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Photos courtesy of: Anice Hoachlander
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Melanie Giordano, a principal with award-winning BarnesVanze Architects, discusses how she transformed an outdated and dilapidated Maryland lake house into a stunning summer retreat.

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Tell us about your role at BarnesVanze:
\nI have been working here since 1991 and am one of six principals at the office. We\u2019re located in the Washington, DC neighborhood of Georgetown, and we have about two dozen architects. We are a full-service firm that does most of our work in the DC metropolitan area but has projects all over the country. We primarily do residential work, including a lot of historic renovations.

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This home is located on Gibson Island. Would you tell us more about the area?
\nIt\u2019s a private island on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis. There are about two hundred homes there, and it\u2019s absolutely beautiful. You\u2019ll find a lot of older houses, many of which, like this one, have been renovated or rebuilt, as well as a lot of new construction.

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How much of it did you renovate? Was it basically a gut job?
\nThese clients already had a smaller home on the island that they renovated, but it wasn\u2019t a waterfront property. When this house went on the market, they fell in love with it because of its wooded setting by the island\u2019s lake. We initially thought that we\u2019d just renovate the house, but that wasn\u2019t feasible because of its condition. So, we decided to keep the foundation and rebuild the upper structures, designing a home that would fit within the footprint of the original while adding a new garage wing on the side with two guest bedrooms above it.

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Perhaps most importantly, the original layout didn\u2019t take advantage of the views. It didn\u2019t have enough windows, and it didn\u2019t open up to the water. We really focused on that with the new plan.

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Do all the rooms in the house end up having a water view or only certain ones?
\nThe living room and kitchen are in the back of the house, offering views of the lake and opening to a large deck and screened porch, creating an indoor/outdoor transition. There\u2019s also a walkout basement with an exit to the back, as well as a path from the backyard to the lakefront. So they now have that transition from the upper level to the lower level and then to the water. In contrast, the dining room faces the beautiful, wooded area at the front of the property, but it\u2019s primarily used at night, so that quieter setting works.

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We also constructed low walls throughout the home to separate the rooms and maintain a sense of informality and openness while also keeping the sightlines of the water. For example, the walls allow both the kitchen and one side of the dining room to open to the hallway on the interior yet also let people see through the house.

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The living room has large windows and abundant light. Would you discuss your thought process for that space?
\nThe whole room was designed around its tremendous view and fireplace, with the goal of it being more than just a living room. We wanted it to be a space you don\u2019t just go to but where you want to spend all your time. The high ceiling was also a priority in designing this space because it gives you a sense of drama, especially considering the scenery. All in all, its abundant light is perfect for the setting, giving off a great room feel.

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There\u2019s also a luxurious main-floor bedroom. Is that the master? Does it have two sections?
\nIt\u2019s basically two adjacent rooms: a sitting room/bedroom on one side and the bathroom on the other side, but it feels like one room because of the open, low walls. That layout allows the sitting room, which is more toward the middle, to get views and more light.

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This is probably the nicest space in the home because it has views on two sides: one of the lake and one of the trees. Also, being on the first floor makes it very livable as an aging-in-place house down the road.

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The kitchen is quite impressive. Is it the central hub of the home?
\nDefinitely. The wife is an avid cook and wanted top-of-the-line appliances, so we created a very functional kitchen. It has two sinks, pantry storage, custom-made cabinets, a huge island with additional refrigeration in its drawers, and both an induction oven and a regular gas range.

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In addition, the windowed corner, where the breakfast table is, provides views of the outside and opens to the deck, where there\u2019s an outdoor kitchen. On top of it all, she chose a great color, an apple green, and the backsplash and checkerboard floor both feature beautiful stone.

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How did you make the ceilings stand out throughout the house?
\nA ceiling is an opportunity to define a room; that level of detail is especially common in cottages like this. So we were thoughtful about how the ceilings were designed. For instance, those above the kitchen and dining room have beams and the master bedroom has a simpler, paneled ceiling.

