KITCHEN DESIGN GUIDE

This handy resource will help you get you started designing your dream kitchen and keep all the details organized to make the process as painless as possible.

NEW! OFFICE FURNITURE

We are proud to offer luxury Italian office furniture from Newform Uffocio.

bathroom vanities made in italy

IKON BY BMT BAGNI

A modern bathroom collection made up of simple geometric shapes and featuring integrated washbasins to create a lasting impression.

SIPARIO BY ARAN CUCINE

An innovative and minimalist kitchen created in collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Makio Hasuike.

MODERN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS

SYNUA BY OIKOS

An oversized security door on a unique vertical pivoting system for wider opening. Closed, the door sits flush with the wall.

CUSTOM CLOSETS

WALK-IN CLOSETS

Pianca offers custom-designed, walk-in closet solutions that combine functionality and beauty available in a variety of colors, textures, and materials.

CUSTOM STAIRCASES

HELIKA LUX BY CAST

Curved staircases custom-designed with wood, glass, stainless steel, or powder-coated iron steps and railings.

FLOORING

OXIMORO BY SKEMA

Natural, beautiful, sustainable engineered European oak flooring available in a variety of finishes, and thicknesses.

TREVI BY ARAN CUCINE

A classic Mediterranean kitchen drawing inspiration and elegance from the warm fragrances of the region.

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Meet Miracle Builders Group: A Full-Service Design-Build Firm

Our family is expanding, and we’re thrilled to introduce our latest addition: Miracle Builders Group, our subsidiary specializing in full-service, design-build projects.

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Tahoe Condo Gets Italian Flooring Upgrade

Engineered hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for an active, high-traffic home.

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The kitchen isn’t just the heart and hub of activity in the home. These days, it’s also the backdrop for any number of drool-worthy creations.

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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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Why You Should Consider Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Impervious to water, resistant to stains and scratches, and available in more than 30 luxurious textures and colors, Star.K is an ideal flooring for challenging environments.

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Better Kitchen Lighting Design: The Ultimate Guide

The most common mistake when lighting a kitchen is assuming that one central fixture will be enough.

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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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From Poland to Palo Alto, these homes, apartments, and townhouses are built to impress—from the engineered hardwood floor up.

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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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It Takes Courage to Design a Magnificent Kitchen

Technically a renovation, the structure of this Monte Sereno home was taken down to the footprint, with significant modifications including a large, open kitchen, new bathrooms, and an in-law unit.

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5 Wall Coverings to Improve Comfort and Add Style to Your Home

Reinvent your walls with these unique, eye-catching, and sustainable wood wall coverings.

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14 Must-Have Walk-In Closet Design Features

Add these design features to bring style, efficiency, and luxury to your walk-in closet—one of the most important spaces in your home.

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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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How to Design the Perfect Powder Room

Key measurements, design tips, and ideas to create a beautiful and functional powder room for your home.

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How to Design the Ultimate His & Hers Closet

You could just divide your closet down the middle—or you could follow these tips to perfect closet bliss.

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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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Everything You Need to Know About Bathroom Design

Our step-by-step guide to designing your new bathroom will save you time, money, and hassle.

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8 Gorgeous Living Room Feature Wall Ideas

Top designers and savvy homeowners are taking the feature wall in a whole new direction.

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12 Must-Have Features for Every Modern Master Bathroom

Your master bathroom should be more than just a place to shower before work; it should be your very own sanctuary to relax and unwind.

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How to Transform a Spare Room Into a Walk-In Closet

Because there’s nothing better than waking up in the morning and seeing all of your belongings hanging neat and organized in one place.

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6 Design Ideas for Laundry Room Cabinets & Organization

The only thing better than a stack of clean, fresh laundry is an efficient, functional space to launder it in.

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The Best Interior Design Trends from Salone del Mobile

The EuroCucina biennial kitchen exhibition was held alongside the international furniture exhibition in Milan, Italy, featuring the best in modern interior design trends for the kitchen, bath, and beyond.

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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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Don’t Fall for These Tired Kitchen Design Trends

Some kitchen trends have more staying power than others. Use these modern ideas to design a kitchen that fits your life and reflects your good style.

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How to Install a Spiral Staircase

A step-by-step illustration of how a custom spiral staircase gets installed.

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Saratoga Remodel Wins Professional Remodeler Award

This remodeling project in Saratoga, CA, earned a Bronze Award in Professional Remodeler magazine’s annual Design Awards.

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Fall Design Trends That Look Great Year Round

Five interior design ideas for fall that you’ll love all year.

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8 Modern Dining Room Chairs That Would Look Great in Your Home

From mid-century modern to transitional to contemporary, these eight dining room chairs will look great in your home.

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Trending: Contemporary European Kitchens

According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, contemporary European-style kitchens are growing in popularity.

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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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