Rob and Danielle have three children and wanted a kitchen redesign that would function better for their active household. Their kitchen contained tight spaces with a narrow island that blocked flow through the room. Two cooks in the kitchen were one too many as the space wasn’t conducive for it. For entertaining, the island proved to be too small to set out all their food and have room around it for guests to congregate. The only way to walk to the great room, which was where the family hung out most often, was to go through the kitchen and dining area, proving to again congest the area. They are avid sailors, and wanted to bring in the color of the sea into their contemporary design. I added a separate entry point directly from the kitchen to the great room, and created a work triangle in a separate area to relieve the congestion from people passing through the room. The island shape and size were uniquely designed to allow the person at the sink to be able to look directly into the great room, and provide ample space to spread out food for entertaining. A bookcase was integrated into the island to display cookbooks, and the paneled refrigerator made for a seamless wall of beautiful cabinetry. The entry into the formal dining was relocated to remove the necessity of having corner cabinetry. A separate bar area allows family and guests to make their drinks without needing to go into the chef’s space. The glass backsplash tile was selected to reflect the sea colors they love, with crystal pendants to add bling similar to the light that reflects off the water.

Location: Orewa, New Zealand. Kensington Park is New Zealand’s leading example of a master-planned residential neighbourhood. A range of accommodation options across apartments and terrace houses, all with freehold titles, has proved to be a winning combination. Almost all the residences feature outdoor living spaces with timber decking that adds to the relaxed beach feel. Elements Sand+ Decking was chosen due to it’s high quality supplied finish, easy installation and superior weathering performance. The fact that the product is low toxicity and locally sourced from sustainable plantation forests was an added selling point for the development and it’s customers. A number of local and international awards have been achieved, proving the quality of the development.

A long-term client was expecting her third child. Alas, this meant that baby number two was getting booted from the coveted nursery as his sister before him had. The most convenient room in the house for the son, was dad’s home office, and dad would be relocated into the garage carriage house. For the new bedroom, mom requested a bold, colorful space with a truck theme. The existing office had no door and was located at the end of a long dark hallway that had been painted black by the last homeowners. First order of business was to lighten the hall and create a wall space for functioning doors. The awkward architecture of the room with 3 alcove windows, slanted ceilings and built-in bookcases proved an inconvenient location for furniture placement. We opted to place the bed close the wall so the two-year-old wouldn’t fall out. The solid wood bed and nightstand were constructed in the US and painted in vibrant shades to match the bedding and roman shades. The amazing irregular wall stripes were inherited from the previous homeowner but were also black and proved too dark for a toddler. Both myself and the client loved them and decided to have them re-painted in a daring blue. The daring fabric used on the windows counter- balance the wall stripes. Window seats and a built-in toy storage were constructed to make use of the alcove windows. Now, the room is not only fun and bright, but functional.

In this remodel, the kitchen underwent a remarkable transformation, evolving from a cramped, uninspiring space into an elevated culinary haven. Through strategic design choices and meticulous attention to detail, the once small and cold kitchen blossomed into a spacious focal point and inviting gathering spot. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, adorned with rich maple-stained wood and accented by gleaming gold hardware, instantly elevated the aesthetic and functionality of the space. The addition of brand-new appliances further enhanced the kitchen's efficiency and modern appeal. Removing the wrap-around barstool counter proved to be a pivotal decision, as it opened up the area, fostering a seamless flow and sense of spaciousness. Adjacent to the kitchen, a dining room emerged, offering a convenient and inviting space for family meals and entertaining. To preserve the kitchen's warmth and individuality, vibrant green abstract tiles were meticulously chosen to line the backsplash, infusing the space with personality and charm. Each element of the renovation was thoughtfully curated to ensure a harmonious blend of style, functionality, and comfort, resulting in a kitchen that not only meets but exceeds the needs and expectations of its inhabitants.In this remodel, the kitchen underwent a remarkable transformation, evolving from a cramped, uninspiring space into an elevated culinary haven. Through strategic design choices and meticulous attention to detail, the once small and cold kitchen blossomed into a spacious focal point and inviting gathering spot. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, adorned with rich maple-stained wood and accented by gleaming gold hardware, instantly elevated the aesthetic and functionality of the space. The addition of brand-new appliances further enhanced the kitchen's efficiency and modern appeal. Removing the wrap-around barstool counter proved to be a pivotal decision, as it opened up the area, fostering a seamless flow and sense of spaciousness. Adjacent to the kitchen, a dining room emerged, offering a convenient and inviting space for family meals and entertaining. To preserve the kitchen's warmth and individuality, vibrant green abstract tiles were meticulously chosen to line the backsplash, infusing the space with personality and charm. Each element of the renovation was thoughtfully curated to ensure a harmonious blend of style, functionality, and comfort, resulting in a kitchen that not only meets but exceeds the needs and expectations of its inhabitants.

