This home addition was intended to expand the home to provide the space needed for the growing new family. The existing kitchen was gutted, expanded and opened up to a family room and nook area. Custom inset cabinets were our preference; however cost was a significant concern. The owner researched multiple companies and standard product lines to save on her budget. After careful analysis, we discovered that it was just as cost effective to use the local custom cabinet maker we preferred. This allowed for more precise detailing and unique features. The goal of a classical farm house kitchen character updated with modern features was able to be obtained much to the home owner's delight. A family room was added to this home, opening up to a screen porch that takes advantage of a previously unused side yard. The much needed new rear entry provides the family a space for their laundry room and is now the primary entry point from the detached garage. Great care was taken to ensure that the home’s new detailing could have been built this way originally. The space however needed to have a modern function for a modern family. The homes existing exterior had aluminum siding and trim which concealed original millwork and shingles. When the nondescript materials were removed, it was discovered that the original was in poor condition. Careful attention was taken to replace and/or repair original materials wherever possible around the entire home, in order to create a seamless exterior character.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

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Example of a large tuscan dark wood floor living room design in Miami with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

A xeric yard replaced the standard builder landscape in Circle C. All HOA rules were followed, and this house has the most unique landscape on the block! The "hell strip" between the sidewalk and street uses Mexican feather grass instead of the traditional bermuda, creating a little more of a barrier between the street and the walk without intruding into the pedestrian space.

Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Large elegant master carpeted bedroom photo in Denver with white walls and a standard fireplace

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Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept carpeted family room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Located on an extraordinary hillside site above the San Fernando Valley, the Sherman Residence was designed to unite indoors and outdoors. The house is made up of as a series of board-formed concrete, wood and glass pavilions connected via intersticial gallery spaces that together define a central courtyard. From each room one can see the rich and varied landscape, which includes indigenous large oaks, sycamores, “working” plants such as orange and avocado trees, palms and succulents. A singular low-slung wood roof with deep overhangs shades and unifies the overall composition. CLIENT: Jerry & Zina Sherman PROJECT TEAM: Peter Tolkin, John R. Byram, Christopher Girt, Craig Rizzo, Angela Uriu, Eric Townsend, Anthony Denzer ENGINEERS: Joseph Perazzelli (Structural), John Ott & Associates (Civil), Brian A. Robinson & Associates (Geotechnical) LANDSCAPE: Wade Graham Landscape Studio CONSULTANTS: Tree Life Concern Inc. (Arborist), E&J Engineering & Energy Designs (Title-24 Energy) GENERAL CONTRACTOR: A-1 Construction PHOTOGRAPHER: Peter Tolkin, Grant Mudford AWARDS: 2001 Excellence Award Southern California Ready Mixed Concrete Association

When Irvine designer, Richard Bustos’ client decided to remodel his Orange County 4,900 square foot home into a contemporary space, he immediately thought of Cantoni. His main concern though was based on the assumption that our luxurious modern furnishings came with an equally luxurious price tag. It was only after a visit to our Irvine store, where the client and Richard connected that the client realized our extensive collection of furniture and accessories was well within his reach.