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Earlier, you mentioned the front of the house, which has a comforting country vibe. What informed your choices for this area?
\nThe home sits on a deep, tree-filled, two-and-a-half-acre lot with a long driveway, so the idea was to create a front porch that clearly welcomes guests. It\u2019s very peaceful, a place where you can sit on rocking chairs and look at a woodsy landscape. It also has a small courtyard, which probably gets the most use of anything on that side. Overall, the space is charming while adding nice scale to bring this big house down and make it feel friendlier and comfortable.

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Was durability a primary consideration when choosing the exterior materials?
\nThat\u2019s a good question. From an aesthetic point of view, we like the look of board and batten for this cottage style. It is also more durable because instead of wooden boards, we use cement board. As a result, it\u2019s lower maintenance.

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Your website says that BarnesVanze emphasizes beauty and authenticity. How do you believe this home epitomizes that?
\nDefinitely. The house\u2019s style is authentic, especially how it fits into and connects with the landscape. I think the project was very successful in that way. And by keeping the spaces informal with less wall space, we created a sense of openness that lets beauty permeate throughout the home.

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For more info, visit barnesvanze.com

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The post A Charming Cottage Makeover appeared first on Good to Be Home.

\n", "content_text": "Photos courtesy of: Anice Hoachlander\nMelanie Giordano, a principal with award-winning BarnesVanze Architects, discusses how she transformed an outdated and dilapidated Maryland lake house into a stunning summer retreat.\n\n \nTell us about your role at BarnesVanze:\nI have been working here since 1991 and am one of six principals at the office. We\u2019re located in the Washington, DC neighborhood of Georgetown, and we have about two dozen architects. We are a full-service firm that does most of our work in the DC metropolitan area but has projects all over the country. We primarily do residential work, including a lot of historic renovations.\nThis home is located on Gibson Island. Would you tell us more about the area?\nIt\u2019s a private island on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis. There are about two hundred homes there, and it\u2019s absolutely beautiful. You\u2019ll find a lot of older houses, many of which, like this one, have been renovated or rebuilt, as well as a lot of new construction.\nHow much of it did you renovate? Was it basically a gut job?\nThese clients already had a smaller home on the island that they renovated, but it wasn\u2019t a waterfront property. When this house went on the market, they fell in love with it because of its wooded setting by the island\u2019s lake. We initially thought that we\u2019d just renovate the house, but that wasn\u2019t feasible because of its condition. So, we decided to keep the foundation and rebuild the upper structures, designing a home that would fit within the footprint of the original while adding a new garage wing on the side with two guest bedrooms above it.\nPerhaps most importantly, the original layout didn\u2019t take advantage of the views. It didn\u2019t have enough windows, and it didn\u2019t open up to the water. We really focused on that with the new plan.\n\n \nDo all the rooms in the house end up having a water view or only certain ones?\nThe living room and kitchen are in the back of the house, offering views of the lake and opening to a large deck and screened porch, creating an indoor/outdoor transition. There\u2019s also a walkout basement with an exit to the back, as well as a path from the backyard to the lakefront. So they now have that transition from the upper level to the lower level and then to the water. In contrast, the dining room faces the beautiful, wooded area at the front of the property, but it\u2019s primarily used at night, so that quieter setting works.\nWe also constructed low walls throughout the home to separate the rooms and maintain a sense of informality and openness while also keeping the sightlines of the water. For example, the walls allow both the kitchen and one side of the dining room to open to the hallway on the interior yet also let people see through the house.\nThe living room has large windows and abundant light. Would you discuss your thought process for that space?\nThe whole room was designed around its tremendous view and fireplace, with the goal of it being more than just a living room. We wanted it to be a space you don\u2019t just go to but where you want to spend all your time. The high ceiling was also a priority in designing this space because it gives you a sense of drama, especially considering the scenery. All in all, its abundant light is perfect for the setting, giving off a great room feel.