When decorating, scale really matters. Many people struggle with these large built-ins.
Transitional family room photo in Denver

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

EpicSky fiber optic panles installed on the wall and ceiling with 120" Perforated ZeroEdge Screen with LED backlight. Aside from looking really cool, LED backlighting option on Zero Edge can actually improve your viewing experience. On large screens transitions from dark to bright scenes can cause eye strain as your iris struggles to quickly open and close. Backlighting helps to ease these transitions by providing a more consistent viewing experience.

A Beautiful, Red Cedar, Country Log Cabin in Chillicothe, MO. The Home Owners struggled to keep the wood looking finished and fresh. They decided to go over their existing logs with TruLog's Premium Red Cedar color. They are completely maintenance-free now and don't have to worry about refinishing their siding ever again!

A Beautiful, Red Cedar, Country Log Cabin in Chillicothe, MO. The Home Owners struggled to keep the wood looking finished and fresh. They decided to go over their existing logs with TruLog's Premium Red Cedar color. They are completely maintenance-free now and don't have to worry about refinishing their siding ever again!

Joanne Shaw - Down2Earth Landscape Design This design successfully adds curb appeal, eliminates the maintenance of a struggling lawn and creates a beautiful sounding oasis with this front yard water feature. The plants were planted to have interest in all seasons and once established will be low maintenance for these garden loving clients. The updated front entrance is now a wonderful feature of this home.

A small courtyard was graced with Rhododendrons and pachysandra ground cover. Rhodos tend to struggle in the Chicago climate but a protected environment helps with their survival. These plants do take a while to establish themselves.

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

Example of a country exterior home design in Salt Lake City

The decision to keep the original cabinet boxes meant simply replacing the cabinet drawers and drawer fronts for a refreshing transformation. The porcelain tile floor has the unmistakable look of brick without the struggle to keep it clean. New appliances, stylish range hood, and a new cabinet box for the refrigerator. A custom island located in the original dining nook satisfies the client's number one request, providing a place to drink wine and make cookies.

This is a nighttime shot of a lobby tinted with 3M Night Vision 25 window film. NV25 is excellent for clients struggling with severe glare and excessive heat. This particular film is commonly used on curtain walls, skylights and palladian windows.

The back garden was conceived as a spiritual meditation garden. It's laid out as three interlocking ellipses, each raised 6" from the previous. The links speak to life struggles, and ascent to a higher spiritual plateau. Perennials with warmer colors are sited around the first link, with flowers eventually turned to a pure white and royal purples and blues in the last and highest link. There's also a walking path around the perimeter of this garden.

As pet lovers ourselves, we understand the struggle of functional durability and style for your home. With Fido in mind, we have storm doors with built-in pet doors. Not only do they let in the natural light to enhance your entry way, but they are built tough enough to stand up to your active pets. Additionally, pet friendly goes beyond a pet door built-in. Pets love our full glass doors so they can bask in the sun and watch outside. #WelcomeHome #MyLarsonDoor #ItsADogsLife

Fun, eclectic, and dramatic dining room refresh with a couple struggling to combine their styles into one space. African masks from Ghana and a grandfather clock from England where the only two items that were orginally owned by the clients and both fit into the space wonderfully!

The back garden was conceived as a spiritual meditation garden. It's laid out as three interlocking ellipses, each raised 6" from the previous. The links speak to life struggles, and ascent to a higher spiritual plateau. Perennials with warmer colors are sited around the first link, with flowers eventually turned to a pure white and royal purples and blues in the last and highest link. There's also a walking path around the perimeter of this garden.

When we arrived at this kitchen in Solebury it was dated and closed in. A center peninsula divided the space and a wall at the end separated a tiny dining room. We completely redesigned the layout by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and adding a window to gain some natural light. The homeowners loved the rich cranberry color but struggled to integrate it without overwhelming the space with red. The window treatments and floor to ceiling pantry gave us the perfect opportunity to accent the color palette throughout the room. Some open shelving and a chair rail along the top of the backsplash allow for decoration and keep the counters clutter free. This quickly became one of our favorite kitchen renovations simply because of the dramatic changes we were able to make.

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Bob Narod, for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath 2013 Kitchen + Bath Business Kitchen of the Year, Third Place
Mountain style u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island