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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This Glen Ellyn couple wanted to transform their dated kitchen into a more family-friendly space to use on a daily basis for cooking family meals and for entertaining friends. The existing kitchen was quite chopped up with strange soffits and different ceiling heights. To make the space flow in a more logical manner, we borrowed an unused desk area from the adjoining hallway and reconfigured a neighboring bath. Getting it to work on paper was fairly straightforward, but there was a bit of complicated beam work involved as the new kitchen flows through what was an old exterior wall. The new ceiling is now completely flush as we were able to hide the support in the ceiling joists. A new, larger window was added at the sink, the doorway to the room was widened and the resulting space creates a more easy flow from dining room to family room. The clients chose white inset cabinets, white marble tops and an apron sink to keep the space feeling simple yet original to the home's Colonial styling. Ship lap siding on the back of the island and at the pantry storage ceiling, a walnut butcher block, and antique brass details give the space an updated look. Professional stainless appliances are functional and beautiful. In addition to a large built-in fridge and 36" range, a second oven is housed in the island for flexibility. The pantry area has a convenience station that houses the family's espresso machine along with the microwave drawer. Another large bank of cabinets in the same area serves as pantry storage for dry goods. The bathroom was also remodeled as part of this project. The full bath has a vanity, shower and convenient baby changing area. The floor is encaustic tile, a type of concrete tile recognizable by its bold graphics. The mirror and lighting add a few modern touches to keep it in line with the Owner's personal style. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This Beacon Hill brownstone started with a new rubber roof, bare and sprawling, the ideal spot for a great family gathering place. After thoughtful consideration, a master plan was developed to provide all the amenities an urban outdoor space could offer; comfortable seating, customized storage, mature plantings, a fully functioning outdoor kitchen, comprehensive irrigation, discrete lighting, natural materials and open space for larger groups. As this project was completed in the context of a comprehensive renovation of the building, we were easily afforded access below the deck to augment the structure and accommodate the added weight of the roof deck elements. A new staircase and generous hatch were added from the top floor inside to home to provide easy and convenient use of the deck. Similarly, bringing gas to the large grill, and hot and cold water to the sink, ice-maker and irrigation system were relatively straightforward. Through the careful use of natural materials and the well designed layout, the space feels like an extension of the inside living space and welcomes its visitors to sounds of music coming from the Hatch Shell steps away and views unique to the character and history of Boston.

The balance of form and function is the hallmark of modern design. This staircase is a perfect example of that elegant simplicity. The dark-stained treads, newels, and smooth wood handrail create a rich foundation, while the parallel horizontal stainless steel rods add a sleek touch. With a beautiful overlook from the second floor, the staircase serves as a stunning focal point for the home. However, it's the interplay between the dark wood and gleaming steel elements that truly sets this project apart, demonstrating how material contrast can elevate a straightforward design into something memorable. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

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Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Dallas

This pivot door's straightforward and modern design makes it an effortless option for achieving the perfect look. The pull bar choice provides an even more contemporary feel, contrasting beautifully with the wood. With vertical wood grain, this door appears even more substantial than its actual size. Its classic design makes it an excellent choice for anyone. Suppose you're in search of a way to increase natural light into your home. In that case, this door also comes with the option of one or two sidelights.

This bathroom in Little Paxton is a great example of how thoughtful design and careful planning can turn a tricky space into something beautifully simple. We recently supplied and installed this lovely en-suite bathroom for a customer in Little Paxton. With a sloping ceiling, the room had its challenges — but by making a few changes at design stage, we were able to create space for sensible storage and a generous shower. The original subfloor wasn’t solid and the tiles had cracked, so the room had to be completely stripped out and repaired. Once the groundwork was done, we carried out all the electrics, plumbing, plastering, and tiling, along with underfloor heating and Calacatta-style wall panels in the shower. This bathroom has a clean, contemporary feel. The floor tiles were chosen to complement the wall panels in the shower, keeping the design cohesive throughout. A glass shower enclosure keeps things open, while the splashback of blue-green tiles behind the sink adds a pop of colour. Silver-toned fittings and an oval countertop basin bring a polished, modern finish to the room. It may not be a large space, but this one came together beautifully. A straightforward layout, clean finishes, and a touch of luxury where it counts. Simple, effective and elegant. Love it!

