The bathroom was previously closed in and had a large tub off the door. Making this a glass stand up shower, left the space brighter and more spacious. Other tricks like the wall mount faucet and light finishes add to the open clean feel.

This family kitchen, warm and functional, has everything to please. The white glossy kitchen cabinets bring brightness and freshness to the room and the light colored wood brings a nice warmth. Full height cabinets maximize the space, while creating an open and practical room. Everything is modernized through the stainless steel appliances and the quartz kitchen countertop. Finally, the island serves as a workspace, but also as a dining area for the whole family.

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.

Are you looking for a way to make the most of your space in your home? Today we are showcasing a Custom Shaker King Vertical Murphy Wall Bed, 7” Shelf Leg with Beadboard Shaker Panels, Mounted TV and Side Pier Cabinets. This allows you to transform a bedroom into a multipurpose room by folding up the bed when not in use. It also features a mounted TV and side pier cabinets for extra storage and entertainment. The bed and cabinetry are shown in Accent Bright White on Red Oak with Specialty Pulls. If you are interested in this wall bed or any other of our products, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. Reclaim your space with Accent Woodworking! Contact us by phone, email or visit our showroom to talk about your next furniture or cabinet project. Book your FREE in-home consultation today! 2233 34th Way N Largo, FL 33771 727-522-2700 sales@accentwoodworking.com https://wwwithaccentwoodworking.com/furniture/wall-beds/ https://wwwithaccentwoodworking.com/photo-gallery/murphy-beds/

Are you looking for a way to make the most of your space in your home? Today we are showcasing a Custom Shaker King Vertical Murphy Wall Bed, 7” Shelf Leg with Beadboard Shaker Panels, Mounted TV and Side Pier Cabinets. This allows you to transform a bedroom into a multipurpose room by folding up the bed when not in use. It also features a mounted TV and side pier cabinets for extra storage and entertainment. The bed and cabinetry are shown in Accent Bright White on Red Oak with Specialty Pulls. If you are interested in this wall bed or any other of our products, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. Reclaim your space with Accent Woodworking! Contact us by phone, email or visit our showroom to talk about your next furniture or cabinet project. Book your FREE in-home consultation today! 2233 34th Way N Largo, FL 33771 727-522-2700 sales@accentwoodworking.com https://wwwithaccentwoodworking.com/furniture/wall-beds/ https://wwwithaccentwoodworking.com/photo-gallery/murphy-beds/

Are you looking for a way to make the most of your space in your home? Today we are showcasing a Custom Shaker King Vertical Murphy Wall Bed, 7” Shelf Leg with Beadboard Shaker Panels, Mounted TV and Side Pier Cabinets. This allows you to transform a bedroom into a multipurpose room by folding up the bed when not in use. It also features a mounted TV and side pier cabinets for extra storage and entertainment. The bed and cabinetry are shown in Accent Bright White on Red Oak with Specialty Pulls. If you are interested in this wall bed or any other of our products, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. Reclaim your space with Accent Woodworking! Contact us by phone, email or visit our showroom to talk about your next furniture or cabinet project. Book your FREE in-home consultation today! 2233 34th Way N Largo, FL 33771 727-522-2700 sales@accentwoodworking.com https://wwwithaccentwoodworking.com/furniture/wall-beds/ https://wwwithaccentwoodworking.com/photo-gallery/murphy-beds/

US Made Le Bloc Flat screen TV lift cabinet shown in a transitional modern master bedroom. Presented by Cabinet Tronix, specialist in TV lit furniture since 2002 and Best of Houzz 2014 & 2015. All cabinets with TV lift kits comes with a 10 year mechanism warranty. This Le Bloc bedroom furniture is available in 3 sizes to fit up to 65 inch flat screens. Also select from 4 woods and 13 included finishes.

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Created from a former breezeway this laundry room and mudroom is bright and cheery, Photos by Susan Gilmore

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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.

The master bedroom is large enough to accomodate a free standing fireplace & TV that wraps around to a sitting area overlooking the front garden