Kitchens are the heart of the home and generally show off the homeowners’ personal style. For this kitchen, the clients wanted to make a wow statement and show off their personal taste. They did two different cabinets, one for the perimeter and one for the island. They pulled two together by using a material called Blue Bahia as their countertops and full height splash. To add a bit more detail and wow factor to the kitchen the clients went with an ogee bullnose edge detail which brought together the two different cabinets and material all together.

Modern touch on a traditional layout, giving clients an open statement and beautiful gathering place for friends and family. This kitchen is the heart of the home in concept and actuality, it is the main space between both living rooms, the dining room and their large outdoor entertaining space. Having thoughtful storage, upgraded appliances and easy flow were key factors in the clients design. This kitchen has a two tone design with two different cabinetry styles being utilized from Fieldstone Cabinetry. The main kitchen cabinets are in a decorative shaker style door, Roseburg in Alder Wood with a Driftwood Stain and Ebony Glaze. And the tall pantry cabinets are in a flat panel door, Tempe in a Lyptus Wood with a Slate Stain and Ebony Glaze. Both cabinetry have complimentary gray tones, that also compliments the beautiful MSI Q Quartz Calacatta Arno. The quartz counter top was used not only to create a stunning waterfall edge off of the peninsula, but also used as the backsplash on the cook top wall giving the kitchen a clean and seamless look. The modern black bar pulls from Top Knobs Hardware, stainless steel appliances and apron front sink from E2 Stainless are a great way to mix metals in a kitchen design and give a pop of contrasting colors to the kitchen. This Contemporary kitchen is loved by the homeowners and hopefully loved by you and sparks some inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

Modern touch on a traditional layout, giving clients an open statement and beautiful gathering place for friends and family. This kitchen is the heart of the home in concept and actuality, it is the main space between both living rooms, the dining room and their large outdoor entertaining space. Having thoughtful storage, upgraded appliances and easy flow were key factors in the clients design. This kitchen has a two tone design with two different cabinetry styles being utilized from Fieldstone Cabinetry. The main kitchen cabinets are in a decorative shaker style door, Roseburg in Alder Wood with a Driftwood Stain and Ebony Glaze. And the tall pantry cabinets are in a flat panel door, Tempe in a Lyptus Wood with a Slate Stain and Ebony Glaze. Both cabinetry have complimentary gray tones, that also compliments the beautiful MSI Q Quartz Calacatta Arno. The quartz counter top was used not only to create a stunning waterfall edge off of the peninsula, but also used as the backsplash on the cook top wall giving the kitchen a clean and seamless look. The modern black bar pulls from Top Knobs Hardware, stainless steel appliances and apron front sink from E2 Stainless are a great way to mix metals in a kitchen design and give a pop of contrasting colors to the kitchen. This Contemporary kitchen is loved by the homeowners and hopefully loved by you and sparks some inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

Modern touch on a traditional layout, giving clients an open statement and beautiful gathering place for friends and family. This kitchen is the heart of the home in concept and actuality, it is the main space between both living rooms, the dining room and their large outdoor entertaining space. Having thoughtful storage, upgraded appliances and easy flow were key factors in the clients design. This kitchen has a two tone design with two different cabinetry styles being utilized from Fieldstone Cabinetry. The main kitchen cabinets are in a decorative shaker style door, Roseburg in Alder Wood with a Driftwood Stain and Ebony Glaze. And the tall pantry cabinets are in a flat panel door, Tempe in a Lyptus Wood with a Slate Stain and Ebony Glaze. Both cabinetry have complimentary gray tones, that also compliments the beautiful MSI Q Quartz Calacatta Arno. The quartz counter top was used not only to create a stunning waterfall edge off of the peninsula, but also used as the backsplash on the cook top wall giving the kitchen a clean and seamless look. The modern black bar pulls from Top Knobs Hardware, stainless steel appliances and apron front sink from E2 Stainless are a great way to mix metals in a kitchen design and give a pop of contrasting colors to the kitchen. This Contemporary kitchen is loved by the homeowners and hopefully loved by you and sparks some inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

Kitchens are the heart of the home and generally show off the homeowners’ personal style. For this kitchen, the clients wanted to make a wow statement and show off their personal taste. They did two different cabinets, one for the perimeter and one for the island. They pulled two together by using a material called Blue Bahia as their countertops and full height splash. To add a bit more detail and wow factor to the kitchen the clients went with an ogee bullnose edge detail which brought together the two different cabinets and material all together.

