The mudroom features tiled floors and custom cabinetry with bench and hooks for the perfect place to clean off and store all that recreational lake equipment.

Modern Rustic home inspired by Scandinavian design, architecture & heritage of the home owners. This particular image shows a family room with plenty of natural light, two way wood burning, floor to ceiling fireplace, custom furniture and exposed beams. Photo:Martin Tessler

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.

A tiny powder room with lots of character. it is so small it was almost impossible to take a good photo. We wall-hung the toilet to save space, designed a semi-rustic looking cabinet, added concrete tiles for texture and mounted the faucet from wall for interest. the large mirror creates the illusion of spaciousness, cool wall sconces remind of street lanterns. Imported large stone tiles formerly used in an old Chateau in France add a lot of character.

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This beautiful home is used regularly by our Calgary clients during the weekends in the resort town of Fernie, B.C. While the floor plan offered ample space to entertain and relax, the finishes needed updating desperately. The original kitchen felt too small for the space which features stunning vaults and timber frame beams. With a complete overhaul, the newly redesigned space now gives justice to the impressive architecture. A combination of rustic and industrial selections have given this home a brand new vibe, and now this modern cabin is a showstopper once again! Design: Susan DeRidder of Live Well Interiors Inc. Photography: Rebecca Frick Photography

A weekend retreat for two with the capacity to sleep up to sixteen for family gatherings. A modern-rustic cabin designed to have a minimal site impact, blend with its natural surroundings, and utilize locally-sourced, energy efficient, renewable and economical building methods and materials.

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To make the steeply sloped lot easy to navigate the house has generous landings and terraced retaining walls. Skirt boards conceal the foundation and provide much need storage for lake toys. This night shot view of Lake Bluff Lodge from the boat dock shows how this home commands the view overlooking the lake. Modern Rustic Homes

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To achieve the rustic look of this cabin reclaimed barn wood was used for siding in conjunction with the log detailing. The cabin is a showcase of local talent and craftsmanship from the masonry to the log framing to the finish work. The landscape design is also an integral piece of what makes this project nestle into the landscape, in conjunction with a daylight basement plan. Keeping many of the existing trees between the house & the lake helps maintain the privacy of the patio areas.

Gorgeous custom rental cabins built for the Sandpiper Resort in Harrison Mills, BC. Some key features include timber frame, quality Woodtone siding, and interior design finishes to create a luxury cabin experience. Photo by Brooklyn D Photography

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Gorgeous custom rental cabins built for the Sandpiper Resort in Harrison Mills, BC. Some key features include timber frame, quality Woodtone siding, and interior design finishes to create a luxury cabin experience. Photo by Brooklyn D Photography

The Modern series is expanding, and we’re taking luxury camping to a whole new level. Enjoy the warmth and rustic details of a cabin with modern conveniences of contemporary design. Become one with your surroundings through the triangular wall of windows. Modern 4 Cabin Starting at $855K (+ cost of land + cost of land prep) 1,843 sq ft 4 bed, 2 bath Features: Double-height wall windows Open concept kitchen and living area Loft with flex space Primary bedroom and ensuite on the main floor 12’ multi-slide glass doors

Gorgeous custom rental cabins built for the Sandpiper Resort in Harrison Mills, BC. Some key features include timber frame, quality Woodtone siding, and interior design finishes to create a luxury cabin experience. Photo by Brooklyn D Photography

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Gorgeous custom rental cabins built for the Sandpiper Resort in Harrison Mills, BC. Some key features include timber frame, quality Woodtone siding, and interior design finishes to create a luxury cabin experience. Photo by Brooklyn D Photography