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Victoria McHugh Photography
Lakeside Custom Cabinetry,LLC
Chris Hummel Construction
Vogler Metalwork & Design
A huge amount of functional storage space was designed into an otherwise small kitchen through the use of purpose built, custom cabinetry.
The homeowner knew exactly how she wanted to organize her kitchen tools. A knife drawer was specially made to fit her collection of knives. The open shelving on the range side serves as easy access to her cookware as well as a garbage pullout.
We were able to relocate and center the range and copper range hood made by Vogler Metalworks by removing a center island and replacing it with a honed black granite countertop peninsula. The subway tile backsplash on the sink wall is taken up to the soffit with the exception of dark bull nose used to frame the wall sconce made by Vaughn.
The kitchen also serves as an informal entryway from the lake and exterior brick patio so the homeowners were desperate to have a way to keep shoes from being scattered on the floor. We took an awkward corner and fitted it with custom built cabinetry that housed not only the family's shoes but kitty litter, dog leashes, car keys, sun hats, and lotions.

Bold choices make this modern high rise hideaway pop. What his bachelor apartment lacks in size, it now makes up for in style and grandeur. Metallic gold paint is a special challenge but with the right tools and the right crew (Edje Construction), the homeowner is left with the desired result they can admire for years.

Dimension:
124"L X 14"D X 76"H
Looking for a change from the traditional flimsy media stands? Our Fowlerton Solid Wood Entertainment Center with Bookshelves is just the change up your home ensemble needs, touting a rich, multi-grain aesthetic with robust solid wood construction!
This streamlined wooden entertainment center is the perfect solution for all of your media accoutrements. Flanked by stylish contemporary alternating open shelved bookcases, this rustic media unit is a fine place to display your book collections, DVDs, or decor paraphernalia. Two small cabinets at the base of each bookshelf offer extra storage for items you'd rather tuck out of sight, such as game controllers or spare cords. The main media unit is perfectly sturdy and ready to accommodate your flat screen TV, while beneath is an array of open shelving for your DVD and other media players. Two larger cabinet doors with shelves up the storage capacity to hold more substantial etceteras neatly behind closed doors.
Richly grained in a natural finish, this gorgeous solid rosewood entertainment center is a glorious focal point to any room of the house. It is handcrafted using the finest old world woodworking techniques and tools to assure the high standards and timeless beauty of treasured antique furniture, but with a more contemporary appeal and purpose.
Special Features:
• 100% Handcrafted
• Made of solid wood
• Natural, multi-grain finish
• Two bookshelves with alternating open shelves and cabinet storage
• Media unit with seven shelves and cabinet storage
• Black metal handles and hardware
• A beautiful piece for your flat screen TV, collectibles, and decor pieces
• A rustic transitional piece with contemporary functionality
Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.
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The heart of the kitchen: a dual-fuel Mugnaini pizza oven seamlessly integrated into custom cabinetry. Sourced specially from California, it represents the homeowner’s passion for authentic cooking, designed to burn both wood and gas for flexibility and precision. As a rare residential installation in North Carolina, this oven is more than a feature, it’s a statement of craftsmanship and personal tradition, with every detail, including custom louvers and storage for oven cleaning.

Master Bath with Hand-Scraped Butternut cabinetry. The scored columns are studded with brass nailheads. A chiseled front edge on the countertop contrast with the hand-painted undermount sinks. A special makeup area is around the corner.
Marie-Dominique Verdier

The double vanity ticks all the boxes for storage and functionality. The center drawer in the vanity has an appliance drawer that makes getting ready a breeze and convenient with an outlet and special storage for the hair dryer and styling tools.

