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This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."

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Upstairs, the bedrooms maintain much of the neutrals found on the first level as well as the natural wood and fabrics. In the master bedroom, a four-poster bed with gunmetal finish and Ralph Lauren fabric dominates the room. Other items were repurposed like the bed’s foot bench, which was originally a narrow table intended to sit behind a sofa. Since the table fit the space requirements, Musso’s team shortened the legs and added a cushion. Carrying the wood theme to the second level, three Moroccan bowls that Musso had purchased on a trip to North Africa in 2011, were altered by the addition of round mirrors and hung on the wall.

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Huppe Connection Modern Glass Dining Table Made in Canada Connection by Huppe is a new luxury dining table from the Dining Furniture Up Line. The table is a real masterpiece created in Canada by real professionals from the hand-selected materials. Dining Table Connection features a real Scandinavian European design, that is remarkable by simple design, but astonishing uniqueness. The top of the dining table is made of 12mm (0.5") thick clear tempered glass. The legs are made of 100% solid White Oak or Walnut, that is stain finished up to your choice. The legs are supported with steel beams that carry not only a supporting function but also highlight the design, making the dining table a vivid spot in any interior. Connection glass top dining table is available in three sizes: 84", 98" and 108", so you could find the right size for your modern home. Connection Dining Table by Huppe is also available with Wooden Top - Click here to View. Features: Designed by Up Huppe Clear thick and durable tempered glass top Solid oak or walnut legs available in a variety of finishes Rectangular tabletop shape Base feature steel beams available in different matt lacquered colors Available in three different sizes The starting price is for the Connection Glass Dining Table W84" with the base in Natural Oak Finish / Matt White Lacquer. Dimensions: Dining Table: W84" x D40" x H30" Dining Table: W98" x D40" x H30" Dining Table: W108" x D40" x H30"

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