After deciding to age-in-place and encountering physical limitations, the clients wanted to create single level living in their Arlington Cape Cod home, where they have lived for 27 years. They wanted an open, light-filled space for themselves and for entertaining, space to put often-used items that had been relegated to the basement and leave the 2nd floor as-is for guests, all while maintaining the integrity of the exterior style and interior character of their 1946 home and neighborhood.

Jeffrey Kilmer
Minimalist l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and an island

Brad Haines knows a thing or two about building things. The intensely creative and innovative founder of Oklahoma City-based Haines Capital is the driving force behind numerous successful companies including Bank 7 (NASDAQ BSVN), which proudly reported record year-end earnings since going public in September of last year. He has beautifully built, renovated, and personally thumb printed all of his commercial spaces and residences. “Our theory is to keep things sophisticated but comfortable,” Brad says. That’s the exact approach he took in his personal haven in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Painstakingly renovated over the span of two years by Candeleria Foster Design-Build of Oklahoma City, his home boasts museum-white, authentic Venetian plaster walls and ceilings; charcoal tiled flooring; imported marble in the master bath; and a pretty kitchen you’ll want to emulate. Reminiscent of an edgy luxury hotel, it is a vibe conjured by Cantoni designer Nicole George. “The new remodel plan was all about opening up the space and layering monochromatic color with lots of texture,” says Nicole, who collaborated with Brad on two previous projects. “The color palette is minimal, with charcoal, bone, amber, stone, linen and leather.” “Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated Nicole helped oversee space planning and selection of interior finishes, lighting, furnishings and fine art for the entire 7,000-square-foot home. It is now decked top-to-bottom in pieces sourced from Cantoni, beginning with the custom-ordered console at entry and a pair of Glacier Suspension fixtures over the stairwell. “Every angle in the house is the result of a critical thought process,” Nicole says. “We wanted to make sure each room would be purposeful.” To that end, “we reintroduced the ‘parlor,’ and also redefined the formal dining area as a bar and drink lounge with enough space for 10 guests to comfortably dine,” Nicole says. Brad’s parlor holds the Swing sectional customized in a silky, soft-hand charcoal leather crafted by prominent Italian leather furnishings company Gamma. Nicole paired it with the Kate swivel chair customized in a light grey leather, the sleek DK writing desk, and the Black & More bar cabinet by Malerba. “Nicole has a special design talent and adapts quickly to what we expect and like,” Brad says. To create the restaurant-worthy dining space, Nicole brought in a black-satin glass and marble-topped dining table and mohair-velvet chairs, all by Italian maker Gallotti & Radice. Guests can take a post-dinner respite on the adjoining room’s Aston sectional by Gamma. In the formal living room, Nicole paired Cantoni’s Fashion Affair club chairs with the Black & More cocktail table, and sofas sourced from Désirée, an Italian furniture upholstery company that creates cutting-edge yet comfortable pieces. The color-coordinating kitchen and breakfast area, meanwhile, hold a set of Guapa counter stools in ash grey leather, and the Ray dining table with light-grey leather Cattelan Italia chairs. The expansive loggia also is ideal for entertaining and lounging with the Versa grand sectional, the Ido cocktail table in grey aged walnut and Dolly chairs customized in black nubuck leather. Nicole made most of the design decisions, but, “she took my suggestions seriously and then put me in my place,” Brad says. She had the master bedroom’s Marlon bed by Gamma customized in a remarkably soft black leather with a matching stitch and paired it with onyx gloss Black & More nightstands. “The furnishings absolutely complement the style,” Brad says. “They are high-quality and have a modern flair, but at the end of the day, are still comfortable and user-friendly.” The end result is a home Brad not only enjoys, but one that Nicole also finds exceptional. “I honestly love every part of this house,” Nicole says. “Working with Brad is always an adventure but a privilege that I take very seriously, from the beginning of the design process to installation.”

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and beige countertops

www.nestkbhomedesign.com Photos: Linda McKee With large cabinet space everything you ever needed to be a chef has the perfect space.
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen design in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Raised panel, stained wood cabinets with a contrasting painted cream island set the Traditional tone for this expansive kitchen project. The counter tops are a combination of polished earth tone granite in the kitchen and prep island, and matte finished quartzite for the serving island. The floors are engineered wood that transitions into travertine. And we also used a combination of travertine and a custom tile pattern for the backsplash and trim around the hood. Enjoy!

Landmark Photography
Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Enclosed kitchen - large modern u-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a trendy galley light wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, marble backsplash and white countertops

Hancock Homes Realty - Old World Style Kitchen for both family and entertaining. Equipped with 2 dishwashers, dual sinks & premium appliances. Ceiling design with stained beams, arches carry throughout the house. - Hancock Homes Realty - Home sold for $10 Million in Historic Hancock Park

Amy Bartlam
Example of a large trendy l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Covered Bridge Cabinetry specializes in the highest qulaity custom kitchen cabinetry. Our extensive line of accessories, details, and embellishments makes it easy to truly make your kitchen one of a kind. This Country style kitchen features our Deerfield door style on Cherry wood in Mystic Black with a Retro Premium Finish, as well as a Deerfield door style on Cherry wood in a colonial finish with a Glaze Premium Finish. The island of this kitchen also features our Gunnison door style on Cherry wood in Mystic Black with a Retro Premium Finish. The details of this kitchen truly add to it's outstanding beauty. Classic crown molding with dentil edging, and federal legs polish off the traditional design. With opening shelving and glass front drawers, this kitchen offers convenient storage and stand-out design elements that will be appreciated by all who see it. Photography by St. Niell Studio

Todd selected the IKEA VOXTORP and RINGHULT cabinet fronts and SEKTION cabinets because the product line checked three key boxes on his wish list: Great pricing, known quality and the modern design style he needed. Todd explains: “I spend a lot of time on HOUZZ and Pinterest so I had a clear vision of what I wanted. With this kitchen I knew that details are important and the closest IKEA is two hours away. I did not want to be making trips back and forth constantly. I wanted to go once, order, get them delivered and be done with it.” He notes that he bought a lot of the fixtures from Amazon, which included open box items to save on cost.

Four Walls Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and white countertops

Enclosed kitchen - small single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Base cabinet pullout trays.
Large minimalist u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and a peninsula

Narrow galley kitchen transformed for a clean look. Espresso Shaker cabinets go well with the dark moldings and ceiling planks. New porcelain plank tiles floors and white, six sided back-splash tiles set off this beautiful country look. We installed new electric and pendant lighting along with flipping the appliances around. The counters are granite.

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s terrazzo floor, white floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Mark Kidwell
Eat-in kitchen - small traditional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances