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By removing the wall between the dining room and kitchen it is now open and spacious. There are two islands: One is a breakfast island with prep sink and the other is a prep/buffet island with reclaimed heart pine counter-top. The refrigerator area has a china hutch and bar area. The homeowners love their new kitchen. Cabinets: Omega Custom/Embassy / Morris door style Wood: Cherry with Mocha stain Granite: Wood island top: Antique heart pine Backsplash: tile Design by Maria JK Hars	Small bathroom/laundry room. The focal point is the vanity with vessel sink and faucet. By adding accent pieces; oval mirror, lighting, glass shelf and painting the wall a warm beige there is a sense of unity. Vanity: Omega Embassy, Alder wood, Mocha Stain Granite: Rainforest Brown	5' x 5' Laundry room remodel. Even though this is a small room. I made every inch count. I bumped out an alcove for the stacked washer & dryer. The homeowners wanted a utility sink in the laundry room as well as a place to fold clothes. I came up with this solution. I designed it with a wall mounted utility sink. The countertop is actually 2 pieces of laminate with a piano hinge. There is a magnet on the wall cabinet side & countertop which allows the countertop top to stay up when the utility sink is in use.  Clothes can still be on the counter to the left. I also added a metal rod which is attached to the wall & wall cabinet above the utility sink. Clothes can now be hung.  A wall cabinet was also added for detergents, etc. Underneath the counter top there is room for laundry baskets & wastepaper baskets. Photo by Roxanne Marshall.
Before: Master walk-in closet This closet has wire shelves and rods. In some areas it has pulled away from the wall due to weight. Folded clothes topple easily leading to clutter.	"After" Master walk-in closet. This wall hung closet unit now offers organization. I designed it around my clients wants, needs & budget. There are double & long hang, cubbies for folded clothes & accessories, drawers for delicates, slanted shoe shelves, pullout valet bars, tie & belt racks, and storage for suitcases, etc. It also allows larger items to be stored on the floor. Photo by Roxanne Marshall.	The original configuration of the laundry room was inadequate for the homeowners. Items on the wire shelving were in disarray Clothes had to be folded on the the washer/dryer There was no room for a utility sink
"Before" Master bathroom remodel. The layout and color scheme(red & green) was unacceptable to the homeowners. The large tub which was rarely used took up most of the space.  The tub was difficult to get in and out of and it was awkward to open the window. The floor tile was slippery when wet and cold. The lighting was inadequate. The makeup vanity area was not used and it was in the wrong location The door hinge swung into the master closet which was a safety issue.	"After" Master bathroom remodel. By changing the layout and color scheme the homeowners love their new bathroom. This layout is now in keeping with the rest of the house. It's a place to relax and enjoy. The clawfoot tub is placed diagonal. Now when bathing one can look out the window. The window is now accessible. For privacy I added a watercloset. This was done by adding a full wall with a pocket door. I designed the bathroom for two plus users. The vanities with drawers are separate from each other. One vanity is across from the custom shower and the other vanity is to the right of the window facing the master closet. The door hinge leading from the master bedroom to the bathroom was switched to the left. This allows for better traffic patterns. Recessed lighting, wall sconces, and exhaust fan/light were also added. Flooring: In front of the shower and in the powder room we put in earth tone tile. In the main part of the bathroom we opted for a wide pine floor. Tung oil was used instead of polyurthane. Bead board with chair rail was also added to the walls. The cabinets purchased through my firm are by Great Northern. Quartz countertops and tile were also purchased through me.	The homeowners wanted to redesign their lower level. They had a number of designs from Architects but the plans didn't quite work for their needs or their budget. Their wish list included the following: New bathroom Larger workshop for the husband Larger storage area New bedroom for the daughter By listening to their needs and looking at the space with them I suggested moving the bathroom and converting a bedroom to the new bathroom. There was an existing window and the location was perfect. It was next to the garage and it would be across the hall from the new child's bedroom. The old bathroom would be dismantled except we would leave the plumbing for the utility sink. The husband now had a workshop and the storage area was solved. Instead of adding on, redesigning their current space was best to accomodate their lifestyle.
Before: This hair salon was outdated and cluttered with mismatched furniture and accessories.	After: Reception area. The hair salon is now sophisticated and clear of clutter. As a designer I was brought in to consult with the owners on space planning, furniture layout, colors, and accessories.	After: The hair salons waiting area consists of cafe and reading area. Hair products are on open bookcases. By re-arranging the furniture layout, changing the color of the accent walls and adding accessories & new furniture the salon has a comfortable feel to it. Hair Salon: Bliss By Design in Merrimack, NH