Modern touch on a traditional layout, giving clients an open statement and beautiful gathering place for friends and family. This kitchen is the heart of the home in concept and actuality, it is the main space between both living rooms, the dining room and their large outdoor entertaining space. Having thoughtful storage, upgraded appliances and easy flow were key factors in the clients design. This kitchen has a two tone design with two different cabinetry styles being utilized from Fieldstone Cabinetry. The main kitchen cabinets are in a decorative shaker style door, Roseburg in Alder Wood with a Driftwood Stain and Ebony Glaze. And the tall pantry cabinets are in a flat panel door, Tempe in a Lyptus Wood with a Slate Stain and Ebony Glaze. Both cabinetry have complimentary gray tones, that also compliments the beautiful MSI Q Quartz Calacatta Arno. The quartz counter top was used not only to create a stunning waterfall edge off of the peninsula, but also used as the backsplash on the cook top wall giving the kitchen a clean and seamless look. The modern black bar pulls from Top Knobs Hardware, stainless steel appliances and apron front sink from E2 Stainless are a great way to mix metals in a kitchen design and give a pop of contrasting colors to the kitchen. This Contemporary kitchen is loved by the homeowners and hopefully loved by you and sparks some inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

Modern touch on a traditional layout, giving clients an open statement and beautiful gathering place for friends and family. This kitchen is the heart of the home in concept and actuality, it is the main space between both living rooms, the dining room and their large outdoor entertaining space. Having thoughtful storage, upgraded appliances and easy flow were key factors in the clients design. This kitchen has a two tone design with two different cabinetry styles being utilized from Fieldstone Cabinetry. The main kitchen cabinets are in a decorative shaker style door, Roseburg in Alder Wood with a Driftwood Stain and Ebony Glaze. And the tall pantry cabinets are in a flat panel door, Tempe in a Lyptus Wood with a Slate Stain and Ebony Glaze. Both cabinetry have complimentary gray tones, that also compliments the beautiful MSI Q Quartz Calacatta Arno. The quartz counter top was used not only to create a stunning waterfall edge off of the peninsula, but also used as the backsplash on the cook top wall giving the kitchen a clean and seamless look. The modern black bar pulls from Top Knobs Hardware, stainless steel appliances and apron front sink from E2 Stainless are a great way to mix metals in a kitchen design and give a pop of contrasting colors to the kitchen. This Contemporary kitchen is loved by the homeowners and hopefully loved by you and sparks some inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

AV Architects + Builders Location: Tysons, VA, USA The Home for Life project was customized around our client’s lifestyle so that he could enjoy the home for many years to come. Designed with empty nesters and baby boomers in mind, our custom design used a different approach to the disparity of square footage on each floor. The main level measures out at 2,300 square feet while the lower and upper levels of the home measure out at 1000 square feet each, respectively. The open floor plan of the main level features a master suite and master bath, personal office, kitchen and dining areas, and a two-car garage that opens to a mudroom and laundry room. The upper level features two generously sized en-suite bedrooms while the lower level features an extra guest room with a full bath and an exercise/rec room. The backyard offers 800 square feet of travertine patio with an elegant outdoor kitchen, while the front entry has a covered 300 square foot porch with custom landscape lighting. The biggest challenge of the project was dealing with the size of the lot, measuring only a ¼ acre. Because the majority of square footage was dedicated to the main floor, we had to make sure that the main rooms had plenty of natural lighting. Our solution was to place the public spaces (Great room and outdoor patio) facing south, and the more private spaces (Bedrooms) facing north. The common misconception with small homes is that they cannot factor in everything the homeowner wants. With our custom design, we created an open concept space that features all the amenities of a luxury lifestyle in a home measuring a total of 4300 square feet. Jim Tetro Architectural Photography

