West Des Moines two story homes create challenges for homeowners with layouts including small rooms that don’t seem to flow together. The family that lives in this home found that entertaining and gathering in the kitchen was almost impossible with the current layout and asked for an addition to solve the problem. After listening to the challenges of that they faced and working with the homeowners, a new solution emerged without an addition, reducing the overall budget and allowing the whole main floor to be updated. By removing the wall between the kitchen and dinning room, the team was able to design an island for family and friends to congregate around. Then by flanking the island with a large commercial range surrounded by a custom backsplash and custom hood a picture perfect kitchen was born. Lastly by repeating elements within the range hood, island and fireplace, the team was able to create unity throughout the space. This visually makes the space feel larger and feels like the addition was built

When a design-build kitchen remodel and interior design are in unison, it means that the process of renovating or creating a new kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the overall aesthetic and functional goals of the entire interior space. This unified approach ensures that every aspect of the kitchen remodel aligns with and enhances the broader design vision for the home. This stunning Ijamsville Maryland home renovation is an example of that unity in a project.

A dining room with a large wood table for 8 guests in gold and blue. White host chairs with nail trim. Blue velvet dining chairs. Round gold mirrors frame the blue abstract art. Mixing metals: Chrome and brushed gold are fearlessly combined. Textured walls: The wallpaper adds sparkle and sheen to the wall. The crown molding and ceiling are painted in a color that "flows" from the wallpaper. This creates unity between the walls and ceiling without overwhelming the space.

We get into this living-room trhough a big entrance, enough big to receive a piano you can guess on this picture. The unity of the floor with the same wood give also the sensation we are in one big space. But I decided to make a difference on the floor you will discover on the next picture....

A dining room with a large wood table for 8 guests in gold and blue. White host chairs with nail trim. Blue velvet dining chairs. Round gold mirrors frame the blue abstract art. Mixing metals: Chrome and brushed gold are fearlessly combined. Textured walls: The wallpaper adds sparkle and sheen to the wall. The crown molding and ceiling are painted in a color that "flows" from the wallpaper. This creates unity between the walls and ceiling without overwhelming the space.

Located in a tropical escapade bordered with modern contemporary architecture, the house is designed with a unity concept in mind. The existing living room is extended out, enlarging the space for family and friends to gather. The living, dining and dry kitchen remained as a huge interaction zone which intersected harmoniously with each other. In order to further strengthen the concept, monochromatic hues were applied throughout the space. Maintaining the opulence of its design with Italian marbles and shining mirrors, the modern design elements were consistent and fine, creating an elegant and stylish ambience for guests and family.

West Des Moines two story homes create challenges for homeowners with layouts including small rooms that don’t seem to flow together. The family that lives in this home found that entertaining and gathering in the kitchen was almost impossible with the current layout and asked for an addition to solve the problem. After listening to the challenges of that they faced and working with the homeowners, a new solution emerged without an addition, reducing the overall budget and allowing the whole main floor to be updated. By removing the wall between the kitchen and dinning room, the team was able to design an island for family and friends to congregate around. Then by flanking the island with a large commercial range surrounded by a custom backsplash and custom hood a picture perfect kitchen was born. Lastly by repeating elements within the range hood, island and fireplace, the team was able to create unity throughout the space. This visually makes the space feel larger and feels like the addition was built

West Des Moines two story homes create challenges for homeowners with layouts including small rooms that don’t seem to flow together. The family that lives in this home found that entertaining and gathering in the kitchen was almost impossible with the current layout and asked for an addition to solve the problem. After listening to the challenges of that they faced and working with the homeowners, a new solution emerged without an addition, reducing the overall budget and allowing the whole main floor to be updated. By removing the wall between the kitchen and dinning room, the team was able to design an island for family and friends to congregate around. Then by flanking the island with a large commercial range surrounded by a custom backsplash and custom hood a picture perfect kitchen was born. Lastly by repeating elements within the range hood, island and fireplace, the team was able to create unity throughout the space. This visually makes the space feel larger and feels like the addition was built

Example of a classic living room design in New York with a music area, gray walls and no fireplace

Alise O'Brien, photographer
Example of a trendy living room design in St Louis with white walls and a standard fireplace

