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A 1927 colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, received a breathtaking renovation that required extensive work, transforming it from a tucked away, utilitarian space, to an all-purpose gathering room, a role that most kitchens embrace in a home today. The scope of work changed over the course of the project, starting more minimalistically and then quickly becoming the main focus of the house's remodeling, resulting in a staircase being relocated and walls being torn down to create an inviting focal point to the home where family and friends could connect. The focus of the functionality was to allow for multiple prep areas with the inclusion of two islands and sinks, two eating areas (one for impromptu snacking and small meals of younger family members and friends on island no. two and a built-in bench seat for everyday meals in the immediate family). The kitchen was equipped with all Subzero and Wolf appliances, including a 48" range top with a 12" griddle, two double ovens, a 42" built-in side by side refrigerator and freezer, a microwave drawer on island no. one and a beverage center and icemaker in island no. two. The aesthetic feeling embraces the architectural feel of the home while adding a modern sensibility with the revamped layout and graphic elements that tie the color palette of whites, chocolate and charcoal. The cabinets were custom made and outfitted with beaded inset doors with a Shaker panel frame and finished in Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, a soft white that allowed for the kitchen to feel warm while still maintaining its brightness. Accents of walnut were added to create a sense of warmth, including a custom premium grade walnut countertop on island no. one from Brooks Custom and a TV cabinet with a doggie feeding station beneath. Bringing the cabinet line to the 8'6" ceiling height helps the room feel taller and bold light fixtures at the islands and eating area add detail to an otherwise simpler ceiling detail. The 1 1/4" countertops feature Calacatta Gold Marble with an ogee edge detail. Special touches on the interiors include secret storage panels, an appliance garage, breadbox, pull-out drawers behind the cabinet doors and all soft-close hinges and drawer glides. A kneading area was made as a part of island no. one for the homeowners' love of baking, complete with a stone top allowing for dough to stay cool. Baskets beneath store kitchen essentials that need air circulation. The room adjacent to the kitchen was converted to a hearth room (from a formal dining room) to extend the kitchen's living space and allow for a natural spillover for family and guests to spill into. Jason Miller, Pixelate

The three-bedroom Belita offers a study, formal dining room and a gourmet-inspired kitchen with a freestanding island breakfast bar and adjoining café, home office and walk-in pantry. Sliding glass doors in the living room and café combine indoor-and-outdoor spaces and showcase views of the lakefront neighborhood, as well as its alfresco living area and fire bowl-flanked pool and spa. Two guest suites are located on the second floor, which also has a loft and wet bar, and double doors leading to a balcony. The Belita has 3,738 square feet of living space and 5,308 total square feet, including covered living areas, an attached two-car garage and an additional detached single-car garage. Image ©Advanced Photography Specialists

Jiun Ho Savuti Round Extension Dining Table with Two 18" Leaves = 78" or 96". This asterisk form base holds a radial formation top with inset square details and a concave skirt, all made of rift-cut oak with a java finish. This table has two 18” locking leaves with well constructed expansion system for easy placement of the leaves when needed. This amazing table also comes with custom-made pads. PRODUCT # 13497 PRICE: $6,495 DESIGNER Designer / Artist, Jiun Ho DIMENSIONS L 60.0" × W 60.0" × H 30.0"

The Kitchen was opened up and reorganized to allow better traffic flow. The lowered maple butcher block table allows for dining in the kitchen, while keeping it separate from the work area. The built in desk serves as a coffee station when entertaining. Old appliances were kept for environmental reasons and to keep cost down. Troy Thies Photography

The kitchen used to be two small rooms separated from the dining room. We opened up the entire space and added an arched opening between dining room and kitchen. The countertops are marble and the floor is terra cotta tile. Lighting and pulls are from Rejuvenation. The oak dining table was custom made.

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Contemporary open space living to create a balanced look with a velvet upholstered sofa, oval shape layered glass end tables and a larger dining table made from high-pressure laminate in a high gloss black paint finish that resembles reclaimed wood. Complementing the modern contemporary look with two tone wall frame moldings and its matching modern wall sconces. A palette of neutrals and natural tones are used to create an airy vibe of this wide open space.

SKU 1586-75200B-BRN Mod and minimalist, Parsons styling is notable for the absence of ornamentation. This simple elegant form allows the natural wood grains to shine, beautifully. Material Rubberwood Solids and Mappa Burl Veneers Number of Leaves 2 Table Type Leg Tables Style Transitional Features Two 20-inch leaves extends table to 118 inches long Will seat 6 guests without leaves and 10 guests with both leaves in place. Finish Medium Wood Finish Mappa Burl BRN *Also shown: Cynthia Rowley Dining Room Perch Upholstered Klismos Chair SKU 1586-75410F-BRN1

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The gray and lavender pallet in this dining room delivers a Zen-like experience. It appears that this is a black and white photographic image, but it is not the case. The subtle tones are so cool and calming that they translate as a range of grays in the photo. The soft color scheme is wonderfully pure and a perfect ally in a space designed to nourish. Scott Moore Photography

Bringing the outside right into the house. Beautiful dining room overlooking the pool and patio with the airiest chandelier I've ever seen. You can also get a sneak peak at what we did in the backyard. Built in summer kitchen, new pool and fountain, lush & private landscaping.

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