Originally a bread oven, this alcove was hidden behind a partition wall and used as storage. TG Studio opened up into the living room and introduced a circular roof light and four different shaped windows with yellow tinted glass to create a very large chill out niche/snug. At night LEDs light up these windows so they glow yellow and stand out next to the stone façade. A round window in the ceiling allows further light in. The cushions are by Ferm Living and Tasca. The sidetables are from French Connection.

Kolanowski Studio

Larissa Sanabria San Jose, CA 95120

Our clients moved from Dubai to Miami and hired us to transform a new home into a Modern Moroccan Oasis. Our firm truly enjoyed working on such a beautiful and unique project.

A ground floor mudroom features a center island bench with lots storage drawers underneath. This bench is a perfect place to sit and lace up hiking boots, get ready for snowshoeing, or just hanging out before a swim. Surrounding the mudroom are more window seats and floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets made in rustic knotty pine architectural millwork. Down the hall, are two changing rooms with separate water closets and in a few more steps, the room opens up to a kitchenette with a large sink. A nearby laundry area is conveniently located to handle wet towels and beachwear. Woodmeister Master Builders made all the custom cabinetry and performed the general contracting. Marcia D. Summers was the interior designer. Greg Premru Photography

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes

It is often a must to have that extra sleeping area for the occasional guest, this sleep sofa is lightly scaled for the small wall. The narow end table is perfect storage, small easily moveable cocktail tables are important with a sleep sofa. Note the stacked horizontal art elongating the narrow wall. Note roller blind sun shade, this allows the light to penetrate but diffuse heat while allowing a hint of a view. Great for those hot sun filled times. Cotton side panels add texture and vertical interest to the room

Quoi de plus agréable que de sentir en vacances chez soi? Voilà le leitmotiv de ce projet naturel et coloré dans un esprit kraft et balinais où le végétal est roi. Les espaces ont été imaginés faciles à vivre avec des matériaux nobles et authentiques. Un ensemble très convivial qui invite à la détente.

Parete dinamica con stampe, fotografie e quadri di diverse dimensioni e colori, per rendere lo spazio ancora piu' vivace

Michael J Lee

Don't you just feel the relaxation when you look at this fireplace? No country home is complete without the heat of a crackling fire.

Alfredo Arias Photo © Houzz 2015

This home had a kitchen that wasn’t meeting the family’s needs, nor did it fit with the coastal Mediterranean theme throughout the rest of the house. The goals for this remodel were to create more storage space and add natural light. The biggest item on the wish list was a larger kitchen island that could fit a family of four. They also wished for the backyard to transform from an unsightly mess that the clients rarely used to a beautiful oasis with function and style. One design challenge was incorporating the client’s desire for a white kitchen with the warm tones of the travertine flooring. The rich walnut tone in the island cabinetry helped to tie in the tile flooring. This added contrast, warmth, and cohesiveness to the overall design and complemented the transitional coastal theme in the adjacent spaces. Rooms alight with sunshine, sheathed in soft, watery hues are indicative of coastal decorating. A few essential style elements will conjure the coastal look with its casual beach attitude and renewing seaside energy, even if the shoreline is only in your mind's eye. By adding two new windows, all-white cabinets, and light quartzite countertops, the kitchen is now open and bright. Brass accents on the hood, cabinet hardware and pendant lighting added warmth to the design. Blue accent rugs and chairs complete the vision, complementing the subtle grey ceramic backsplash and coastal blues in the living and dining rooms. Finally, the added sliding doors lead to the best part of the home: the dreamy outdoor oasis! Every day is a vacation in this Mediterranean-style backyard paradise. The outdoor living space emphasizes the natural beauty of the surrounding area while offering all of the advantages and comfort of indoor amenities. The swimming pool received a significant makeover that turned this backyard space into one that the whole family will enjoy. JRP changed out the stones and tiles, bringing a new life to it. The overall look of the backyard went from hazardous to harmonious. After finishing the pool, a custom gazebo was built for the perfect spot to relax day or night. It’s an entertainer’s dream to have a gorgeous pool and an outdoor kitchen. This kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances, a custom beverage fridge, and a wood-burning fireplace. Whether you want to entertain or relax with a good book, this coastal Mediterranean-style outdoor living remodel has you covered. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC