Kitchen nook to the garden
Beyond getting a better view of the courtyard garden at their vintage cottage ... was to remove a wall and expose his modest-size kitchen to the home’s main living area, which includes a small dining space by the living room. Benefits would have included ...

Colonial home in pastoral setting available in Moraga
The five-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Colonial estate features detailed woodwork and decorative moldings throughout, reminding everyone who steps inside it's the creation of local developer Peter Branagh, who designed high-end homes in California. Despite its ...

Bringing the rooftop bar experience home
Sure, going out is fun, but isn't it nice to stay at home sometimes? So why not build your own rooftop (or terrace) bar/lounge area to share with friends ... of lights and lamps as well as your trusty blender for margaritas, and hardwired weather-resistant ...

Kitchen is the highlight of remodeled home in North Berkeley
"The owner took this home down to the studs ... Wilson said the kitchen was designed with the serious cook in mind. It features a restaurant-grade BlueStar stove, Cambria quartz countertops, a breakfast bar for four and a large walk-in pantry.

Bryan Voltaggio’s home kitchen
The kitchen in Bryan Voltaggio’s previous home was small. It had an electric oven ... 20-by-20-foot room houses multiple rows of dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, a wet bar, a granite-topped center island and stainless-steel ...

Watering holes at home raise the bar
... in the kitchen with a small countertop and possibly a small sink. If there is a butler's pantry between the kitchen and dining rooms, often you can retrofit this into a service bar." But the majority of home design experts said basement-level bars are ...