Because not all wheelchair users have the same needs, the designer took specific measurements of the client in various positions in his power chair which has elevator capabilities. The height and depth of the cabinet toe-space was designed to accommodate the user relative to his arm length, torso height, and his specific power chair model. An extra wet prep area, also accessible, allows for multiple cooks to work together in the kitchen without getting in the way of one another. The couple feels at home in this kitchen yet, it’s not obvious that someone with physical limitations utilizes this space.

Minimalist home bar photo in Austin

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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts patio design in Seattle

Kate worked closely with IKD’s design team to make the design process go smoothly. She explains: “Most designers don’t work with IKEA products, so it was a challenge to find someone who could help me pick the right IKEA SKUs, etc. After reading the reviews and blog posts from IKD, and after finding out the price, I figured it was worth a shot.” The original design submitted to IKD had the oven(s)/microwave in a place that would not have worked, so IKD designer Paulina sent over two initial designs — one which showed how the proposed layout wasn’t possible, and another with their proposed solution. “I would never have noticed the issue with my proposed design. Paulina’s proposal was great. She incorporated a drawer microwave into the island, which solved the issue and allowed us to keep the double-oven,” Kate says.

Plan 2 is inspired by a “Boho Luxe Meets Transitional” look. This look will incorporate a mixture of organic and natural boho elements, but with a transitional flair, so it still gives off a clean & streamline look that will attract future home owners. The overall design will contain warm mustard yellow hues, dark oranges & neutrals colors to brighten up the space and give the space a “homey” and cozy feeling the second that you enter the home. The loft in this home will be a “work from home” space. This will have a work station, but also a small lounge area to show off that this space can be utilized for multiple occasions such as a home office or just a comfortable place to relax on your lunch break. The girl’s game room will feature a mixture of white & pastel pink colors, this is going to make the room look fun, but also cohesive with the rest of the design, so it does not distract from the rest of the home. Lastly, the boy’s room is meant to be for someone in elementary school and his favorite hobby is skateboarding. For this room we will pull in blue tones mixed with metals to give it a masculine look.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 gray tile and subway tile porcelain tile and brown floor doorless shower remodel in Los Angeles with a two-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink and quartz countertops

The Beauty of Cultured Marble Cultured marble is aesthetic. It can give life to any room in the house, so why not make your bathroom seem more pleasing for you and for guests! Bathroom Floor The bathroom floor may not seem important, but honestly, no one really wants to watch a boring floor. A floor with cultured marble gives a welcoming feeling as you step into the bathroom. Bathroom Sink Bathroom sinks are used every day, whether it’s for washing hands or brushing teeth. Why not give an elegant touch to an area people will visit before exiting the bathroom? Bathtub or Shower Some people love bathtubs, some people love showers. Whichever is preferred, a cultured marble finish is sure to enhance the time spent getting clean. It may even make someone want to have a longer bath or shower because it’s so enjoyable. Having all these places in the bathroom will definitely breathe new life into an important room of your home. Transform your bathroom when you purchase cultured marble molds from Globmarble, and give the eyes something to behold.

Walking into someone's home should be about entering their secret world; one that reflects their unique style, values, and family history. It's not just about comfort and beauty-- it's about your family's past, your family's present, and the memories you'll share in the future. Please see my portfolio of personal homes and special places.

Urban Attitudes is a furniture collection of sofas, chairs, and ottomans that all work together. This allows you to seamlessly mix and match all three of these pieces in your living room. Pictured: La-Z-Boy Alexandria Sofa & La-Z-Boy Cambridge Reclining Chair (L) & La-Z-Boy Marietta Chair (R)

Lifestyled with Soul Stevi Fourouli’s work with high-end residential and commercial spaces has earned her a reputation for the designer you call when you’re looking for a new and unexpected level of luxury. “It’s all about meraki,” she says. “In Greek, meraki means love, passion, and creativity, and no matter what I’m designing, every space reflects the best of me and the best of my clients.” Stevi’s clients unapologetically describe her as someone who can turn any space into a real-life fantasy. She uses her own artistic flair to create beautiful artwork for her clients’ spaces, and she also relies on vendors and craftspeople to take her vision and turn it up a notch. “My team includes Global Stone who supplies the most exquisite and exotic marbles and Hudson Valley Group who provides breathtaking lighting, including the Troy chandelier that hangs in my own dining room,” she says. “We bring our knowledge, experience, and skills to the table, and we give our clients the tools and motivation to pour themselves into their designed space. Each client is unique and their space reflects that individuality.”

Plan 2 is inspired by a “Boho Luxe Meets Transitional” look. This look will incorporate a mixture of organic and natural boho elements, but with a transitional flair, so it still gives off a clean & streamline look that will attract future home owners. The overall design will contain warm mustard yellow hues, dark oranges & neutrals colors to brighten up the space and give the space a “homey” and cozy feeling the second that you enter the home. The loft in this home will be a “work from home” space. This will have a work station, but also a small lounge area to show off that this space can be utilized for multiple occasions such as a home office or just a comfortable place to relax on your lunch break. The girl’s game room will feature a mixture of white & pastel pink colors, this is going to make the room look fun, but also cohesive with the rest of the design, so it does not distract from the rest of the home. Lastly, the boy’s room is meant to be for someone in elementary school and his favorite hobby is skateboarding. For this room we will pull in blue tones mixed with metals to give it a masculine look.

