This colorful, water-wise landscape renovation refreshed a Ken Caryl North Ranch property backing to open space. Griffith Designs developed a personalized landscape solution that balanced the homeowners’ love of color with the need for resilient, low-maintenance plantings suited to foothills weather, challenging soil, open-space exposure and frequent wildlife—all within budget. The side and backyard garden beds were cleaned out and simplified by removing difficult or unwanted plants. Refreshed rock and new irrigation created a stronger foundation for colorful, drought-tolerant and deer-resistant perennials and seasonal shrubs. In the front yard, struggling sod was reduced and replaced with new hardscape, plantings and large landscape boulders that add structure and natural Colorado character. The project also restored existing hardscape by resetting loose pavers along the front walkway and patio and installing new polymeric sand. Expanded outdoor landscape lighting complements the home’s existing lighting, improving visibility while highlighting the renewed planting areas and hardscape after sunset. Important irrigation repairs and upgrades were completed throughout the property, including locating leaks, replacing sprinkler valves and updating the control box, backflow and system components. Irrigation was then adjusted and extended to serve the new landscape areas. The finished design gives this Ken Caryl North Ranch home a colorful, water-conscious landscape that is attractive, functional and better prepared for Colorado’s demanding foothills environment.

This colorful, water-wise landscape renovation refreshed a Ken Caryl North Ranch property backing to open space. Griffith Designs developed a personalized landscape solution that balanced the homeowners’ love of color with the need for resilient, low-maintenance plantings suited to foothills weather, challenging soil, open-space exposure and frequent wildlife—all within budget. The side and backyard garden beds were cleaned out and simplified by removing difficult or unwanted plants. Refreshed rock and new irrigation created a stronger foundation for colorful, drought-tolerant and deer-resistant perennials and seasonal shrubs. In the front yard, struggling sod was reduced and replaced with new hardscape, plantings and large landscape boulders that add structure and natural Colorado character. The project also restored existing hardscape by resetting loose pavers along the front walkway and patio and installing new polymeric sand. Expanded outdoor landscape lighting complements the home’s existing lighting, improving visibility while highlighting the renewed planting areas and hardscape after sunset. Important irrigation repairs and upgrades were completed throughout the property, including locating leaks, replacing sprinkler valves and updating the control box, backflow and system components. Irrigation was then adjusted and extended to serve the new landscape areas. The finished design gives this Ken Caryl North Ranch home a colorful, water-conscious landscape that is attractive, functional and better prepared for Colorado’s demanding foothills environment.

This colorful, water-wise landscape renovation refreshed a Ken Caryl North Ranch property backing to open space. Griffith Designs developed a personalized landscape solution that balanced the homeowners’ love of color with the need for resilient, low-maintenance plantings suited to foothills weather, challenging soil, open-space exposure and frequent wildlife—all within budget. The side and backyard garden beds were cleaned out and simplified by removing difficult or unwanted plants. Refreshed rock and new irrigation created a stronger foundation for colorful, drought-tolerant and deer-resistant perennials and seasonal shrubs. In the front yard, struggling sod was reduced and replaced with new hardscape, plantings and large landscape boulders that add structure and natural Colorado character. The project also restored existing hardscape by resetting loose pavers along the front walkway and patio and installing new polymeric sand. Expanded outdoor landscape lighting complements the home’s existing lighting, improving visibility while highlighting the renewed planting areas and hardscape after sunset. Important irrigation repairs and upgrades were completed throughout the property, including locating leaks, replacing sprinkler valves and updating the control box, backflow and system components. Irrigation was then adjusted and extended to serve the new landscape areas. The finished design gives this Ken Caryl North Ranch home a colorful, water-conscious landscape that is attractive, functional and better prepared for Colorado’s demanding foothills environment.

Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

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Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

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This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.