Modern touch on a traditional layout, giving clients an open statement and beautiful gathering place for friends and family. This kitchen is the heart of the home in concept and actuality, it is the main space between both living rooms, the dining room and their large outdoor entertaining space. Having thoughtful storage, upgraded appliances and easy flow were key factors in the clients design. This kitchen has a two tone design with two different cabinetry styles being utilized from Fieldstone Cabinetry. The main kitchen cabinets are in a decorative shaker style door, Roseburg in Alder Wood with a Driftwood Stain and Ebony Glaze. And the tall pantry cabinets are in a flat panel door, Tempe in a Lyptus Wood with a Slate Stain and Ebony Glaze. Both cabinetry have complimentary gray tones, that also compliments the beautiful MSI Q Quartz Calacatta Arno. The quartz counter top was used not only to create a stunning waterfall edge off of the peninsula, but also used as the backsplash on the cook top wall giving the kitchen a clean and seamless look. The modern black bar pulls from Top Knobs Hardware, stainless steel appliances and apron front sink from E2 Stainless are a great way to mix metals in a kitchen design and give a pop of contrasting colors to the kitchen. This Contemporary kitchen is loved by the homeowners and hopefully loved by you and sparks some inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

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Overview Whole house refurbishment, double storey wrap around extension and large loft conversion. The Brief Create a WOW factor space, add glamour and fun and give the house a street side and garden side, both different. Our Solution This project was exciting from the start, the client wanted to entertain in a WOW factor space, have a panoramic view of the garden (which was to be landscaped), add bedrooms and a great master suite. We had some key elements to introduce such as an aquarium separating two rooms; double height spaces and a gloss kitchen, all of which manifest themselves in the completed scheme. Architecture is a process taking a schedule of areas, some key desires and needs, mixing the functionality and creating space. New spaces transform a house making it more valuable, giving it kerb appeal and making it feel like a different building. All of which happened at Ailsa Road.

With no surrounding neighbors, this unencumbered view of the mountains was a huge factor in the design of this home.
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Once a sunken living room closed off from the kitchen, we aimed to change the awkward accessibility of the space into an open and easily functional space that is cohesive. To open up the space even further, we designed a blackened steel structure with mirrorpane glass to reflect light and enlarge the room. Within the structure lives a previously existing lava rock wall. We painted this wall in glitter gold and enhanced the gold luster with built-in backlit LEDs. Centered within the steel framing is a TV, which has the ability to be hidden when the mirrorpane doors are closed. The adjacent staircase wall is cladded with a large format white casework grid and seamlessly houses the wine refrigerator. The clean lines create a simplistic ornate design as a fresh backdrop for the repurposed crystal chandelier. Nothing short of bold sophistication, this kitchen overflows with playful elegance — from the gold accents to the glistening crystal chandelier above the island. We took advantage of the large window above the 7’ galley workstation to bring in a great deal of natural light and a beautiful view of the backyard. In a kitchen full of light and symmetrical elements, on the end of the island we incorporated an asymmetrical focal point finished in a dark slate. This four drawer piece is wrapped in safari brasilica wood that purposefully carries the warmth of the floor up and around the end piece to ground the space further. The wow factor of this kitchen is the geometric glossy gold tiles of the hood creating a glamourous accent against a marble backsplash above the cooktop. This kitchen is not only classically striking but also highly functional. The versatile wall, opposite of the galley sink, includes an integrated refrigerator, freezer, steam oven, convection oven, two appliance garages, and tall cabinetry for pantry items. The kitchen’s layout of appliances creates a fluid circular flow in the kitchen. Across from the kitchen stands a slate gray wine hutch incorporated into the wall. The doors and drawers have a gilded diamond mesh in the center panels. This mesh ties in the golden accents around the kitchens décor and allows you to have a peek inside the hutch when the interior lights are on for a soft glow creating a beautiful transition into the living room. Between the warm tones of light flooring and the light whites and blues of the cabinetry, the kitchen is well-balanced with a bright and airy atmosphere. The powder room for this home is gilded with glamor. The rich tones of the walnut wood vanity come forth midst the cool hues of the marble countertops and backdrops. Keeping the walls light, the ornate framed mirror pops within the space. We brought this mirror into the place from another room within the home to balance the window alongside it. The star of this powder room is the repurposed golden swan faucet extending from the marble countertop. We places a facet patterned glass vessel to create a transparent complement adjacent to the gold swan faucet. In front of the window hangs an asymmetrical pendant light with a sculptural glass form that does not compete with the mirror.