This bathroom in Little Paxton is a great example of how thoughtful design and careful planning can turn a tricky space into something beautifully simple. We recently supplied and installed this lovely en-suite bathroom for a customer in Little Paxton. With a sloping ceiling, the room had its challenges — but by making a few changes at design stage, we were able to create space for sensible storage and a generous shower. The original subfloor wasn’t solid and the tiles had cracked, so the room had to be completely stripped out and repaired. Once the groundwork was done, we carried out all the electrics, plumbing, plastering, and tiling, along with underfloor heating and Calacatta-style wall panels in the shower. This bathroom has a clean, contemporary feel. The floor tiles were chosen to complement the wall panels in the shower, keeping the design cohesive throughout. A glass shower enclosure keeps things open, while the splashback of blue-green tiles behind the sink adds a pop of colour. Silver-toned fittings and an oval countertop basin bring a polished, modern finish to the room. It may not be a large space, but this one came together beautifully. A straightforward layout, clean finishes, and a touch of luxury where it counts. Simple, effective and elegant. Love it!

The balance of form and function is the hallmark of modern design. This staircase is a perfect example of that elegant simplicity. The dark-stained treads, newels, and smooth wood handrail create a rich foundation, while the parallel horizontal stainless steel rods add a sleek touch. With a beautiful overlook from the second floor, the staircase serves as a stunning focal point for the home. However, it's the interplay between the dark wood and gleaming steel elements that truly sets this project apart, demonstrating how material contrast can elevate a straightforward design into something memorable. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This bathroom in Little Paxton is a great example of how thoughtful design and careful planning can turn a tricky space into something beautifully simple. We recently supplied and installed this lovely en-suite bathroom for a customer in Little Paxton. With a sloping ceiling, the room had its challenges — but by making a few changes at design stage, we were able to create space for sensible storage and a generous shower. The original subfloor wasn’t solid and the tiles had cracked, so the room had to be completely stripped out and repaired. Once the groundwork was done, we carried out all the electrics, plumbing, plastering, and tiling, along with underfloor heating and Calacatta-style wall panels in the shower. This bathroom has a clean, contemporary feel. The floor tiles were chosen to complement the wall panels in the shower, keeping the design cohesive throughout. A glass shower enclosure keeps things open, while the splashback of blue-green tiles behind the sink adds a pop of colour. Silver-toned fittings and an oval countertop basin bring a polished, modern finish to the room. It may not be a large space, but this one came together beautifully. A straightforward layout, clean finishes, and a touch of luxury where it counts. Simple, effective and elegant. Love it!

The balance of form and function is the hallmark of modern design. This staircase is a perfect example of that elegant simplicity. The dark-stained treads, newels, and smooth wood handrail create a rich foundation, while the parallel horizontal stainless steel rods add a sleek touch. With a beautiful overlook from the second floor, the staircase serves as a stunning focal point for the home. However, it's the interplay between the dark wood and gleaming steel elements that truly sets this project apart, demonstrating how material contrast can elevate a straightforward design into something memorable. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

The balance of form and function is the hallmark of modern design. This staircase is a perfect example of that elegant simplicity. The dark-stained treads, newels, and smooth wood handrail create a rich foundation, while the parallel horizontal stainless steel rods add a sleek touch. With a beautiful overlook from the second floor, the staircase serves as a stunning focal point for the home. However, it's the interplay between the dark wood and gleaming steel elements that truly sets this project apart, demonstrating how material contrast can elevate a straightforward design into something memorable. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

For a fun loving bachelor client, we mixed clean sophistication and some ecclectic details like this cool lighting fixture that almost mimics kitchen utensils. Photo: Aimee Mazzenga

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Los Angeles

03-130-D - Acuo - LED Wall Sconce - Dark Stained Walnut - Frosted Polymer It’s a 3 sided box, which has been carefully deconstructed to a sculptural state. The careful composition of overlap and void create interest and complexity to a very straightforward, well-functioning wall sconce. The tectonic disconnection in form allows you to witness the solid American black walnut’s grain as it travels through each solid block.