Dennis Eckel Photography http://www.eckeladvertising.com A special thanks to the following vendors... -Central Arizona Supply for proving the Bath Tub -Sigma Faucet for providing the Plumbing Fixtures -Papagno's Marble and Granite for providing the Calcutta Gold granite -Craftsman Court Ceramics for providing the marble mosaic -Cactus Tile and Stone for proving the Mystic White travertine flooring

We’re spending more time at home than ever — so shouldn't it be a space that you thrive in? When your home is designed the way you want it, you’ll enjoy a better mood, better relationships, and so much more. At Urban Loop Studio, we guide you on the journey to your dream home — and have multiple 5-star reviews to prove it. Take the first step now, and schedule a complimentary consultation with us. This week’s home of the week is seated in one of the most opulent neighborhoods in Dallas, TX. This gem is the epitome of luxury. This 9,521 sqft home sits on a 16,334 sqft lot with 1,468 sqft of backyard amenities. It includes a piano room to entertain guests, a luggage room to prepare for packing and unpacking for travels that includes an 8’ long countertop space to place suitcases and one of the largest closets in Texas, if not the largest closet. There is a separate kitchen for baking, where the best mini chocolate chip cookies are baked to one’s delight. This opulent home has ultra luxury kitchen cabinets from Poggen Pohl, and the most beautiful courtyard area with a pool and fountains. Get jealous or inspired, either way, this home is an obsession. We partnered with DoBa in working on this project and many other experts to bring this home into a reality. So what are you waiting for? You can stop the monotony of searching aimlessly on the MLS and avoid bidding wars by getting what you want in the first place. You can realize your DREAM home in as little as 2 months, starting at $300/ sqft for new construction and $295/sqft for remodels. You deserve a home that is designed as a reflection of your soul. What’s stopping you? A family home isn’t just rooms that the family members eat, sleep, and settle in: it’s where the children grow up, and where precious moments of true connection are born and turned into timeless memories, stories that warm the heart. Our homes are a true reflection of who we are, and a house isn’t a home until it holds a piece of its resident’s desires’ in every corner of every room. Your home. It’s where you rest, play, and make memories — and for many of us, it’s where we work. We’re spending more time at home than ever — so shouldn't it be a space that you and your loved ones thrive in? I’m Poonam Patel, and I’m here to tell you that it absolutely can and should be. And when your home is designed the way you want it, you’ll enjoy a better mood, better relationships, and so much more. At Urban Loop Studio, we guide you on the journey to your dream home. Our goal is simple: to get your home to bring out the best in you — and everyone under your roof. We’ll assist with your remodel, new construction, or design project. And we have the 5-star reviews to prove that we’re the premium home design studio you’re looking for. Your dream home is closer than you think. Take the first step now, and schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with us, or Take the first step by Downloading your complimentary project onboarding Start-up kit at https://www.urbanloopstudio.com/dreamhomestartupkit This Home of the Week is presented by the Dallas Builders Association. For information on the Association please visit www.dallasbuilders.com.

Rob and Danielle have three children and wanted a kitchen redesign that would function better for their active household. Their kitchen contained tight spaces with a narrow island that blocked flow through the room. Two cooks in the kitchen were one too many as the space wasn’t conducive for it. For entertaining, the island proved to be too small to set out all their food and have room around it for guests to congregate. The only way to walk to the great room, which was where the family hung out most often, was to go through the kitchen and dining area, proving to again congest the area. They are avid sailors, and wanted to bring in the color of the sea into their contemporary design. I added a separate entry point directly from the kitchen to the great room, and created a work triangle in a separate area to relieve the congestion from people passing through the room. The island shape and size were uniquely designed to allow the person at the sink to be able to look directly into the great room, and provide ample space to spread out food for entertaining. A bookcase was integrated into the island to display cookbooks, and the paneled refrigerator made for a seamless wall of beautiful cabinetry. The entry into the formal dining was relocated to remove the necessity of having corner cabinetry. A separate bar area allows family and guests to make their drinks without needing to go into the chef’s space. The glass backsplash tile was selected to reflect the sea colors they love, with crystal pendants to add bling similar to the light that reflects off the water.

