In the original kitchen valuable counter space was taken up by small appliances. Out of the way of the main work zones, small appliances are now consolidated into one space and concealed behind bifold doors for easy access at countertop height.

wine, glass and refrigerator wine storage, aluminum flip up doors, sink and glass top
Wet bar - small modern single-wall wet bar idea in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, glass countertops and shaker cabinets

Gray Birch at Chicago Botanic Garden.

Small minimalist single-wall wet bar photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets and solid surface countertops

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall porcelain tile wet bar remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Ghost fern. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Eclectic home design photo in Charlotte

Photo by Jay Sifford.

Wet Bar in Midcentury Modern House
Mid-sized mid-century modern single-wall concrete floor wet bar photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops and white backsplash

True Professional Series 24" Dual Zone Wine Cabinet Both units shown in blue lighting
Wine cellar - wine cellar idea in St Louis

Spacecrafting
Example of a small transitional single-wall slate floor wet bar design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash and subway tile backsplash

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

Tassel fern. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Sensitive Ferns in New York field. Photo by Jay Sifford.

We were asked to create a hang out zone that perfectly showcased this DJs off the charts collection — this Moorestown, New Jersey Industrial Basement was the answer! This 1800sf area was completely unfinished and WOW what a renovation and interior design transformation! We designed and delivered the best mancave zone ever with a kitchenette, island, stadium seating, a full bath, fireplace, DJ studio, and gaming zone. BUT the best part is that these rustic wood walls create a masculine backdrop to over 170 extremely cool collection pieces. Key features in the kitchenette: corregated zinc backsplash, rustic shelves for storage supported by galvenized pipe, a garage door lift for storage above the fridge, and a cooler than cool beverage fridge at the end of the island that looks like a speaker!

North facing front shade entry filled with rich burgundy Abutilon Flowering Maple Chinese Lantern. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

A roll-out under the sink provides organization in a commonly under-utilized space. Photo by BB Custom Designs
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Richmond

Home bar - large transitional home bar idea in Minneapolis

Hallway - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor hallway idea in Charlotte

Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar photo in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash