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Example of a large transitional u-shaped porcelain tile utility room design in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, granite countertops and a side-by-side washer/dryer

A bright, inviting kitchen is like a spotless white plate. It’s a space created to showcase the ingredients, meals, and moments created there. Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooking, and Cove dishwashing offer the built-in, built-to-last, completely customizable appliances that bring these inspired spaces to life – brilliantly.

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Example of an eclectic kitchen design in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and metallic backsplash

- UP SIDE TABLES. Side table adjustable in height with base and leg in chromed steel. Frosted and mirrored glass top with bevelled/mirrored edge. 14’’1/4W x 14’’1/4D x 18’’7/8 or 30’’3/4H. http://ow.ly/3yTkpC - LOFT BOOKCASE. Bookcase in white or black laquered embossed MDF or walnut canaletto. 78’’3/4W x 13'3/8D x 67’’H. http://ow.ly/3yTk4O

Store up to 349 bottles of red, white, and sparkling wine with ease in Allavino's all-new FlexCount Series 3Z-VSWR7772-SST Multi-Zone Wine Cellar Refrigerator! Made up of one single zone 177 bottle unit and one dual zone 172 bottle unit, it features innovative metal shelves that have been specially designed to be strong enough to provide reliable stability and prevent sagging, yet thin enough to allow more space between shelves than you will find in similarly sized wine coolers. This extra space allows you to store larger bottles without sacrificing bottle capacity. Each shelf glides out smoothly on ball-bearing tracks, and has a stylish stainless steel front and wood slats that cradle your bottles. The 3Z-VSWR7772-SST 's three zones can be individually controlled using digital displays with easy-to-use push buttons, and "red", "white", and "sparkling" indicator lights allow you to monitor temperatures at a glance. Thanks to it's front-venting design and finished top and sides, this refrigerator can be used as a built-in or freestanding unit. 349 Bottle Capacity:The 3Z-VSWR7772-SST features 22 shelves that can hold up to 11 bottles each, 4 shelves that can hold up to 20 bottles each, and 1 shelf that can hold up to 27 bottles for a maximum bottle capacity of 349 bottles.Multi-Zone Temperature Control:Store red, white, and sparkling wine simultaneously with this three zone unit, which features a digital display with easy-to-use push button controls that allow you to easily adjust each zone's temperature.Blue LED Interior Lighting:Cool blue LED lighting beautifully elegantly illuminates your bottles while remaining cooler than standard bulbs, and can be turned on or off with the push of a button.Innovative New Shelf Design:Allavino's revolutionary new metal shelves are strong enough to prevent sagging, yet thin enough to maximize your available storage space. These shelves glide out smoothly on ball-bearing tracks, and feature wood slats that cradle your bottles and prevent harmful vibration from affecting your wine.Security Locks:Built-in security locks protect your collection, and two extra keys are included so that you can always have a backup on hand.Built-In Versatility:This unit is front-venting, and can be built into your cabinetry for a seamless look without requiring extra space on the sides for air circulation. It can also be used as a freestanding unit with finished sides and top. Height: 71.5" Width: 47.0" Depth: 27.0" Unit Weight: 608.4 lbs. (2 units - 304.2 lbs. each) Shipping Weight: 661.4 lbs. (2 units - 330.7 lbs. each) Built-In Capable: Yes Security Lock: Yes Multiple / Dual Zone: Yes Beverage Center: No Cabinet Color / Material: Black Metal Ada Compliant: No Commercial Use: Yes Outdoor Use: No Energy Star Rated: No Wine Bottle Count: Up to 349 Bottles Adjustable Thermostat: Yes Digital: Yes Type: Compressor Defrost System: Auto Front Ventilation: Yes Type: Glide-Out Number Of Shelves: 27 Material: Metal with Wood Slats Removable: Yes Adjustable: No Glide-Out (Roller Assemblies): Yes Bottles Per Shelf: 22 Shelves Hold 11 Bottles/4 Shelves Hold 20 Bottles/1 Shelf Holds 27 Bottles Color: Black Compartments (Distinct Zones): 3 Lighting: Yes Type: Glass Number Of Doors: 2 Color / Material: Stainless Steel Door Handle: Towel Bar Field Reversible: No Tinted / Uv Protective: Yes Self-Closing: No Electrical Requirements: 115V/60Hz Dimensions Height 71.5" Width 47.0" Depth 27.0" Weight Unit Weight 608.4 lbs. (2 units - 304.2 lbs. each) Shipping Weight 661.4 lbs. (2 units - 330.7 lbs. each) Key Features Built-in Capable Yes Security Lock Yes Multiple / Dual Zone Yes Beverage Center No Cabinet Color / Material Black Metal ADA Compliant No Commercial Use Yes Outdoor Use No Energy Star Rated No Capacity Wine Bottle Count Up to 349 Bottles Controls Adjustable Thermostat Yes Digital Yes Cooling System Type Compressor Defrost System Auto Front Ventilation Yes Shelving Type Glide-Out Number of Shelves 27 Material Metal with Wood Slats Removable Yes Adjustable No Glide-Out (Roller Assemblies) Yes Bottles per Shelf 22 Shelves Hold 11 Bottles/4 Shelves Hold 20 Bottles/1 Shelf Holds 27 Bottles Interior Color Black Compartments (Distinct Zones) 3 Lighting Yes Door Type Glass Number of Doors 2 Color / Material Stainless Steel Door Handle Towel Bar Field Reversible No Tinted / UV Protective Yes Self-Closing No Electrical Electrical Requirements 115V/60Hz

