Good bones are always a plus but if you don't got 'em, fake 'em. By focusing strictly on surface materials we transformed this lack-luster foyer into a beautiful entry hall. New moldings, custom doors, sturdy hardware, fresh paint and oversized natural slate floor tile resembles nothing of this room's humdrum beginnings.

Photos by Tim Bies Photography Wood deck panels flip up to enclose the Writers Cabin when not in use or secured for the night. Simple open plan with small kitchen, bathroom and murphy bed. Roof collects rainwater.

Living room - modern light wood floor living room idea in Naples with white walls

Living room - mid-sized rustic enclosed slate floor living room idea in San Diego with yellow walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Photos: Mike Kaskel
Large minimalist l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

VonTobelValpo designer Lori Steighner transformed this space into a luxury master bathroom using Bertech Bath cabinets in Dawn finish, Quartz counters in Linen, and an undermount porcelain sink.

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal green tile and stone tile slate floor bathroom remodel in San Diego with a drop-in sink, medium tone wood cabinets, purple walls, recessed-panel cabinets and concrete countertops

Photos: Mike Kaskel
Mid-sized elegant master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Chicago with beige walls

kitchen reface Our customer wanted a face lift for her kitchen so we painted the cabinet boxes and refaced the cabinets in white shaker doors- New herringbone backsplash and quartzite countertops competed the look

This laundry room designed by Jenni Knight from @VonTobelValpo creates a welcoming farmhouse feel with Kemper Echo white shaker full overlay cabinets. The sink, quartz countertops, and subway tile backsplash in solid white pop against the soft grey walls.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic dining room photo in New York with white walls

Living room - mid-sized coastal formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Alcove shower - mid-sized tropical glass tile slate floor alcove shower idea in San Diego with glass countertops, beige walls and a vessel sink

Von Tobel Valpo designer, Jenni Knight, took a small, boxed-in kitchen and turned it into a light, airy space for family & friends to gather! The Kraftmaid Grandview ½ overlay cabinets are Moonstone on the perimeter and Midnight on the island & at the coffee bar. The quartz countertops are in Oceana by Hanstone, and the Anthology backsplash is Charisma Valencia. Looking to reinvent your kitchen into a bright, fresh space? Request your free design consultation today,

General view of the Living room Photo: Luca Girardini © Houzz 2016
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor kitchen remodel in Berlin with gray walls

Eat-in kitchen - contemporary single-wall dark wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photos: Mike Kaskel
Mid-sized elegant formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Chicago with white walls

Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard tile patio remodel in San Diego with a fire pit and a gazebo

Designer Jenni Knight of @VonTobelValpo worked on this Cubs fan’s laundry room. The Kemper Echo white laminate cabinets are the perfect contrast to the Cubbies blue laminate countertops and light blue walls.