\n\n \nThere\u2019s also a luxurious main-floor bedroom. Is that the master? Does it have two sections?\nIt\u2019s basically two adjacent rooms: a sitting room/bedroom on one side and the bathroom on the other side, but it feels like one room because of the open, low walls. That layout allows the sitting room, which is more toward the middle, to get views and more light.\nThis is probably the nicest space in the home because it has views on two sides: one of the lake and one of the trees. Also, being on the first floor makes it very livable as an aging-in-place house down the road.\nThe kitchen is quite impressive. Is it the central hub of the home?\nDefinitely. The wife is an avid cook and wanted top-of-the-line appliances, so we created a very functional kitchen. It has two sinks, pantry storage, custom-made cabinets, a huge island with additional refrigeration in its drawers, and both an induction oven and a regular gas range.\nIn addition, the windowed corner, where the breakfast table is, provides views of the outside and opens to the deck, where there\u2019s an outdoor kitchen. On top of it all, she chose a great color, an apple green, and the backsplash and checkerboard floor both feature beautiful stone.\n\n \nHow did you make the ceilings stand out throughout the house?\nA ceiling is an opportunity to define a room; that level of detail is especially common in cottages like this. So we were thoughtful about how the ceilings were designed. For instance, those above the kitchen and dining room have beams and the master bedroom has a simpler, paneled ceiling.\nEarlier, you mentioned the front of the house, which has a comforting country vibe. What informed your choices for this area?\nThe home sits on a deep, tree-filled, two-and-a-half-acre lot with a long driveway, so the idea was to create a front porch that clearly welcomes guests. It\u2019s very peaceful, a place where you can sit on rocking chairs and look at a woodsy landscape. It also has a small courtyard, which probably gets the most use of anything on that side. Overall, the space is charming while adding nice scale to bring this big house down and make it feel friendlier and comfortable.\n\n \nWas durability a primary consideration when choosing the exterior materials?\nThat\u2019s a good question. From an aesthetic point of view, we like the look of board and batten for this cottage style. It is also more durable because instead of wooden boards, we use cement board. As a result, it\u2019s lower maintenance.\nYour website says that BarnesVanze emphasizes beauty and authenticity. How do you believe this home epitomizes that?\nDefinitely. The house\u2019s style is authentic, especially how it fits into and connects with the landscape. I think the project was very successful in that way. And by keeping the spaces informal with less wall space, we created a sense of openness that lets beauty permeate throughout the home.\nFor more info, visit barnesvanze.com\nThe post A Charming Cottage Makeover appeared first on Good to Be Home.", "date_published": "2026-09-02T08:00:02+00:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-18T21:50:26+00:00", "author": { "name": "jshaw", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/author/jshaw/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82c9132115b5cb74c8d4fb20cf990f4e3fb8822fa552fdc3e362ead755a6b041?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/08/cottage-featured.jpg", "tags": [ "Architect", "Architecture", "Decor", "Home Design", "Interior Design", "Maryland", "Washington DC" ], "summary": "Step inside a mid-Atlantic island home that\u2019s built for entertaining both inside and out." }, { "id": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/decor/interior-design/transforming-the-heart-of-the-home/", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/decor/interior-design/transforming-the-heart-of-the-home/", "title": "Transforming the Heart of the Home", "content_html": "
Photos courtesy of: Shelby Bourne
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Lindsay Olson, owner of Lulu Designs, shares how she completely transformed a small, outdated kitchen for a busy family of six in Huntington Beach, California.

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How did you get started in interior design?
\nI was always creative, but at around five or six years old decided that I wanted to go to business school. So I did and after graduation got an internship in real estate. I loved seeing the houses but hated the sales side of it. I ended up meeting a developer, and we started flipping houses together because I had an eye for design and noticed when something felt off about a house and what needed to change. I didn\u2019t have the confidence to know why what I was doing was working, but it was clearly helping him sell the houses quickly. This was something I wanted to pursue further, so I went to school at night for interior design and got my degree. I\u2019ve been doing it ever since.

