It’s common today to create multi-purpose spaces in your home. Whether it’s a home office and gym or a laundry and mudroom combo, families are looking to maximize every inch of space. We were called in to do just that for this local Amarillo homeowner and she knew exactly what she wanted, a matching addition to her existing brick ranch. This new space was needed to accommodate a private space for visiting guests throughout the year. Since this room would only be used occasionally as a bedroom, the homeowner also wished to use it as an exercise room. How can this be accomplished? With a murphy bed! We set out to design the addition to blend seamlessly with the existing house using the same windows, doors and exterior brick. Inside the addition, a Murphy bed is flanked with custom built-ins featuring open shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom. The room overlooks the pool and has it’s own private entrance, separate from the main home. The adjoining bath features a tile shower with glass surround, a closet and two skylights. When not being used as a bedroom, the Murphy bed folds nicely into the wall and the floor space can be used for yoga or other floor exercises. The treadmill fits nicely in the room even when the bed is folded down.

A Visual Oasis! Soft sounds of water splashing from a fountain made of a stainless steel and blue art glass sculpture mounted on a stainless pedestal fitted with water spouts enhance an inviting space for conversation or reflection in this colorful conversation area, one of many stunning settings in this visually delightful outdoor living space. Photographer: Dan Piassick

Rear addition with private garden and patio. For information about our work, please contact info@studiombdc.com
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A small house with massive views. photo by: Kat Alves Photography
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Built by Cornerstone Construction Services Interior Design by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Photography by Blackstone Edge Studios
Large elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, gray backsplash and gray cabinets

A small kitchen and breakfast room were combined to create this large open space. The floor is antique cement tile from France. The island top is reclaimed wood with a wax finish. Countertops are Carrera marble. All photos by Lee Manning Photography

Clark Dugger Photography
Example of a small classic kids' mosaic tile floor bathroom design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and multicolored walls

Modern Platform Bed Cloe by Huppe Made in Canada The Cloe Bedroom Furniture Set by Huppe is really timeless and stylish bedroom collection that perfectly fits both modern and contemporary interior. The Cloe bedroom set is made of North American birch veneer. Featuring the robust shape made of top quality birch veneer, the Cloe bed guaranties strength and durability. The headboard of the Cloe bed can be ordered either completely wooden or with a soft cushioned panel to provide better comfort. The bed Cloe can be ordered with optional matching casegoods: nightstands, dresser, chest and mirrors. The drawers of the case-goods shut gently, featuring invisible self-closing German slides. Each drawer is stained internally with the same finish and coated with a silky finish that protects even the most delicate clothes. The storage case-goods can be ordered with optional light-reflecting lacquered glass, that will add brightness and elegance to the space. The Huppe Cloé platform bed only requires a mattress that sits on Italian slats. The bed is available in Queen and Kigs sizes. Features: Designed by Huppe Structure is available in 15 different birch finishes Matching nightstands, dresser, chest and mirrors are available The drawers of the optional casegoods feature self-clothing slow motions slides Storage casegoods can be ordered with optional lacquered glass on top Bed only requires a mattress that sits on a wooden platform with slats or panels The starting price is for the Cloe Queen size bed in an Anthracite #21 Birch finish with the wooden slats platform and a non-upholstered headboard. Dimensions: Queen Size Bed: W71.5" x D88.5" x H47.8" King Size Bed: W89" x D88.5" x H47.8" Night Stand (Small): W20.4" x D19" x H18" Night Stand (Large): W26.4" x D19" x H18" 6 Drawer Dresser: W66.4" x D19" x H30" 5 Drawer Chest: W36" x D19" x H50" Wall Mirror: W42" x D1.5" x H35" Floor Mirror: W43" x D1.8" x H79.8"

Arnal Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley porcelain tile kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white cabinets

Front exterior of a new construction single-level home in Orinda, CA. The composition presents two distinct volumes: a low flat-roofed cedar-clad entry box that transitions from street to sanctuary, and the main residence behind with a signature butterfly shed roofline that peaks at the center - the tectonic uplift that gives the project its name. Warm horizontal cedar cladding wraps both the entry volume and the two-car garage door, set against smooth grey stucco and a darker grey roof fascia.