Beach style white two-story gable roof photo in Toronto

Plan 2 is inspired by a “Boho Luxe Meets Transitional” look. This look will incorporate a mixture of organic and natural boho elements, but with a transitional flair, so it still gives off a clean & streamline look that will attract future home owners. The overall design will contain warm mustard yellow hues, dark oranges & neutrals colors to brighten up the space and give the space a “homey” and cozy feeling the second that you enter the home. The loft in this home will be a “work from home” space. This will have a work station, but also a small lounge area to show off that this space can be utilized for multiple occasions such as a home office or just a comfortable place to relax on your lunch break. The girl’s game room will feature a mixture of white & pastel pink colors, this is going to make the room look fun, but also cohesive with the rest of the design, so it does not distract from the rest of the home. Lastly, the boy’s room is meant to be for someone in elementary school and his favorite hobby is skateboarding. For this room we will pull in blue tones mixed with metals to give it a masculine look.

Taking in the panoramic views of this Modern Mediterranean Resort while dipping into its luxurious pool feels like a getaway tucked into the hills of Westlake Village. Although, this home wasn’t always so inviting. It originally had the view to impress guests but no space to entertain them. One day, the owners ran into a sign that it was time to remodel their home. Quite literally, they were walking around their neighborhood and saw a JRP Design & Remodel sign in someone’s front yard. They became our clients, and our architects drew up a new floorplan for their home. It included a massive addition to the front and a total reconfiguration to the backyard. These changes would allow us to create an entry, expand the small living room, and design an outdoor living space in the backyard. There was only one thing standing in the way of all of this – a mountain formed out of solid rock. Our team spent extensive time chipping away at it to reconstruct the home’s layout. Like always, the hard work was all worth it in the end for our clients to have their dream home! Luscious landscaping now surrounds the new addition to the front of the home. Its roof is topped with red clay Spanish tiles, giving it a Mediterranean feel. Walking through the iron door, you’re welcomed by a new entry where you can see all the way through the home to the backyard resort and all its glory, thanks to the living room’s LaCantina bi-fold door. A transparent fence lining the back of the property allows you to enjoy the hillside view without any obstruction. Within the backyard, a 38-foot long, deep blue modernized pool gravitates you to relaxation. The Baja shelf inside it is a tempting spot to lounge in the water and keep cool, while the chairs nearby provide another option for leaning back and soaking up the sun. On a hot day or chilly night, guests can gather under the sheltered outdoor living space equipped with ceiling fans and heaters. This space includes a kitchen with Stoneland marble countertops and a 42-inch Hestan barbeque. Next to it, a long dining table awaits a feast. Additional seating is available by the TV and fireplace. From the various entertainment spots to the open layout and breathtaking views, it’s no wonder why the owners love to call their home a “Modern Mediterranean Resort.” Photographer: Andrew Orozco

  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

We designed this home office for someone who needs to stay organized and focused all day. The layout keeps things clean and simple, using custom built-in shelves to save floor space and keep paperwork out of sight. The desk sits right where the natural light is best, and the warm wood finishes make the whole room feel welcoming rather than cold. It’s a practical, hardworking setup that still looks great in a home.

We’re always pleased when someone contacts us after reading all of our glowing reviews on Yelp. One was a prospective client who had just purchased a beautiful townhouse with exposed brick and was planning a renovation. He wanted to include a brand-new home theater system along with audio for the home’s indoor areas, outdoor patio and roof desk. We were happy to provide a free DTV Installations consultation and estimate, and once we finalized the details we were able to get to work. We tackled this project in two stages. First, we did all of the required in-wall and in-ceiling wiring while renovation contractors worked to revamp the townhouse. We then returned months later when construction was finished, to install the electronics and accessories.

Varaluz - Kye Rounded Rectangle Mirror MIRROR: Varaluz When selecting a vanity mirror, I started by considering style and size once the vanity is finalized. As a rule, an every day mirror should measure smaller than the vanity and be at least 6’ high. For my bath, I selected the Kye Black Rounded Corner Mirror from Varaluz. It’s narrow enough for two sconces to sit on each side without being wider than my vanity and tall enough for someone over 6’ to look into it without ducking. The rounded corners and the matte black steel frame compliment the gentle curved lines of the Watermark faucet.

We designed this home office for someone who needs to stay organized and focused all day. The layout keeps things clean and simple, using custom built-in shelves to save floor space and keep paperwork out of sight. The desk sits right where the natural light is best, and the warm wood finishes make the whole room feel welcoming rather than cold. It’s a practical, hardworking setup that still looks great in a home.