Bathed in natural light, this English Cottage kitchen addition honors the charm of the home’s 1938 architecture while perfectly framing sweeping garden views. From the apron-front farm sink, you look straight through the garden arch into the shade garden and orchard beyond, a daily reminder of the home’s idyllic garden.
The kitchen’s flow creates a natural gathering place for family and loved ones, sitting just off the living room and anchored by a custom island modeled after an antique dairy table. Its classic turned legs and warm wood give the island a timeless, heirloom charm. Deep drawers generously accommodate pots and pans, while a clever rollout above stores lids neatly in place, making every piece easy to find. A bespoke glass-front hutch in a soft greige accent color showcases the homeowners’ collected antique serveware treasures, adding both contrast and personality.
To give the space a sense of grandeur, the ceiling was raised a foot higher than the rest of the home. Tongue-and-groove paneling and hand-hewn beams lend a feeling of intention and history to the added height. Arched openings—echoing the home’s original architecture—frame the breakfast nook, dining room, and entry to the living room.
The breakfast nook itself is pure cottage charm, with built-in bench seating, a replicated arched niche for display, and a view that invites cozy mornings and quiet evenings. An antique crystal chandelier hangs above the island, each crystal catching and giving a special sparkle, while a leaded diamond-glass transom gracefully frames the entry to the butler’s pantry.
Custom inset cabinetry brings nostalgic detail, complemented by unlacquered brass hardware and lighting. A French-made bridge faucet and pot filler in polished nickel introduce a refined mix of metals. The classic marble-inspired quartz countertops pair seamlessly with a handmade ceramic subway tile backsplash, while the Italian Ilve range stands as both a culinary tool and a statement piece.
Every inch of this kitchen is designed for beauty and purpose, from integrated storage that keeps everything in its place to architectural details that make it feel as if it has always been part of this storybook English cottage.
Photos by MK Photography

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The cooking area features clean line symmetry and drawer within a drawer front functionality. The Miele 5 burner induction cooktop is flush mounted into a Krion countertop that wraps a low backsplash and windowsills for ease of cleaning. Seamless matt glass back panels behind the cook area complete the look and make for easy cleanup.
We developed and patented a special receptacle to meet the visual demands as well as current electrical codes. The veselbrand™ Powerport™ remains completely flush and hidden in the splash until it is required, then with the use of a simple removal tool these receptacles’ can be reveled for full functionality. This eliminates all the clutter of standard receptacles’ normally required by code.
The veselbrand™ Jewel Box Hood features white back painted glass and an integrated LED lighting system to provide the best in functionality and exquisite design.

This client at a property in Bamber Bridge was really fed up with his Indian sandstone kitchen floor. The sandstone suited the age of the property but due to its course rough texture he was having issues keeping the stone clean and maintaining it to a decent standard. Ideally, he wanted something long lasting that was easier to keep clean.
Sealers can only help so much on a rough stone like this, in my opinion really rough stone is best sold for use outside in patio’s etc. My client didn’t want to rip it up as it ran underneath the kitchen units and it cost them a lot of money to have it laid, so having been on our website and checked out our previous work they realised we could mill the stone and smooth down the rough texture to a much smoother finish and yet still leave enough texture in the stone for it to look very natural.
We have developed a system at Tile Doctor called “Milling” which is very similar to sanding rough wood to reveal the inner patina. Once done we then we give it one more clean before adding a fresh sealer to add protection. Milling does change the look of the stone as you will see on the before and after pictures on this page, so it is not for everyone. It is however a one-off process so once done it will never need to be milled again. Like all stone floors it will still benefit from a deep clean and re-seal every five years (depending on use) just to keep it looking its best but after milling you will be able to walk on the stone in bare feet or socks and slippers as it really does make a big difference to the finish.
By milling we mainly use coarse-grit burnishing pads that contain segments made from hard industrial diamonds. Working our way up the different grits the pads are applied using a weighted floor buffer which is run over each tile several times to cut the stone back. The process is so effective we often find that the pads are all you need to clean the stone so hardly ever use any chemicals with this process, apart from the sealer which is applied once fully dry.
I should mention that Milling is not something a customer should consider doing themselves as you need invest in a heavy-duty weighted buffing machine which are rarely available for hire.
To seal internal Sandstone floors, I usually use Tile Doctor Colour Grow which brings out the natural colours in the stone. On this occasion however two coats of Tile Doctor Ultra Seal were applied to the stone and grout which results in an invisible natural finish and better matched the clients’ requirements.
My client was really pleased with the new floor and left the following feedback:
“Only finished today but looks so good now. Russell did a great job milling the flags to a much smoother finish. Two coats of sealant applied by Heidi on last day which hopefully will keep it looking that way. Mark F. Bamber Bridge”
For aftercare cleaning I left them with a bottle of Tile Doctor Neutral Cleaner which is specially designed for cleaning sealed floors. You need to be very careful when using supermarket cleaners as many are tool strong and will slowly strip the sealer off the floor, always read the label.
Russell Taylor
Lancashire Tile Doctor

