The owners of this home came to us with a plan to build a new high-performance home that physically and aesthetically fit on an infill lot in an old well-established neighborhood in Bellingham. The Craftsman exterior detailing, Scandinavian exterior color palette, and timber details help it blend into the older neighborhood. At the same time the clean modern interior allowed their artistic details and displayed artwork take center stage. We started working with the owners and the design team in the later stages of design, sharing our expertise with high-performance building strategies, custom timber details, and construction cost planning. Our team then seamlessly rolled into the construction phase of the project, working with the owners and Michelle, the interior designer until the home was complete. The owners can hardly believe the way it all came together to create a bright, comfortable, and friendly space that highlights their applied details and favorite pieces of art. Photography by Radley Muller Photography​ Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Interior Design by Spiral Studios​

Michael J. Lee Photography
ボストンにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、無垢フローリング、黒いドア) の写真

トロントにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW For many, extra time at home during COVID left them wanting more from their homes. Whether you realized the shortcomings of your space or simply wanted to combat boredom, a well-designed and functional home was no longer a want, it became a need. Tina found herself wanting more from her Old Irving Park home and reached out to The Kitchen Studio about adding function to her kitchen to make the most of the available real estate. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than returning home to a bright and happy space you love. And this kitchen wasn’t that for Tina. Dark and dated, with a palette from the past and features that didn’t make the most of the available square footage, this remodel required vision and a fresh approach to the space. Lead designer, Stephanie Cole’s main design goal was better flow, while adding greater functionality with organized storage, accessible open shelving, and an overall sense of cohesion with the adjoining family room. The original kitchen featured a large pizza oven, which was rarely used, yet its footprint limited storage space. The nearby pantry had become a catch-all, lacking the organization needed in the home. The initial plan was to keep the pizza oven, but eventually Tina realized she preferred the design possibilities that came from removing this cumbersome feature, with the goal of adding function throughout the upgraded and elevated space. Eliminating the pantry added square footage and length to the kitchen for greater function and more storage. This redesigned space reflects how she lives and uses her home, as well as her love for entertaining. The kitchen features a classic, clean, and timeless palette. White cabinetry, with brass and bronze finishes, contrasts with rich wood flooring, and lets the large, deep blue island in Woodland’s custom color Harbor – a neutral, yet statement color – draw your eye. The kitchen was the main priority. In addition to updating and elevating this space, Tina wanted to maximize what her home had to offer. From moving the location of the patio door and eliminating a window to removing an existing closet in the mudroom and the cluttered pantry, the kitchen footprint grew. Once the floorplan was set, it was time to bring cohesion to her home, creating connection between the kitchen and surrounding spaces. The color palette carries into the mudroom, where we added beautiful new cabinetry, practical bench seating, and accessible hooks, perfect for guests and everyday living. The nearby bar continues the aesthetic, with stunning Carrara marble subway tile, hints of brass and bronze, and a design that further captures the vibe of the kitchen. Every home has its unique design challenges. But with a fresh perspective and a bit of creativity, there is always a way to give the client exactly what they want [and need]. In this particular kitchen, the existing soffits and high slanted ceilings added a layer of complexity to the lighting layout and upper perimeter cabinets. While a space needs to look good, it also needs to function well. This meant making the most of the height of the room and accounting for the varied ceiling features, while also giving Tina everything she wanted and more. Pendants and task lighting paired with an abundance of natural light amplify the bright aesthetic. The cabinetry layout and design compliments the soffits with subtle profile details that bring everything together. The tile selections add visual interest, drawing the eye to the focal area above the range. Glass-doored cabinets further customize the space and give the illusion of even more height within the room. While her family may be grown and out of the house, Tina was focused on adding function without sacrificing a stunning aesthetic and dreamy finishes that make the kitchen the gathering place of any home. It was time to love her kitchen again, and if you’re wondering what she loves most, it’s the niche with glass door cabinetry and open shelving for display paired with the marble mosaic backsplash over the range and complimenting hood. Each of these features is a stunning point of interest within the kitchen – both brag-worthy additions to a perimeter layout that previously felt limited and lacking. Whether your remodel is the result of special needs in your home or simply the excitement of focusing your energy on creating a fun new aesthetic, we are here for it. We love a good challenge because there is always a way to make a space better – adding function and beauty simultaneously.

ニューヨークにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、無垢フローリング、赤いドア、表し梁) の写真

Farmhouse Mudroom Custom Bench with an amazing laminate bench top.
バンクーバーにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、クッションフロア、濃色木目調のドア、マルチカラーの床) の写真

Entry floating bench, industrial light fixture, seamless fastened guardrails
シアトルにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

オレンジカウンティにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれな玄関ホール (無垢フローリング、金属製ドア、白い壁) の写真

ボストンにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、黒いドア、茶色い床) の写真

ソルトレイクシティにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

Five residential-style, three-level cottages are located behind the hotel facing 32nd Street. Spanning 1,500 square feet with a kitchen, rooftop deck featuring a fire place + barbeque, two bedrooms and a living room, showcasing masterfully designed interiors. Each cottage is named after the islands in Newport Beach and features a distinctive motif, tapping five elite Newport Beach-based firms: Grace Blu Design, Jennifer Mehditash Design, Brooke Wagner Design, Erica Bryen Design and Blackband Design.

他の地域にあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、無垢フローリング、木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

interior designer: Kathryn Smith
オレンジカウンティにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、クッションフロア、白いドア) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

ヒューストンにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、ガラスドア) の写真

Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless Photos by Zack Benson

This split level residence was planned to allow the living spaces to be elevated to take advantage of the views over the adjoining golf course. Protected outside spaces to the north address the swimming pool and landscape courtyards. The high ceiling living areas are articulated with a library built in to the stair and a fish tank that can be viewed through the front door.

Photo by Adza
サンフランシスコにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア) の写真

Casey Dunn
オースティンにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、木目調のドア) の写真