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Would you describe your design philosophy?
\nI\u2019m all about blending function and form. I can make anything look beautiful, but it must work well for my clients. If it doesn\u2019t, then I haven\u2019t done my job. Those two elements are what I strive for every day in every project, along with client satisfaction. I\u2019ve been doing this for around twenty-four years now, and for some people, I\u2019m on their fourth or fifth room or even their third or fourth house. I\u2019m in a relationship business, and that repeat business is so important.

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You\u2019re considered a kitchen expert. What\u2019s your general approach to designing this space?
\nI always start with a client questionnaire to understand how they use the kitchen, whether it\u2019s primarily for just heating quick meals or making everything from scratch. From there, I can plan the layout and working triangle between the stove, fridge, and sink based on how the kitchen is used. If they\u2019re not cooking every day, I can separate zones or make it more of a showpiece; if they\u2019re in there constantly, it needs to become a workhorse. But I also always think long-term. Even if a client doesn\u2019t cook, the next homeowner might, so it has to work for anyone.

\n

What were the goals for this particular kitchen renovation?
\nThis client, a doctor, said from day one, \u201cI hate my kitchen. It\u2019s got this ugly green granite and a random wall. I don\u2019t know why it\u2019s here.\u201d Her wish list ended up being simple: get rid of the green, make the design classic because she doesn\u2019t want to redo it again, and keep the space beautiful but functional for her lifestyle. She\u2019s a mom of four and runs a catering business, so she uses her kitchen constantly. She needed a space that would work hard and also look great since it\u2019s visible from the front door.

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We ended up removing a wall and adding an archway to the kitchen from the entry, which opened up the space completely and gave full access to it. Now she can sit eight people at the island, which is essential for a family of six who also have other family members and friends visiting all the time. The cabinets also needed to handle the wear and tear that will naturally come with how heavily the family uses the space, so I didn\u2019t want white paint that would chip and need to be touched up. We went with white oak cabinets, which, even though they\u2019ve been on trend, aren\u2019t time-stamped to 2026 and can take more of a beating than paint.

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The island is stunning and clearly takes up a large part of the space. Would you tell us more about it?
\nLike I mentioned, it needed to seat at least eight people, so it had to be around seven by fourteen feet. When I went with my client to look at slab options for the counter, she fell in love with the marble. But this type of stone is a different animal because of the veining, so we needed to purchase four slabs to make it all line up, which was so worth it.

\n

With marble, you also have the opportunity to create a really cool edge detail that you can\u2019t with ceramic countertops since they need to have a square edge. Because we were using this stone, I wanted to do something a little different that would be more of a conversation starter. I worked with my fabricator to come up with the design, and we were all so happy with the final product. If we had just kept it all square, it would have been a missed opportunity.

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Did that marble have any influence on the rest of your design choices?
\nYes, the marble\u2019s mix of cool and warm tones inspired the palette I used in the rest of the space. I wanted both to coexist since I feel like many kitchens lean too white and gray. I made sure the gold veining was carried through to the hood\u2019s metal trim and the knobs and pulls so the space felt warm and cool at the same time. That balance helps it stay timeless.

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The kitchen has two fridges, a freezer, two dishwashers, and a huge sink with two faucets. How did you fit everything in?
\nThe client admitted later that when she saw my designs, she was worried that she\u2019d lose too much cabinetry. But after we finished, she said, \u201cNow I have to buy more stuff because I have so much storage!\u201d The large island is really central to it all since it supports the forty-eight-inch sink and multiple appliances, and then we added the two fridges, a freezer, and plenty of cabinetry along one of the walls. The layout gives her everything she wanted yet still feels open.

\n

Were there any challenges or unexpected adjustments during the process?
\nWe originally wanted to add a mini mudroom in the space, but there\u2019s a drain from an upstairs shower in one of the walls that we couldn\u2019t move. Instead, we expanded the existing mudroom into the front entry because it leads directly into the kitchen, turning it into a more flexible space for my client. We added large cabinets in the same finish as the kitchen, so she can also use them for additional storage for the catering business they own, if needed.

\n

Tell us about the coffee bar. Was that her idea or yours?
\nThat was all her. On top of owning a catering business, she also has a franchise of Duck Donuts, so she has about fifty ways to make coffee: Keurig, Nespresso, espresso machines, kettles, and more. And with four kids, everyone makes different drinks using different methods. The family doesn\u2019t drink alcohol, but she wanted the area to feel like a traditional bar\u2014just for coffee. It has a nugget ice machine and refrigerator, so it could easily convert to a bar in the future for any future homeowners.

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What inspired the arch detail above the coffee bar?
\nWe added the arch at the entry, and the coffee bar actually sits to the left of it. Everything started feeling a little too square, so repeating that curve balanced the space and made it feel intentional. She didn\u2019t need more storage, so I could cut a little bit into the available room, which ended up creating a cozier space.

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Which element of this design are you most proud of?
\nIt honestly feels like a completely different house. Removing that wall helped make the kitchen more functional and completely changed the home. You can now see straight through from the front door to the backyard. But I\u2019m probably most proud of the fact that she sends me pictures weekly of her kids and their friends in her house. That\u2019s why I do what I do.

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For more info, visit luludesigns.com

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The post Transforming the Heart of the Home appeared first on Good to Be Home.

