Architect: Richard Warner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Award Winner: Master Design Awards, Best of Show
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Photography: Barry Halkin
Traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, subway tile, a wall-mount sink and blue walls.

For this kitchen renovation, the homeowners wanted to keep their oak cabinets but wanted to freshen up and modernize their space. I changed the cabinet hardware, took down some 80s wallpaper, got new appliances and beautiful new granite countertops. I also had a custom backsplash made by Mercury Mosaics. The old dinette set was dated so I had a custom table and chairs made. Small changes helped bring a dated kitchen into the present.

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Cincinnati with glass-front cabinets and granite benchtops.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

This master bath fulfills the homeowner's desire for a classic Parisian retreat. A classic black and white checkerboard floor compliments the pearl white inset cabinets, Carrara marble counter-tops, and black painted walls. Antique mirrors provide a unique focal point upon entering the room.

The 100-year old home’s kitchen was old and just didn’t function well. A peninsula in the middle of the main part of the kitchen blocked the path from the back door. This forced the homeowners to mostly use an odd, U-shaped corner of the kitchen. Design objectives: -Add an island -Wow-factor design -Incorporate arts and crafts with a touch of Mid-century modern style -Allow for a better work triangle when cooking -Create a seamless path coming into the home from the backdoor -Make all the countertops in the space 36” high (the old kitchen had different base cabinet heights) Design challenges to be solved: -Island design -Where to place the sink and dishwasher -The family’s main entrance into the home is a back door located within the kitchen space. Samantha needed to find a way to make an unobstructed path through the kitchen to the outside -A large eating area connected to the kitchen felt slightly misplaced – Samantha wanted to bring the kitchen and materials more into this area -The client does not like appliance garages/cabinets to the counter. The more countertop space, the better! Design solutions: -Adding the right island made all the difference! Now the family has a couple of seats within the kitchen space. -Multiple walkways facilitate traffic flow. -Multiple pantry cabinets (both shallow and deep) are placed throughout the space. A couple of pantry cabinets were even added to the back door wall and wrap around into the breakfast nook to give the kitchen a feel of extending into the adjoining eating area. -Upper wall cabinets with clear glass offer extra lighting and the opportunity for the client to display her beautiful vases and plates. They add and an airy feel to the space. -The kitchen had two large existing windows that were ideal for a sink placement. The window closest to the back door made the most sense due to the fact that the other window was in the corner. Now that the sink had a place, we needed to worry about the dishwasher. Samantha didn’t want the dishwasher to be in the way of people coming in the back door – it’s now in the island right across from the sink. -The homeowners love Motawi Tile. Some fantastic pieces are placed within the backsplash throughout the kitchen. -Larger tiles with borders make for nice accent pieces over the rangetop and by the bar/beverage area. -The adjacent area for eating is a gorgeous nook with massive windows. We added a built-in furniture-style banquette with additional lower storage cabinets in the same finish. It’s a great way to connect and blend the two areas into what now feels like one big space!

Dennis Mayer Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional family room in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

The contrasting white and stained custom cabinets in the living area and bedrooms add a unique edge.
Photo of a large contemporary open concept family room in Denver with white walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv, no fireplace and grey floor.

Photo of an eclectic living room in Other with a library.

Crystal Chandelier, Calacutta Countertops, Book End Island, White Cabinets, Stainless Steel bar pulls Built-in refrigerator, Microwave drawer, Stainless Steel Appliances

