Kitchens are constantly referred to as the “center or heart” of the home. This kitchen is truly the center of this home and full of heart! Living space on each end of this kitchen and an entry to the lower level-challenged our designer with opening this kitchen to more light and workable space. That wasn’t even the full extent of challenges-this kitchen in order to gain more space also needed to house the laundry. Combining two rooms into one cohesive space for the daily task of cooking and laundry put Roeser to the test. Our team made sure every inch was not only workable but also provided the most storage space as well. After solving these requests, there was just one more request……a television for Dad, the only thing he asked for. We believe our design team nailed it and our craftsman brought it to life! Wellborn Select Harmony Maple Cabinets in a Sandstone finish brightened the surround of the once dark kitchen and the same cabinet style in a Sienna Charcoal finish created the island adding warmth and depth to the space. From the neutral tones, the space “pops” with color in the backsplash. Using a combination of tiles, the backsplash came together with three tile favorites adding interest and color. Two rows of AE “Tongue in Chic” 2 ½” X 10 ½” in Latte are followed by one row or AE “Man About You” Mademoiselle Gloss Bar liner and then PMI Tara Blend Lantern from the countertop to bottom of the wall cabinets. Two new ViWincoCasement Windows added to the newness of the space and provide a beautiful view from their kitchen. In addition, 5” LED can lights, Xenon under counter lights, and two island pendant lights, all on dimmers, provide all the lighting necessary for either task or ambiance lighting. Century “Estate Plank” pre-finish hardwood flooring was installed in a straight pattern grounded the space adding to its beauty.New stainless steel appliances include a GE cabinet depth French door refrigerator, GE dishwasher with top controls, 30” Sharp microwave drawer, and a Jen-Aire30” range finishes out all the modern conveniences. A custom corner cabinet, built in the Roeser mill-shop, housed the television and provided storage above. Laundry is hidden in a banquet of cabinets with slide back doors. The Bosch Compact washer and dryer front loaders in white area perfect fit. The long countertop matching the rest of the kitchen in the 3 cm Snowfall Granite provides plenty of room for folding clothes.

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch

Bernard Andre Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

In this bathroom we retained the drop in tub and changed the layout of the shower area. The shower area went from the old plastic pan liner with the nasty molded glass frame with a chrome track. We converted it into a spa type shower with no glass and easy entry from shower to tub for a relaxing whirlpool bath.

Inspiration for a contemporary nursery remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in San Diego

• Custom-designed living room • Custom sectional sofa - Della Robbia Collin • Swivel chair - COR Shrimp • Custom area carpet - Paul Smith Swirl from The Rug Co. • Coffee table - provided by the client • Custom Union Jack throw pillows - designer by JGID, fabricated by Dawson Custom Workroom • Commissioned Art - Klari Reis

Photo by Galina Coada
Transitional light wood floor dining room photo in Atlanta with white walls

Mid-sized trendy built-in desk carpeted and gray floor study room photo in Other with white walls

Minimalist powder room photo in Orange County

Sunroom - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor sunroom idea in Philadelphia with a standard ceiling

Kitchen - contemporary galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, gray backsplash, white appliances, an island and gray cabinets

Karyn Millet Photography
Example of a beach style staircase design in Los Angeles

This family needed a family kitchen. With one young son and another on the way they needed a space that would allow views to the rest of the house and space to move around 2 active children. A fresh color scheme and classic choices were implemented to create a fresh space for them. Sarah worked with both husband and wife to create a workable space that had plenty of storage and appealed to their design aesthetic.

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Example of a trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large modern 3/4 porcelain tile light wood floor doorless shower remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a trough sink and tile countertops

This peach tree was nearly dead in an abandoned corner of the landscape. Peaches like more water and 'cool' feet than is available here in the high mountain desert. I revived this tree by adding deep mulch out past its drip line and planting a non-spreading variety of comfrey all around. Comfrey is one of the most amazing beneficial plants in the garden, it deserves an article, even a book of its own. In addition to herbal and medical properties comfrey is a powerful dynamic accumulator and mulch plant, it brings a variety of nutrients from deep in the ground and accumulates them on the surface in its leaves. The leaves break down quickly into rich black soil.