Vistafolia® was able to provide an inexpensive, realistic solution that would remove all the time and effort from a living green wall. Once up, the panels do not require any ongoing maintenance and certainly no unreliable irrigation systems, and the market-leading 5-year warranty gives our client reassurance and complete peace of mind that it will stay looking its best for a long time to come. Most importantly for the client, the straightforward nature of VistaFolia’s installation process meant that the artificial green wall was able to go up in no time, ensuring no unsightly gaps in the fence. The client achieved a truly authentic finish. The green wall goes hand in hand with the flowers and plants of the garden, without anyone suspecting the wall to be artificial.

The balance of form and function is the hallmark of modern design. This staircase is a perfect example of that elegant simplicity. The dark-stained treads, newels, and smooth wood handrail create a rich foundation, while the parallel horizontal stainless steel rods add a sleek touch. With a beautiful overlook from the second floor, the staircase serves as a stunning focal point for the home. However, it's the interplay between the dark wood and gleaming steel elements that truly sets this project apart, demonstrating how material contrast can elevate a straightforward design into something memorable. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Images by Nic LeHoux Designed as a home and studio for a photographer and his young family, Lightbox is located on a peninsula that extends south from British Columbia across the border to Point Roberts. The densely forested site lies beside a 180-acre park that overlooks the Strait of Georgia, the San Juan Islands and the Puget Sound. Having experienced the world from under a black focusing cloth and large format camera lens, the photographer has a special fondness for simplicity and an appreciation of unique, genuine and well-crafted details. The home was made decidedly modest, in size and means, with a building skin utilizing simple materials in a straightforward yet innovative configuration. The result is a structure crafted from affordable and common materials such as exposed wood two-bys that form the structural frame and directly support a prefabricated aluminum window system of standard glazing units uniformly sized to reduce the complexity and overall cost. Accessed from the west on a sloped boardwalk that bisects its two contrasting forms, the house sits lightly on the land above the forest floor. A south facing two-story glassy cage for living captures the sun and view as it celebrates the interplay of light and shadow in the forest. To the north, stairs are contained in a thin wooden box stained black with a traditional Finnish pine tar coating. Narrow apertures in the otherwise solid dark wooden wall sharply focus the vibrant cropped views of the old growth fir trees at the edge of the deep forest. Lightbox is an uncomplicated yet powerful gesture that enables one to view the subtlety and beauty of the site while providing comfort and pleasure in the constantly changing light of the forest.

The Newport Cabinet line is a live and exclusive extension of our kitchen and bath cabinet collection. Having a simplistic and fresh structure, Newport cabinet series represents an authentic quality of original cabinetry construction by integrating smooth, elegant shapes visible throughout its unique styling. To make matters easy going, this set doesn’t pursue immediate attention but rather leaves a room for a wide diversity of design, colors, shades, and tones. For those wanting a higher futuristic atmosphere, you should prefer an option of picking out unorthodox mixtures of colors and also going for straightforward and simple congruous shapes found in the likes of illuminated accessories and equal proportioned kitchen tableware. The organically brownish brilliance of timber undeniably gives away the presence of its rural inheritance. Using a primary light color such as white, you can re-invent the warm, intimate feel of a cabin paired with a few circular water faucets and accessories to further dissolve tension in a room. Specifications • All Wood Construction • Full Overlay • Stained Maple • Solid Wood Drawer Fronts • Cam-Lock Assembly System • 5/8" Plywood Nailer • 1/2" Top and Bottom Plywood • 1/2" End Panels Finished Plywood • 3/4" Solid Wood 5-Piece Frame Veneer Raised Panel Doors • Adjustable Concealed Hinges • 3/4" Thick Plywood Shelves • 3/4" Thick Solid Wood Frame • 5/8 Plywood Back Rail • Polymer Corner Block • 1/2" Finished Plywood End Panels • 5/8" Wood Drawer Box • 1/4" Plywood Drawer Box Bottom • Undermount Glides • 3/4" Slab Solid Wood Drawer Front • 3/4" Thick Half-Depth Veneer Shelves • 1/2" Finished Plywood Bottom Click the link below to build and order your kitchen with our convenient online ordering system.