Alice Washburn Award 2013 - Winner - Accessory Building Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. In the corner of the living room a wall-hung Ikea cabinet accommodates storage needs and display space in a straight-forward, yet stylish way. Jennifer topped the cabinet with a simple sheet of plywood which sets the stage for the arrangement on top. Although the centerpiece of this area is the brass wall clock (another great garage sale find), the objects on display offer a variety of elements to engage with. Layering framed paintings that she sourced from Instagram, Jennifer has created a carefully curated spot that has depth in the arms of simplicity. Paintings: NG Collective Studio, Instagram Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

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Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

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Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

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Example of a large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway design in DC Metro with gray walls

Paneled Entry and Entry Stair. Photography by Michael Hunter Photography.
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All furniture and accessories were bought at Serenity Design. If you are interested in purchasing anything you see in our photographs please contact us at the store 609-494-5162. Many of the items can be shipped throughout the country. Photographs by John Martinelli. Kitchen designed by Francie Milano Kitchens, Inc

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Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Wallpaper: York 63356 Lounge Leather Paint: Egret White Sw 7570, Cove Lighting Paint: Network Gray Sw 7073 Photographer: Steve Chenn
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Cabinets: Clear Alder- Ebony- Shaker Door Countertop: Caesarstone Cloudburst Concrete 4011- Honed Floor: All over tile- AMT Treverk White- all 3 sizes- Staggered Shower Field/Tub backsplash: TTS Organic Rug Ice 6x24 Grout: Custom Rolling Fog 544 Tub rug/ Shower floor: Dal Tile Steel CG-HF-20150812 Grout: Mapei Cobblestone 103 Photographer: Steve Chenn

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Mountain style alcove bathtub photo in Minneapolis with a vessel sink and medium tone wood cabinets

Inspiration for a transitional wooden u-shaped mixed material railing staircase remodel in Portland Maine with painted risers

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Large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in DC Metro with gray walls

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