A walk-in closet is a luxurious and practical addition to any home, providing a spacious and organized haven for clothing, shoes, and accessories. Typically larger than standard closets, these well-designed spaces often feature built-in shelves, drawers, and hanging rods to accommodate a variety of wardrobe items. Ample lighting, whether natural or strategically placed fixtures, ensures visibility and adds to the overall ambiance. Mirrors and dressing areas may be conveniently integrated, transforming the walk-in closet into a private dressing room. The design possibilities are endless, allowing individuals to personalize the space according to their preferences, making the walk-in closet a functional storage area and a stylish retreat where one can start and end the day with ease and sophistication.

Large and small paisley shapes were carefully placed to add movement and drama to the ceiling of this historic Atlanta home. Interior design: Barbara English Photography: Doug Sturgess

The exterior façade of the home is reminiscent of the 50’s with its mixed material aesthetic. The stacked stone veneer is complimented with the Shou Sugi Ban siding. The burned wood finish is an ancient Japanese technique that chars the wood, essentially wrapping it in carbon, adding protection and durability against mold, insects, and moisture related decay. This impressive burned wood finish is not only an indelible product but eye-catching as well. The horizontal and vertical orientation of the wood planks further emphasize the width and height of the structure. The subtle play of each material is simplistic and functional. The three-story residence is tucked into the side of the slope, creating an unimposing and welcoming entry. The large expanses of glass on the front façade draw the eye into the home allowing for natural daylighting and sun soaked rooms throughout the day. The strategically placed horizontal windows add architectural interest, natural lighting, and privacy. Two separate third level balconies are situated toward the rugged skyline, creating a 360-degree vantage point of the surrounding terrain.

Several walls were removed to open up the space, including a wall over stairs that had doors. Prior to the update, to access the basement, you would have to open a door and then climb down enclosed steps. You had no view of the basement until you got to the bottom of the steps, making the initial impression of the space feel uninviting. Now there are no doors and you can see into the basement from almost the top of the stairs. The addition of strategic, recessed lighting created a bright atmosphere without the worry of hitting one's head on any hanging light fixtures. While this is a great gathering space to entertain family and friends, it is also an ideal location for the kids to play. Therefore, the unfinished-looking chalkboard wall was not removed. Instead, a custom frame was added to provide an attractive accent to this special area of the room. The children love having the ability to express their creativity on this wall and so it has become a central family focal point of the space.

The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.

A master closet becomes so much more with the addition of a dressing table. They say location is everything, and that’s true in your home as well. Strategically positioning a dressing table in your master closet means you’ll have your wardrobe, accessories, makeup and grooming tools all in one well-organized location. Your morning routine will be simplified and the start of your day more relaxed. Kara Lashuay

Viking 48" 7 Series Gas Rangetop - VGRT748 Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Commercial-Type Surface Power - EXCLUSIVE Viking Elevation Burners™ with brass flame ports boast 23,000 BTUs across the front of all width configurations, with multiple 15,000 BTUs and one 8,000 BTU burner across the rear - Three burner sizes efficiently deliver heat to any size cookware - EXCLUSIVE VariSimmer™ Setting on ALL burners provides gentle, even simmering at precisely low cooking temperatures - EXCLUSIVE SureSpark™ Ignition System, ensures automatic ignition/re-ignition, should the burners extinguish at any time while cooking ViChrome™ Griddle - Thermostatically controlled chrome griddle heats evenly to provide consistent cooking across the entire surface and can be easily removed for cleaning - Inspired by the Viking Commercial plancha, the ViChrome™ Griddle features the PATENT PENDING Grease Management System™ that strategically directs excess grease into a removable capture trough for quick and easy cleanup - PATENT PENDING StayCool™ Trough Handle is designed to resist heat from the griddle so that the trough can be easily removed and hot grease discarded Easy Operation and Cleanup - SoftLit™ LED Lights accent the control panel and illuminate knobs - EXCLUSIVE seamless, heavy gauge porcelain burner pan with elevated flame ports prevent spillovers from baking on, making cleanup easy - Continuous grate design allows easy movement of pots and pans from burner to burner - Grates, burner caps, knobs, griddle and grill accessories can be easily removed and taken to the sink for cleaning Reversible Grill/Griddle – Optional Accessory - Reversible non-stick aluminum grill/griddle accessory if perfect for healthy cooking without oil - Interchanges with ViChrome™ griddle providing versatility for grilling, griddling, and defrosting The Industry’s Best and Most Comprehensive Warranty - 3-year full - complete product - 90-day full – cosmetic parts such as glass, painted items and decorative items - 5-year limited – surface burners Model Numbers VGRT7488B - 48"W. Rangetop with 8 Burners VGRT7486G - 48"W. Rangetop with 6 Burners and Griddle

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H2D Architecture + Design developed a comprehensive vision for the renovation of this Bellevue residence, creating a cohesive master plan that can be implemented in phased construction to align with the homeowners' priorities, budget, and timeline. The first phase reimagined the primary suite, including a redesigned bathroom, reconfigured closet and bedroom. Strategic space planning enhanced the functionality and flow of each space while creating a serene, spa-inspired retreat tailored to the homeowners' lifestyle. Future phases will transform the home's main living areas through a complete reconfiguration of the kitchen, dining room, entry, and living room. The design will improve circulation, increase functionality, and create light-filled, beautifully connected spaces. Architecture: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Interiors: Kat Lawton Interiors Photos by: John Granen

This completely new staircase was designed to closely resemble what the original staircase would have looked like. The challenge was to keep it compact enough to allow gracious entries into both the Living Room and the Library and also to re-create a landing for entry into a new powder room. The custom made stair and rail feature small bird sculptures perched strategically between balusters.