Overview Whole house refurbishment, double storey wrap around extension and large loft conversion. The Brief Create a WOW factor space, add glamour and fun and give the house a street side and garden side, both different. Our Solution This project was exciting from the start, the client wanted to entertain in a WOW factor space, have a panoramic view of the garden (which was to be landscaped), add bedrooms and a great master suite. We had some key elements to introduce such as an aquarium separating two rooms; double height spaces and a gloss kitchen, all of which manifest themselves in the completed scheme. Architecture is a process taking a schedule of areas, some key desires and needs, mixing the functionality and creating space. New spaces transform a house making it more valuable, giving it kerb appeal and making it feel like a different building. All of which happened at Ailsa Road.

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Roller Blinds and Solar Shades are similar in function, but are different in appearance. Roller Blinds have an Opacity rating between 1 - 5, with 1 being the roll up blind that lights up, and 5 being your blackout roller shades - no light passes through. Solar Screens / sunshades are a mesh fabric that lets in anywhere from 1% to 15% of UV rays through the fabric - This is called Openness Factor. Used both indoors and outdoors for patios. 5% Openness blocks 95% of the UV rays. Roller blinds come in a variety of fabric colors, patterns and textures. Note that this Graber kitchen custom roller shades have a pattern with most likely a Opacity factor of 1, which allows the sun to highlight the color and pattern in the fabric. If this shade had an Opacity of 5, it would be a blackout roller shade and you would only see the pattern and color from the inside. Motorized roller blinds available. Interior and exterior roller shades available. Use on exterior instead of outdoor curtains. Windows Dressed Up in Denver is also is your store for custom curtains, drapes, valances, custom roman shades, valances and cornices. We also make custom bedding - comforters, duvet covers, throw pillows, bolsters and upholstered headboards. Custom curtain rods & drapery hardware too. Hunter Douglas, Lafayette Interior Fashions and Graber. Graber roller blinds photo.

Dennis and Joe have a large, light-filled house. New construction meant lofted space and open floor plans with traditional styling. Running a busy dental practice by day and engaged in a rich social life by night, this couple needed a professional to take the lead on making their house a home. That’s my cue! They wanted to take risks, and stay away from “matchy-matchy”. We gussied up a plain ol’ TV room and gave it a healthy dose of luxury. Our plan was initially inspired by an abstract painting hanging over their stone fireplace. We brought in their love of the outdoors to make things cozy and used family furniture whenever possible for nostalgia and comfort. I took their love for one-of-a-kind objects and started making a design plan, aiming to solve their biggest frustration: the family room. They had a tortured relationship with a “forgotten family room,” a great space that was spacious and bright, but not at all cozy or joyful, and certainly not “them.” I wanted to create a cozy space functional for everyday curling up with puppies and watching TV after dinner, yet chic enough for hosting the pre-dinner kitchen overflow and cocktails during parties. I went looking for contrasting textures and materials. I wanted to balance patterns and scale, and use non-traditional colors as neutrals to create an overall sense of “BAM!” Dennis and Joe loved the nod to the classics juxtaposed with new and different globally-inspired pieces. For this project our design aesthetic can be described as Middle Eastern/tribal meets mid-century modern. We played to their sensible side with proportion and balance, and stayed as far away from boring/bleh as we could. From there we moved on to other spaces.. We added colorful pillows and sheer drapery to finish off their formal living room. We kept an inherited bedroom set from Dennis’ Mom and added color, draperies, and pillows to overhaul the guest bedroom. Their project was not a rip-and-replace, we weren’t starting from scratch with a blank piece of paper. Rather, our goal was to take what was already there and make it better, more like them. Using functionality first, we focused on giving the house a soothing, joyful aesthetic. We upped the chic factor by a gajillion and helped them find their ‘happy’ at home. See more Safferstone stuff at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, send us a love note at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger

The bottom drawer of this cabient was turned into a private space to conceal the kitty's litter box!
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