Location: Orewa, New Zealand. Kensington Park is New Zealand’s leading example of a master-planned residential neighbourhood. A range of accommodation options across apartments and terrace houses, all with freehold titles, has proved to be a winning combination. Almost all the residences feature outdoor living spaces with timber decking that adds to the relaxed beach feel. Elements Sand+ Decking was chosen due to it’s high quality supplied finish, easy installation and superior weathering performance. The fact that the product is low toxicity and locally sourced from sustainable plantation forests was an added selling point for the development and it’s customers. A number of local and international awards have been achieved, proving the quality of the development.

Installation by: Altera Landscape Photography by: Jeri Koegel The exterior design of this Shady Canyon estate proved to have several interesting challenges. From the long linear rear yard and the overall pie shape lot, the restrictive setbacks & fuel modification zone requirements, to the numerous design features desired by the Clients, this design layout proved to be intriguing and fun. Some of the main design features includes: an infinity edge and perimeter overflow pool, an infinity edge spa, large baja shelf, fire-pit seating patio, lounge seating patio, large putting green, covered seating area and a BBQ/bar gathering area, just to name a few of the numerous features. Also included in the design is a full renovation of the front and side yards which all blended with the rear into one cohesive exquisite environment

Rob and Danielle have three children and wanted a kitchen redesign that would function better for their active household. Their kitchen contained tight spaces with a narrow island that blocked flow through the room. Two cooks in the kitchen were one too many as the space wasn’t conducive for it. For entertaining, the island proved to be too small to set out all their food and have room around it for guests to congregate. The only way to walk to the great room, which was where the family hung out most often, was to go through the kitchen and dining area, proving to again congest the area. They are avid sailors, and wanted to bring in the color of the sea into their contemporary design. I added a separate entry point directly from the kitchen to the great room, and created a work triangle in a separate area to relieve the congestion from people passing through the room. The island shape and size were uniquely designed to allow the person at the sink to be able to look directly into the great room, and provide ample space to spread out food for entertaining. A bookcase was integrated into the island to display cookbooks, and the paneled refrigerator made for a seamless wall of beautiful cabinetry. The entry into the formal dining was relocated to remove the necessity of having corner cabinetry. A separate bar area allows family and guests to make their drinks without needing to go into the chef’s space. The glass backsplash tile was selected to reflect the sea colors they love, with crystal pendants to add bling similar to the light that reflects off the water.

Location: Orewa, New Zealand. Kensington Park is New Zealand’s leading example of a master-planned residential neighbourhood. A range of accommodation options across apartments and terrace houses, all with freehold titles, has proved to be a winning combination. Almost all the residences feature outdoor living spaces with timber decking that adds to the relaxed beach feel. Elements Sand+ Decking was chosen due to it’s high quality supplied finish, easy installation and superior weathering performance. The fact that the product is low toxicity and locally sourced from sustainable plantation forests was an added selling point for the development and it’s customers. A number of local and international awards have been achieved, proving the quality of the development.

