A lot of cooking and entertaining happen in this kitchen. Therefore, the layout was extremely important. The work triangle (area between the sink, fridge and cooktop) was kept tight. Limiting food prep to this area guarantees that the cook will not be interrupted by guests, who can hang out on the other side of the large island.

This open-concept design allows the homeowners to utilize their entire farmhouse when entertaining guests.
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Forget what's normal... the rules, the trends. Decorate for YOUR personality. If it fits your vibe, bring fun and zest into your home with your design and decor. While cohesive and thoughtful, walking in this room just lights you up. The coastal to modern twist is unexpected but we love a good "Ying and Yang" story! #bathroomdecor #bathroomdesign #luxurybathroom #bathroomstyle #bathroomideas #bathroominterior #luxurybathrooms

The island in this kitchen is comprised of Silestone, which is an engineered quartz. It is a combination of quartz as well as resins and pigments. In addition to being beautiful, this type of material is extremely durable and low-maintenance.

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Photos by: Kerry W. Taylor
Mid-sized minimalist 3/4 beige tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile bathroom photo in Tampa with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx countertops, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

Full Kitchen remodel to rework functional space and add storage plus better usability. Full custom Rehau Cabinets with Northern Oak, and Harvest Walnut. Solid Walnut Herringbone Jointed ying-yang island, with Ceaser Stone counters and full height backsplash for clean durable use.

Full Kitchen remodel to rework functional space and add storage plus better usability. Full custom Rehau Cabinets with Northern Oak, and Harvest Walnut. Solid Walnut Herringbone Jointed ying-yang island, with Ceaser Stone counters and full height backsplash for clean durable use.

Photos by: Kerry W. Taylor
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This designer client relationship is one based on friendship. Senior Designer Cori Dyer and client have an indescribable partnership and unmentioned understanding when it comes to decorating this home. A vintage charmer with a modern flair, filled with collectables and uncommon goods that make this space a unique and spectacular. Cori Dyer: I first met Sally when our boys became friends at Chaminade in 2007. Since then, we have stayed close and become great friends. Several years back she asked for my help giving her ideas on ways to spruce things up a bit and work with her on a major remodel. A little intimidating as Sally has a beautiful home and is an avid collector of vintage finds.... way before the trend of blending old and new was popular. She has an eye for unique ways to use vintage pieces and incorporating those into some of the most interesting and compelling displays. What has made this design relationship work is simply one of respect. I know when to give her that push outside of her comfort zone and incorporate her collections with selections that work with what she has, but that offer a new spin on putting it all together. From that initial "spruce up" has come a makeover in her Living Room and currently one completed in her Family Room. Although there are signs of my design throughout her home, the detail and selection of the collections and vintage finds are all Sally!! I truly think that is how Design should be. Blending old and new, and a Designer listening to what makes the client happy. Client: It was fun to be in style for a year or two, but it’s back to being the quirky lady. I started collecting in my teens and enjoy the hunt for new finds of all types. Cori helped me to enjoy my collections in a new and modern way! As always I had too many things. With her designer eye she taught me to blend the old and the new and to use different materials. The best part was going shopping with one of my best friends, who just happens to be a designer!! She is definitely the ying to my much needed yang.

Appliances were an important part of this modern kitchen renovation. Once selection included a Thermador induction cooktop.
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Ying/Yang firepit/water feature, photo by Hunter Ten Broeck
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Full Kitchen remodel to rework functional space and add storage plus better usability. Full custom Rehau Cabinets with Northern Oak, and Harvest Walnut. Solid Walnut Herringbone Jointed ying-yang island, with Ceaser Stone counters and full height backsplash for clean durable use.

This designer client relationship is one based on friendship. Senior Designer Cori Dyer and client have an indescribable partnership and unmentioned understanding when it comes to decorating this home. A vintage charmer with a modern flair, filled with collectables and uncommon goods that make this space a unique and spectacular. Cori Dyer: I first met Sally when our boys became friends at Chaminade in 2007. Since then, we have stayed close and become great friends. Several years back she asked for my help giving her ideas on ways to spruce things up a bit and work with her on a major remodel. A little intimidating as Sally has a beautiful home and is an avid collector of vintage finds.... way before the trend of blending old and new was popular. She has an eye for unique ways to use vintage pieces and incorporating those into some of the most interesting and compelling displays. What has made this design relationship work is simply one of respect. I know when to give her that push outside of her comfort zone and incorporate her collections with selections that work with what she has, but that offer a new spin on putting it all together. From that initial "spruce up" has come a makeover in her Living Room and currently one completed in her Family Room. Although there are signs of my design throughout her home, the detail and selection of the collections and vintage finds are all Sally!! I truly think that is how Design should be. Blending old and new, and a Designer listening to what makes the client happy. Client: It was fun to be in style for a year or two, but it’s back to being the quirky lady. I started collecting in my teens and enjoy the hunt for new finds of all types. Cori helped me to enjoy my collections in a new and modern way! As always I had too many things. With her designer eye she taught me to blend the old and the new and to use different materials. The best part was going shopping with one of my best friends, who just happens to be a designer!! She is definitely the ying to my much needed yang.

This designer client relationship is one based on friendship. Senior Designer Cori Dyer and client have an indescribable partnership and unmentioned understanding when it comes to decorating this home. A vintage charmer with a modern flair, filled with collectables and uncommon goods that make this space a unique and spectacular. Cori Dyer: I first met Sally when our boys became friends at Chaminade in 2007. Since then, we have stayed close and become great friends. Several years back she asked for my help giving her ideas on ways to spruce things up a bit and work with her on a major remodel. A little intimidating as Sally has a beautiful home and is an avid collector of vintage finds.... way before the trend of blending old and new was popular. She has an eye for unique ways to use vintage pieces and incorporating those into some of the most interesting and compelling displays. What has made this design relationship work is simply one of respect. I know when to give her that push outside of her comfort zone and incorporate her collections with selections that work with what she has, but that offer a new spin on putting it all together. From that initial "spruce up" has come a makeover in her Living Room and currently one completed in her Family Room. Although there are signs of my design throughout her home, the detail and selection of the collections and vintage finds are all Sally!! I truly think that is how Design should be. Blending old and new, and a Designer listening to what makes the client happy. Client: It was fun to be in style for a year or two, but it’s back to being the quirky lady. I started collecting in my teens and enjoy the hunt for new finds of all types. Cori helped me to enjoy my collections in a new and modern way! As always I had too many things. With her designer eye she taught me to blend the old and the new and to use different materials. The best part was going shopping with one of my best friends, who just happens to be a designer!! She is definitely the ying to my much needed yang.

I did not have to do much to this space! We threw a rug under the table and a plant on top of it to make it feel cozier. I loved how this client mixed styles in her table and chairs. It was a great example of style mixing. It can be oh-so-confusing trying to mix styles but there is actually some rhyme and reason to it. Think of it like ying and yang. Just as all great couples carry opposite personalities, so should your chairs and table. The table here is country with it's rounded shape and detailed edges. It's inviting and sturdy. So we look for the opposite - chairs that are more modern, spunky, and clean-lined.

Well thought-out storage opportunities throughout the home with custom built-ins makes the home family friendly.
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