Allavino's 2X-VSWR121-2SST Multi-Zone Wine Cellar Refrigerator is an ideal option for storing up to 242 bottles of red and white wine. It is made up of two dual zone 121 bottle units with opposite hinged doors, which can be controlled using two digital displays with user-friendly push button controls. FlexCount Series wine refrigerators feature innovative new metal shelves that are strong enough to provide reliable stability and prevent sagging over time, and thin enough to allow more space between shelves than you will find in most similarly sized wine refrigerators, letting you store larger bottles without sacrificing bottle capacity. These shelves have elegant stainless steel fronts and wood slats that cradle your bottles to help prevent harmful vibration from affecting your wine. Thanks to it's front-venting design and finished top and sides, the 2X-VSWR121-2SST can be used as a built-in or freestanding unit. 242 Bottle Capacity:The 2X-VSWR121-2SST features 22 shelves that can hold up to 11 bottles each for a maximum capacity of 242 bottles.Multi-Zone Temperature Control:Store both red and white wines with this four zone unit, which features a digital display with easy-to-use push button controls that allow you to easily adjust each zone's temperature.Innovative New Shelf Design:Allavino's state-of-the-art shelf design features metal shelving that is thin enough to maximize available storage space, and strong enough to prevent sagging. Each shelf has wood slats that gently cradle your bottles to minimize harmful vibration that could affect your wine.Shelves Extend Effortlessly:Each shelf glides out smoothly on ball-bearing tracks, allowing you to easily access every bottle in your collection.Security Lock: Built-in security locks protect your collection, and two extra keys are included so that you can always have a backup on hand.Built-In Versatility:This unit is front-venting, and can be built into your cabinetry for a seamless look without requiring extra space on the sides for air circulation. It can also be used as a freestanding unit with finished sides and top. Height: 55.2" Width: 47" Depth: 27" Unit Weight: 410 lbs. (2 units - 205 lbs. each) Shipping Weight: 498.2 lbs. (2 units - 249.1 lbs. each) Built-In Capable: Yes Security Lock: Yes Multiple / Dual Zone: Yes Beverage Center: No Cabinet Color / Material: Black Metal Ada Compliant: No Commercial Use: Yes Outdoor Use: No Energy Star Rated: No Wine Bottle Count: Up to 242 Bottles Adjustable Thermostat: Yes Digital: Yes Type: Compressor Defrost System: Auto Front Ventilation: Yes Type: Glide-Out Number Of Shelves: 22 Material: Metal with Wood Slats Removable: Yes Adjustable: No Glide-Out (Roller Assemblies): Yes Bottles Per Shelf: 11 Bottles Color: Black Compartments (Distinct Zones): 4 Lighting: Yes Type: Glass Number Of Doors: 2 Color / Material: Stainless Steel Frame Door Handle: Towel Bar Field Reversible: No Tinted / Uv Protective: Yes Self-Closing: No Electrical Requirements: 115V/60Hz

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Design ideas for a small eclectic side yard stone garden path in DC Metro.

Example of a mid-sized farmhouse enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a concealed tv

Example of a mountain style open concept light wood floor living room design in Vancouver with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

The kitchen of a new Modern home features custom wood cabinetry, quartz countertops with waterfall feature, glass tile backsplash, zero radius sink and under cabinet lighting. The Bosch appliance package includes a 36" dual fuel range, microwave vent hood, dishwasher and side by side refrigerator. Designed by Eric Rawlings; Built by Epic Development; Interior Design by Mike Horton; Photo by Brian Gassel

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Inspiration for a large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Boston

This mid century modern-inspired kitchen features flushed walnut cabinetry and a large island with plenty of seating and storage. Additionally, the space opens up to the living room, making it ideal for entertaining.

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Elegant medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartzite countertops, black backsplash and stone slab backsplash

The owners of this kitchen had spent the money to upgrade the finishes in their kitchen upon building the home 12 years ago, but after living in the space for several years they realized how nonfunctional the layout really was. The (then) two preschool aged children had grown into busy, hungry teenagers with many friends who also liked to hang out at the house. So the family needed a more functional kitchen with better traffic flow, space for daily activities revolving around the kitchen at different times of day, and a kitchen that could accommodate cooking for and serving large groups. Furthermore, the dark, traditional finishes no longer reflected the homeowners’ style. They requested a brighter, more relaxed, coastal style that reflected their love of the seaside cities they like to visit. Originally, the kitchen was U-shaped with a narrow island in the middle. The island created narrow aisles that bottle-necked at the dishwasher, refrigerator, and cooktop areas. There was a pass-through from the foyer into the kitchen, but the owners never liked that the pass-through was also located so close to the powder room. The awkward proximity was unappealing and made guests feel uncomfortable. The kitchen’s storage was made up of lots of narrow cabinets, apothecary drawers, clipped corner units, and very few drawers. It lacked useful storage for the larger items the family used on a daily basis. And the kitchen’s only pantry was small closet that had only builder-grade, narrow shelving with no illumination to be able to see the contents inside. Overall, the kitchen’s lighting plan was poorly executed. Only six recessed cans illuminated the entire kitchen and nook areas. The under cabinet lighting was not evenly distributed either. In fact, the builder had mis-placed the under cabinet lighting around the decorative pilasters which made for choppy, dark cubbies. Further, the builder didn’t include any lighting over the sink or the bar area, which meant whoever was doing the dishes was always in their own shadow. That, coupled with the steep overhang of the game room above made the bar area feel like a dim, cavernous space that wasn’t inviting or task oriented. The kitchen looked out into the main living space, but the raised bar and a narrow wall (which held the only large cabinet in the kitchen) created more of a barrier than a relationship to the living room or breakfast nook. In fact, one couldn’t even see the breakfast nook from the cooktop or sink areas due to its orientation. The raised bar top was too narrow to comfortably sit to either dine at or chat from due to the lack of knee space. The the homeowners confided that the kitchen felt more like a dark, dirty prison than place where the family, or their guests, wanted to gather and commune. The clients' needs and desires were: ➢ to create a kitchen that would be a space the family loved to be in; to relate to the adjacent spaces all around, and to have better flow for entertaining large groups ➢ to remove the walls between the breakfast nook and living area and to be able to utilize the natural light from the windows in both those areas ➢ to incorporate a functional chopping block for prepping fresh food for home cooked meals, an island with a large sink and drain board, 2 pull out trash cans, and seating for at least the 2 teens to eat or do homework ➢ to design a kitchen and breakfast nook with an airy, coastal, relaxed vibe that blended with the rest of the house's coastal theme ➢ to integrate a layered lighting plan which would include ample general illumination, specific task lighting, decorative lighting, and lots of illuminated storage ➢ to design a kitchen with not only more storage for all the husband’s kitchen gadgets and collection of oils and spices, but smart storage, including a coffee/breakfast bar and a place to store and conceal the toaster oven and microwave ➢ to find a way to utilize the large open space between the kitchen, pantry area, and breakfast nook Twelve Stones Designs achieved the owner's goals by: ➢ removing the walls between the kitchen and living room to allow the natural light to filter in from the adjacent rooms and to create a connection between the kitchen, nook, and living spaces for a sense of unity and communion ➢ removing the existing pantry and designing 3 large pantry style cabinets with LED tape lights and rollout drawers to house lots of kitchen appliances, gadgets, and tons of groceries. We also took the cabinets all the way up to the 9’ ceiling for additional storage for seasonal items and bulk storage. ➢ designing 2 islands - 1 with a gorgeous black walnut chopping block that houses a drawer for chopping and carving knives and a custom double pull out trash unit for point of use utilization - and 1 that houses the dishwasher, a large Blanco Gourmet sink with integrated drain board, woven baskets for fresh root vegetables and kitchen towels, plenty of drawer storage for kitchen items, and bar seating for up to 4 diners. ➢ closing off the space between the kitchen and the powder room to create a beautiful new private alcove for the powder room as well as adding some decorative storage. This also gave us space to include more tall storage near the new range for precision placement of the husband’s extensive oil and spice collection as well as a location for a combo-steam oven the wife wanted for baking and cooking healthy meals. The project is enhanced functionally by: ➢ incorporated USB and standard receptacles for the kids’ laptops and phone charging in the large island ➢ designing the small island to include additional open shelving for items used on a daily basis such as a variety of bowls, plates, and colanders. This set up also works well for the husband who prefers to “plate” his dinners in restaurant-style fashion before presenting them to the table. ➢ the integration of specific storage units, such as double stacked cutlery drawers, a custom spice pull-out, a Kuerig coffee and tea pod drawer, and custom double stacked utensil drawers ➢ moving the refrigerator to the old oven location - this eliminated the bottle neck as well as created a better relationship to the eating table. It also utilizes the floor space between the pantry, nook, and kitchen ➢ creating a banquet style breakfast nook - this banquette seating not only doubles the amount of seating for large gatherings but it better utilizes the odd space between the kitchen and the previous nook area. It also helps to create a distinct pathway from the mudroom room through the pantry area, kitchen, nook, and living room. ➢ the coffee/breakfast bar area which includes the perfect location for the concealed microwave and toaster oven, convenient storage for the coffee pods and tea accoutrements. Roll-out drawers below also house the smoothie maker, hot water kettle, and a plethora of smoothie-making ingredients such as protein powders, smoothie additives, etc. Furthermore, the drawers below the Keurig house measuring utensil, cutlery, baking supplies and tupperware storage. ➢ incorporating lots of wide drawers and pullouts to accommodate large cookware. ➢ utilizing as much vertical space as possible by building storage to the ceiling which accommodates the family’s abundant amount of serving platters, baking sheets, bakeware, casserole dishes, and additional cutting boards. The project is enhanced aesthetically by: ➢ new 5-piece Versailles pattern porcelain tile that now seamlessly joins the entire down stairs area together creating a bright, cohesiveness feeling instead of choppy separated spaces - it also adds a coastal feeling ➢ designing a cabinet to conceal the microwave and toaster oven ➢ the coastal influenced light fixtures over the nook table and island ➢ the sandy colors of the Langdon Cambria countertops. The swirling pattern and sparkling quartz pieces remind the homeowner of black-and-tan sandy beaches ➢ the striped banquet seating whose creamy white background and blue-green stripes were the inspiration for the cabinet and wall colors. ➢ All the interior doors were painted black to coordinate with the blacks and grays in the backsplash tile and countertop. This also adds a hint of tailored formality to an otherwise casual space. ➢ the use of WAC's Oculux small aperture LED units for the overhead lighting complimented with Diode LED strips for task lighting under the cabinets and inside the pantry and glass wall cabinets. All of the lighting applications are on separate dimmer switches. Innovative uses of materials or construction methods by Realty Restoration LLC: ➢ Each 1-1/2” x 3” block of reclaimed end-grain black walnut that makes up the center island chopping block was hand milled and built in the shop. It was designed to look substantial and proportional to the surrounding elements, executed by creating the 4 inch tall top with a solid wood chamfered edge band. ➢ The metal doors on either side of the vent hood were also custom designed for this project and built in the Realty Restoration LLC shop. They are made 1x2, 11-gauge mild steel with ribbed glass. Weighing 60 lbs a piece, heavy duty cabinet hinges were added to support the weight of the door and keep them from sagging. ➢ Under-cabinet receptacles were added along the range wall in order to have a clean, uninterrupted backsplash. Design obstacles to overcome: ➢ Because we were removing the demising walls between the kitchen and living room, we had to find a way to plumb and vent the new island. We did this by tunneling through the slab (the slab had post tension cables which prevented us from just trenching) to run a new wet vent through a nearby structural wall. We pulled the existing hot and cold lines between upper floor joists and ran them down the structural wall as well and up through a conduit in the tunnel. ➢ Since we were converting from wall overs to a gas range it allowed us to utilize the 220 feed for the wall ovens to provide a new sub panel for all the new kitchen circuits ➢ Due to framing deficiencies inherited from the original build there was a 1-1/2” differential in the floor-to-ceiling height over a 20 foot span; by utilizing the process of cutting and furring coupled with the crown moulding details on the cabinet elevations we were able to mask the problem and provide seamless transitions between the cabinet components. Evidence of superior craftsmanship: ➢ uniquely designed, one-of-a-kind metal “X” end panels on the large island. The end panels were custom made in the Realty Restoration LLC shop and fitted to the exact dimensions of the island. The welding seams are completely indistinguishable - the posts look like they are cut from a single sheet of metal ➢ square metal posts on the small island were also custom made and designed to compliment and carry through the metal element s throughout the kitchen ➢ the beautiful, oversized end panels on the pantry cabinets which give the breakfast nook a tailored look ➢ integrating a large format 5 piece Versailles tile pattern to seamlessly flow from the existing spaces into the new kitchen space ➢ By constructing a custom cabinet that jogged around a corner we could not remodel (housing the entry way coat closet) we were able to camouflage the adjacent wall offset within the upper and lower cabinets. By designing around the existing jog in the structural walls we accomplished a few things: we were able to find the space to house, and hide, the microwave and toaster oven yet still have a clean cohesive appearance from the kitchen side. Additionally, the owners were able to keep their much needed coat closet and we didn’t have to increase the budget with unnecessary structural work.

This pool tucks beautifully into a small sloping side yard convenient to kitchen and basement walkouts. The pool's 3" zero edge spill wall faces the house for full dramatic effect, while the original patio of tumbled pavers is tied into the new flagstone patio with ledgerock retaining walls and steps. The integral teardrop spa faces an elevated ledgerock feature wall with four sheer descent waterfalls. The premium dark grey Armourcoat interior softly complements the surrounding plantings and ever changing colours of nature. (12 x 24, concrete zero edge)

Utility room - small traditional galley porcelain tile utility room idea in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Two gorgeous Acucraft custom gas fireplaces fit seamlessly into this ultra-modern hillside hideaway with unobstructed views of downtown San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. http://www.acucraft.com/custom-gas-residential-fireplaces-tiburon-ca-residence/

This Upper West Side, NYC rooftop terrace features wood planter boxes and a built-in bench on top of a bluestone patio. The bench features built-in lighting. Plantings include boxwoods, a red Japanese weeping maple, maiden grasses, and a hydrangea. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Drying racks from Ballard Design were used opposite the side by side washer and dryer in this laundry room/mudroom combination. Dark stained maple cabinets were used with cambria quartz countertops.