Kip Dawkins Photography
Mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in DC Metro with white walls

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Family room - coastal family room idea in Milwaukee with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor family room library remodel in San Francisco with beige walls and no tv

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Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk study room remodel in Atlanta with white walls

The new design expanded the footprint of the home to 1,271 square feet for the first level and 1,156 for the new second level. A new entry with a quarter turn stair leads you into the original living space. The old guest bedroom that was once accessed through the dining room is now connected to the front living space by pocket doors. The new open concept creates a continuous flow from the living space through the dining into the kitchen. Photo by Tre Dunham

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a timeless stone patio remodel in New York with a roof extension

Jay Goodrich
Inspiration for a contemporary master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Seattle with a stone fireplace, gray walls and a standard fireplace

This mid-century masterpiece showcases simple, fuss-free design with modern elements and hints of retro-glam. The clean, simple lines and minimalist inspiration are a nod to the timelessness of the era and each room is bright with windows that all open to marry the outdoors and indoors. Natural light together with unique design elements achieve a relationship between privacy and transparency from the moment you walk into this home without sacrificing functionality. Organic and quirky details are the perfect finishing touches reflecting a sense of nostalgia and modern individuality that this home deserves. Photo Credit: Clarified Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Houston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

This kitchen was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Bridgeport door style in White and Peppercorn with optional five-piece drawer headers. Andy Frame Photography

Elegant red two-story brick exterior home photo in New York

Nantucket, Massachusetts - Transitional - Sophisticated Kitchen. Designed by #JenniferGilmer Photography by Bob Narod http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Kitchenette utilizes mini-dishwasher and refrigerator drawers. Cabinet color is Benjamin Moore, Chelsea Gray. photo by Whit Preston
Trendy single-wall kitchen photo in Austin with flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Transitional screened-in side porch photo in Burlington

Durston Saylor
Large elegant white three-story exterior home photo in New York with a gambrel roof

Elegant medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and an island

To give this condo a more prominent entry hallway, our team designed a large wooden paneled wall made of Brazilian plantation wood, that ran perpendicular to the front door. The paneled wall. To further the uniqueness of this condo, we added a sophisticated wall divider in the middle of the living space, separating the living room from the home office. This divider acted as both a television stand, bookshelf, and fireplace. The floors were given a creamy coconut stain, which was mixed and matched to form a perfect concoction of slate grays and sandy whites. The kitchen, which is located just outside of the living room area, has an open-concept design. The kitchen features a large kitchen island with white countertops, stainless steel appliances, large wooden cabinets, and bar stools. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design. They serve the Chicagoland area, and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/