Breakfast Bar Designs & Ideas
Allen ConstructionArchitect: Wade Davis Design
Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography
Originally the hope was to open up the wall between the kitchen and dining room but, because this was a structural wall, it would have impacted the unit on the first floor below by forcing the owners into an unwanted construction project of their own. With this in mind, the next best option was to open up the non-structural wall between the kitchen and living room. To allow the owner to separate these two spaces as needed, a custom made, white oak pocket door (with frosted glass) and bi-fold doors over the wet bar were installed.
Clawson Architects, LLCFeatured in Period Homes Magazine, this kitchen is an example of working with the traditional elements of the existing Victorian Period home and within the existing footprint. The Custom cabinets recall the leaded glass windows in the main stair hall and front door.
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StudioLABThe owners of this prewar apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan wanted to combine two dark and tightly configured units into a single unified space. StudioLAB was challenged with the task of converting the existing arrangement into a large open three bedroom residence. The previous configuration of bedrooms along the Southern window wall resulted in very little sunlight reaching the public spaces. Breaking the norm of the traditional building layout, the bedrooms were moved to the West wall of the combined unit, while the existing internally held Living Room and Kitchen were moved towards the large South facing windows, resulting in a flood of natural sunlight. Wide-plank grey-washed walnut flooring was applied throughout the apartment to maximize light infiltration. A concrete office cube was designed with the supplementary space which features walnut flooring wrapping up the walls and ceiling. Two large sliding Starphire acid-etched glass doors close the space off to create privacy when screening a movie. High gloss white lacquer millwork built throughout the apartment allows for ample storage. LED Cove lighting was utilized throughout the main living areas to provide a bright wash of indirect illumination and to separate programmatic spaces visually without the use of physical light consuming partitions. Custom floor to ceiling Ash wood veneered doors accentuate the height of doorways and blur room thresholds. The master suite features a walk-in-closet, a large bathroom with radiant heated floors and a custom steam shower. An integrated Vantage Smart Home System was installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades using iPads.
Wheeler Kearns Architectsconstruction - Great Lakes builders
photography - Christopher barrett-Hedrich blessing; Bruce Van Inwegen
Normandy RemodelingGreen granite countertops coordinate with the pale green subway tile in the backsplash, which also features a decorative bead board vertical tile and glass mosaic insets. To read more about this award-winning Normandy Remodeling Kitchen, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/showpiece-kitchen-becomes-award-winning-kitchen
Owings Brothers Contracting2 tier granite counter tops, custom cabinetry, copper sinks, hardwood floors, dark wood paneled island, bar stools, neutral colors update this beautiful kitchen remodel open to a dining area and family room area.
Photographer Curtis Martin
D for DesignIn the chef’s grade kitchen, a custom hand painted back splash created a graphically subtle backdrop that balanced the light and dark finishes in the room. Caesar Stone countertops were specified along with professional series Sub Zero and Viking stainless steel appliances.
InsideStyle Home and DesignThis sleek kitchen was completely missing when we took on this project as the home was a foreclosure sale and the previous owner had stripped it of everything. With the new kitchen design, we had plenty of storage so we did away with the usual upper cabinets and added wall shelves for display against the existing stone walls. The wood is a mix of espresso and african mahogany. It was completely custom designed and built.
B&S Woodworking Inc.Modern Kitchen in Lubbock, TX parade home. Coffered ceiling & antiqued cabinets.
Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLCDesigned by Melissa Sutherland, CKD, Allied ASID; Photo by Steven Long Photography; Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry
Breakfast Bar Designs & Ideas
SV DesignBefore Siemasko + Verbridge got their hands on this house, it was a convoluted maze of small rooms and skinny hallways. The renovation made sense of the layout, and took full advantage of the captivating ocean views. The result is a harmonious blend of contemporary style with classic and sophisticated elements. The “empty nest” home is transformed into a welcoming sanctuary for the extended family of kids and grandkids.
Photo Credit: Josh Kuchinsky
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