A glimpse into the office space from the living room reveals the large custom built-in painted wood filing and storage cabinet below the windows. Clerestory windows above the desk bring in additional natural light. Photo by Lincoln Barber

A vintage, salvaged wood door replaced the original and was painted a bright blue to match the beadboard porch ceiling. The fresh color happily welcomes you home every day. Photography by Josh Vick

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

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Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
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Sausalito, CA / photo: Jay Graham Constructed by 'All Decked Out' Marin County, CA. 384299
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Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
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Photography: Ira Montgomery
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Photo: Karen Melvin
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