When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Creating your outdoor living space means claiming your own little slice of nature and customizing it to suit your lifestyle and enhance your daily routine. Sometimes there is nothing more relaxing than sitting on your favorite patio chair, feeling the warm sun mixed with a cool breeze, and smelling the fragrant flowers blossoming in your garden. Imagine how much more time you would spend outside if you had your very own cabana, bungalow, pergola, sunroom or pool house to enjoy! Think of all the ways an outdoor room could enhance your Southern California lifestyle and prime your home for entertaining guests year-round.

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Kitchen pantry - coastal dark wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Other

Your Street Blackboard The graphic oriented person should fall for the aesthetics of this style of map. The land mass is mostly black as it rests on a rough blackboard, whereas roads and rivers are depicted in the purest of white.

This is one of several custom made gates for a Tuscan Villa style home in Newport Beach, CA. Dynamic Garage Door worked closely with the proud homeowners to achieve a rustic style gate that transmitted the essence of Tuscany's rugged riviera homes. The gates features world-class European hardware including mortise style locks with roller catches and decorative iron pulls that feel authentic to the touch because they were made much in the same way tradition has dictated for centuries. The goal was to achieve an architectural gate design that would harmonize, not compete, with the home's earthy elements including the rock walls and neutrally toned color scheme. We chose oak as our reclaimed barn wood species for its brown tones that differ from your typical pine species which give you a silver appearance. Oak give off a warmer, brown coloration that is closer to the tonalities found in Tuscan homes. Nothing gives is more impressive than reclaimed bar wood gates because of the unique lumber characteristics that were given by mother nature over decades and centuries, nothing that can be achieved over night. Dynamic Garage Door craftsmen are highly skilled in preserving these lumber surfaces and keeping them intact. We developed designs and techniques that keep each piece authentic and true to its charming age. Just like wine, reclaimed wood will get better and better over the ageless decades and centuries to come. There is literally no maintenance on our reclaimed wood gates because each passing year is a new layer of gorgeous character that will pass the test of time over and over again! As an added bonus and value to our already high-end gate designs, we craft each one of our gates on galvanized steel frames which will ensure our gorgeous gates will not only look fabulous but last a lifetime! Contact us today for prices and perhaps design ideas you might not thought of yet or with your own ideas that others have declined to build for you. Consultation Center: (855) 343-3667

Add a touch of exotic style to your bedroom decor with this Modern Rustic Solid Wood 3pc Bed and End Table Set. This bed is built with solid Indian rosewood which ensures extreme durability. The natural finish of this bed will blend with the decor in your bedroom.Large headboard ensures comfort. This set includes 2 end tables which compliment the beautiful bed.Same material is used for building the end tables as well. This bed is available in full, queen, king and California King sizes, so you can get the perfect fit for your mattress. Special Features: - Solid Wood Construction - Matching End Tables Dimensions: Full: Mattress Dimensions: 54" W X 75" L Overall: 58" W X 81" L X 60" H Headboard: 60" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 24" High X 3" Thick Queen: Mattress Dimensions: 60" W X 80" L Overall: 64" W X 86" L X 60" H Headboard: 60" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 24" High X 3" Thick King: Mattress Dimensions: 76" W X 80" L Overall: 80" W X 86" L X 60" H Headboard: 60" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 24" High X 3" Thick California King: Mattress Dimensions: 72" W X 84" L Overall: 76" W X 90" L X 60" H Headboard: 60" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 24" High X 3" Thick Nightstands (Set of 2): 22" L X 18" D X 24" H

Customize your kitchen with a triple bowl undermount sink, Décor appliances, double ovens, and solid granite countertops. Photo by FlashItFirst.com

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Location: Spring Lake, NJ, US Our design goal for this renovation and addition was to present a modern interpretation of Colonial Plantation Style. This home features dark wood floors, wood paneling and a light soothing color scheme. The Dining Room features classic silk De Gournay Wallpaper which further fuses the indoor and outdoor seamlessness of the home. The amazing tile installations permeate the decor with color, texture and pattern. The shaker-style kitchen is refreshed by using black cabinetry, a custom stainless hood and La Cornue Range. We enjoyed adding vintage finds throughout - a farm table for the Kitchen, Bergere chairs in the Entry, and a Victorian Flower mirror in the Powder Room. threshold interiors ensures that your beach retreat is elegant, transitional and most importantly comfortable and relaxing! Photographed by: Michael Partenio

