Liz selected IKEA BODBYN cabinetry for two simple reasons: Cost, and the abundance of organizational options IKEA cabinetry provided. “I could’ve gotten non-stick cabinets or previously assembled cabinets from big box stores for around the same price, but they all would’ve been bare-bones with a stationary shelf. I love that IKEA uses BLUM hardware with soft-close glides as standard,” she says. To that end, the off white IKEA BODBYN upper cabinetry provides tremendous storage and organizational options. It flows from the refrigerator, around to the sink and onto the other side (on either side of the sink-side window) where it continues to the other side of the pantry, then around the microwave and ending above the peninsula countertop. This is complemented stylistically and functionally by the gray IKEA BODBYN base cabinetry, which follows the same path, running around the dishwasher to the pantry door and continuing on the other side to the range and ending at the peninsula. She adds: “The MAXIMERA drawers are awesome and they were one of the easiest things to assemble. I love all of the drawers and pull out trays in the kitchen. It’s so much easier to see everything in the back of the cabinet. I also love the IKEA warranty and the consistently excellent ratings on the cabinets.” She also used IKEA SEKTION toekicks, cover panels, and deco strips throughout.

Inspired by DesignARC's Greenworth House, the owners of this 1960's single-story ranch house desired a fresh take on their out-dated, well-worn Montecito residence. Hailing from Toronto Canada, the couple is at ease in urban, loft-like spaces and looked to create a pared-down dwelling that could become their home. Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography

The awning windows in the kitchen blend the inside with the outside; a welcome feature where it sits in Hawaii. An awning/pass-through kitchen window leads out to an attached outdoor mango wood bar with seating on the deck. This tropical modern coastal Tiny Home is built on a trailer and is 8x24x14 feet. The blue exterior paint color is called cabana blue. The large circular window is quite the statement focal point for this how adding a ton of curb appeal. The round window is actually two round half-moon windows stuck together to form a circle. There is an indoor bar between the two windows to make the space more interactive and useful- important in a tiny home. There is also another interactive pass-through bar window on the deck leading to the kitchen making it essentially a wet bar. This window is mirrored with a second on the other side of the kitchen and the are actually repurposed french doors turned sideways. Even the front door is glass allowing for the maximum amount of light to brighten up this tiny home and make it feel spacious and open. This tiny home features a unique architectural design with curved ceiling beams and roofing, high vaulted ceilings, a tiled in shower with a skylight that points out over the tongue of the trailer saving space in the bathroom, and of course, the large bump-out circle window and awning window that provides dining spaces.

This is the first room people see when they come into her home and she wanted it to make a statement but also be warm and inviting. Just before entering the living room was an entry rotunda. We added a round entry table with scrolled iron accents to introduce the Tuscan feel with an elegant light fixture above. Going into the living room, we warmed up the color scheme and added pops of color with a rich purple. Next we brought in some new furniture pieces and even added more chairs for seating. Adding a new custom fireplace mantel to carry in the woodwork from other areas in the house made the fireplace more of a statement piece in the room, and keeping with the style she loved we made some slight changes on the draperies and brought them up to open the windows and give the room more height. Accessories and wall décor helped to polish off the look and our client was so happy with the end result.

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This spacious kitchen in Westchester County is flooded with light from huge windows on 3 sides of the kitchen plus two skylights in the vaulted ceiling. The dated kitchen was gutted and reconfigured to accommodate this large kitchen with crisp white cabinets and walls. Ship lap paneling on both walls and ceiling lends a casual-modern charm while stainless steel toe kicks, walnut accents and Pietra Cardosa limestone bring both cool and warm tones to this clean aesthetic. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry, built ins, walnut countertops and paneling by Studio Dearborn. Architect Frank Marsella. Interior design finishes by Tami Wassong Interior Design. Pietra cardosa limestone countertops and backsplash by Marble America. Appliances by Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore Super White. Hardware by Top Knobs. Photography Adam Macchia.

A complete remodel of this beautiful home, featuring stunning navy blue cabinets and elegant gold fixtures that perfectly complement the brightness of the marble countertops. The ceramic tile walls add a unique texture to the design, while the porcelain hexagon flooring adds an element of sophistication that perfectly completes the whole look.

This customer came to us with exceptionally creative ideas for the remodel of his home. Mike enjoyed helping the customer design the space We had a full team of subcontractors on board for the removal of walls, the lighting and flooring updates. These huge drawers are a customer favorite!

This customer came to us with exceptionally creative ideas for the remodel of his home. Mike enjoyed helping the customer design the space We had a full team of subcontractors on board for the removal of walls, the lighting and flooring updates. This is truly a stunning kitchen!

This customer came to us with exceptionally creative ideas for the remodel of his home. Mike enjoyed helping the customer design the space We had a full team of subcontractors on board for the removal of walls, the lighting and flooring updates. This is truly a stunning kitchen!

Michael J. Lee
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