This kitchen had a unique goal, the clients wanted to recreate a dream kitchen from a house they had sold. Careful planning, strategic finish out and customized options gave way to a beautiful kitchen that the clients love which both blends to the current home and matches to the style and class of their prior kitchen! Floorplan design by Chad Hatfield, CR, CKBR. Interior Design by Lindy Jo Crutchfield, Allied ASID, our on staff designer. Photography by Lauren Brown of Versatile Imaging.

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**Project Overview** This new construction home built next to a serene lake features a gorgeous, large-scale kitchen that also connects to a bar, home office, breakfast room and great room. The homeowners sought the warmth of traditional styling, updated for today. In addition, they wanted to incorporate unexpected touches that would add personality. Strategic use of furniture details combined with clean lines brings the traditional style forward, making the kitchen feel fresh, new and timeless. **What Makes This Project Unique?* Three finishes, including vintage white paint, stained cherry and textured painted gray oak cabinetry, work together beautifully to create a varied, unique space. Above the wall cabinets, glass cabinets with X mullions add interest and decorative storage. Single ovens are tucked in cabinets under a window, and a warming drawer under one perfectly matches the cabinet drawer under the other. Matching furniture-style armoires flank the wall ovens, housing the freezer and a pantry in one and custom designed large scale appliance garage with retractable doors in the other. Other furniture touches can be found on the sink cabinet and range top cabinet that help complete the look. The variety of colors and textures of the stained and painted cabinetry, custom dark finish copper hood, wood ceiling beams, glass cabinets, wood floors and sleek backsplash bring the whole look together. **Design Challenges* Even though the space is large, we were challenged by having to work around the two doorways, two windows and many traffic patterns that run through the kitchen. Wall space for large appliances was quickly in short supply. Because we were involved early in the project, we were able to work with the architect to expanded the kitchen footprint in order to make the layout work and get appliance placement just right. We had other architectural elements to work with that we wanted to compliment the kitchen design but also dictated what we could do with the cabinetry. The wall cabinet height was determined based on the beams in the space. The oven wall with furniture armoires was designed around the window with the lake view. The height of the oven cabinets was determined by the window. We were able to use these obstacles and challenges to design creatively and make this kitchen one of a kind. Photo by MIke Kaskel

When our client expressed the need for extensive storage capacity; Sherry got right to work in re-configuring the space. Stoneunlimited Kitchen and bath can help you find innovative ways that you too can achieve a compact, optimum dream kitchen, with loads of storage! 1. Floor to ceiling cabinetry - These Waypoint Flat Panel Shaker Doors train the eyes to look up and give the illusion higher ceilings. High cabinet storage is ideal for seasonal dinnerware or items that are used periodically. You can also opt to choose glass panel doors and display colorful pieces that you wish to showcase. 2. White cabinets draw in light making the space look larger. These Waypoint Cabinets are in Painted Linen Finish. 3. An elegant tile back splash in a horizontal layout also make the walls appear wider. These tiles are 2x6 subway glass tiles in Linen Frost finish. 4. Last but not least - Take notice of the three panel doors in the island. There is plenty of storage hidden within those doors. Hardware handles are strategically placed so that the wondering eye won't notice. Furthermore, by bumping out the island slightly our home owner was allotted more storage space without having to compromise the under sink storage. Have a small kitchen? Stoneunlimited Kitchen and Bath can help you create a space that will provide you with more storage solutions then you could ever imagine! Cabinets: Waypoint Flat Panel Shaker Door in Painted Linen Tile: 2x6 Glass Subway in Linen Frost Countertops: 3CM Alpine White Granite with Ogee Edge Hardware & Knobs: Brenton & Edgefiled in Satin Nickel Sink: Stainless Steel

This kitchen had a unique goal, the clients wanted to recreate a dream kitchen from a house they had sold. Careful planning, strategic finish out and customized options gave way to a beautiful kitchen that the clients love which both blends to the current home and matches to the style and class of their prior kitchen! Floorplan design by Chad Hatfield, CR, CKBR. Interior Design by Lindy Jo Crutchfield, Allied ASID, our on staff designer. Photography by Lauren Brown of Versatile Imaging.

This beautiful kitchen remodel includes a complete renovation of the existing space. Roll outs are strategically placed under the cooktop for pots and pans storage.

The floor plan wisely puts the master suite on the first level but strategically places it away from the hub of the activity for maximum privacy. A private sitting room and its own stone patio provide the master with an additional sound buffer.

Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

This great home in Bent Tree, with stunning golf course views, was a delightful project! Due to unfortunate water damage, we were given the opportunity to redesign a beautiful dining room, kitchen and breakfast area in the coastal style this couple has enjoyed for decades. We were able to embrace all of the things they love: fine materials such as marble, the clean transitional aesthetic and light and bright areas. Our clients’ favorite color, blue, was strategically incorporated throughout the spaces in varying tones to create depth and interest. The kitchen was expanded to ensure functionality and provide oodles of storage. This peaceful and inviting retreat will surely be enjoyed for many years to come.