Dimension: Coffee Table : 45" L X 45" D X 18" H End Table : 20" L X 20" D X 22" H Coffee tables make excellent centerpieces in a living room, and end table cap them off to give a truly wholesome look to the ambiance. Now you can add a touch of classy sophistication to your own with our Glencoe Contemporary Style Solid Wood 3 Piece Coffee Table Set. Stylishly low-height and square in shape, this trendy solid Rosewood coffee table set features 2 end tables and a coffee table, both designed in two-tiers. The top is smooth and plain, with four stocky, square-ish legs supporting the bottom tier. The dark finish gives it a timelessly chic edge that ensures that this table would look great in any and all settings. Handcrafted from solid Rosewood, this coffee table set boats an excellent heirloom quality that is long lasting, sturdy and durable. Moreover, the contemporary style craftsmanship of Glencoe coffee table set gives it flexibility in terms of aesthetics. It’s a highly adaptable piece that can be paired off with several unique living room interior design styles. You can make it a focal point in a Scandinavian style living area with an all-white backdrop and comfortable sofa sets. Or you can set it up in a classy modern ambiance with a backdrop of sleek sectionals and beautiful artworks. You can even pair it up with a dichotomous transitional style living room where this solid wood coffee table can represent the modern half of the setting. As far as embellishment goes, you can top this table off with a decorative bowl of potpourri, set-up a cluster of fake indoor plants on top, or even go for some small decorative bauble and trinkets in the middle. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid Rosewood craftsmanship • Contemporary style • Square coffee table • 2 end tables • 2 tiered • Smooth finish • Aesthetically versatile • Heirloom quality • Easy maintenance Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Sometimes what you’re looking for is right in your own backyard. This is what our Darien Reno Project homeowners decided as we launched into a full house renovation beginning in 2017. The project lasted about one year and took the home from 2700 to 4000 square feet.

In the Phoenix or Scottsdale metro areas? Call or email now for your free consultation: 480-443-9100 gcarlson@carlsonhomesscottsdale.com Interior design: Cyndi Rosenstein Photo: Pam Singleton

IGrace your room with the casual elegance of the large leather Ellery L-Shaped Sectional. The gentle curve of the sloping sock arm gives this comfy sectional its signature look. Choose from hundreds of fabric options to find just the color, texture, and design to fit your room. Stop by a Bassett Furniture showroom for even more options, including nail head trim styles, cushion plushness, and additional upholstery options like fabric and leather combinations. Fashions come and go, but American Casual style endures as a comfortable, rugged, and iconic way of living. The American Casual collection features four individual groupings that express your style in unique ways: Ellery, Ladson, Montague, and Wellington. All are available in fabric and leather, proudly tailored and assembled in America. Ellery conveys style and grace with its sloping sock arms. The Ellery grouping includes a Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Great Room Sofa, Queen Sleeper, Ottoman, Storage Ottoman, Large L-Shaped Sectional, Small L-Shaped Sectional, and U-Shaped Sectional. Montague imparts solid, lasting comfort with its paneled large sock arms, T front, and turned legs. The Montague grouping includes a Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Great Room Sofa, Ottoman, Large L-Shaped Sectional, Small L-Shaped Sectional, and U-Shaped Sectional. Ladson conveys modern linear sophistication with its strong lines and track arms. The Ladson grouping includes a Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Great Room Sofa, Queen Sleeper, Ottoman, Storage Ottoman, Large L-Shaped Sectional, Small L-Shaped Sectional, and U-Shaped Sectional. Wellington brings unassuming charm and ease with a small sock arm and tapered legs. The Wellington grouping includes a Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Great Room Sofa, Ottoman, Storage Ottoman, Large L-Shaped Sectional, and Small L-Shaped Sectional. Finding the perfect piece is hard - that's why we let you build your own. With this piece in the Sectional Builder, you can add in and remove sectional pieces until you have just the right shape and size, then pick out your favorite fabric and color!

This downtown Shrewsbury, MA project was a collaborative effort between our talented design team and the discerning eye of the homeowner. Our goal was to carefully plan and construct an orangery-style addition in a very difficult location without significantly altering the architectural flow of the existing colonial home. The traditional style of an English orangery is characterized by large windows built into the construction as well as a hip style skylight centered within the space (adding a masterful touch of class). In keeping with this theme, we were able to incorporate Anderson architectural French doors and a spectacular skylight so as to allow an optimum amount of light into the structure. Engineered and constructed using solid dimensional lumber and insulated in compliance with (and exceeding) international residential building code requirements, this bespoke orangery blends the beauty of old world design with the substantial benefits of contemporary construction practices. Bringing together the very best characteristics of a Sunspace Design project, the orangery featured here provides the warmth of a traditional English AGA stove, the rustic feel of a bluestone floor, and the elegance of custom exterior and interior decorative finishes. We invite you to add a modern English orangery to your own home so that you can enjoy a lovely dining space with your family, or simply an extra area to sit back and relax within.