Part of an extensive home remodel, this kitchen design was born of one man’s love of all things Harley Davidson. Color inspiration came from the client’s own cherished bike which was a stunning combination of matte black and brushed steel. The client’s wish was to have a large open area in which he could “be one with his guests” when hosting large gatherings. Cabinets, hardware and appliances all in black allow the focus to be on the beauty of the larger architectural elements as a whole. Included along the main storage wall is a hidden 42” refrigerator, dual pull-out pantries, and extra wide drawers below a pair of upper cabinets with matte black glass fold-up doors that open & close automatically via servo-drive technology. The new island - which measures just shy of 16 ½ feet! - is a true central point around which all action revolves. Wide walkways on either side provide ease of flow for multiple sous chefs and guests alike. A textured cypress soffit above the island was designed to house the modern hood and also create a feeling of unity as it is the same size as the island below. Textured cypress wood also wraps matte black cabinetry and lines the main wall, changing grain direction to provide visual interest. The 5’ Galley Workstation is a multi-functional marvel, easily transitioning from prep station to serving surface to clean-up with the addition of its built-in accessories. Placing an undercounter wine refrigerator on the back side of the island makes it easy for guests at the bar to help themselves. Close to the bar seating area, a 42” flat screen tv fits perfectly flush in the wall, practically disappearing when not in use. Unique details include a large display cabinet with a metal framed front & side crafted out of steel by a local artisan. The glass is 2-way mirror so when the interior light is off, the treasure is concealed inside. The interior is painted in the trademark Harley orange. Above a modern dining table, a one-of-a-kind chandelier was created from 3 bike helmets, painted in Harley orange by a local automobile detail shop. The interiors are finished in metallic silver for extra glow. Adjacent to the Kitchen, and initially deceiving in its simplicity, the main tv wall was quite complex and challenging to realize. It has a convex curve from left to right and slopes back from floor to ceiling. The interior hollow space created room for a shallow tv niche on top and partially recessed deep media storage cabinets below. The planning and framing involved to create the proper compound miter connections required extra diligence from the designers and builder, but the finished product was worth the effort! Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

The ancient traditions of spirituality and design pave the way to inner wisdom or rising of soul vibrations which incorporates an association with Mother Earth. Keep in mind the end goal is to manage the elevated amounts of cognizance and have the capacity to coordinate these higher energies into our physical bodies. We need to spiritualize our physicality to be able to enjoy delight, prosperity and unity that the universe offers us.

The ancient traditions of spirituality and design pave the way to inner wisdom or rising of soul vibrations which incorporates an association with Mother Earth. Keep in mind the end goal is to manage the elevated amounts of cognizance and have the capacity to coordinate these higher energies into our physical bodies. We need to spiritualize our physicality to be able to enjoy delight, prosperity and unity that the universe offers us.

When a design-build kitchen remodel and interior design are in unison, it means that the process of renovating or creating a new kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the overall aesthetic and functional goals of the entire interior space. This unified approach ensures that every aspect of the kitchen remodel aligns with and enhances the broader design vision for the home. This stunning Ijamsville Maryland home renovation is an example of that unity in a project.

Steven B. Smith
Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in St Louis

This vanity and sink includes unique curved cabinet doors and a clean, classic finish. Marble countertops compliment the marble flooring, adding unity through similar finishes. This bathroom is decorated with brass fixtures contrasting against the light colorway throughout the bathroom, adding beautiful pops of color.

West Des Moines two story homes create challenges for homeowners with layouts including small rooms that don’t seem to flow together. The family that lives in this home found that entertaining and gathering in the kitchen was almost impossible with the current layout and asked for an addition to solve the problem. After listening to the challenges of that they faced and working with the homeowners, a new solution emerged without an addition, reducing the overall budget and allowing the whole main floor to be updated. By removing the wall between the kitchen and dinning room, the team was able to design an island for family and friends to congregate around. Then by flanking the island with a large commercial range surrounded by a custom backsplash and custom hood a picture perfect kitchen was born. Lastly by repeating elements within the range hood, island and fireplace, the team was able to create unity throughout the space. This visually makes the space feel larger and feels like the addition was built

Long perspective shot presenting the whole through-type open layout from kitchen to living room. The kitchen cabinet area is at the foreground, the middle is the independent dining area, and the end is the TV background wall and sofa resting area. The whole space uses unified light wood flooring and consistent dark cabinet color system to ensure visual unity of the public area. Ceiling uses thin black edge line to outline the space hierarchy, matched with modern spherical chandelier above the dining table, creating a sense of advanced hierarchy under the premise of large space openness, which is a classic open layout design favored by Spanish high-end villa owners.