Expansive living room featuring a soapstone fireplace on white oak plank wall. Pyramid vaulted ceiling, pocketing sliding doors. Custom designed wood and travertine coffee table.

Welcome to Longboat Key! This marks our client's second collaboration with us for their flooring needs. They sought a replacement for all the old tile downstairs and upstairs. Opting for the popular Reserve line in the color Talc, it seamlessly blends with the breathtaking ocean views. The LGK team successfully installed approximately 4,000 square feet of flooring. Stay tuned as we're also working on replacing their staircase! Ready for your flooring adventure? Reach out to us at 941-587-3804 or book an appointment online at LGKramerFlooring.com

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Mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, panelled walls, white walls and a standard fireplace.

This contemporary living space with a warm, cozy fireplace is the ideal place for sharing Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and a two-sided fireplace.

This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)

Large beach style open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and recessed.

This was a smaller space so we had to utilize every inch we had. This meant keeping the ceiling height at 10', adding shiplap details to draw interest, using large scale slabs on the fireplace carries your eye up and you notice the height and grandeur of the space.

Victorian sitting room transformation with bespoke joinery and modern lighting. Louvre shutters used to create space and light in the sitting room whilst decadent velvet curtains are used in the dining room. Stunning artwork was the inspiration behind this room.

Family room we remodeled with a velvet blue sofa and gallery wall.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

This powder room is one of our favourite spaces in this home! It is fun, youthful, bright and colourful. The tile pattern layout is so stunning – it’s such a beautiful bathroom and definitely evoked a statement when you enter this space for the first time. the Joy MZ tile collection from Euro Tile & Stone is a tribute to the classic print known as diamond plaid found in Scottish high-end fashion since the seventeenth century. The cheerful collection features distinct diamond motifs with the irregular texture of watercolour paper to emphasize the intensity and transparency of colour. The powder room would be complete without pairing these colourful tiles with gold accents found in the cabinet handles, lavatory faucet, mini-pendant light, and bathroom accessories

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Large traditional enclosed living room in London with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Period townhouse. Living room designed with bold colours and style clashes.
Mid-sized eclectic living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

A fireplace face lift, a continuous wall of custom cabinetry, plus a lot of symmetry & rhythm helped to tie the existing living room (right of center) in with the new expanded living space (left of center).

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and vaulted.

Pièce principale de ce chalet de plus de 200 m2 situé à Megève. La pièce se compose de trois parties : un coin salon avec canapé en cuir et télévision, un espace salle à manger avec une table en pierre naturelle et une cuisine ouverte noire.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Photo of an expansive contemporary open concept living room in San Diego with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.