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Enclosed kitchen - craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Dimension: 46"L X 25"D X 83"H Let the enchanting presence of our Bremerton Solid Mahogany Wood Blue Corner Hutch with Glass Doors be the inspiration for your home. This blue corner hutch is a remarkable work of craftsmanship with an absolutely charming charisma that will brighten the mood of any room in which it is stationed. There is a nice balance of closed and open storage in addition to a glass-front display for showing off your heirloom china or other collections. At the base of the hutch is a double door cabinet that reveals interior shelving for stashing anything from off-season decor to extra dishes for easy in-a-pinch entertaining. The open middle shelf is perfect for setting out a tea caddy or a peaceful scene with plants and a fruit bowl. The upper portion of the hutch is fitted with two paneled glass front cabinet doors with interior shelving in which to arrange an organized presentation of your most favored pieces. The top is trimmed in beautiful molding, with a flat top that can further be utilized to stash a tidy stack of heirloom cookbooks, decorative boxes, or other cherished curios. This mahogany wood dining corner hutch is artistically handcrafted in the Old World style and technique of woodworking to bring your household an heirloom prestige. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted, Dining Room Corner Hutch • Made of solid mahogany wood • Base cabinet with interior shelving • Open middle shelf • Glass-front cabinet with interior shelving • Beautiful trimwork detail • Heirloom quality Note: Our furniture is made of solid wood (not wood veneer over plywood). It is handcrafted by Master Artisans. Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Modern Italian Wall Unit / Entertainment Center LX03 by SPAR, Lapis Collection. Lapis wall unit line presents really modern and unique style, providing you an interesting solution for your living room. All the wall unit composition from Lapis collection through a simple structure create incredible visual movement combining symmetries and asymmetries, linearity and curves, making the interior really unique. The shown wall unit composition will be a perfect entertainment center for your living room interior, featuring abundance of storage space, both hidden and exposed. Great combination of style and functionality! Lapis wall unit is everything you need to make your home unique and modern. The Lapis Wall Unit Composition LX03 is shown in the next colors/finishes: Structure - White Ash and Clay Ash finishes; Front - White Ash and Clay Ash finishes PLEASE NOTE: The Lapis is a modular wall unit line offering a wide variety of units in different sizes. You can order this wall unit either as a complete composition, as shown in the main picture, or build your own composition according to your own dimensions and color preferences. Please contact our office about details on the customization of this wall unit. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure: 1.2" thick wood particle board (MDF), covered with E1 melamine pore ash finishes Fronts: Made of 0.75" thick wood particle board (MDF), covered with E1 melamine pore ash finishes Drawers: Made with 0.5" MDF panels in E1-coated finish. Metal runners with soft-closing mechanism The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition Lapis LX03 as shown in the main picture. Dimensions: As Shown Wall Unit Composition: W135.8" x D15"/17.5"/20" x H79"

Because granite is 100% natural, and no two pieces are alike, (even the sample of granite you saw in making your choice will vary somewhat from what is installed in your home), your installed countertop will not have a uniform look, which appeals to some who like the one of a kind nature of the stone. Photo by Chrissy Racho.

Modern Wall Unit Logika LK14 by Spar Made in Italy Spar Arreda gets into contemporary homes with collections for everyday living. Logika by Spar is an italian modular wall unit line that could be an excellent design solution for any modern or contemporary styled interior, especially if the space is limited. This italian entertainment center will complement your home and the areas of your daily life, not only as an aesthetic, but also as a functional addition, featuring an abundance of storage space, both hidden and exposed. A fine design with a strong innovation creates new furnish solutions where charm of materials and their great choice joins the seduction of the forms: essential, clean and effective in defining modern lifestyles. The Logika Wall Unit Composition LK14 is shown in the next colors/finishes: Structure - White Ash and Tobacco Oak finishes; Front - White Ash finish. PLEASE NOTE: The Logika is a modular wall unit line offering a wide variety of units in different sizes. You can order this wall unit either as a complete composition, as shown in the main picture, or build your own composition according to your own dimensions and preferences. Please contact our office about details on the customization of this wall unit. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure: Made with particle board of wood, covered with E1 melamine finishes or high gloss lacquer Drawers: Made with panels of wood particles in E1-coated finish PVC beech. Metal runners with fine race to fall Glass: 4mm glass The starting price is for the Logika Wall Unit Composition LK14 as shown in the main picture. Dimensions: Wall Unit Composition: W118.1" x D22.8" x H74.6"