MAR 2014 One Of My Kitchens Featured on Houzz

9 Creative Looks for Kitchen Cabinets

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FEB 2014 Curved Glass Stair Rail

                 

  

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JAN 2014 Exterior Update-Photos

An update to a classic Mediterranean style San Francisco residence. New paint, garage doors, lighting, and custom entry gate.

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New custom entry door and sidelight:

New custom entry gate and fence:

NOV 2013 Three Exterior Renovations

Recently, I've worked on three different exterior renovation projects. I'll post photos of the finished projects soon:

A single family residence in need of new paint. I suggested adding trim to bring the large facade into scale with neighboring homes. Paint has been completed--still to come, new lighting, house numbers, mailbox slot.

NEW PAINTBEFORE  

A single family home--the clients wanted to move in quickly so they didn't want to do any major structural work. Upgrades included new paint, new glass garage doors, and new lighting. New fence and gate at the top of the stairs, new front door, and new landscaping are still be completed.

EXTERIOR RENOVATION PLANBEFORE 

Multi-unit condo complex--developed a new modern paint scheme for a residential building overlooking the bay in North Beach. 

     COLOR SCHEME 

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MAR 2013 Kitchen Design Guides

Homeowner's Workbook:
How to Remodel Your Kitchen

Update on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 02:20AM by Susan

12 Great Kitchen Styles
Which One's for You?

Update on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 02:27AM by Susan

10 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Bigger

Update on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 02:30AM by Susan

8 of the Best Houzz Guides to Picking Kitchen Colors

Update on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 02:33AM by Susan

How to Pick Your Important Kitchen Appliances

Update on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 02:36AM by Susan

Your Guide to 15 Popular Kitchen Countertop Materials

SEPT 2012 Laser Cut Doors

Customize cabinets with unique laser cut doors. Check out my fabricator www.lightwavelaser.com for more inspiration. 

    

JAN 2012 A Home Office

Beginning a new career as a consultant and working from home, Mary needed an updated office space. We decided to use this room behind the garage with a view into the garden.

Mary's signature colors--black, white and red became the theme. Paint and new lighting brightened the space. We reused her cherry desk and file cabinets and added additional countertops to create a second desk and more work space. Pegboards hold jewelry and belt samples.

OCT 2011 Beautiful Quote

OCT 2011 Kitchen Storage Ideas

Create a functional and efficient kitchen using these space-saving storage elements.

 A pullout pantry provides access from both sides.

 A step stool is stored in the pantry toekick.

 Pullout trays allow access to the back of shelves.   

 Garbage pullouts are located near the sink with multiple bins for recycling and compost.  

SEPT 2011 Discovered This Week

I love the organic shape and charcoal glaze of these ceramic planters at I found at Ikea Emeryville. They would look great filled with succulents and they come in four sizes.