This foyer was updated with the addition of white paneling and new herringbone hardwood floors with a walnut border. The walls are covered in a navy blue grasscloth wallpaper from Thibaut. A navy and white geometric patterned stair-runner, held in place with stair rods capped with pineapple finials, further contributes to the home's coastal feel. Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Photography by Laura Hull.

Joyelle West Photography

Photo credits: Design Imaging Studios. Large open kitchen with built ins to create a vintage beach style. The kitchen contains built in appliances including two refrigerators, freezer, and wine cooler.

Clive Nichols

Los Angeles, CA - The 1950's brought minimalistic architectural home styles that have caught the eye of discerning designers, architects and homeowners throughout the LA area. Sometimes the greater things in design come in simple, swift lines that are easy on the eye and keep things simple. This custom wood garage door features basic horizontal lineage with its horizontal slat design and asymmetrically placed windows with white laminate glass and silver frames. The matching gate is also minimalistic in design decorated with a chrome locking mechanism and silver colored steel posts that frame it beautifully in the white plastered walls. Mid Century garage doors may be simple and minimalistic; however, the curb appeal and simplicity of the 50's is very appealing to true modern design connoisseurs. The classic modernism of the Mid Century is timeless and is sure to be around for generations to come! Consult with our garage door designers today for Mid Century Modern style garage door project design or a combination of entry doors, gates and garage doors. Design Center: (855) 343-DOOR

Ryann Ford

Michael J. Lee Photography

Gordon King

Powder Room