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Bedroom - industrial loft-style bedroom idea in Nashville with brown walls

Inspiration for a contemporary master white tile gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Inspiration for a farmhouse attached two-car garage remodel in New York

In the back kitchen, built in's create additional storage space for the family, separate from the main kitchen. In addition, a double Dutch door was individually handcrafted with authentic stile and rail construction.

The new space feels light, airy and open exuding a tranquil sophistication. A relaxed, meditative atmosphere is achieved by combining glass tile, white walls, dark cabinets and a porcelain countertop.

Example of a transitional dark wood floor kitchen design in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, porcelain backsplash and a peninsula

Architecture by Emeritus | Interiors by Elizabeth Walker Raith | Build by Jonathan Raith & Co. | Photos by Tom G. Olcott
Inspiration for a coastal pebble tile floor bathroom remodel with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Bedroom - small traditional guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Portland with gray walls

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This is an example of a mediterranean landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Design, Fabrication, Install & Photography By MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Designer: Mary Skurecki Wet Bar: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door/drawer style with Carbide paint. Caesarstone Pebble Quartz Countertops with eased edge detail (By MacLaren). TV Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Orleans door style with Carbide paint. Shelving, drawers, and wood top to match the cabinetry with custom crown and base moulding. Guest Room/Bath: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors with Maple wood in Bedrock Stain. Custom vanity base in Full Overlay, Reno Style Drawer in Matching Maple with Bedrock Stain. Vanity Countertop is Everest Quartzite. Bench Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors/drawers with Carbide paint. Custom wood top to match base moulding and benches. Toy Storage Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door style with Carbide paint. Open drawer storage with roll-out trays and custom floating shelves and base moulding.

This brand new luxury craftsman ranch house plan 9681 from The House Designers is perfect for someone needing a walkout or daylight basement. The 1st floor features 2,667 s.f. of living space including a large master suite and spa bath, front study/office space, open great room, dining and kitchen with island seating, a huge mudroom off the 3-car garage. For outdoor lovers theres a screened porch and deck off the dining area. The lower level is 2,454 s.f. with 2 additional bedrooms, a family room, game room and golf/media room with theater seating. To purchase and/or customize House Plans 9681 visit: http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/hazelnut-9681/ http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/hazelnut-9681/

This remodel was needed in order to take a 1950's style concrete upper slab into the present day, making it a true indoor-outdoor living space, but still utilizing all of the Midcentury design aesthetics. In the 1990's someone tried to update the space by covering the concrete ledge with pavers, as well as a portion of the area that the current deck is over. Once all the pavers were removed, the black tile was placed over the old concrete ledge and then the deck was added on, to create additional usable sq footage.

After pulling up the vinyl flooring and discovering that much of the subfloor was damaged, we pulled it up to find both termite and water damage on the floor joists themselves. Someone in the past had tried to strengthen it but had only used 2x4s that failed to do the job. We ran some new 2x8s all the way from the rim board to far enough back that we were able to anchor into solid wood.

Par Bengtsson
Family room - transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Dallas with white walls

Frank Oudeman
Example of a large minimalist single-wall light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Features: Color: Off White Italian Leather Adjustable Headrests Right Facing Chaise Metal Legs Dimensions: Chaise: W90" x D43" x H28"/37" 3 Seater: W77" x D43" x H28"/37" Armless 1 Seater: W59" x D42" x H31"/40"

Example of a small minimalist 3/4 gray tile and slate tile slate floor and black floor alcove bathtub design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white countertops, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door