Summer Kitchen "Before and After"

One of the great things about living in Florida is that we have year round use of our outdoor spaces.

Recently we started working with a client to transform his patio into an outdoor space in which he could entertain in. 

This is the patio "before". The original summer kitchen that he had was built back in the 90's and featured laminate cabinets that had warped and would not properly close. 

The patio "after".

The old sink area was removed, instead of using cabinets outside we elected to use a stacked stone with stainless steel cabinets and appliances. The new countertops are granite. We used a glass tile on the back wall.

On the ceiling we added cypress and had it stained to tie into the tile and the stone creating a warm and inviting atmosphere to entertain in. The carpenter built a soffit so our electrician could add three pendant lights above the bar area.

By adding the bar we created seating for three.

The old grill was a free standing. The new grill is built in and has storage below.

The stacked stone creates a warm look and will also stand the test of time in the Florida heat.

The outside patio area was painted also tying back into the colors of the stone.

When working with a glass tile always remember to use a non-sanded grout.

Our thanks go out to our team that worked on this project:

Stacked Stone - Atlantic Tile and Stonework

Cypress Ceiling - 1st Choice Door and Millwork

Glass Tile Wall - Rudy and Ray Perez

Staining - Meridian Studios (Max Monarch)

Exterior Painting - Touch of Colours

Electrician - Dennis Crook

Granite - Earth Rock Granite

Dark & Dramatic Design

We wear it when we want to look polished—so why not use black to give a room its own dressed-up chic? Black walls may seem like a bold makeover move but when done right, the results can be dazzling. From a glossy ebony library in the Hamptons to a dusky Milan design studio, these rooms prove that black is not only beautiful—it’s mysterious, soothing, and undeniably stylish

And all of these other glamorous black rooms:

 I love the modern look of black lacquered walls:

Or totally tradtional:

Or kind of a mix.... 

 I also love it with some color, like tangerine or turquoise, or both:

Amazing bathrooms to make you drool...

We are working with a client on a traditional bathroom remodel. Below are some inspirational photos that we love.

Many people are trying to make their bathrooms unique, and one of the ways to make the bathroom unique is to go for a more personal style. With modern bathrooms being so popular, in the search for something more unique some people are going for the more traditional bathroom design.

Kitchen Remodel Part (3)

Our team has been busy, all of the cabinets are painted, the granite is in, and Tony from Earth Rock Granite is installing the kitchen backsplash. We can't wait to show you the after pictures from this kitchen remodel.

Making a Splash With a Pool Bath

Below are some "after" photos of a pool bath that our team renovated. The original bathroom had dated floral wallpaper that screamed 1993, along with a builder grade vanity, frameless mirror and a standard builder grade light. The old shower had dated tile and a shower enclosure also from 1993. 

The effect on the wall was done by our faux artist. Instead of removing the wallpaper she used an adhesion primer and than created the metallic look by using Modern Masters Metallic Paint.
   

We replaced the old vanity with a custom new one. The new vanity features a onyx countertop,
and an amber glass vessel bowl. 

The travertine floor was laid with a zero grout line on a diamond pattern.

The new shower features travertine stone that was laid in a brick pattern.
When the stone was purchased it came as a 18" x 18" square.
We had our tile guys cut each stone in half (9" x 18") this saved the homeowner
on the cost of the stone since ordering a 9" x 18" was triple the cost per square foot. 

Inside the shower we used a glass mosaic tile to create a focal point.
The colors in the glass tile tie into the wall color, the honey onyx that is used on the vanity,
and the amber of the vessel sink.  

Note: When using a glass tile used an unsanded grout.

The baseboards, crown molding, doors, and trim in the room were painted black.

A new frameless shower door was installed.

New lighting was installed over the vanity.

Our thanks go out to those who helped on this project.

Faux Artist- Max Monarch Meridian Studios

Tile Guys- Rudy and Ray Perez

Shower Enclosure- Bcalm Services

Plumber- Lynn Hammer

Electrician- Dennis Crook

Kitchens That Inspire

 We are working on a kitchen for a client. And I wanted to share some of our favorite inspirational kitchens that have inspired us. These are some great kitchens that could work for many different styles.

LOVE the lights and the cabinets:

I adore the wall of glass fronts, but I think it would be hard to fill them with non-utilitarian items to make them look this gorgeous:

 Look at that amazing light reflection:

Different! And I think it's great:

I would prefer a sisal, but otherwise, love the glam factor:

Oooooh-la-la!

Imagine the party you could have in here:

LOVE the view and how it is open to the family room:

A.D.O.R.E:

Ooooooh, I SO want a coffee station right about now:

That view again:

Cool. Enough said:

In. Love. Again: