Photography ©2012 Tony Valainis

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Charming Old World meets new, open space planning concepts. This Ranch Style home turned English Cottage maintains very traditional detailing and materials on the exterior, but is hiding a more transitional floor plan inside. The 49 foot long Great Room brings together the Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, and Living Room into a singular experience on the interior. By turning the Kitchen around the corner, the remaining elements of the Great Room maintain a feeling of formality for the guest and homeowner's experience of the home. A long line of windows affords each space fantastic views of the rear yard. Nyhus Design Group - Architect Ross Pushinaitis - Photography

Christian Heeb

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

Most of our clients come to us seeking an open concept floor plan, but in this case our client wanted to keep certain areas contained and clearly distinguished in its function. The main floor needed to be transformed into a home office that could welcome clientele yet still feel like a comfortable home during off hours. Adding pocket doors is a great way to achieve a balance between open and closed space. Introducing glass is another way to create the illusion of a window on what would have otherwise been a solid wall plus there is the added bonus for natural light to filter in between the two rooms. Photographer: Stephani Buchman

This living room features a stunning, thoughtfully designed feature wall that serves as a captivating focal point. The wall, with its sleek, minimalist design, boasts a custom-built niche, perfectly positioned to display an array of art and carefully curated objects. Whether it's a striking sculpture, a statement vase, or a piece of contemporary art, the niche provides a dedicated space to showcase personal treasures, creating a visual masterpiece that draws the eye. Soft, adjustable lighting highlights these objects, casting subtle shadows and enhancing their beauty. Beneath the niche, a modern gas fireplace adds both warmth and elegance to the room. The fireplace is integrated into the wall, offering a clean, streamlined look that complements the room's contemporary design.

Living/Dining/Kitchen/Bedroom = Studio ADU! Photo by: Peter Chee Photography

The cozy cottage living room's white board and batten walls add classic elegance to this cozy living space. We used white slip covered sofas and woven armchairs to create a relaxed living space designed to be enjoyed. The green and yellow accents create a warm atmosphere. It's one of those homes where you curl up after a day at the beach and unwind with the family.

The clean lines give our Newport cast stone fireplace a unique modern style, which is sure to add a touch of panache to any home. This mantel is very versatile when it comes to style and size with its adjustable height and width. Perfect for outdoor living installation as well.

Created to have a warm and cozy feel, this livingroom contains rich upholstery and textiles and a art nouveau inspired area rug and contemporary furnishings.

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

Living Room and Entry for total home renovation Photography by Phillip Ennis