“Richard was very thorough and straight forward as far as pricing,” says the client. "I became very intrigued that he was able to offer high quality products that I was looking for within my budget.” The next phases of the project involved looking over floor plans and discussing the client’s vision as far as design. The goal was to create a comfortable, yet stylish and modern layout for the client, his wife, and their three kids. In addition to creating a cozy and contemporary space, the client wanted his home to exude a tranquil atmosphere. Drawing most of his inspiration from Houzz, (the leading online platform for home remodeling and design) the client incorporated a Zen-like ambiance through the distressed greyish brown flooring, organic bamboo wall art, and with Richard’s help, earthy wall coverings, found in both the master bedroom and bathroom. Over the span of approximately two years, Richard helped his client accomplish his vision by selecting pieces of modern furniture that possessed the right colors, earthy tones, and textures so as to complement the home’s pre-existing features. The first room the duo tackled was the great room, and later continued furnishing the kitchen and master bedroom. Living up to its billing, the great room not only opened up to a breathtaking view of the Newport coast, it also was one great space. Richard decided that the best option to maximize the space would be to break the room into two separate yet distinct areas for living and dining. While exploring our online collections, the client discovered the Jasper Shag rug in a bold and vibrant green. The grassy green rug paired with the sleek Italian made Montecarlo glass dining table added just the right amount of color and texture to compliment the natural beauty of the bamboo sculpture. The client happily adds, “I’m always receiving complements on the green rug!” Once the duo had completed the dining area, they worked on furnishing the living area, and later added pieces like the classic Renoir bed to the master bedroom and Crescent Console to the kitchen, which adds both balance and sophistication. The living room, also known as the family room was the central area where Richard’s client and his family would spend quality time. As a fellow family man, Richard understood that that meant creating an inviting space with comfortable and durable pieces of furniture that still possessed a modern flare. The client loved the look and design of the Mercer sectional. With Cantoni’s ability to customize furniture, Richard was able to special order the sectional in a fabric that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Selecting the color scheme for the living room was also greatly influenced by the client’s pre-existing artwork as well as unique distressed floors. Richard recommended adding dark pieces of furniture as seen in the Mercer sectional along with the Viera area rug. He explains, “The darker colors and contrast of the rug’s material worked really well with the distressed wood floor.” Furthermore, the comfortable American Leather Recliner, which was customized in red leather not only maximized the space, but also tied in the client’s picturesque artwork beautifully. The client adds gratefully, “Richard was extremely helpful with color; He was great at seeing if I was taking it too far or not enough.” It is apparent that Richard and his client made a great team. With the client’s passion for great design and Richard’s design expertise, together they transformed the home into a modern sanctuary. Working with this particular client was a very rewarding experience for Richard. He adds, “My client and his family were so easy and fun to work with. Their enthusiasm, focus, and involvement are what helped me bring their ideas to life. I think we created a unique environment that their entire family can enjoy for many years to come.” https://www.cantoni.com/project/a-contemporary-sanctuary

Medium tone wood floor family room photo in Other with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Offering vacant home staging in PA, Sherri Blum is your premier home stager for realtors in central Pennsylvania. Serving the Carlisle, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and surrounding area, Sherri will gladly discuss your needs and help you put your best face forward when selling a home. Homes of all sizes will benefit from our staging services. See the before and after as Sherri takes this vacant 1990’s colonial and turns it into a cozy, well planned family home. The empty “before” photos show the space as a long and narrow living room off the kitchen. Without our visuals, buyers would focus on the bright yellow paint and worry about how to best use the awkward living room. Another concern was the lack of a kitchen table space. So my planning provided a space for enjoying the fireplace focal point (over which a TV could be installed) and a separate conversation grouping on the far end. The end of the family room closest to the kitchen would provide a natural space for a kitchen table to allow gathering and meal space for an active family. Seeking a real estate home stager in the Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg or Carlisle area of central PA? Contact Sherri today. No home staging job is too big or too small.

After many years of living in their home, this client was ready to tackle redecorating the living room. Michael Merrill Design Studio was able to make the case that the living room, dining room and staircase all needed to be done together and the homeowner agreed. One of the greatest concerns we had was the lighting and fortunately we were able to devise a way to conceal it without damaging any of the existing finishes. Our approach was to restore the architectural shell and to furnish the room with contemporary pieces that complimented the space and maximized its use. Textiles and the elegant rug in the living room were primarily by Jack Lenor Larsen. To preserve the original mahogany floor and the furnishings, an electric exterior shade was added that drops whenever sunlight strikes the rear elevation of the house. (2007-2008) Photos © John Sutton Photography

Offering vacant home staging in PA, Sherri Blum is your premier home stager for realtors in central Pennsylvania. Serving the Carlisle, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and surrounding area, Sherri will gladly discuss your needs and help you put your best face forward when selling a home. Homes of all sizes will benefit from our staging services. See the before and after as Sherri takes this vacant 1990’s colonial and turns it into a cozy, well planned family home. The empty “before” photos show the space as a long and narrow living room off the kitchen. Without our visuals, buyers would focus on the bright yellow paint and worry about how to best use the awkward living room. Another concern was the lack of a kitchen table space. So my planning provided a space for enjoying the fireplace focal point (over which a TV could be installed) and a separate conversation grouping on the far end. The end of the family room closest to the kitchen would provide a natural space for a kitchen table to allow gathering and meal space for an active family. Seeking a real estate home stager in the Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg or Carlisle area of central PA? Contact Sherri today. No home staging job is too big or too small.

