Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Farmhouse medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in San Diego with beige walls

Dean J. Birinyi
Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in San Francisco with a pergola

Seating area featuring built in bench seating and plenty of natural light. Table top is made of reclaimed lumber done by Longleaf Lumber. The bottom table legs are reclaimed Rockford Lathe Legs.

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Elegant dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Luxury Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink, Traditional Windows, and a Light Hardwood Ceiling
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

Great view of the outdoor fire pit area. Gas powered fire feature built into raised planter beds. Cultured stone finish adds elegance to entire outdoor room.

Marco Ravo
Patio - mid-sized contemporary patio idea in Bologna with decking and a gazebo

Photography by Dennis Mayer
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Susan Fisher Photography
Patio - contemporary patio idea in London with a bbq area

David Duncan Livingston
Cottage painted wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in San Francisco with white walls

Patio - large modern backyard concrete patio idea in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless guest carpeted and green floor bedroom remodel in Boston with blue walls

Kitchen - small eclectic l-shaped multicolored floor kitchen idea in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and no island

ansel olson
Transitional medium tone wood floor hallway photo in Richmond with beige walls

Example of a mid-sized classic wooden u-shaped wood railing staircase design with painted risers

Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in London.

Gilmore Photography
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor dining room design in Los Angeles with gray walls

A typical post-1906 Noe Valley house is simultaneously restored, expanded and redesigned to keep what works and rethink what doesn’t. The front façade, is scraped and painted a crisp monochrome white—it worked. The new asymmetrical gabled rear addition takes the place of a windowless dead end box that didn’t. A “Great kitchen”, open yet formally defined living and dining rooms, a generous master suite, and kid’s rooms with nooks and crannies, all make for a newly designed house that straddles old and new. Structural Engineer: Gregory Paul Wallace SE General Contractor: Cardea Building Co. Interior Design: Ken Fulk Photographer: Open Homes Photography