Dining nook in living room. Photo by Exceptional Frames.
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The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview Elm Grove Size 2,800 sf 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date September 2014 Services Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design Steve Gotter

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

Moonwallstickers.com Traditional Spanish Tile Stickers This set consists of 16 wall tile stickers which you can attach easily. Designed to makeover your kitchen tiles , backsplash tiles or bathroom tiles , each sticker perfectly matches your tile-size (please select a size above) since we deliver pre-cut parts. These wall tile covers can be added to liven up your tiles without any real work or commitment, Traditional Spanish Tiles are the perfect choice. Just peel them off when you get tired of them. Transform your bathroom or kitchen wall tiles, quick and mess free with Traditional Spanish Tiles . All our self adhesive stickers for wall tiles are: Very easy to install on any sleek and clean surface. Ideal for renters to improve a kitchen backsplash Ideal for both Kitchen and Bathroom tiling. Made from solid, durable material. Heat and water resistant. Can be applied over existing tiles, directly onto the wall or onto any smooth non-porous surface. Will cover existing tiles without showing the tile underneath. Complete instructions included with each set. Instalation Instructions: Clean the tiles you wish to cover using a non-abrasive cleaner. Align Tile with the top of the tile. Adjust as needed then press firmly with a straight edge tool (a credit card works perfectly) from top to bottom, carefully pushing out any air bubbles. The tiles can be installed by anyone without making any mess. Note: Your tiles should be clean, smooth and free of irregularities. Materials & Characteristics for your sticker .Made of Antibacterial PVC, high quality and resistant to abrasion or washing. .This wall tile stickers are water-resistant and can bear temperature up to 70°C / 158ºF. .For cleaning just use a cloth and normal bathroom cleanser. .They’re fully waterproof. .Fitting instructions are supplied with all our tile stickers and installation is as easy as peeling from the backing sheet and applying the design to the tile smoothing down with your finger. .Printed on a white background .

This Modern English home has history! Passed down through family inheritance, it hadn’t been truly updated since 1965. Lucky us that we met Vince & Angelica after they searched for just the right design team! The inspiration for this now elegant home started with their award winning backyard garden and koi pond. Like their landscaping, elegance and details now abound throughout the interior of this home also! Every surface was transformed to create a ‘new’ old world charm. Double saturated shadowbox, unique wallpaper, and checkerboard tile details set the backdrop for our curated blend of furnishing and accessory elements from top to bottom. Many cherished collectibles were carefully integrated as well. Oh, but the KITCHEN!! You can see even more details here!