Family room, custom TV cabinet, built-in shelving. Photography by Pete Weigley
This is an example of a traditional open concept family room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Our clients came to us because they were tired of looking at the side of their neighbor’s house from their master bedroom window! Their 1959 Dallas home had worked great for them for years, but it was time for an update and reconfiguration to make it more functional for their family. They were looking to open up their dark and choppy space to bring in as much natural light as possible in both the bedroom and bathroom. They knew they would need to reconfigure the master bathroom and bedroom to make this happen. They were thinking the current bedroom would become the bathroom, but they weren’t sure where everything else would go. This is where we came in! Our designers were able to create their new floorplan and show them a 3D rendering of exactly what the new spaces would look like. The space that used to be the master bedroom now consists of the hallway into their new master suite, which includes a new large walk-in closet where the washer and dryer are now located. From there, the space flows into their new beautiful, contemporary bathroom. They decided that a bathtub wasn’t important to them but a large double shower was! So, the new shower became the focal point of the bathroom. The new shower has contemporary Marine Bone Electra cement hexagon tiles and brushed bronze hardware. A large bench, hidden storage, and a rain shower head were must-have features. Pure Snow glass tile was installed on the two side walls while Carrara Marble Bianco hexagon mosaic tile was installed for the shower floor. For the main bathroom floor, we installed a simple Yosemite tile in matte silver. The new Bellmont cabinets, painted naval, are complemented by the Greylac marble countertop and the Brainerd champagne bronze arched cabinet pulls. The rest of the hardware, including the faucet, towel rods, towel rings, and robe hooks, are Delta Faucet Trinsic, in a classic champagne bronze finish. To finish it off, three 14” Classic Possini Euro Ludlow wall sconces in burnished brass were installed between each sheet mirror above the vanity. In the space that used to be the master bathroom, all of the furr downs were removed. We replaced the existing window with three large windows, opening up the view to the backyard. We also added a new door opening up into the main living room, which was totally closed off before. Our clients absolutely love their cool, bright, contemporary bathroom, as well as the new wall of windows in their master bedroom, where they are now able to enjoy their beautiful backyard!

Location: Nantucket, MA, USA A gorgeous New England beach compound which features a tranquil, sophisticated kitchen. The blue backsplash is the perfect backdrop to a sunny breakfast at the island or a glamorous dinner party in the paneled banquet. The cabinets are accented with hand-made European hardware that enhances the bespoke nature of the kitchen. The children's bathroom has a fun penny tile on the floor juxtaposed against the over-sized subway wall tile. The master bath features crystal fixtures and fittings imported from France. threshold interiors loves working with our clients to produce the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication in your beach home! Photographed by: Michael Partenio

The expansive basement entertainment area features a tv room, a kitchenette and a custom bar for entertaining. The custom entertainment center and bar areas feature bright blue cabinets with white oak accents. Lucite and gold cabinet hardware adds a modern touch. The sitting area features a comfortable sectional sofa and geometric accent pillows that mimic the design of the kitchenette backsplash tile. The kitchenette features a beverage fridge, a sink, a dishwasher and an undercounter microwave drawer. The large island is a favorite hangout spot for the clients' teenage children and family friends. The convenient kitchenette is located on the basement level to prevent frequent trips upstairs to the main kitchen. The custom bar features lots of storage for bar ware, glass display cabinets and white oak display shelves. Locking liquor cabinets keep the alcohol out of reach for the younger generation.

Photographer: Graham Atkins-Hughes | Sofas are the 3 seater 'Connor' sofas in Concrete and Olive, from Made.com | Cushions and coffee table from Andrew Martin | 'Platinum just rug' and 'Greta' cabinets (framing the fireplace) from West Elm | Samsung 'The Frame' TV, flush mounted | Eichholtz 'Bernardi' chandelier, from Houseology | 2 x Aerin 'Montreuil' wall sconce lights in the triple configuration, gilded finish, from IJL in London | Wall hanging from West Elm, framed by Acrylidex in the Uk | Wall colors are Farrow & Ball's 'Ammonite' - woodwork contrast painted in Farrow & Ball's 'Strong White' | Fire surround is reclaimed marble - insert by EnglishFireplaces.co.uk

His vanity with custom cabinetry including reeded glass tall cabinet, marble counter, and glass knobs. Weigley Photography
Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in New York with marble benchtops, grey cabinets, beaded inset cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, marble floors and white benchtops.

Photographer: John Sutton
Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with marble benchtops.