The wall is slanted and the units are customized to fit the wall.
Photo of a traditional storage and wardrobe in Philadelphia.

WATCH the time lapse video of this kitchen remodel: https://youtu.be/caemXXlauLU   Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This Glen Ellyn homeowner came to us, frustrated with the layout and size of their current kitchen, looking for help generating ideas for how to maximize functionality within the constraints of the space. After visiting with them and seeing the home’s layout, I realized that looking at the bigger picture of how they used the entire first floor might bring us some dramatic solutions. We ended up flipping the kitchen and family room and taking down the wall separating the two creating one big open floor plan for the family to enjoy. There is still a visual separation between the rooms because of their different lengths and the overall space now relates nicely to the dining room which was also opened up to both rooms. The new kitchen is an L-shaped space that is no longer cramped and small and is truly a cook’s dream. The fridge is on one end, a large cooktop and sink are located along the main perimeter and double ovens located at the end of the “L” complete the layout. Ample work surface along the perimeter and on the large island makes entertaining a breeze. An existing door to the patio remains, floods the room with light and provides easy access to the existing outdoor deck for entertaining and grilling. White cabinetry with quartz countertops, Carrera marble backsplash tile and a contrasting gray island give the space a clean and modern feel. The gray pendant lights and stainless appliances bring a slight industrial feel to the space letting you know that some serious cooking will take place here. Once we had their Dream Kitchen design completed, the homeowners decided to tackle another project at the same time. We made plans to create a master suite upstairs by combining two existing bedrooms into a larger bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet. The existing spaces were not overly large so getting everything on the wish list into the design was a challenge. In the end, we came up with a design that works. The two bedrooms were adjoined, one wall moved back slightly to make for a slightly larger bedroom, and the remaining space was allotted to the new bathroom and a walk in closet. The bathroom consists of a double vanity and a large shower with a barn door shower door. A skylight brings light into the space and helps make it feel larger and more open. The new walk-in closet is accessible through the bathroom, and we even managed to fit in a small entry vestibule that houses some additional storage and makes a nice transition from the hallway. A white vanity, Carrera tops and gray floor tile make for a serene space that feels just right for this home. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Put your best foot forward - These walnut shelves pull out to reveal secret shoe storage. Photo: Billy Bolton
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern gender-neutral dressing room in Other with glass-front cabinets, carpet and grey floor.

Bespoke dressing room, walk in wardrobe with stunning internals
Mid-sized traditional gender-neutral dressing room in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, carpet and beige floor.

Bespoke dressing room, walk in wardrobe with stunning internals. Drinks fridge, boiling tap
Photo of a mid-sized traditional gender-neutral dressing room in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, carpet and beige floor.

A family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior. This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool. Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design. The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool. While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture. At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool. We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth. The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.

Spacious open plan living interiors which stretch out to an idyllic established garden with a versatile separate studio. Spacious open plan living and dining room stretching out to deck. - Built-in wardrobes, polished timber floors, plantation shutters, skylights - Walk-in pantry/laundry, modern bathrooms, large attic storage area - Sleek stone kitchen

Elevate your space using clear acrylic to show off your wardrobe like a luxury boutique. Our design team will work with you to create a 3D model of your ultimate closet. Then our fabrication crew will build the closet of your dreams. Crystal clear acrylic offers many unique and beautiful ways to create a luxury closet. We work with architects, interior designers and homeowners to create bespoke closets unlike any other.

Two-tone his and her walk-in closet are designed to have all hanging, shoes, and folded items enclosed with doors. So that most everyday items are easy to see glass is used for the doors. Warm and cool tonewoods are used for contrast. Black hardware pops against the warm browns.

California Closets Master Walk-In in Minneapolis, MN. Custom made in California Closets exclusive Cassini Beach finish from the Tesoro collection. Lit shelving and hanging sections. Drawers and Hamper, with custom mirror backing. Crown molding, custom vented toe-kick. Floor to ceiling, built-in cabinet design. Shaker mitered drawer and doors with glass inserts.

Photo of a modern home design in London.

Hidden room stores overflow wardrobe items but can be used for other purposes.
This is an example of a large contemporary gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The in-law suite kitchen could only be in a small corner of the basement. The kitchen design started with the question: how small can this kitchen be? The compact layout was designed to provide generous counter space, comfortable walking clearances, and abundant storage. The bold colors and fun patterns anchored by the warmth of the dark wood flooring create a happy and invigorating space. SQUARE FEET: 140

a large wardrobe with many accessories
Modern storage and wardrobe in Melbourne.

The owner of this suburban townhouse was looking to decorate her space in a clean contemporary style. Her main priority was to accommodate her large extended family in the tiny family room off the kitchen where everyone always gathers. We maximized the seating with an apartment sized sectional that seats six, added a compact armless occasional chair in the fourth corner of the room and provided two ottomans that can be stored against the wall and brought out for extra seating when needed. A palette of grays and warm walnut wood tones are punctuated with hits of orange and fuchsia in changeable items like toss pillows and throw blankets. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Formal Garden with Georgian Bird Bath
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Other.

A well-organized walk-in closet with a combination of full length wardrobes, hanging and shelved storage, drawers and shoe storage made in solid walnut and Accoya. Photo: Billy Bolton

Sliding wardrobe in Lacquer finish and mirror Jalli work
Design ideas for a modern storage and wardrobe in Chennai.

The scullery contains another fridge and a large, double sink, each located at the ends of a long benchtop that takes up the entire back wall. This benchtop provides plenty of workspace, plus more than enough room a full array of small appliances. Above, open shelving offers easy access to plates, glassware and cookbooks. Underneath, there are drawers and more open shelving for larger items, such as platters. - by Mastercraft Kitchens Tauranga Photography by Jamie Cobel