These homeowners were looking for a charming updated kitchen that connected to the outdoors, functioned for everyday living and offered island seating for the entire family. Liston Design Build reconfigured the layout increasing the overall footprint by extending cabinetry to the ceiling and incorporating a small bar area between the kitchen and dining room. Soft gray upper cabinets paired with white-and-blue veined quartz countertops provide a beautiful canvas for the space.

The homeowners worked closely with Gegg Design & Cabinetry on a complete transformation of their kitchen, dining and living room to respect the classic details of the 1936 home. The layout of the first floor was completely reimagined. The kitchen was relocated to make it more interactive for today’s living and the daily dining room was moved to the old kitchen space while still open to the kitchen. The designer took great care to respect the trim details of the historic home.

The homeowner wanted better function and style in her kitchen, so Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath packed a lot of style and charm into a small space. They found a perfect shade of Benjamin Moore green for the cabinetry to match her eclectic style. The custom island is the centerpiece of the space aand includes plenty of storage plus decorative corbels for style. Airy gold pendants suspended above the island complement the design perfectly. The designer chose a white subway tile that is an ideal accent to the marble-like quartz countertops and green cabinets.

For the past two years, homeowners have reimagined their basements as bonus entertainment spaces. Ahead of the curve, Heather and Jimmy Graham started renovating their basement long before the recent trend. “We built our house about eight years ago, and we got to a point of not having finished the basement,” Heather explains. “Then, we decided we needed more space indoors because we couldn’t use the outside spaces year-round.”

Different Influences: Because Mediterranean design finds inspiration from several different countries and cultures, the styling depends on each person’s individual tastes; while there are many variations of Mediterranean design, all are marked by a warm and timeless feel. Bright, striking blues mostly originate from Greece, Moroccan influences show off an abundance of texture and wood carvings and tilework and terracotta come from Spain. Each country brings its own flair, combining to create fingerprint ideas of Mediterranean design.

Melissa Haupt didn’t need much convincing when she was asked to open her home for the Deck the Halls of Glennon Homes Christmas Tour in 2020. An accomplished hostess, she loves entertaining. “It’s a great cause, and I was happy I could contribute,” says Haupt.