A dark, old fashioned, outdated kitchen was in dire need for an update. Designer Amir Ilin left the room layout, but added pantry cabinets where small closets once stood. The old, dark cabinets were replaced with a bright white, handcrafted, beaded inset cabinets and a matching dark walnut island. A custom made hood, with a gold trim and a stone ledge that lines up with it were the last touch.

A dark, old fashioned, outdated kitchen was in dire need for an update. Designer Amir Ilin left the room layout, but added pantry cabinets where small closets once stood. The old, dark cabinets were replaced with a bright white, handcrafted, beaded inset cabinets and a matching dark walnut island. A custom made hood, with a gold trim and a stone ledge that lines up with it were the last touch.

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Open plan kitchen with island Finishes include Taupe Satin Lacquer and Terra Oak Laminate
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StarMark cherry cabinets with slate stain, granite countertop with flat polish edge, Kohler verticyl rectangle sink with July faucet in chrome, white subway tile shower and hex and dot floor, white beadboard and chairrail with blue paint. Sliding door medicine cabinet over sink.

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When an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four. In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography. The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life. The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home. In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.

A complete kitchen renovation with two tone semi gloss cabinetry, durable Laminam porcelain slab backsplash and benchtops, LED bench lighting and skylight.

This fresh, airy kitchen features all-white cabinetry paired with a striking two-tone island, a warm wood base topped with matching white marble countertops. A sleek two-tone gooseneck faucet adds a modern edge, complementing the classic white subway tile backsplash. Under-cabinet lighting enhances both function and ambiance, while white window trim and medium-tone hardwood floors tie the space together with warmth and elegance. A perfect mix of clean lines and natural texture.

Dimension: 76" L X 21" D X 83" H The sophisticated charm of our Meriden Mahogany Wood Two-Tone Blue Dining Room Buffet with Hutch is evident at first glance, and its incredible storage is wonderfully apparent with each and every use! Anchor your dining room decor and storage in the heirloom prestige of this solid wood buffet with hutch! This solid mahogany wood hutch supplies relaxed sophistication for creative and easy entertaining with a bevy of cleverly balanced closed and display style storage options. The buffet is outfitted with an impressive collection of cabinet space, featuring four doors with interior shelving. Perched above are three drawers of various sizes to accommodate your linen and silverware storage needs. The hutch is a maestro, showcasing your treasured collections and keepsakes in elegant form with four glass-front display cabinets complete with shelving for an efficient arrangement. It is easy to fall in love with the beauty of this rustic hutch. Handcrafted of solid mahogany wood, the Old World care and attention that went into its creation is evident in its durable dependability and timeless design. The attractive two-tone palette is an appealing mix of natural wood tones paired with a relaxed blue and finished with decorative molding that pulls the look together in sleek form. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Made of solid wood • Glass-front display hutch with interior shelving • Two small drawers • One large drawer • Four cabinets with shelves for enclosed storage Note: Our furniture is made of solid wood (not wood veneer over plywood). It is handcrafted by Master Artisans. Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

After 11 years on the Gull Lake chain in Nisswa, this couple decided to sell their cabin. Their current home has the lake view, pine trees and “up north” feel right here in Plymouth. The goal of this remodel was to incorporate some of the Nisswa cabin features into an “urban cabin”. The first step was, large windows were installed to take in the view of the lake. Some features borrowed from the cabin are the interior wood tongue & groove siding, ledge stone fireplace and scraped hickory flooring. Designer, Carol Kornak, reconfigured the appliance locations and reoriented the kitchen by added an island with eating space. And, a subtle but rewarding change occurred in the back hall. Often a bottleneck, the hallway to the garage was a catch-all for coats, boots, mail, etc. With a little design magic (by removing a wall, reducing pantry depth) and adding a boot bench and hooks for coats, the narrow hallway feels more spacious. To keep them organized there is a mail sorting and charging station hidden behind closed doors. Admittedly, the couple isn’t roughing it with their Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package including refrigerator, wine cooler, cooktop, steam oven and warming drawer. The new cabinetry from Crystal Cabinet Works in rustic hickory and painted finish pairs beautifully with the two Cambria countertops and completes the transformation into the “Urban Cabin”. The only thing missing is the 2 ½ hour drive and the dock & boat. Luckily, Lake Minnetonka is only a short drive away.

When an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four. In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography. The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life. The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home. In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman u-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Removing three walls allowed us to open up the kitchen space to the living and dining areas. The warm mix of walnut and gray stained cherry cabinets creates interest and breaks up a relatively long narrow space. The custom built larder cabinet provides a convenient place for frequently used small appliances and a natural breakfast prep area and keeps the other countertops open and free of clutter. Combining the additional functions of a desktop organizing area and a mudroom was solved by custom constructing a niche for a magnetic blackboard and a mudroom area with cubbies and coat hooks. HAVEN design+building llc