Hopewell Residential
Transitional black floor dedicated laundry room photo in Edmonton with open cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Jane Koblin - Residential Building Designer / Space Planner 310-474-1884 janekoblin@gmail.com
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The owners of a charming home in the hills west of Paso Robles recently decided to remodel their not-so-charming kitchen. Referred to San Luis Kitchen by several of their friends, the homeowners visited our showroom and soon decided we were the best people to design a kitchen fitting the style of their home. We were delighted to get to work on the project right away. When we arrived at the house, we found a small, cramped and out-dated kitchen. The ceiling was low, the cabinets old fashioned and painted a stark dead white, and the best view in the house was neglected in a seldom-used breakfast nook (sequestered behind the kitchen peninsula). This kitchen was also handicapped by white tile counters with dark grout, odd-sized and cluttered cabinets, and small ‘desk’ tacked on to the side of the oven cabinet. Due to a marked lack of counter space & inadequate storage the homeowner had resorted to keeping her small appliances on a little cart parked in the corner and the garbage was just sitting by the wall in full view of everything! On the plus side, the kitchen opened into a nice dining room and had beautiful saltillo tile floors. Mrs. Homeowner loves to entertain and often hosts dinner parties for her friends. She enjoys visiting with her guests in the kitchen while putting the finishing touches on the evening’s meal. Sadly, her small kitchen really limited her interactions with her guests – she often felt left out of the mix at her own parties! This savvy homeowner dreamed big – a new kitchen that would accommodate multiple workstations, have space for guests to gather but not be in the way, and maybe a prettier transition from the kitchen to the dining (wine service area or hutch?) – while managing the remodel budget by reusing some of her major appliances and keeping (patching as needed) her existing floors. Responding to the homeowner’s stated wish list and the opportunities presented by the home's setting and existing architecture, the designers at San Luis Kitchen decided to expand the kitchen into the breakfast nook. This change allowed the work area to be reoriented to take advantage of the great view – we replaced the existing window and added another while moving the door to gain space. A second sink and set of refrigerator drawers (housing fresh fruits & veggies) were included for the convenience of this mainly vegetarian cook – her prep station. The clean-up area now boasts a farmhouse style single bowl sink – adding to the ‘cottage’ charm. We located a new gas cook-top between the two workstations for easy access from each. Also tucked in here is a pullout trash/recycle cabinet for convenience and additional drawers for storage. Running parallel to the work counter we added a long butcher-block island with easy-to-access open shelves for the avid cook and seating for friendly guests placed just right to take in the view. A counter-top garage is used to hide excess small appliances. Glass door cabinets and open shelves are now available to display the owners beautiful dishware. The microwave was placed inconspicuously on the end of the island facing the refrigerator – easy access for guests (and extraneous family members) to help themselves to drinks and snacks while staying out of the cook’s way. We also moved the pantry storage away from the dining room (putting it on the far wall and closer to the work triangle) and added a furniture-like hutch in its place allowing the more formal dining area to flow seamlessly into the up-beat work area of the kitchen. This space is now also home (opposite wall) to an under counter wine refrigerator, a liquor cabinet and pretty glass door wall cabinet for stemware storage – meeting Mr. Homeowner’s desire for a bar service area. And then the aesthetic: an old-world style country cottage theme. The homeowners wanted the kitchen to have a warm feel while still loving the look of white cabinetry. San Luis Kitchen melded country-casual knotty pine base cabinets with vintage hand-brushed creamy white wall cabinets to create the desired cottage look. We also added bead board and mullioned glass doors for charm, used an inset doorstyle on the cabinets for authenticity, and mixed stone and wood counters to create an eclectic nuance in the space. All in all, the happy homeowners now boast a charming county cottage kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining their guests while creating gourmet meals to feed them. Credits: Custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry Contracting by Michael Pezzato of Lost Coast Construction Stone counters by Pyramid M.T.M.

This Paradise Valley stunner was a down-to-the-studs renovation. The owner, a successful business woman and owner of Bungalow Scottsdale -- a fabulous furnishings store, had a very clear vision. DW's mission was to re-imagine the 1970's solid block home into a modern and open place for a family of three. The house initially was very compartmentalized including lots of small rooms and too many doors to count. With a mantra of simplify, simplify, simplify, Architect CP Drewett began to look for the hidden order to craft a space that lived well. This residence is a Moroccan world of white topped with classic Morrish patterning and finished with the owner's fabulous taste. The kitchen was established as the home's center to facilitate the owner's heart and swagger for entertaining. The public spaces were reimagined with a focus on hospitality. Practicing great restraint with the architecture set the stage for the owner to showcase objects in space. Her fantastic collection includes a glass-top faux elephant tusk table from the set of the infamous 80's television series, Dallas. It was a joy to create, collaborate, and now celebrate this amazing home. Project Details: Architecture: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Interior Selections: Linda Criswell, Bungalow Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ Featured in: Phoenix Home and Garden, June 2015, "Eclectic Remodel", page 87.