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“Visually, we wanted to incorporate the butcher block into the island to break up the long span. Functionally, it provides a separated area for prep work that does not interfere with the cooking and eating area. The doors on both sides open up to a large area for storage of cooking and baking tools. The doors on the end are tilt-out drawers with metal grates set into the doors. These are for storage of food such as potatoes and onions.” Yes - often overlooked.
Bula removed the wall oven and moved the microwave. The new pantry wall she now had room for includes a cabinet with a dry-erase board for the family’s schedule, slots for homework and a charging station. “I needed a place for things but I didn’t need a desk,” Megan says, “I saw something like this on Houzz and thought that’s exactly what I need. It allows us to stick all our stuff away, everything we need to run our family.”
dual showers and large tub
island seating at seat level
The top drawer on the island end has dividers for forks, spoons, knives and serveware. “This drawer is 48 inches wide. It’s massive,” Rodda says. “It faces the dishwasher for efficient unloading of daily dishes.”
The kitchen opens to a living room with windows overlooking the water. Also seen here are the three large drawers on one end of the island.
Several smooth-glide drawers offer easy access to pots and pans. Aluminum edge pulls give the cabinets low-profile hardware in a finish that coordinates with the stainless steel found throughout the space.
love the light wood cabinents
love the soft irrediesent tiles
craftsman kitchen in modern
refined outdoor space
Timeless Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen, Los Angeles a book shelf and transom window surround the entrance to the walk in pantry large enough for all kitchen needs
the flooring
secondary light when porch attached
After: A louvered pergola covers the new outdoor dining area and a portion of the grill and bar area. The louvers can open to allow sun to penetrate the space. When the louvers are closed, the pergola provides shade and protects the area underneath from rain.
choosing tiles that have a chunky, high-contrast grain or color variance. When the tiles are put together in a complex pattern (like herringbone), their geometry gives way to a sense of organic rippling that has the energy of a slab with a subtle layer of extra sophistication.
James Island Beach Style Bathroom, Charleston Example of a beach style master marble floor and pink floor bathroom design in Charleston with white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white countertops - Houzz
James Island Beach Style Porch, Charleston Beach style porch idea in Charleston with a roof extension - Houzz
Note stairwell with floor to ceiling windows. After: Now an L-shaped sofa and fire feature anchor a corner of the yard designed for lounging. An outdoor kitchen and a dining area encourage outdoor eating. Living walls and new plantings soften hard edges and add privacy, while a new water feature reduces any sounds the homeowners might otherwise have heard from the street. The double doors lead to the owners’ bedroom suite, and the single door next to the outdoor kitchen connects to the entry foyer.
The wall paint has a soft gold metallic texture in it. “It shimmers at night in soft lighting,” Kruse says. “It also has a nice reflective quality in the sunlight.” A new beaded ceiling light creates a soft glow and beautiful shadows around the room at night. Wall paint: Gold Metallic Interior Specialty Finish: PPG
I wish we had done a two tier island
Locating the bedroom at the back pushed the en suite bathroom to the front of the house. High windows let in the light while providing privacy from the street.
On the top level, the family room and library are on one side and the master suite is on the other. The library, a powder room and a second laundry room are located off the hallway on the right. Double doors lead from the library onto the roof deck.
On the top level, the family room and library are on one side and the master suite is on the other. The library, a powder room and a second laundry room are located off the hallway on the right. Double doors lead from the library onto the roof deck.
Light filters down through the stairwell into the main level. The area past the stairs contains two more bedrooms, a full bathroom and a powder room. The area on this side of the stairs contains the living room, the dining room and the kitchen. “The house feels large, generous and open,” Warren says.
This view from the backyard shows how the stair tower connects the two gabled volumes. Like the accents on the tower, the decking on the roof deck is also cumaru. “This is a Brazilian wood that’s very durable like teak,” Warren says. “It doesn’t rot and it has warm golden tones in it.” Cumaru is also a sustainable alternative to other wood species with these qualities.
“The stair tower is the central core of the building and it is a dramatic feature,” he says. “I set up the circulation around it. By straightening out the levels and working off the stair tower, we were able to make the circulation rational.”
This is a dramatic view of the front entry, looking down the stair tower from the top level of the home. In addition to this entry, the lower level contains a mudroom-landing zone space, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a laundry room and the garage. “It’s kind of an inverted house,” Warren says. “The family room and the library are on the top level.” The two bedroom spaces are flexible, suitable for uses such as a home office or playroom.
The new house is composed of two tall, gabled volumes connected by a stair tower in the center. “The house had a really good foundation — they made them with oversize footings back in the day,” Warren says. This meant it could support a design that extended the building vertically.
The Bluffton Transitional Bathroom, Jacksonville Alcove bathtub - mid-sized transitional master dark wood floor and brown floor alcove bathtub idea in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops -
Instead of a typical door, a deeper door with built-in shelving steals a little extra storage from a completely unexpected place and disguises a hidden passage to a top-secret room for a little sense of intrigue.
I love seeing creative uses for those odd angular spaces under the stairs, and pull-out pantry cabinets like these are a genius option if you happen to have a staircase near the kitchen.
Kitchen Storage Ideas Traditional Kitchen, Columbus Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Columbus with raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets -
Rocky Point - Pebble Beach Contemporary Family Room, Milwaukee Example of a trendy open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in Milwaukee with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv - Houzz
TV placement. “The architect planned the room around the TV, and the built-ins were designed around the TV height and size,” Eyl says.
TV placement. “Because we wanted to maximize the budget, we decided to keep the offset fireplace and counteract the size with the height of the paneling to the right,” Wintersteen says. “This left the TV at the perfect viewing height while modernizing an older setup.”
Contemporary Whole Home Renovation Transitional Bathroom Mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile travertine floor and beige floor alcove shower photo in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door -
In this Sacramento, California, bathroom by Design for Living, 10-foot-tall porcelain panels line an open shower, creating a clean, luxurious look.
garage, entrance, elevator ideas with two plus stories of windows.
corner staircases seem to let in the most light
a bit modern, but stairs, elevator and lots of light
Rocky Ledge Stair with View Transitional Staircase, Boston We have gotten many questions about the stairs: They were custom designed and built in place by the builder - and are not available commercially. The entry doors were also custom made. The floors are constructed of a baked white oak surface-treated with an ebony analine dye. The stair handrails are painted black with a polyurethane top coat. Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography
Port Ludlow House Modern Exterior, Seattle
Port Ludlow House Contemporary Staircase, Seattle The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound.
like the hood, spice cabinets, double ovens (would also have one below the cooktop, wood floors with wood slatting on the island!
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