Get your home furnishings on trend with this unique, colorful area rug. Natural material and one of a kind design come together in our Kilim rugs to create a work of art that decorates any home. The hard-wearing natural fibre has a very pleasant feel, is easy to clean and stays beautiful for a long time. Feeling good can be so easy! . In addition to creating a homely atmosphere in the room, it is also features exquisite patterns and bold colors. The patterns are unique to each single carpet and don't follow any system. They are created by nomad weavers who reflect their interpretations of important important experiences and events from their lives into the mats. Symbols for love, nature, happiness are frequently found. The naturally strong colours are taken from plants and berries, without adding any chemicals. The hand-woven rug features loving details, such as braided edges and eye-catching fringe. All Kilim rugs are handwoven and made of 100% wool. Rug Info Colors: Burgundy, Black, White, Dark Slate Blue, Orange, Green, Light Blue, Yellow. Size: 4x2.7 ft / 119x80 cm Material: Wool Design: Waterway Features: Non-toxic dyes

Get your home furnishings on trend with this unique, colorful area rug. Natural material and one of a kind design come together in our Kilim rugs to create a work of art that decorates any home. The hard-wearing natural fibre has a very pleasant feel, is easy to clean and stays beautiful for a long time. Feeling good can be so easy! . In addition to creating a homely atmosphere in the room, it is also features exquisite patterns and bold colors. The patterns are unique to each single carpet and don't follow any system. They are created by nomad weavers who reflect their interpretations of important important experiences and events from their lives into the mats. Symbols for love, nature, happiness are frequently found. The naturally strong colours are taken from plants and berries, without adding any chemicals. The hand-woven rug features loving details, such as braided edges and eye-catching fringe. All Kilim rugs are handwoven and made of 100% wool. Rug Info Colors: Black, Mint Green, Burgundy, Ice Blue, Ecru Beige, Orange, Yellow. Size: 4.5x2.9 ft / 135x87 cm Material: Wool Design: Waterway Features: Non-toxic dyes

Get your home furnishings on trend with this unique, colorful area rug. Natural material and one of a kind design come together in our Kilim rugs to create a work of art that decorates any home. The hard-wearing natural fibre has a very pleasant feel, is easy to clean and stays beautiful for a long time. Feeling good can be so easy! . In addition to creating a homely atmosphere in the room, it is also features exquisite patterns and bold colors. The patterns are unique to each single carpet and don't follow any system. They are created by nomad weavers who reflect their interpretations of important important experiences and events from their lives into the mats. Symbols for love, nature, happiness are frequently found. The naturally strong colours are taken from plants and berries, without adding any chemicals. The hand-woven rug features loving details, such as braided edges and eye-catching fringe. All Kilim rugs are handwoven and made of 100% wool. Rug Info Colors: Yellow, Black, Burgundy, Green, Brown. Size: 7.4x5.3 ft / 222x160cm Material: Wool Design: Waterway Features: Non-toxic dyes

Get your home furnishings on trend with this unique, colorful area rug. Natural material and one of a kind design come together in our Kilim rugs to create a work of art that decorates any home. The hard-wearing natural fibre has a very pleasant feel, is easy to clean and stays beautiful for a long time. Feeling good can be so easy! . In addition to creating a homely atmosphere in the room, it is also features exquisite patterns and bold colors. The patterns are unique to each single carpet and don't follow any system. They are created by nomad weavers who reflect their interpretations of important important experiences and events from their lives into the mats. Symbols for love, nature, happiness are frequently found. The naturally strong colours are taken from plants and berries, without adding any chemicals. The hand-woven rug features loving details, such as braided edges and eye-catching fringe. All Kilim rugs are handwoven and made of 100% wool. Rug Info Colors: Black, Dark Slate Blue, Red, Pale Rose, Mint Green, Blue, Orange, Pink. Size: 5.4x3.1 ft / 163x92 cm Material: Wool Design: Waterway Features: Non-toxic dyes

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Philadelphia

Get your home furnishings on trend with this unique, colorful area rug. Natural material and one of a kind design come together in our Kilim rugs to create a work of art that decorates any home. The hard-wearing natural fibre has a very pleasant feel, is easy to clean and stays beautiful for a long time. Feeling good can be so easy! . In addition to creating a homely atmosphere in the room, it is also features exquisite patterns and bold colors. The patterns are unique to each single carpet and don't follow any system. They are created by nomad weavers who reflect their interpretations of important important experiences and events from their lives into the mats. Symbols for love, nature, happiness are frequently found. The naturally strong colours are taken from plants and berries, without adding any chemicals. The hand-woven rug features loving details, such as braided edges and eye-catching fringe. All Kilim rugs are handwoven and made of 100% wool. Rug Info Colors: Black, Green, Fuchsia, Pink, Orange, Burgundy, Navy Blue, White, Yellow. Size: 7.2x4.5 ft / 216x135 cm Material: Wool Design: Waterway Features: Non-toxic dyes

Inspiration for a contemporary outdoor patio shower remodel in New York

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com