Eleven tons of boulders were positioned perfectly to create this stunning water feature which doubles as a diving shelf for the kids. An extra large hot tub has room for lot of teenagers. A swim up bar completes the Oasis vibe by allowing swimmers to sip umbrella drinks while lounging in the pool. The built in pool cover helps retain heat and keeps debris from nearby trees out of the water. The sunken cabana room has a stone fireplace, BBQ island and a TV. The BBQ island contains a smoker, outdoor fridge, storage for placemats and grill tools. Two infrared heaters allow for year round enjoyment of this special space.

Bathed in natural light, this English Cottage kitchen addition honors the charm of the home’s 1938 architecture while perfectly framing sweeping garden views. From the apron-front farm sink, you look straight through the garden arch into the shade garden and orchard beyond, a daily reminder of the home’s idyllic garden.
The kitchen’s flow creates a natural gathering place for family and loved ones, sitting just off the living room and anchored by a custom island modeled after an antique dairy table. Its classic turned legs and warm wood give the island a timeless, heirloom charm. Deep drawers generously accommodate pots and pans, while a clever rollout above stores lids neatly in place, making every piece easy to find. A bespoke glass-front hutch in a soft greige accent color showcases the homeowners’ collected antique serveware treasures, adding both contrast and personality.
To give the space a sense of grandeur, the ceiling was raised a foot higher than the rest of the home. Tongue-and-groove paneling and hand-hewn beams lend a feeling of intention and history to the added height. Arched openings—echoing the home’s original architecture—frame the breakfast nook, dining room, and entry to the living room.
The breakfast nook itself is pure cottage charm, with built-in bench seating, a replicated arched niche for display, and a view that invites cozy mornings and quiet evenings. An antique crystal chandelier hangs above the island, each crystal catching and giving a special sparkle, while a leaded diamond-glass transom gracefully frames the entry to the butler’s pantry.
Custom inset cabinetry brings nostalgic detail, complemented by unlacquered brass hardware and lighting. A French-made bridge faucet and pot filler in polished nickel introduce a refined mix of metals. The classic marble-inspired quartz countertops pair seamlessly with a handmade ceramic subway tile backsplash, while the Italian Ilve range stands as both a culinary tool and a statement piece.
Every inch of this kitchen is designed for beauty and purpose, from integrated storage that keeps everything in its place to architectural details that make it feel as if it has always been part of this storybook English cottage.
Photos by MK Photography

Dimension:
36" L X 18" D X 72" H
You can expand storage space in any room with our Appalachian Rustic Patchwork Solid Reclaimed Wood Armoire With Shelves. This spacious armoire can become an instant pantry or an extra closet. Tall storage cabinets allow you to reinvent kitchens, bedrooms, and studies. This handmade storage system is built with carefully selected solid reclaimed hardwood.
Old wood has a history and quality that can't be replicated with new wood. We added a fun patchwork of colors to create rustic charm. The beautiful accent cabinet armoire has black wrought iron handles, two shelves with three compartments and stands off the floor on short, square legs.
Special Features:
• 100% Handcrafted
• Made of rustic solid reclaimed wood
• Fully finished interior
• 3 Large shelves
• Can be custom-made to have adjustable/removable shelves upon request
• Handcrafted by skilled artisans using old world tools
• Heirloom quality
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Anti-tip kit included
NOTE: Custom Options such as Size, Shape, Shade & Design are not applicable to this item. Reclaimed Furniture is subjected to have Slight Variations

Standard Australian dedicated laundry room customized cabinet set. Upper wall-mounted cabinets provide overhead storage space for laundry detergent, cleaning supplies and household tools; the middle long marble countertop is equipped with a classic farmhouse deep sink for hand washing and soaking clothes. The right side precisely embeds stacked front-load washing machine and clothes dryer, the lower pull-out cabinet is specially designed to place detachable laundry sorting basket, classified washing and storage. All cabinet hardware meets Australian standard heavy load requirements, panel anti-termite treatment avoids pest erosion in long-term indoor use.

