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Work desk in kitchen. The desk itself was created by white Corian countertop material. photo: Naoomi Kurozumi

Traditional hand painted, Shaker style kitchen with a Corian worktop and butler sink. Photos by Adam Butler

Painted shaker kitchen with a Corian worktop. Cabinets painted in Farrow and Ball Shaded White. 40mm thick Glacier White Corian. Satin Nickel cup handles and knobs.

Our traditional Grove range shown here, has a rather contemporary feel and proves just how different a design can look from one room to another by the clever use of colour and materials. The base cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Plummet’ are paired with walnut wood wall cabinets and topped with a Burled Beech Corian countertop which is also fitted as a splash-back above the induction hob. Such a large space demands a focal point and the central island painted in striking ‘Teal Tension’ certainly catches the eye. The over-sized fumigated oak top on the island offers ample workspace and a generous seating area. An independent double door larder cupboard is a must have in a room this size and comes complete with all the additional accessories including handmade oak racks and wicker baskets.

With a blend of hickory cabinets and colorful Southwestern décor, this spacious kitchen remodel has a warm, earthy atmosphere. The recessed-panel cabinet doors by Crystal Cabinet Works offer a clean, transitional look, while the white Corian countertop reflects light from both the under-cabinet fixtures and the high ceiling, making this great room seem even larger. Cabinets: Crystal Cabinet Works, Gentry door style, Driftwood finish on hickory with a Van Dyke Brown highlight. Countertop: Witch Hazel by Corian Hardware: Berenson, 9231-1BPN Design by: Paul Lintault, BKC Kitchen and Bath, in partnership with Newmyer Contracting

Overview Extension and complete refurbishment. The Brief The existing house had very shallow rooms with a need for more depth throughout the property by extending into the rear garden which is large and south facing. We were to look at extending to the rear and to the end of the property, where we had redundant garden space, to maximise the footprint and yield a series of WOW factor spaces maximising the value of the house. The brief requested 4 bedrooms plus a luxurious guest space with separate access; large, open plan living spaces with large kitchen/entertaining area, utility and larder; family bathroom space and a high specification ensuite to two bedrooms. In addition, we were to create balconies overlooking a beautiful garden and design a ‘kerb appeal’ frontage facing the sought-after street location. Buildings of this age lend themselves to use of natural materials like handmade tiles, good quality bricks and external insulation/render systems with timber windows. We specified high quality materials to achieve a highly desirable look which has become a hit on Houzz. Our Solution One of our specialisms is the refurbishment and extension of detached 1930’s properties. Taking the existing small rooms and lack of relationship to a large garden we added a double height rear extension to both ends of the plan and a new garage annex with guest suite. We wanted to create a view of, and route to the garden from the front door and a series of living spaces to meet our client’s needs. The front of the building needed a fresh approach to the ordinary palette of materials and we re-glazed throughout working closely with a great build team.

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Excerpted from Washington Home & Design Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012 Full Potential Once ridiculed as “antipasto on the Potomac,” the Watergate complex designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti has become one of Washington’s most respectable addresses. But its curvaceous 1960s architecture still poses design challenges for residents seeking to transform their outdated apartments for contemporary living. Inside, the living area now extends from the terrace door to the kitchen and an adjoining nook for watching TV. The rear wall of the kitchen isn’t tiled or painted, but covered in boards made of recycled wood fiber, fly ash and cement. A row of fir cabinets stands out against the gray panels and white-lacquered drawers under the Corian countertops add more contrast. “I now enjoy cooking so much more,” says the homeowner. “The previous kitchen had very little counter space and storage, and very little connection to the rest of the apartment.” “A neutral color scheme allows sculptural objects, in this case iconic furniture, and artwork to stand out,” says Santalla. “An element of contrast, such as a tone or a texture, adds richness to the palette.” In the master bedroom, Santalla designed the bed frame with attached nightstands and upholstered the adjacent wall to create an oversized headboard. He created a television stand on the adjacent wall that allows the screen to swivel so it can be viewed from the bed or terrace. Of all the renovation challenges facing the couple, one of the most problematic was deciding what to do with the original parquet floors in the living space. Santalla came up with the idea of staining the existing wood and extending the same dark tone to the terrace floor. “Now the indoor and outdoor parts of the apartment are integrated to create an almost seamless space,” says the homeowner. “The design succeeds in realizing the promise of what the Watergate can be.” Project completed in collaboration with Treacy & Eagleburger. Photography by Alan Karchmer

Modern house design in the SW Minneapolis Fulton neighborhood

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A unique blend of visual, textural and practical design has come together to create this bright and enjoyable Clonfarf kitchen. Working with the owners interior designer, Anita Mitchell, we decided to take inspiration from the spectacular view and make it a key feature of the design using a variety of finishes and textures to add visual interest to the space and work with the natural light. Photos by Eliot Cohen

This master bath is inspired by modern organic elements. The earth tone color palette are gorgeous!

Corian worktops and Corian sink in Glacier White.

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