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Home Office Design to Inspire a Stress-Free Workday
Introducing Day Systems from Pianca—because your home office should have the functionality of your office, within the comfort of your home. To be successful working at home, you need a personalized, ergonomically designed workstation. But you don’t have to replicate your cubical at work (or worse, the open-plan setup favored by so many tech companies) […]
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Modern Home Design Maximizes Space and Natural Light
Or, how to make your house bigger—without adding any square footage.
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California Bungalow Gets Modern Makeover
This home went from cramped to spacious—without changing the exterior footprint.
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Stress-Free Home Remodeling Begins with Trust
The scope of this project expanded from the kitchen and bathrooms to include flooring, doors, and fireplaces. And the client couldn’t be happier with the process and the result.
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Whole Home Design, from Floorplan to Hardscape
Susan Bowen and Revital Kaufman-Meron focus their Cupertino design practice on integrating architecture, interior details, and outdoor living space.
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A Kitchen & Bath Contractor on Designing His Own Kitchen
Peter Pomianek says when you’re working for yourself, the possibilities are limitless.
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Love Minimalist Design? This Is the Kitchen Designer for You
Renowned industrial designer Makio Hasuike is behind Sipario, a new modern kitchen collection from Aran Cucine.
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Fenix NTM: A Space-Age Material for Healthy, Sustainable Living
This granite alternative uses nanotechnology to make better, more sustainable kitchen countertops and cabinets.
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Tour Salone del Mobile with European Cabinets
We made our bi-annual trip to Salon del Mobile last month to see what’s new in interior design.
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Interior Designer Toni DeWaal on Combining Ultra-Modern & Earthy Accents
The clients wanted to remodel their modest galley kitchen with ultra-modern Italian cabinets and work in some of their Asian accents.
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An Interior Designer On Remodeling Her Own Kitchen
Lucile Glessner says remodeling her own Eichler kitchen has given her a better understanding of the emotional aspect of home design.
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CAST Curved Staircase Stars in NYC Condo Designed by Cortina & Käll
Swedish design firm Cortina & Käll chose a CAST curved staircase to be the centerpiece of this NYC condominium remodeling project.
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Restored Midcentury Modern Home Wins Design Excellence Award
Two kitchens featuring cabinets from European Cabinets & Design Studios were recognized in the ASID CA Peninsula Chapter’s Design Excellence Award competition.
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Modern Italian Designers You Need to Know
Salone del Mobile, the annual Milan furniture festival, is a great place to peruse the world’s top designers. We took a look at a few Italian designers that have had marked success this year and others who continue to contribute year after year.
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Contemporary Kitchen Cabinets Compliment Home Design
The contemporary open kitchen in this new $11 million home in Palo Alto was designed to complement the living space, not be the focal point of it.
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Modern Design Brings Sex Appeal to East Bay Real Estate
This Beverly Hills-style home in the hills of Lafayette, CA, designed by award-winning architect Steven Kubitschek features panoramic views of Mt. Diablo and an expansive Italian kitchen.
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A Modern Kitchen in a Rustic Colorado Mountain Town
One regular customer calls her new Telluride condo “Palo Alto 2.0.”
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Designer Lucile Glessner on the Return of Midcentury Modern
The Eichler—the Bay Area’s iconic Midcentury Modern home—offers a modern, natural aesthetic that appeals to many homebuyers.
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Architect Tali Hardonag Says, Let There Be Light
Palo Alto-based architect Tali Hardonag needed an open, modern kitchen for a down-to-the-foundation remodeling project that takes advantage of the natural California sunlight.
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An Efficient, Modern Masterpiece with Traditional Comforts of Home
This couple wanted a modern, energy-efficient home that was still cozy and inviting.
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Designer Karim Rashid: A Kitchen Should Be an Elegant Experience
Industrial designer Karim Rashid has designed two kitchens for Rastelli Cucine, the latest venture from Aran Cucine owner Renzo Rastelli.
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Custom Curved Staircase Offers Grand Solution for Modern Home
European Cabinets & Design Studios designed this custom staircase with a unique curve for a new home in Saratoga.
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Modern Kitchen Cabinets Offer a Streamlined Look and Maximum Storage
Industrial designer Karim Rashid has designed two kitchens for Rastelli Cucine, the latest venture from Aran Cucine owner Renzo Rastelli.
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Great Contemporary Cabinetry a Top Priority for Designer Kathy Monarch
When interior designer Kathy Monarch was working on a five-bedroom home for her long-time clients, finding great cabinets was a top priority.
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ECDS Kitchen Cabinets Earn Remodeling Gold Award
European Cabinets & Design Studios supplied cabinets for a kitchen remodeling project in a single-story mid-century modern home by architect Tali Hardonag.
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