This kitchen leans fully into a sleek, contemporary design language. The combination of light wood paneling and matte gray upper cabinetry creates a warm‑modern balance, while the waterfall‑style marble island—with its subtle gray veining—acts as the visual centerpiece of the space. The six dark bar stools introduce contrast and anchor the island as a social and functional hub. Integrated appliances, including the oven and wine cooler, maintain a seamless façade with no visual clutter. The marble backsplash ties the entire composition together, echoing the island’s material and reinforcing a cohesive, high‑end aesthetic. Clean lines, recessed lighting, and a neutral palette give the kitchen a calm, architectural feel—perfect for a modern home that values both sophistication and everyday usability.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

Designer: Rochelle McAvin Photographer: Karen Palmer Welcome to our stunning mid-century kitchen and bath makeover, designed with function and color. This home renovation seamlessly combines the timeless charm of mid-century modern aesthetics with the practicality and functionality required by a busy family. Step into a home where classic meets contemporary and every detail has been carefully curated to enhance both style and convenience. Kitchen Transformation: The heart of the home has been revitalized with a fresh, open-concept design. Sleek Cabinetry: Crisp, clean lines dominate the kitchen's custom-made cabinets, offering ample storage space while maintaining cozy vibes. Rich, warm wood tones complement the overall aesthetic. Quartz Countertops: Durable and visually stunning, the quartz countertops bring a touch of luxury to the space. They provide ample room for food preparation and family gatherings. Statement Lighting: 2 central pendant light fixtures, inspired by mid-century design, illuminates the kitchen with a warm, inviting glow. Bath Oasis: Our mid-century bath makeover offers a tranquil retreat for the primary suite. It combines retro-inspired design elements with contemporary comforts. Patterned Tiles: Vibrant, geometric floor tiles create a playful yet sophisticated atmosphere. The black and white motif exudes mid-century charm and timeless elegance. Floating Vanity: A sleek, vanity with clean lines maximizes floor space and provides ample storage for toiletries and linens. Frameless Glass Shower: The bath features a modern, frameless glass shower enclosure, offering a spa-like experience for relaxation and rejuvenation. Natural Light: Large windows in the bathroom allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Storage Solutions: Thoughtful storage solutions, including built-in niches and shelving, keep the bathroom organized and clutter-free. This mid-century kitchen and bath makeover is the perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to accommodate the needs of a young family. It celebrates the iconic design of the mid-century era while embracing the modern conveniences that make daily life a breeze.

Careful edits and updates were needed in our client's guest bedroom. Their current metal sleigh bed was far too bulky and heavy visually in addition to taking up too much precious space in this tiny bedroom. The room felt cluttered with far too much furniture, cold and downright unwelcoming. For balance, the bed was relocated to the opposite wall. A bold Nikki Chu wallcovering with a playful abstract design was then added to create a focal point and interest. To free up space and to add balance to this room, a 'headboard only' design (minus the footboard) was selected. The headboard's teak and jute elements paired well with this new backdrop to add great texture and interest to the room. Less furniture, visually exciting feature wall and crisp draperies in a free form pattern helped to complete the look.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

The client’s kitchen initially lacked the storage, workspace, and lighting needed to support everyday living and entertaining. The redesign was centered on creating a kitchen that feels both highly functional and effortlessly refined. Expansive countertops and tailored custom cabinetry transformed the space, providing abundant storage and eliminating visual clutter. Layered lighting—including sleek recessed under-cabinet lighting and additional recessed ceiling fixtures—creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while enhancing task efficiency. The two-toned custom cabinetry, with white upper cabinets, was intentionally selected to open up the space visually, giving the kitchen a brighter, more expansive feel that the client can truly enjoy day to day.

Inspiration for a transitional gray floor mudroom remodel in Orange County with white walls and a glass front door

Modern, simple and with an element of pizzazz. That was the motto behind this Travel Heights project. In this bathroom, our challenge was to extend the relatively small space while keeping the integrity of the existing floor tiles.Our expertise in color combinations and experience with patterns and textures helped us overcome the hurdle. The result was a clutter-free bathroom without being full-on minimalist, and yet another happy costumer. As a first step, large lenin tiles were installed on all the bathroom from floor to ceiling to create the continuity and to make the bathroom seem larger than it is. Large accent black and white 13x40 porcelain tiles were selected which a "wow" effect to the bathroom and maintain the color palette flow with the existing patterned floor tiles. Moreover, to create a modern, creative aesthetic, these were installed on the entire shower wall. A frame less shower affords the viewer the full visual draw of the stunning accent wall. The waterfall counter top on the side creatively frames the cabinets and provides protection to the beautiful mahogany wood from water spills. The cabinet details also included a small full-out rod from the left front side of the vanity for toilet paper, so no holes have to drilled on the beautiful counter-top side. The sink faucet was installed in the wall to create a clean, no-frills appearance. Additionally, we included upscale amenities like a stainless steel rain shower head with hand shower, an energy-efficient LED light fixture, floating drawer pulls and shower door with aluminum framing to give more strength. The result is an interesting mix of "something old" and "something new." Bee Creek Photography

Hidden pantry doors that fold flat were designed to provide easy access to the prep and storage area while eliminating visual clutter from the kitchen and dining space. Black and white cabinetry and countertops in the kitchen/dining addition establish a strong, elegant contrast that remains timeless and adaptable. The coffered ceilings and trim details relate to existing vintage moldings in the original part of the house.

Inspiration for a large modern galley porcelain tile and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island