This is an example of a transitional porch design in Other.

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

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Small elegant galley ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and stone slab backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - huge rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Example of a mid-sized minimalist white one-story stucco exterior home design in Los Angeles with a shingle roof

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, an island, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Made with the chef in mind, this pantry provides an innovative way to store a multitude of knives. It also includes an adjustable shelf with two knife blocks and either two or four stainless steel canisters.

Eclectic family room photo in Other

In this Victorian home on Capitol Hill, the interior had been gut renovated by a developer to match a modern farmhouse aesthetic which did not reflect our client. Our scope included a complete overhaul of the primary bathroom and powder room, a heavy kitchen refresh, along with new hardware, doors, paint, lighting, furnishings and window treatments throughout the home. Our goal was to also elevate the home’s architectural details, including a new stair rail, back to what could have been original millwork while creating a feminine, sophisticated space for a family of 5 (plus one adorable furry friend).

The kitchen is now placed where the former dining room was located. The flow of the space improves significantly while making use of all of the wasted space there once was.

Design ideas for a mediterranean landscaping in Santa Barbara.

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Home design - traditional home design idea in New York

Over the course of six weeks we took their home from slightly outdated to stylishly modern. We began our work in the kitchen. Their existing space included oak raised panel cabinets and laminate countertops. We identified two problems right off the bat. First, the kitchen was home to an unfortunately placed island that broke up the room and made for horrible traffic flow. Second, the family was “oaked out,” with obviously dated oak cabinets abounding. The homeowners also requested that their countertops be replaced with a durable and low-maintenance material. To begin, we replaced the island and created a peninsula to open up the kitchen. We upgraded the cabinets with Showplace Wood cherry cabinets in a truffle finish that matched the home’s entertainment center in the adjacent living room. Next, we replaced the family’s door with a Showplace Wood Concord style for a more modern feel. Finally, we swapped the existing laminate counters with Cambria natural quartz countertops in the Canterbury finish for a beautiful, maintenance free work surface. Moving into the laundry room, we installed matching cabinets in this space as well. Last but not least, we installed new Wilsonart HD countertops and a Swanstone sink. With the remodel complete, we checked in with our homeowners and are happy to report pleased customers all around!

Bathroom - bathroom idea

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Example of a transitional home design design in San Francisco

Super fresh! Refinishing the dark stained floors to a matte white oak helped brighten the space tremendously.
Small danish open concept light wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls

Example of a large master blue tile green floor wet room design in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Inviting master bath with a walk through shower and vessel tub.
Bathroom - large rustic master dark wood floor bathroom idea in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink and granite countertops