The original kitchen was designed and built by the original homeowner, needless to say neither design nor building was his profession. Further, the entire house has hydronic tubing in gypcrete for heat which means to utilities (water, ventilation or power) could be brought up through the floor or down from the ceiling except on the the exterior walls. The current homeowners love to cook and have a seasonal garden that generates a lot of lovely fruits and vegetables for both immediate consumption and preserving, hence, kitchen counter space, two sinks, the induction cooktop and the steam oven were all 'must haves' for both the husband and the wife. The beautiful wood plank porcelain tile floors ensures a slip resistant floor that is sturdy enough to stand up to their three four-legged children. Utilizing the three existing j-boxes in the ceiling, the cable and rail system combined with the under cabinet light illuminates every corner of this formerly dark kitchen. The rustic knotty alder cabinetry, wood plank tile floor and the bronze finish hardware/lighting all help to achieve the rustic casual look the homeowners craved. Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Casual inviting family room loaded with pattern and texture just draws you in to come and sit down. A comfy velvet sofa, stylish ottomans, banana-leaf chair, sisal rug, accent tables, and zig-zag drapes all work together very well. The fireplace now has a larger and appropriate presence in the space and is a beautiful secondary focal point. The sofa is from the Prince Frederick Furniture Store, the banana chair and cushion is from Pier 1, the ottomans, gold accent pillows, cream colored faux fur throw, and a few accessories are from Home Goods, the zig zag drapes are from Bed Bath & Beyond, and the sisal area rug is from IKEA.

Inspiration for a contemporary outdoor patio shower remodel in New York

Great room - tropical great room idea in Miami with white walls

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

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Mid-sized eclectic master carpeted bedroom photo in New York with purple walls and no fireplace

This renovation was completed with the primary goal of removed the carpet in the stairs which was not only difficult to clean but constantly looking worn in this very busy household. Ideally they wanted a durable, low maintenance flooring solution that still added character and coziness. The solution: Luxury vinyl planks! The unique and discreet metal nosings we used respect the clean lines and richness of this amazing plank in a non-commercial way. NOTE: While not all vinyl planks are created equal - the good ones are worth paying a little extra for!

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Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Chicago

Klopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it. Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy. Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy. The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors. Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house. The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood. The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu 
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects 
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers 
Staging: Da Lusso Design 
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed 
Location: Los Altos, CA
 Year completed: 2017

At the heart of this traditional kitchen design in Santa Ana, North Tustin is a large kitchen island with a curved countertop and barstool seating on one side, a double stainless undermount sink and ample work space on the other side. What makes this kitchen remodel truly unique is the use of light to create a bright, airy open plan kitchen design. Pendant lights over the island and recessed lights work together with two large skylights in the center of the room to bring a combination of man made and natural light into this space. The dark wood finish island cabinetry contrast beautifully with the white raised panel perimeter kitchen cabinets and paneled refrigerator. A custom-built range hood is framed in matching white cabinetry to complete the look, along with a textured tile backsplash feature that draws the eye to the cooking area. Beneath the backsplash and hood sits a Thermador range that offers space and functionality to create all your favorite meals. A secondary sink sits next to the range, tucked into a beverage area that also holds the coffee maker. Behind the kitchen island is more cabinet storage and work space, along with an undercounter Sharp microwave drawer. Upper glass front cabinets are ideal for storage and display of special dishes and glassware, and undercabinet lights offer targeted task lighting and highlight the backsplash. The result is a warm, traditional design that is flooded with natural light and packed with amazing features. It’s an ideal space with a design that enhances day-to-day living and is perfect for entertaining.

At the heart of this traditional kitchen design in Santa Ana, North Tustin is a large kitchen island with a curved countertop and barstool seating on one side, a double stainless undermount sink and ample work space on the other side. What makes this kitchen remodel truly unique is the use of light to create a bright, airy open plan kitchen design. Pendant lights over the island and recessed lights work together with two large skylights in the center of the room to bring a combination of man made and natural light into this space. The dark wood finish island cabinetry contrast beautifully with the white raised panel perimeter kitchen cabinets and paneled refrigerator. A custom-built range hood is framed in matching white cabinetry to complete the look, along with a textured tile backsplash feature that draws the eye to the cooking area. Beneath the backsplash and hood sits a Thermador range that offers space and functionality to create all your favorite meals. A secondary sink sits next to the range, tucked into a beverage area that also holds the coffee maker. Behind the kitchen island is more cabinet storage and work space, along with an undercounter Sharp microwave drawer. Upper glass front cabinets are ideal for storage and display of special dishes and glassware, and undercabinet lights offer targeted task lighting and highlight the backsplash. The result is a warm, traditional design that is flooded with natural light and packed with amazing features. It’s an ideal space with a design that enhances day-to-day living and is perfect for entertaining.

At the heart of this traditional kitchen design in Santa Ana, North Tustin is a large kitchen island with a curved countertop and barstool seating on one side, a double stainless undermount sink and ample work space on the other side. What makes this kitchen remodel truly unique is the use of light to create a bright, airy open plan kitchen design. Pendant lights over the island and recessed lights work together with two large skylights in the center of the room to bring a combination of man made and natural light into this space. The dark wood finish island cabinetry contrast beautifully with the white raised panel perimeter kitchen cabinets and paneled refrigerator. A custom-built range hood is framed in matching white cabinetry to complete the look, along with a textured tile backsplash feature that draws the eye to the cooking area. Beneath the backsplash and hood sits a Thermador range that offers space and functionality to create all your favorite meals. A secondary sink sits next to the range, tucked into a beverage area that also holds the coffee maker. Behind the kitchen island is more cabinet storage and work space, along with an undercounter Sharp microwave drawer. Upper glass front cabinets are ideal for storage and display of special dishes and glassware, and undercabinet lights offer targeted task lighting and highlight the backsplash. The result is a warm, traditional design that is flooded with natural light and packed with amazing features. It’s an ideal space with a design that enhances day-to-day living and is perfect for entertaining.

Great spacious bathroom with lot of amenities. Photographer: Jon Upson
Large elegant master beige tile and porcelain tile drop-in bathtub photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige walls and a two-piece toilet

At the heart of this traditional kitchen design in Santa Ana, North Tustin is a large kitchen island with a curved countertop and barstool seating on one side, a double stainless undermount sink and ample work space on the other side. What makes this kitchen remodel truly unique is the use of light to create a bright, airy open plan kitchen design. Pendant lights over the island and recessed lights work together with two large skylights in the center of the room to bring a combination of man made and natural light into this space. The dark wood finish island cabinetry contrast beautifully with the white raised panel perimeter kitchen cabinets and paneled refrigerator. A custom-built range hood is framed in matching white cabinetry to complete the look, along with a textured tile backsplash feature that draws the eye to the cooking area. Beneath the backsplash and hood sits a Thermador range that offers space and functionality to create all your favorite meals. A secondary sink sits next to the range, tucked into a beverage area that also holds the coffee maker. Behind the kitchen island is more cabinet storage and work space, along with an undercounter Sharp microwave drawer. Upper glass front cabinets are ideal for storage and display of special dishes and glassware, and undercabinet lights offer targeted task lighting and highlight the backsplash. The result is a warm, traditional design that is flooded with natural light and packed with amazing features. It’s an ideal space with a design that enhances day-to-day living and is perfect for entertaining.