Wrap around front porch - relax, read or socialize here - plenty of space for furniture and seating
Inspiration for a timeless single front door remodel in Chicago with a dark wood front door

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor kids' room remodel in New York with beige walls

Farmhouse multicolored two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Seattle with a shingle roof

In collaboration with Sandra Forman Architect. Photo by Yuriy Mizrakhi.
Inspiration for a large modern master white tile and porcelain tile gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an integrated sink, quartz countertops and white walls

Freestanding bathtub - contemporary master beige tile and travertine tile beige floor and travertine floor freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls and an undermount sink

The original kitchen was confined within four walls and our clients were eager to create a more open floor plan to provide more social interaction between the home chef (mom) and the 4 men in her life. By removing walls and borrowing a few extra square feet from the adjacent laundry room we were able to incorporate a 48” refrigerator and range, extra storage, a central island, increased workspaces and banquette seating into this modestly sized kitchen. This project was designed to provide both high function and high style while optimizing the influx of natural light from the enlarged kitchen windows. We maximized the space and created an open floor plan that improved traffic flow between the adjacent rooms. The custom cabinetry, stainless hood, shelves, and the professional faucet gives this rather traditional white kitchen a more modern design sensibility. Photo Credit: Bethany Nauert

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

This kitchen renovation was a complete remodel. The access to the kitchen was originally where the fridge is. The clients wanted a classic white kitchen that was open to the dining room and transformed this house into a more social space. Done.

Brad Knipstein
Open concept kitchen - small contemporary galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Vintage Tub & Bath supplied the farmhouse sink and brass bridge faucet. The window was recreated from vintage sashes found at Pasadena Architectural Salvage, which also supplied the brass cabinet hardware. Cabinets by Fernando's Building Materials in Cypress Park area of Los Angeles. Custom stain finish in Charcoal Blue.

As the client entertains often with large parties, we created an enormous island to allow socializing, work, play, eating and drinking. The Ceasarstone, Bianco Drift, countertop waterfalls over the edge to create a dramatic leg for the island. Kate Falconer Photography

Sloane Square No.92 External Wall Cabinet. Archway House No.106 External Base Cabinets. Leadenhall No.118 Larder Exterior. Kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes. Smallbone’s Beaconsfield showroom.

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Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Philadelphia with orange walls

Kitchen - coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Miami with marble countertops, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Large transitional master blue tile and subway tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a trough sink, a one-piece toilet, white walls and solid surface countertops

The kitchen contains an oversized island with casual dining on two sides. The island is directly below heavy timber beams that span from interior to exterior and are a focal feature of this home. Full height wood cabinetry is built into the thick walls to help the space feel more open. Terrazzo countertops and yellow pendant lights add splashes of personality to the space.

Mid-sized trendy master black floor and porcelain tile bathroom photo in DC Metro with white cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, white countertops, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Traditional custom kitchen Photo by Marcel Page Photography
Large elegant galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a huge contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops