Another amazing project to cross off the list! With a marble island countertop straight from Greece and a banquette cushion repurposed from curtains, this kitchen remodel has its share of interesting details and custom features. Scroll down for the full reveal!

When searching for a marble top, we struggled to find one without too much grey. Then we discovered ‘Volakas’ marble straight from Northern Greece. This marble was a true white with subtle veins of grey, hints of green and warm golds.

Our client wanted to open up the space by removing a walk in pantry. We added in pantry cabinets flanking the refrigerator to make up for that lost storage space. Unlike fixed shelves where canned goods can easily get lost and expire, these pullouts offer full access to all pantry items.

We are excited to announce our win at the second annual design competition organized by Kitchen & Bath Design News magazine! There was some fierce competition but after careful consideration, the panel of judges bestowed our very own Carrie Gallo with third place in the Best Specialty Project category for her project Command Center.

Winners were evaluated based on aesthetic appeal, the functionality of the space, attention to detail, design challenges, originality and more. Command Center was a project that combined great design with functionality. Carrie’s clever use of specialized storage and custom design elements turned a cluttered catch-all space into a remarkably usable office and laundry room. According to Carrie, “Designing rooms with purpose is a lot of fun. It allows us to help our clients reorganize how they live within a space and make it work best for their lifestyle.” Click here to see the full reveal of Command Center, and be sure to look out for our feature in the August issue of Kitchen & Bath Design News as well as KitchenBathDesign.com!

The transformation of this historic home is now complete! There is so much character in these walls it’s almost difficult to remember where it began. (although you can read about it here) An 8′ addition off the back and some interior reconfiguration gave this couple the open floor plan and extra space they needed. Scroll down to see the full tour!

The name really says it all! Our newest kitchen renovation is for a couple with a love for bread baking. We are so excited to give them a space that will serve them better. Here is how it looks now…

Most of us can relate to clutter on our countertops and lack of prep space. Our new kitchen layout at #kneadanewkitchen has a spot for everything with storage space to spare. Other than removing the pantry, we stayed within the original kitchen boundaries. You do not need to do a major remodel to enjoy a more functional kitchen.

We can’t wait to show you the finished product, and all that open countertop space! Be sure to follow the progress of this project using the hashtag #kneadanewkitchen.

#CommandCenter is officially complete and it looks amazing! It has all the style and functionality you would want in an office and laundry room, working in perfect harmony within one space.

The laundry portion of the room offers order and organization while maintaining a very clean look.

The cabinets are equipped with pull out shelving for easy access to all necessities.

A free standing table and stools are perfect for an art project or folding laundry.

Adding a corner desk creates a ton of surface space without sacrificing much square footage of the room.

Those countertops really make the room special. They are salvaged pine from a 130-year old home, repeatedly stained and lacquered. This finishing process reinforces the quality and durability without detracting from the rich, organic look.

Click here to see the before photos from #CommandCenter, and how our plans became reality!

Meet #CommandCenter! It’s every homeowners dream, a true multi-functional space. Here is a look at the original room.

The goal was to add order, function and design to a space that had turned into a catch-all of projects current and unfinished.

Our plan was to integrate the laundry room and office with plenty of organized storage and a ton of style.

The new space will feature a corner desk space, dedicated wrapping paper holder, cubbies for laundry baskets for each family member, storage for board games, files, personal in-box cubbies for kids homework and communications, broom/vacuum cleaner storage, and craft storage.

This beautiful countertop is salvaged pine from a 130-year old home.

Stay tuned for more updates on #CommandCenter, we might even need some opinions on a crucial design decision..

We just returned from KBIS 2017- the world’s largest international trade fair dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry.

We spent 3 days reviewing products and designs inspired by the past, present and future. Here are just some of our favorite discoveries.

1. The End of an Era? White on white was noticeably missing from the show. Instead, the cabinetry stood out in rich and colorful tones. It’s refreshing to see the industry moving to a bolder trend!

2. Tour of Tech. We then moved on to a date with Nate Berkus… Well, pretty close. We attended his seminar on LG’s new digital rendering software.

The future of 3D rendering- virtual reality! Imagine being able to “walk” through your renovation plans. Pretty incredible.

3. New Nostalgia. On the flip side, these vintage appliances were a blast from the past. The pink toaster was so cute!

4. Tonal Texture. The subtle blend of smooth and textured, matte and gloss was a universal trend. It’s understated but impactful and we love it!

5. The Overachievers. With parts and pieces that are easily movable/ removable, this galley sink makes multitasking easy.

This pantry cabinet does double duty transforming into an amazing workspace/ serving center by simply sliding it’s bi-fold doors.

6. Live in Luxury. This 100% walnut hood is a rich component that adds some extravagence, while still working in harmony with the rest of the space.

This bath featured a marble and brushed gold floor- beautiful and lavish.

7. Work Hard, Play Hard. We did have a little time for fun in the #kohlergravity display!

We left tired but invigorated! And ready to put these innovative new ideas to work for our clients.

Well, it’s been a while since you’ve seen Smith Barrow, and oh how it’s changed! New wood floors on the first floor, coffered ceilings, tile in the master bath, and walls! So many clean, white walls.

We are so close to completion, each day brings more progress, more finishing touches. As always, make sure to follow the hashtag #SmithBarrow on Facebook and Instagram to see up to the minute updates on the renovation.

Ch-ch-ch-changes… The Timber View kitchen remodel is coming along, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned on the job, it’s to remain flexible. The plan was to keep part of the wall between the kitchen and dining room. But after demo it became clear how much more functional the space would be with the wall down completely.

Here’s a little sneak peek of the rest of the progress.

We can’t wait to see those countertops, can you? Keep up to date on this project by following #TimberView on Facebook and Instagram.

Each project presents its own set of challenges. But honestly, we love a good design dilemma! Meet Timber View house.

When it was time to update the kitchen, this homeowner had the usual requests; better lighting, more storage, updated finishes, etc. However, they also wanted seating for 10-12 at the island.

This was especially difficult because they wanted to keep the formal dining room adjacent to this space and were not interested in adding square footage to the home.

Working within the existing kitchen perimeter we were not able to accomplish this, however moving the dining room wall over slightly gave us just the right amount of space for an island that would rival Hawaii. Here is the plan…

The cabinetry we chose is a satin black with a high contrasting white quartz that could fool most people into thinking its marble. This room is going to be a stunner when it’s finished!

We are going to have some gorgeous final photos very soon, so keep checking in here! You can also track the progress by following the hashtag #TimberView on our Facebook and Instagram.