The kitchen ceiling was lower than the living and dining room ceilings. The small bathrooms limited our design options, and there was a dark hallway with an inconvenient pinch-point turn. We removed walls and reframed parts of the kitchen and dining room to bring in more light and to give a more natural ceiling transition. Removal of a closet off the kitchen opened up the dark hallway.

Example of a small cottage gray split-level vinyl exterior home design in Cleveland

Typical Kirkland split level home which had a small walled off kitchen. We blew out the walls, removed the drop ceiling with the proverbial florescent light, covered with plastic panels, added new Luxury Vinyl Tile floor, new cabinets, counter tops, back splash, lighting and paint. This opened up the space and created a great room affect Shoot-2-sell was our photographer and he was great.

Bruce Glass Photography
Large tuscan custom-shaped pool photo in Houston

Mid-sized split-level brick exterior home photo in Baltimore

The dated kitchen plus both small main and master bathrooms were remodeled. The scope also included the living and dining rooms, plus the front entry and stairwell. Clients were also interested in: low maintenance finishes, usage of low/no VOC materials, good indoor air quality as they lived on site during the remodel, and preserving and refinishing salvageable resources.

Kitchen remodeling in an older split level home in Bartlett IL.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The dated kitchen plus both small main and master bathrooms were remodeled. The scope also included the living and dining rooms, plus the front entry and stairwell. Clients were also interested in: low maintenance finishes, usage of low/no VOC materials, good indoor air quality as they lived on site during the remodel, and preserving and refinishing salvageable resources.

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Minneapolis

Interior Design & Furnishings by Rhonda Staley, IIDA, of The Mansion. Developer/Builder: AM Management. Photography Credit: Jamie Ellis
Small minimalist dark wood floor great room photo in Cedar Rapids with black walls and no fireplace

This Park Ridge, IL Colonial Style Home was remodeled by Siding & Windows Group with James Hardieplank Select Cedarmill Siding and HardieTrim Smooth Boards in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.

New siding on this 1970's split level home - Barn red
Inspiration for a mid-sized red split-level vinyl exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

This Glenview, IL Split-Level Style Home was remodeled by Siding & Windows Group with James HardiePlank Select Cedarmill Lap Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Woodstock Brown and HardieTrim Smooth Boards in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.

Tony Soluri Photography
Example of a trendy backyard deck design in Chicago with decking and a bbq area

Light hardwood floors and brick fireplace surround along with built-ins give this updated living space much needed character.
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept light wood floor living room design in Atlanta with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a mid-century modern home design remodel in Seattle

This lakefront, split level home in Mount Dora features a secondary kitchen and bar area in the game room for plenty of entertaining. Gail Barley Interiors created an updated kitchen plan, a custom bar and two custom designed banquettes to fully optimize the space.

Split level home with wall removed to add island and open up to living room area. Dark stained cabinets with granite honed countertop, lvt, and ceramic backsplash

The renovated split level is a stunning retreat of ease and sophistication. The space is filled with plenty of light and carefully selected furnishings inviting a life to be well lived. The Tibetan "Marseilles" carpet was hand knotted in Nepal by local weavers using Himalayan wool and real silk. The design formed by the red wool and ivory silk works beautifully with the soft tan field to create a quality work of art for the floor.