With an ideal location in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, this dated Victorian residence had "beautiful bones" but had been sitting on the market for a year before being purchased with plans to revitalize the interior. Interior designer, Noel Han, explained, "Historical Victorian homes in this area often have beautiful architectural elements that I aim to preserve, but the floor plan and layout tend to be stuffy, not live-able and not light filled. Modern families want bright, light-filled, spacious rooms that take advantage of outdoor views and living spaces, and function well for storage, meals and entertaining." Preserving the architectural integrity and special features of the home was one of Han's goals but at the same time, she re-designed the space, moving walls and adding windows to create an open floorplan that flowed easily between the kitchen and outdoor living spaces. Where the range once stood in the original design, now an entire wall of windows provides panoramic views of the outdoors and fills the kitchen with light. Below the windows, Han designed a long bank of base cabinets with drawers to provide plenty of storage and work surface. Light now pours into the space even on foggy days. The range was moved to the opposite wall so that beautiful window views could be added to the kitchen. Han selected a palette of finishes with an eye toward creating a "soft color aesthetic". "White painted finishes are very popular right now but would have felt stark and cold in this space," she explained. "The French grey paint from Dura Supreme was a perfect complement for this vintage Victorian home, to create a classic color scheme". "This beautiful home already had hardware elements with a vintage brass finish, so I carefully selected antiqued, brushed brass hardware, plumbing and metal finishes to blend with the original elements," said Han. She continued, "The La Cornue French Range adds modern function with a French antique look." "I appreciate working with Dura Supreme cabinetry because of the quality of the cabinetry, fast delivery and the custom options. I'm able to create beautiful architectural details like the pull-out columns on both sides of the range and the curved mullion doors on the furniture hutch, and they offer a stunning palette of finishes and styles," explained Han. For the bath cabinetry, Han created a similar palette of finishes and styles to create a complementary look throughout the entire home. Product Details: Perimeter: Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in the St. Augustine door style and Mullion Pattern #15 door style with a “Zinc” painted finish. Kitchen Island: Dura Supreme Cabinetry shown in the St. Augustine door style with a Clove stain and Black Accent finish on Cherry wood. For more information about Noel Han, Interior Designer, click to her website here www.atelnoel.com. For more information about Gilmans Kitchens and Baths, click to their website here www.gkandb.com. Photography by: Ned Bonzi www.nedbonzi.com. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Everyone needs a little space of their own. Whether it’s a cozy reading nook for a busy mom to curl up in at the end of a long day, a quiet corner of a living room for an artist to get inspired, or a mancave where die-hard sports fans can watch the game without distraction. Even Emmy-award winning “This Is Us” actor Sterling K. Brown was feeling like he needed a place where he could go to be productive (as well as get some peace and quiet). Sterling’s Los Angeles house is home to him, his wife, and two of their two sons – so understandably, it can feel a little crazy. Sterling reached out to interior designer Kyle Schuneman of Apt2B to help convert his garage into a man-cave / office into a space where he could conduct some of his day-to-day tasks, run his lines, or just relax after a long day. As Schuneman began to visualize Sterling’s “creative workspace”, he and the Apt2B team reached out Paintzen to make the process a little more colorful. The room was full of natural light, which meant we could go bolder with color. Schuneman selected a navy blue – one of the season’s most popular shades (especially for mancaves!) in a flat finish for the walls. The color was perfect for the space; it paired well with the concrete flooring, which was covered with a blue-and-white patterned area rug, and had plenty of personality. (Not to mention it makes a lovely backdrop for an Emmy, don’t you think?) Schuneman’s furniture selection was done with the paint color in mind. He chose a bright, bold sofa in a mustard color, and used lots of wood and metal accents throughout to elevate the space and help it feel more modern and sophisticated. A work table was added – where we imagine Sterling will spend time reading scripts and getting work done – and there is plenty of space on the walls and in glass-faced cabinets, of course, to display future Emmy’s in the years to come. However, the large mounted TV and ample seating in the room means this space can just as well be used hosting get-togethers with friends. We think you’ll agree that the final product was stunning. The rich navy walls paired with Schuneman’s decor selections resulted in a space that is smart, stylish, and masculine. Apt2B turned a standard garage into a sleek home office and Mancave for Sterling K. Brown, and our team at Paintzen was thrilled to be a part of the process.

This project was a gut renovation of a loft on Park Ave. South in Manhattan – it’s the personal residence of Andrew Petronio, partner at KA Design Group. Bilotta Senior Designer, Jeff Eakley, has worked with KA Design for 20 years. When it was time for Andrew to do his own kitchen, working with Jeff was a natural choice to bring it to life. Andrew wanted a modern, industrial, European-inspired aesthetic throughout his NYC loft. The allotted kitchen space wasn’t very big; it had to be designed in such a way that it was compact, yet functional, to allow for both plenty of storage and dining. Having an island look out over the living room would be too heavy in the space; instead they opted for a bar height table and added a second tier of cabinets for extra storage above the walls, accessible from the black-lacquer rolling library ladder. The dark finishes were selected to separate the kitchen from the rest of the vibrant, art-filled living area – a mix of dark textured wood and a contrasting smooth metal, all custom-made in Bilotta Collection Cabinetry. The base cabinets and refrigerator section are a horizontal-grained rift cut white oak with an Ebony stain and a wire-brushed finish. The wall cabinets are the focal point – stainless steel with a dark patina that brings out black and gold hues, picked up again in the blackened, brushed gold decorative hardware from H. Theophile. The countertops by Eastern Stone are a smooth Black Absolute; the backsplash is a black textured limestone from Artistic Tile that mimics the finish of the base cabinets. The far corner is all mirrored, elongating the room. They opted for the all black Bertazzoni range and wood appliance panels for a clean, uninterrupted run of cabinets. Designer: Jeff Eakley with Andrew Petronio partner at KA Design Group. Photographer: Stefan Radtke

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This recently renovated living room is completed with a chic scalloped accent side table, curated books, and select accessories, adding the perfect finishing touches. These elements enhance the room's style and functionality, creating an inviting space.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.

This whole-home renovation honors traditional character while adding modern comfort, custom craftsmanship, and welcoming spaces designed for family gatherings. The bathrooms were designed as polished, practical retreats, with thoughtfully selected tile adding pattern, texture, and character alongside functional storage and layered lighting.