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There's a lot of different textures and colors and veining and all going on here, but I think that, surprisingly, it works. I'm just showing this as an example that you don't have to be afraid of combining such things as long as you keep a lot of other elements in the room clean and simple. (Sheila)
L-Shaped Kitchens With Same-Length Runs Where both runs are roughly equal in length, we would typically locate any tall cabinets on the same run as the cooktop. This frees up working space around the sink area on the adjacent wall. For example, for 10- or 12-foot walls, we would site tall fridge housing on the far end of one wall, possibly with oven housing next to it. The height would then drop to countertop level, with a cooktop centered over generous drawer space (or an oven if this is not within the tall housing). There would be countertop space on either side of this, and upper cabinets would continue above the length of this run. On the adjacent leg, the sink area would typically house a pullout trash container underneath the counter on the left, and a dishwasher to the right, beneath the sink’s draining grooves (if you are right-handed). Of course, these arrangements can vary according to personal taste, and also because there’s often a window on one of the walls. Separate your cooktop and sink. With a layout where both runs are roughly the same length, there’s usually space to separate the sink and cooktop on different runs. As the main prep space in a kitchen is typical...
This photo was added because we liked the handling of the under sink cabinet in this bathroom.
Joyce liked this because of the concrete floor.
We like the shoe storage built into this mudroom/entry way.
Joyce likes pocket doors. That's what drew her to this photo.
Several things here ... the fireplace wall. The windows. The bookshelves. Even the pendent light above the table (looks like the light I was thinking of for above the island).
Joyce liked these closet doors.
Joyce liked the island with shelves as well as cabinets.
Pull out cabinet shelving.
Hardwood floors.
Window seat
Combination of stairway and elevator shows how they share the same space.
Sliding patio doors with windows above. Window surface could be larger above.
Joyce liked the roof line, and the idea of supporting second floor with posts where more space above.
Saw this light at Lamps Plus. Could work for bathrooms.
Also from Lamps Plus. This could be above kitchen island.
Could there be some stone accents somewhere on the exterior?
Like this kind of stairway.
Another stone accent wall. Entry way that looks all the way through the house.
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Exterior main color
Exterior accent color
Exterior trim color
Detail view of Hardiplank panels and installation.
Closer view of son's house, exterior finish. Our preferred color is a pewter green, with red contrast color
This is the exterior of our son's house in Seattle. We like this style. Exterior finish is Hardiplank panels, attached to the sheathing with a ½ inch gap behind. Flashed battens are behind the boards at the seams, and seams are left open to provide relief, not filled with caulk
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weird ... mudroom? Sink in living room floor?
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Imagine this with Hardieplank panels instead of plywood.
I like the overhang
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bath with shower, tub and make up area
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stairwell
kitchen island and eating area
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Go with a waterfall-edge countertop in an open floor plan. When you enter a kitchen that’s housed in its own room, you mostly approach — and view — the island from one side. But in an open plan with a great-room-style layout, you could be viewing the island from all sides. In these cases, consider adopting a waterfall-edge countertop, as was done with this rich walnut island, to give a bit of a peek at a design detail from any room.
Transitional kitchens mix traditional and contemporary elements, so the space can feel rich and inviting but also up-to-date. The somewhat relaxed nature of a transitional kitchen works well with other minor trend elements like furniture-style islands and open shelves, giving you the freedom to follow traditional rules when they suit you and break the rules when it suits your mood.
These stainless steel shelves can display decorative accessories or store daily dishes.
Undersink drawer. The deep cabinet under the sink can seem like a bottomless pit. The drawer keeps cleaning supplies visible.
this pullout trash can hides unattractive bins and frees up floor space, while the side nook can house trash bags and ties (or an air freshener).
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