Offering vacant home staging in PA, Sherri Blum is your premier home stager for realtors in central Pennsylvania. Serving the Carlisle, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and surrounding area, Sherri will gladly discuss your needs and help you put your best face forward when selling a home. Homes of all sizes will benefit from our staging services. See the before and after as Sherri takes this vacant 1990’s colonial and turns it into a cozy, well planned family home. The empty “before” photos show the space as a long and narrow living room off the kitchen. Without our visuals, buyers would focus on the bright yellow paint and worry about how to best use the awkward living room. Another concern was the lack of a kitchen table space. So my planning provided a space for enjoying the fireplace focal point (over which a TV could be installed) and a separate conversation grouping on the far end. The end of the family room closest to the kitchen would provide a natural space for a kitchen table to allow gathering and meal space for an active family. Seeking a real estate home stager in the Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg or Carlisle area of central PA? Contact Sherri today. No home staging job is too big or too small.

Our Award Nominated project,Violet street was a huge transformation from start to finish. Our goal was to take the main floor of the house from the 80’s to the 21st century by creating an open concept living area and a chef’s kitchen. Removing the unnecessary walls created and open concept main floor with a chef's kitchen and an island that is over eleven feet long. Storage was a concern in the previously small kitchen; with that in mind we added in some full height pantry units with roll out shelves. The pantry units flank a built in desk and glass cabinets which has quickly become the landing zone for the kitchen and the perfect spot for planning their dinner menu. We elevated the look of the desk by running the back splash from the floor right up to the top as the backing inside the glass cabinets. The living room was also given a new lease on life. All the cabinetry was done in a white washed oak to define the living space from the kitchen; this is especially important in open concept. Built in cabinetry now frames the fireplace, giving the living room a focal point. Violet St has now been elevated to the present time and is a wonderful space to entertain and test your culinary abilities. Now this home is ready to be filled with many happy memories and moments.

Offering vacant home staging in PA, Sherri Blum is your premier home stager for realtors in central Pennsylvania. Serving the Carlisle, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and surrounding area, Sherri will gladly discuss your needs and help you put your best face forward when selling a home. Homes of all sizes will benefit from our staging services. See the before and after as Sherri takes this vacant 1990’s colonial and turns it into a cozy, well planned family home. The empty “before” photos show the space as a long and narrow living room off the kitchen. Without our visuals, buyers would focus on the bright yellow paint and worry about how to best use the awkward living room. Another concern was the lack of a kitchen table space. So my planning provided a space for enjoying the fireplace focal point (over which a TV could be installed) and a separate conversation grouping on the far end. The end of the family room closest to the kitchen would provide a natural space for a kitchen table to allow gathering and meal space for an active family. Seeking a real estate home stager in the Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg or Carlisle area of central PA? Contact Sherri today. No home staging job is too big or too small.

In this first option for the living room, material elements and colors from the entryway are reflected in the the blue Vegan-friendly upholstery and Danish oiled walnut of the sofa. The fine artisanal quality of the exposed wood frame gives the sofa lightness and elegance. At the same time, their shape and placement create an enclosed and intimate environment perfect for relaxation or small social gatherings. The artwork incorporates natural imagery such as water birds and ocean scapes. These elements carry through in the coffee table made from reclaimed hardwood, which features plant life embossed into the concrete surface of the tabletop, all underneath rain drop shaped pendant lighting.

Now this is the perfect place for watching some football or a little blacklight ping pong. We added wide plank pine floors and deep dirty blue walls to create the frame. The black velvet pit sofa, custom made table, pops of gold, leather, fur and reclaimed wood give this space the masculine but sexy feel we were trying to accomplish.

Family room - large transitional open concept light wood floor family room idea in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace