Picture a pearl veiled by chiffon: a soft gleam behind gossamer fabric. It’s a luxurious image, but luxury isn’t what lures us to it. Instead, it’s the exquisite, spiritual balance of simplicity, delicate colors and strength tempered by softness. Today we experience this gently blurred duality all around us, from the menswear influences on feminine clothes, to the soft-touch materials on electronic gadgets. Beige SW 2859 Spun Sugar SW 6337 Sandbank SW 6052 Alpaca SW 7022 Westhighland White SW 7566 Nonchalant White SW 6161 Steamed Milk SW 7554 Malted Milk SW 6057 Balanced Beige SW 7037 Fleur de Sel SW 7666 Top part of wall: Sandbank SW 6052

Peter Murdock
Mid-sized trendy great room photo in New York with a standard fireplace

Mid-century modern galley open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photo by Alen Lin
Tub/shower combo - modern concrete floor tub/shower combo idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white countertops

Kazart Photography
Huge transitional master dark wood floor bedroom photo in New York with gray walls

Stephani Buchman Photography
Example of a small eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor vestibule design in Toronto with multicolored walls and a white front door

Beauty in the Details Project Details Designer: Amy Van Wie Cabinetry: Brookhaven I – Frameless Cabinetry Wood: Maple Finishes: Antique White on Perimeter; Distressed Black Espresso Glaze on Island Door: Perimeter – Edgemont Recessed; Island – Edgemont Raised Countertop: Grey Soapstone Awards 2013 Parade of Homes, Pinnacle Homes-Best Kitchen 2013 NKBA Tri-State Award Columbia Cabinets designed the cabinetry for this stunning home that was featured in the 2013 Parade of Homes and is a multi-award design winner. After the initial meet with the clients and Witt Construction, I began to think about how the space could work. The cabinets were crafted with Edgemont Recessed doors in maple with an antique white finish…a perfect selection for the kitchen’s traditional/coastal design. For countertop, I suggested modern grey soapstone. With a nod to today’s popular trend to mix and match finishes, the island was completed in a black espresso glaze distressed finish with maple Edgemont Raised doors. What really distinguishes this project is the attention to the details. Along the refrigerator wall, the shelf area has lowered seeded mullion glass cabinets and a valance. This created an airy, open look within the space. The bead board accents and corbels throughout the kitchen complete the design.

Inspiration for a large transitional wooden dark wood floor staircase remodel in New York with painted risers, white walls and a white front door

Beauty in the Details Project Details Designer: Amy Van Wie Cabinetry: Brookhaven I – Frameless Cabinetry Wood: Maple Finishes: Antique White on Perimeter; Distressed Black Espresso Glaze on Island Door: Perimeter – Edgemont Recessed; Island – Edgemont Raised Countertop: Grey Soapstone Awards 2013 Parade of Homes, Pinnacle Homes-Best Kitchen 2013 NKBA Tri-State Award Columbia Cabinets designed the cabinetry for this stunning home that was featured in the 2013 Parade of Homes and is a multi-award design winner. After the initial meet with the clients and Witt Construction, I began to think about how the space could work. The cabinets were crafted with Edgemont Recessed doors in maple with an antique white finish…a perfect selection for the kitchen’s traditional/coastal design. For countertop, I suggested modern grey soapstone. With a nod to today’s popular trend to mix and match finishes, the island was completed in a black espresso glaze distressed finish with maple Edgemont Raised doors. What really distinguishes this project is the attention to the details. Along the refrigerator wall, the shelf area has lowered seeded mullion glass cabinets and a valance. This created an airy, open look within the space. The bead board accents and corbels throughout the kitchen complete the design.

farallon gardens 2014
Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in San Francisco.

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Bess Friday
Transitional dark wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls and a standard fireplace

Kath & Keith Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Claw-foot bathtub - mid-sized rustic master brown tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor claw-foot bathtub idea in New Orleans with dark wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Folding doors at the end of the family room open to bring the pool inside. A strong visual axis connects the fire pavilion and pool with the family room, encouraging a walk outside to the distant jewel. High windows and vertical siding are inspiration to invoke the interior of a barn. The family room is open and comfortable for small or large gatherings.

Kitchen - contemporary light wood floor kitchen idea in Miami with white walls and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen idea in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Sunroom - large traditional enclosed marble floor sunroom idea in Omaha with white walls, no fireplace and a glass ceiling

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 black and white tile, multicolored tile and matchstick tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a bidet, multicolored walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and white countertops