Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

This sloped hillside has been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures present in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low-water, low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. Some photos were taken just after installation and others 2 couple of years later.

Kitchen - kitchen idea in San Diego

Bob Greenspan
Example of a mid-sized transitional master dark wood floor bedroom design in Kansas City with gray walls

Tamara Alvarez
Example of a small island style home design design in Miami

Example of a minimalist living room design in Houston

The new front door and sidelight give ample light and privacy. The clean style suits the architecture. A built-in storage closet keeps clutter to a minimum. Integrated mirrors in the doors solve an issue of wall space. Photos: Dave Remple

Photography by Paul Dyer
Pool house - large transitional backyard rectangular lap pool house idea in San Francisco

Crystal Cabinets
Transitional kitchen photo in Minneapolis

Large transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and black floor living room photo in Los Angeles with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and subway tile ceramic tile bathroom idea in Phoenix with beige walls and a niche

Sarah Winchester
Example of a transitional living room design in Boston

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse medium tone wood floor and shiplap wall mudroom remodel in Philadelphia with gray walls

Summer annuals display. Photo by Rachel Carlson
This is an example of a traditional partial sun landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

Patio - 1960s patio idea in San Francisco

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

Lissa Gotwals
Country hallway photo in Raleigh