separated a tiny dining room. We completely redesigned the layout by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and adding a window to gain some natural light. The homeowners loved the rich cranberry color but struggled to integrate it without overwhelming the space with red. The window treatments and floor to ceiling pantry gave us the perfect opportunity to accent the color palette throughout the room. Some open shelving and a chair rail along the top of the backsplash allow for decoration and keep the counters clutter free. This quickly became one of our favorite kitchen renovations simply because of the dramatic changes we were able to make

Staircase - contemporary staircase idea in Sydney

This traditional living room received a quick yet impactful refresh, featuring newly stained fireplace mantle, updated wall color, and thoughtfully selected main furnishing pieces. The design centered around the client’s vision of creating a cozy reading nook, complete with rich leather chairs positioned in front of the fireplace for evening reading with her partner. The updated space embraces a bohemian-rustic vibe while preserving the home’s timeless architectural details, seamlessly blending warmth, comfort, and character.

When we arrived at this kitchen in Solebury it was dated and closed in. A center peninsula divided the space and a wall at the end separated a tiny dining room. We completely redesigned the layout by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and adding a window to gain some natural light. The homeowners loved the rich cranberry color but struggled to integrate it without overwhelming the space with red. The window treatments and floor to ceiling pantry gave us the perfect opportunity to accent the color palette throughout the room. Some open shelving and a chair rail along the top of the backsplash allow for decoration and keep the counters clutter free. This quickly became one of our favorite kitchen renovations simply because of the dramatic changes we were able to make.

Even the side entry of this stately mountain home provides a peek at its sophisticated, traditional style. Ivory plaster walls and ceiling frame the room, which has been trimmed in rich grey. Built-in cabinets in the same gray offer a spot to put on shoes, drop bags or stash essential items. Hats, coats and umbrellas can be hung on iron hooks that coordinate with the drawer hardware. Walnut-stained hardwood flooring climbs the stairs leading the way to the second level. The handrail and chunky newel are stained the same rich dark brown as the entry’s door and bench seat top. Iron balusters coordinate with the wall sconce providing depth and contrast. A round window at the landing punches light into the staircase and tempts a quick look. Topping the floors is a flat weave rug in a palette of almond, charcoal and beige. The rug softens the space as do the aqua, cream, taupe and ecru graphic print throw pillows. A trio of framed hunting dog paintings brings pops of turquoise and is a reminder of the natural views just outside.

JWH Custom Kitchen with Navy & Wood Cabinets
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island and white countertops

This kitchen was updated with a rich dark brown oak offset by light countertops and a white backsplash. The floor is a trendy dark gray-brown 5” plank oak.

Bretz Interiors is a family owned business in operation since 1959. We specialize in tile, laminate, hardwood, carpet, vinyl, rugs, window coverings, and Hunter Douglas Products. We serve the major Denver Metro area including Arvada, Lakewood, Denver, Littleton, Wheat Ridge, and Golden.

Bretz Interiors is a family owned business in operation since 1959. We specialize in tile, laminate, hardwood, carpet, vinyl, rugs, window coverings, and Hunter Douglas Products. We serve the major Denver Metro area including Arvada, Lakewood, Denver, Littleton, Wheat Ridge, and Golden.

This collection combines the rugged richness of distressed solid wood with a relaxed casual feel in a dark mahogany finish. Features artistic planking, distressing detail and antiqued copper pulls.

Bretz Interiors is a family owned business in operation since 1959. We specialize in tile, laminate, hardwood, carpet, vinyl, rugs, window coverings, and Hunter Douglas Products. We serve the major Denver Metro area including Arvada, Lakewood, Denver, Littleton, Wheat Ridge, and Golden.