This Denver Area Centennial home desperately needed new siding. The previous siding was composite wood that was swelling and peeling. We installed James Hardie ColorPlus siding and trim. We also painted the soffits and fascia with Sherwin Williams Duration exterior paint to match. The homeowner selected Aged Pewter for the siding, and Arctic White for the trim, soffits, and fascia. The ColorPlus factory finish comes with a 15-year finish warranty, so this house is sure to look good for years to come!

Here I am, basking in the glory of clean walls, new hardwood floors, restored ceilings and beams. Still need to clean up the wood paneling and window casing wood and we'll be move in ready! When we started this project, the beautiful coffered ceilings of this 1913 craftsman were caving in from years of poor choices regarding the roof. The previous owner thought "fixing" the roof meant continuously adding more layers over 40 years. The house hadn't been built to support the nearly 13 tons of roof shingles we ended up removing, before ripping out the ceiling, straightening and restoring the beams and re-hanging them! Good as new!

As the first year progresses, the plants begin to fill in. Each season, a new group of plants takes center stage as the previous season's stars fade into the background. The 'bones' of the yard keep the design intact.

This Denver Area Centennial home desperately needed new siding. The previous siding was composite wood that was swelling and peeling. We installed James Hardie ColorPlus siding and trim. We also painted the soffits and fascia with Sherwin Williams Duration exterior paint to match. The homeowner selected Aged Pewter for the siding, and Arctic White for the trim, soffits, and fascia. The ColorPlus factory finish comes with a 15-year finish warranty, so this house is sure to look good for years to come!

At the end of 2012, Danberry came across what was then a rundown home in the Casco Point neighborhood of Orono, in desperate need of some design help. A failed attempt by the previous owner to remodel it as an investment had left it abandoned for years. But when the Danberry’s got a glimpse of this diamond in the rough, they knew it had potential. The project included a completely remodeled kitchen, bathroom, basement and living room.

Everyone deserves to end the day in a comfortable, tranquil home. And for those with children, it can seem impossible to reconcile the challenges of family life with the need to have a well-designed space. Our client—a financial executive and her family of four—had not considered a design makeover since moving into their apartment, which was more than ten years ago. So when she reached out to Decor Aid, she asked us to modernize and brighten her home, in addition to creating a space for her family to hang out and relax. The apartment originally featured sunflower-yellow walls and a set of brown suede living room furniture, all of which significantly darkened the space. The living room also did not have sufficient seating options, so the client was improvising seating arrangements when guests would come over. With no outward facing windows, the living room received little natural light, and so we began the redesign by painting the walls a classic grey, and adding white crown molding. As a pathway from the front door to the kitchen, the living room functions as a high-traffic area of the home. So we sourced a geometric indoor-outdoor area rug, and established a layout that’s easy to walk through. We also sourced a coffee table from Serena & Lily. Our client has teenage twins, and so we sourced a sturdy sectional couch from Restoration Hardware, and placed it in a corner which was previously being underused. We hired an electrician to hide all of the cables leading to the media console, and added custom window treatments. In the kitchen, we painted the cabinets a semi-gloss white, and added slate flooring, for a clean, crisp, modern look to match the living room. The finishing touches included a set of geometric table objects, comfortable throw rugs, and plush high-shine pillows. The final result is a fully functional living room for this family of four.

“We had a fairly definite idea of what we wanted in an update to our previously remodeled (24 years ago) kitchen. KDS helped us pull the project together and enhanced space utilization with their redesign. All appliances were replaced and a small beverage refrigerator was added. The island redesign allowed for the small unit to be incorporated by eliminating an open bookshelf. Original Oak cabinets were painted white giving the room a sense that it had been expanded. KDS introduced us to subway tile and we replaced existing back splash with that style of tile. A previously unused corner desktop was revamped to a small pantry to provide additional storage. Coordinated granite counter tops and a refinish of the butcher block island top completed the project.”

Photo: Sarah Dowlin © 2018 Houzz
Eclectic exterior home photo in Cincinnati

  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

We helped this client search for the right property that we could turn into their forever home. The challenge was to bring the best features out of this home that had been remodeled by a previous home flipper who lacked some vision with certain spaces. We opened up some walls, moved some doorways, and rearranged the kitchen to transform this space into a family environment that will be enjoyed for years to come.

As the first year progresses, the plants begin to fill in. Each season, a new group of plants takes center stage as the previous season's stars fade into the background. The 'bones' of the yard keep the design intact.

As the first year progresses, the plants begin to fill in. Each season, a new group of plants takes center stage as the previous season's stars fade into the background. The 'bones' of the yard keep the design intact.

As the first year progresses, the plants begin to fill in. Each season, a new group of plants takes center stage as the previous season's stars fade into the background. The 'bones' of the yard keep the design intact.

Old screen porch behind garage is converted into multi function space of dining and mudroom . Brick wall is preserved to blur the line between interior and exterior. Jeffrey Tryon - Photographer / PDC

As the first year progresses, the plants begin to fill in. Each season, a new group of plants takes center stage as the previous season's stars fade into the background. The 'bones' of the yard keep the design intact.

When this family moved to Lafayette, the objective was to create an inviting living space that combines a relaxed lifestyle with a few sleek elements to reference their past urban life in San Francisco. The color palette was influenced by the lush garden setting and the saturated colors of a summer garden. We selected the large-scale acrylic chandelier to highlight the vaulted ceiling and play tribute to the ranch-style architecture. // Caroline Johnson Photography

Thirty years ago, the homeowners' previous deck was strong and well-built, but time takes its toll and it needed to be replaced. We replaced it with a brand spanking new composite and cedar haven, perfect for a peaceful retirement.

As the first year progresses, the plants begin to fill in. Each season, a new group of plants takes center stage as the previous season's stars fade into the background. The 'bones' of the yard keep the design intact.

We helped this client search for the right property that we could turn into their forever home. The challenge was to bring the best features out of this home that had been remodeled by a previous home flipper who lacked some vision with certain spaces. We opened up some walls, moved some doorways, and rearranged the kitchen to transform this space into a family environment that will be enjoyed for years to come.