At our Boston area Closet showroom in Reading, MA - The best custom crafting center creates a special storage place for all your tools and supplies. This custom crafting center combines wrapping paper storage with room for yarn, paper, lots of drawers for small item storage and a slatwall backing to hold notions, buttons, thread etc. The fun custom door handles and colorful countertop complete the creative vibes.
Closettec is the Boston and Providence area’s ONLY custom closet fabricators to combine custom closet, cabinetry, wood, stone, metal and glass fabrication all under one roof. We also serve the following areas outside of Boston – East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Mystic, Stonington, North Reading, Middleton, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Peabody, Danvers, Beverly, Salem, Marblehead, Lynn, Saugus, Revere, Stoneham, Melrose, Winchester, Woburn, Burlington, Wilmington, Billerica, Tewksbury, Nashua, Lowell, Chelmsford, Derry, Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, Haverill, Amesbury, Newburyport, Newton, Medford, Arlington, Somerville, Belmont, Cambridge, Watertown, Waltham, Weston, Wellesley, Needham, Dedham, Natick, Framingham, Westborough, Lincoln, Lexington, Wayland, Worcester, Narragansett, Newport, Jamestown.

coCraft homes are built with precision manufacturing tools and techniques including: laser leveled jigs, overhead cranes, and elevated framing tables. Skilled craftsmen working in a climate controlled specially designed facility build every one of our homes, providing an unparalleled quality of construction.
All EcoCraft new homes feature an airtight and continuously insulated building enclosure which maximizes energy efficiency, health, comfort, and durability.

The double vanity ticks all the boxes for storage and functionality. The center drawer in the vanity has an appliance drawer that makes getting ready a breeze and convenient with an outlet and special storage for the hair dryer and styling tools.

Bathed in natural light, this English Cottage kitchen addition honors the charm of the home’s 1938 architecture while perfectly framing sweeping garden views. From the apron-front farm sink, you look straight through the garden arch into the shade garden and orchard beyond, a daily reminder of the home’s idyllic garden.
The kitchen’s flow creates a natural gathering place for family and loved ones, sitting just off the living room and anchored by a custom island modeled after an antique dairy table. Its classic turned legs and warm wood give the island a timeless, heirloom charm. Deep drawers generously accommodate pots and pans, while a clever rollout above stores lids neatly in place, making every piece easy to find. A bespoke glass-front hutch in a soft greige accent color showcases the homeowners’ collected antique serveware treasures, adding both contrast and personality.
To give the space a sense of grandeur, the ceiling was raised a foot higher than the rest of the home. Tongue-and-groove paneling and hand-hewn beams lend a feeling of intention and history to the added height. Arched openings—echoing the home’s original architecture—frame the breakfast nook, dining room, and entry to the living room.
The breakfast nook itself is pure cottage charm, with built-in bench seating, a replicated arched niche for display, and a view that invites cozy mornings and quiet evenings. An antique crystal chandelier hangs above the island, each crystal catching and giving a special sparkle, while a leaded diamond-glass transom gracefully frames the entry to the butler’s pantry.
Custom inset cabinetry brings nostalgic detail, complemented by unlacquered brass hardware and lighting. A French-made bridge faucet and pot filler in polished nickel introduce a refined mix of metals. The classic marble-inspired quartz countertops pair seamlessly with a handmade ceramic subway tile backsplash, while the Italian Ilve range stands as both a culinary tool and a statement piece.
Every inch of this kitchen is designed for beauty and purpose, from integrated storage that keeps everything in its place to architectural details that make it feel as if it has always been part of this storybook English cottage.
Photos by MK Photography

Bathed in natural light, this English Cottage kitchen addition honors the charm of the home’s 1938 architecture while perfectly framing sweeping garden views. From the apron-front farm sink, you look straight through the garden arch into the shade garden and orchard beyond, a daily reminder of the home’s idyllic garden.
The kitchen’s flow creates a natural gathering place for family and loved ones, sitting just off the living room and anchored by a custom island modeled after an antique dairy table. Its classic turned legs and warm wood give the island a timeless, heirloom charm. Deep drawers generously accommodate pots and pans, while a clever rollout above stores lids neatly in place, making every piece easy to find. A bespoke glass-front hutch in a soft greige accent color showcases the homeowners’ collected antique serveware treasures, adding both contrast and personality.
To give the space a sense of grandeur, the ceiling was raised a foot higher than the rest of the home. Tongue-and-groove paneling and hand-hewn beams lend a feeling of intention and history to the added height. Arched openings—echoing the home’s original architecture—frame the breakfast nook, dining room, and entry to the living room.
The breakfast nook itself is pure cottage charm, with built-in bench seating, a replicated arched niche for display, and a view that invites cozy mornings and quiet evenings. An antique crystal chandelier hangs above the island, each crystal catching and giving a special sparkle, while a leaded diamond-glass transom gracefully frames the entry to the butler’s pantry.
Custom inset cabinetry brings nostalgic detail, complemented by unlacquered brass hardware and lighting. A French-made bridge faucet and pot filler in polished nickel introduce a refined mix of metals. The classic marble-inspired quartz countertops pair seamlessly with a handmade ceramic subway tile backsplash, while the Italian Ilve range stands as both a culinary tool and a statement piece.
Every inch of this kitchen is designed for beauty and purpose, from integrated storage that keeps everything in its place to architectural details that make it feel as if it has always been part of this storybook English cottage.
Photos by MK Photography

The design specially customized for client.
Patio kitchen - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Miami with a roof extension
Patio kitchen - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Miami with a roof extension

Bathed in natural light, this English Cottage kitchen addition honors the charm of the home’s 1938 architecture while perfectly framing sweeping garden views. From the apron-front farm sink, you look straight through the garden arch into the shade garden and orchard beyond, a daily reminder of the home’s idyllic garden.
The kitchen’s flow creates a natural gathering place for family and loved ones, sitting just off the living room and anchored by a custom island modeled after an antique dairy table. Its classic turned legs and warm wood give the island a timeless, heirloom charm. Deep drawers generously accommodate pots and pans, while a clever rollout above stores lids neatly in place, making every piece easy to find. A bespoke glass-front hutch in a soft greige accent color showcases the homeowners’ collected antique serveware treasures, adding both contrast and personality.
To give the space a sense of grandeur, the ceiling was raised a foot higher than the rest of the home. Tongue-and-groove paneling and hand-hewn beams lend a feeling of intention and history to the added height. Arched openings—echoing the home’s original architecture—frame the breakfast nook, dining room, and entry to the living room.
The breakfast nook itself is pure cottage charm, with built-in bench seating, a replicated arched niche for display, and a view that invites cozy mornings and quiet evenings. An antique crystal chandelier hangs above the island, each crystal catching and giving a special sparkle, while a leaded diamond-glass transom gracefully frames the entry to the butler’s pantry.
Custom inset cabinetry brings nostalgic detail, complemented by unlacquered brass hardware and lighting. A French-made bridge faucet and pot filler in polished nickel introduce a refined mix of metals. The classic marble-inspired quartz countertops pair seamlessly with a handmade ceramic subway tile backsplash, while the Italian Ilve range stands as both a culinary tool and a statement piece.
Every inch of this kitchen is designed for beauty and purpose, from integrated storage that keeps everything in its place to architectural details that make it feel as if it has always been part of this storybook English cottage.
Photos by MK Photography
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