After years of renting out the house, the owners of this 1916 Craftsman were ready to make it their forever home. Both enthusiastic cooks, an updated kitchen was at the top of the list. Updating the fireplace, as well as two bathrooms in the house were also important. The homeowners passion for honoring the age of home, while also updating it, was at the forefront of our design. The end result beautifully blends the older elements with the new.

This large water feature is enjoyed from the upper deck or the lower patio. The lower patio is finished with Ipe parquet decking.
Inspiration for a large eclectic partial sun backyard mulch and wood fence pond in Denver for summer.

This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.

The finished product, my new contemporary kitchen!!! The pot of gold at the end of a year-long renovation journey.
Small trendy single-wall bamboo floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Our client has this pond installed by another company years ago. They called us and requested that we find a way to make it more aesthetically pleasing and lower maintenance. In order to make it more visually interesting, we added height to the stream to create more of a waterfall effect and also added additional old blackwater boulders.

Our client has this pond installed by another company years ago. They called us and requested that we find a way to make it more aesthetically pleasing and lower maintenance. In order to make it more visually interesting, we added height to the stream to create more of a waterfall effect and also added additional old blackwater boulders.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This large open concept kitchen and dining space was created by removing a load bearing wall between the old kitchen and a porch area. The new porch was insulated and incorporated into the overall space. The kitchen remodel was part of a whole house remodel so new quarter sawn oak flooring, a vaulted ceiling, windows and skylights were added. A large calcutta marble topped island takes center stage. It houses a 5’ galley workstation - a sink that provides a convenient spot for prepping, serving, entertaining and clean up. A 36” induction cooktop is located directly across from the island for easy access. Two appliance garages on either side of the cooktop house small appliances that are used on a daily basis. Honeycomb tile by Ann Sacks and open shelving along the cooktop wall add an interesting focal point to the room. Antique mirrored glass faces the storage unit housing dry goods and a beverage center. “I chose details for the space that had a bit of a mid-century vibe that would work well with what was originally a 1950s ranch. Along the way a previous owner added a 2nd floor making it more of a Cape Cod style home, a few eclectic details felt appropriate”, adds Klimala. The wall opposite the cooktop houses a full size fridge, freezer, double oven, coffee machine and microwave. “There is a lot of functionality going on along that wall”, adds Klimala. A small pull out countertop below the coffee machine provides a spot for hot items coming out of the ovens. The rooms creamy cabinetry is accented by quartersawn white oak at the island and wrapped ceiling beam. The golden tones are repeated in the antique brass light fixtures. “This is the second kitchen I’ve had the opportunity to design for myself. My taste has gotten a little less traditional over the years, and although I’m still a traditionalist at heart, I had some fun with this kitchen and took some chances. The kitchen is super functional, easy to keep clean and has lots of storage to tuck things away when I’m done using them. The casual dining room is fabulous and is proving to be a great spot to linger after dinner. We love it!” Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This remodel is a stunning 100-year-old Wayzata home! The home’s history was embraced while giving the home a refreshing new look. Every aspect of this renovation was thoughtfully considered to turn the home into a "DREAM HOME" for generations to enjoy. With Mingle designed cabinetry throughout several rooms of the home, there is plenty of storage and style. A turn-of-the-century transitional farmhouse home is sure to please the eyes of many and be the perfect fit for this family for years to come. Spacecrafting Photography

Bethany Nauert
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized cottage 3/4 white tile and subway tile cement tile floor and black floor freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Example of a mid-sized 1950s guest light wood floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

Family room - contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea with blue walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The pool design is based on the upright wings of the airplane, as the owner is an avid aviator as well as tri-athlete. Large expanses of glass allow natural light to stream into the year-round training space. Cedar siding and extensive stone work ground the modern form of the building in the natural landscape.

Mark Lohman
Open concept kitchen - large coastal light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Ken Vaughan
Transitional eat-in kitchen photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets and multicolored backsplash

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.

This refined dining room highlights built-in cabinetry for sleek storage and display, beautifully paired with rich wood countertops and trim. The centerpiece is a timeless crystal chandelier, which enhances the natural light streaming through large, wood-framed windows. A solid wood dining table, accented with leather chairs and a neutral upholstered end chair, brings a contemporary edge to the space. Sunflowers add a pop of color and warmth, creating a welcoming and modern environment perfect for both dining and entertaining.

PIC Investment Group was looking for a unique boat table for their new boardroom. What we came up with was a design that embody’s a sense of mother nature. We built the table top with the natural edges within the table creating two river like streams from table end to end. Details: 15′ x 5′ reclaimed live edge Elm Boat table, finished with OSMO Hardwax Polyx Oil. Custom built steel leg and under structure. Photo: Courtesy of PIC Investment Group

A daring combination of forms and finishes yielded an exciting contemporary/industrial hybrid. In a converted wedge-shaped factory building, this loft’s quirky shape was celebrated, not disguised. Contrasting flooring demarcates what is, in fact, a literal work triangle. The island’s unusual five-sided shape proudly reiterates the room’s footprint; the three waterfall ends accentuate its one-of-a-kind geometry. Four different materials were chosen to establish a playful dialogue between light, dark, and texture: caramel-stained rift cut oak on open cabinets; matte charcoal gray paint on tall and wall cabinets; brushed bronze oil-rubbed wire mesh inserts for bases; and panels in a laminate resembling knotty weathered wood. White quartz countertops provide a unifying feature. Open cabinets are singular for their asymmetrical placement and, in some spots, open-ended configuration within the tall units. The breathtaking dining table was fashioned from two free-form live edge planks, joined by a ribbon of clear epoxy resin, thus creating the illusion of a stream meandering through fallen trees. Black elements contribute an industrial edge: an open-framed metal wall shelf over the sink; iron table legs; a mix of dining chairs in mid-century wire mesh, molded plastic, and retro aluminum; and machinery castors on the low-slung coffee table. This project was designed by Bilotta Designer Daniel Popescu in collaboration with MeldNYC. Photography is by Nico Arellano.

The unique “X” back design of our Stuart Outdoor Collection is handcrafted from powder-coated aluminum making designs not only stylish, but durable for year round use.