Recently, TaskRabbit challenged a group of 10 Taskers to build a Tiny House in the middle of Manhattan in just 72 hours – all for a good cause. Building a fully outfitted tiny house in 3 days was a tall order – a build like this often takes months – but we set out to prove the power of collaboration, showing the kind of progress that can be made when people come together, bringing their best insights, skills and creativity to achieve something that seems impossible. It was quite a week. New York was wonderful (and quite lovely, despite a bit of rain), our Taskers were incredible, and TaskRabbit’s Tiny House came together in record time, due to the planning, dedication and hard work of all involved. A Symbol for Change The TaskRabbit Tiny House was auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds going to our partner, Community Solutions, a national nonprofit helping communities take on complex social challenges – issues like homelessness, unemployment and health inequity – through collaboration and creative problem solving. This Tiny House was envisioned as a small symbol of the change that is possible when people have the right tools and opportunities to work together. Through our three-day build, our Taskers proved that amazing things can happen when we put our hearts into creating substantive change in our communities. The Winning Bid We’re proud to report that we were able to raise $26,600 to support Community Solutions’ work. Sarah, a lovely woman from New Hampshire, placed the winning bid – and it’s nice to know our tiny home is in good hands. #ATinyTask: Behind the Scenes The Plans A lot of time and effort went into making sure this Tiny Home was as efficient, cozy and welcoming as possible. Our master planners, designer Lesley Morphy and TaskRabbit Creative Director Scott Smith, maximized every square inch in the little house with comfort and style in mind, utilizing a lofted bed, lofted storage, a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, a compost toilet, and custom details throughout. There’s a surprising amount of built-in storage in the kitchen, while a conscious decision was made to keep the living space open so you could actually exist comfortably without feeling cramped. The Build Our Taskers worked long, hard shifts while our team made sure they were well fed, hydrated and in good spirits. The team brought amazing energy and we couldn’t be prouder of the way they worked together. Stay tuned, as we’ll be highlighting more of our Tiny House Taskers’ stories in coming days – they were so great that we want to make sure all of you get to know them better. The Final Product Behold, the completed Tiny House! For more photos, be sure to check out our Facebook page. This was an incredibly inspiring project, and we really enjoyed watching the Tiny House come to life right in the middle of Manhattan. It was amazing to see what our Taskers are capable of, and we’re so glad we were able to support Community Solutions and help fight homelessness, unemployment and health inequity with #ATinyTask.

Time for another amazing picture from our #beforeandafter gallery proving how AquaGuard5000 puts old pools back into better than new condition. Our gallery proves that over and over again, AquaGuard5000 is America's number one pool refurbishing product! https://aquaguard5000.com/aquaguard-5000-gallery/another-amazing-makeover/

Installation by: Altera Landscape Photography by: Jeri Koegel The exterior design of this Shady Canyon estate proved to have several interesting challenges. From the long linear rear yard and the overall pie shape lot, the restrictive setbacks & fuel modification zone requirements, to the numerous design features desired by the Clients, this design layout proved to be intriguing and fun. Some of the main design features includes: an infinity edge and perimeter overflow pool, an infinity edge spa, large baja shelf, fire-pit seating patio, lounge seating patio, large putting green, covered seating area and a BBQ/bar gathering area, just to name a few of the numerous features. Also included in the design is a full renovation of the front and side yards which all blended with the rear into one cohesive exquisite environment

Rob and Danielle have three children and wanted a kitchen redesign that would function better for their active household. Their kitchen contained tight spaces with a narrow island that blocked flow through the room. Two cooks in the kitchen were one too many as the space wasn’t conducive for it. For entertaining, the island proved to be too small to set out all their food and have room around it for guests to congregate. The only way to walk to the great room, which was where the family hung out most often, was to go through the kitchen and dining area, proving to again congest the area. They are avid sailors, and wanted to bring in the color of the sea into their contemporary design. I added a separate entry point directly from the kitchen to the great room, and created a work triangle in a separate area to relieve the congestion from people passing through the room. The island shape and size were uniquely designed to allow the person at the sink to be able to look directly into the great room, and provide ample space to spread out food for entertaining. A bookcase was integrated into the island to display cookbooks, and the paneled refrigerator made for a seamless wall of beautiful cabinetry. The entry into the formal dining was relocated to remove the necessity of having corner cabinetry. A separate bar area allows family and guests to make their drinks without needing to go into the chef’s space. The glass backsplash tile was selected to reflect the sea colors they love, with crystal pendants to add bling similar to the light that reflects off the water.

The Home Doctors worked with the San Francisco Building dpt to legalize this Okeefe oven in this Glen Park home. It took about three months and some pretty drastic changes to get it passed (se the before photo) The goal was to make it look kike it had always been there....I think it worked! The Home Doctors

The jewel-box powder room makes a dramatic statement with emerald geometric wallpaper, brass fixtures, and a streamlined wall-mounted sink. A gold-framed mirror and art piece complete the design, proving that small spaces can still pack a sophisticated punch.

What could go possibly wrong? Nothing with Alair as their contractor. Some creativity was required to get these clients the overall feel of the home they wanted without breaking the budget. The end result proves you can still have a big impact on a small budget if you target key areas and spend wisely.

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