\n", "content_text": "Photos courtesy of: Shelby Bourne\nLindsay Olson, owner of Lulu Designs, shares how she completely transformed a small, outdated kitchen for a busy family of six in Huntington Beach, California.\nHow did you get started in interior design?\nI was always creative, but at around five or six years old decided that I wanted to go to business school. So I did and after graduation got an internship in real estate. I loved seeing the houses but hated the sales side of it. I ended up meeting a developer, and we started flipping houses together because I had an eye for design and noticed when something felt off about a house and what needed to change. I didn\u2019t have the confidence to know why what I was doing was working, but it was clearly helping him sell the houses quickly. This was something I wanted to pursue further, so I went to school at night for interior design and got my degree. I\u2019ve been doing it ever since.\nWould you describe your design philosophy?\nI\u2019m all about blending function and form. I can make anything look beautiful, but it must work well for my clients. If it doesn\u2019t, then I haven\u2019t done my job. Those two elements are what I strive for every day in every project, along with client satisfaction. I\u2019ve been doing this for around twenty-four years now, and for some people, I\u2019m on their fourth or fifth room or even their third or fourth house. I\u2019m in a relationship business, and that repeat business is so important.\n\n \nYou\u2019re considered a kitchen expert. What\u2019s your general approach to designing this space?\nI always start with a client questionnaire to understand how they use the kitchen, whether it\u2019s primarily for just heating quick meals or making everything from scratch. From there, I can plan the layout and working triangle between the stove, fridge, and sink based on how the kitchen is used. If they\u2019re not cooking every day, I can separate zones or make it more of a showpiece; if they\u2019re in there constantly, it needs to become a workhorse. But I also always think long-term. Even if a client doesn\u2019t cook, the next homeowner might, so it has to work for anyone.\nWhat were the goals for this particular kitchen renovation?\nThis client, a doctor, said from day one, \u201cI hate my kitchen. It\u2019s got this ugly green granite and a random wall. I don\u2019t know why it\u2019s here.\u201d Her wish list ended up being simple: get rid of the green, make the design classic because she doesn\u2019t want to redo it again, and keep the space beautiful but functional for her lifestyle. She\u2019s a mom of four and runs a catering business, so she uses her kitchen constantly. She needed a space that would work hard and also look great since it\u2019s visible from the front door.\nWe ended up removing a wall and adding an archway to the kitchen from the entry, which opened up the space completely and gave full access to it. Now she can sit eight people at the island, which is essential for a family of six who also have other family members and friends visiting all the time. The cabinets also needed to handle the wear and tear that will naturally come with how heavily the family uses the space, so I didn\u2019t want white paint that would chip and need to be touched up. We went with white oak cabinets, which, even though they\u2019ve been on trend, aren\u2019t time-stamped to 2026 and can take more of a beating than paint.\n\n \nThe island is stunning and clearly takes up a large part of the space. Would you tell us more about it?\nLike I mentioned, it needed to seat at least eight people, so it had to be around seven by fourteen feet. When I went with my client to look at slab options for the counter, she fell in love with the marble. But this type of stone is a different animal because of the veining, so we needed to purchase four slabs to make it all line up, which was so worth it.\nWith marble, you also have the opportunity to create a really cool edge detail that you can\u2019t with ceramic countertops since they need to have a square edge. Because we were using this stone, I wanted to do something a little different that would be more of a conversation starter. I worked with my fabricator to come up with the design, and we were all so happy with the final product. If we had just kept it all square, it would have been a missed opportunity.\nDid that marble have any influence on the rest of your design choices?\nYes, the marble\u2019s mix of cool and warm tones inspired the palette I used in the rest of the space. I wanted both to coexist since I feel like many kitchens lean too white and gray. I made sure the gold veining was carried through to the hood\u2019s metal trim and the knobs and pulls so the space felt warm and cool at the same time. That balance helps it stay timeless.\n\n \nThe kitchen has two fridges, a freezer, two dishwashers, and a huge sink with two faucets. How did you fit everything in?\nThe client admitted later that when she saw my designs, she was worried that she\u2019d lose too much cabinetry. But after we finished, she said, \u201cNow I have to buy more stuff because I have so much storage!\u201d The large island is really central to it all since it supports the forty-eight-inch sink and multiple appliances, and then we added the two fridges, a freezer, and plenty of cabinetry along one of the walls. The layout gives her everything she wanted yet still feels open.\nWere there any challenges or unexpected adjustments during the process?\nWe originally wanted to add a mini mudroom in the space, but there\u2019s a drain from an upstairs shower in one of the walls that we couldn\u2019t move. Instead, we expanded the existing mudroom into the front entry because it leads directly into the kitchen, turning it into a more flexible space for my client. We added large cabinets in the same finish as the kitchen, so she can also use them for additional storage for the catering business they own, if needed.\nTell us about the coffee bar. Was that her idea or yours?\nThat was all her. On top of owning a catering business, she also has a franchise of Duck Donuts, so she has about fifty ways to make coffee: Keurig, Nespresso, espresso machines, kettles, and more. And with four kids, everyone makes different drinks using different methods. The family doesn\u2019t drink alcohol, but she wanted the area to feel like a traditional bar\u2014just for coffee. It has a nugget ice machine and refrigerator, so it could easily convert to a bar in the future for any future homeowners.\n\n \nWhat inspired the arch detail above the coffee bar?\nWe added the arch at the entry, and the coffee bar actually sits to the left of it. Everything started feeling a little too square, so repeating that curve balanced the space and made it feel intentional. She didn\u2019t need more storage, so I could cut a little bit into the available room, which ended up creating a cozier space.\nWhich element of this design are you most proud of?\nIt honestly feels like a completely different house. Removing that wall helped make the kitchen more functional and completely changed the home. You can now see straight through from the front door to the backyard. But I\u2019m probably most proud of the fact that she sends me pictures weekly of her kids and their friends in her house. That\u2019s why I do what I do.\nFor more info, visit luludesigns.com\nThe post Transforming the Heart of the Home appeared first on Good to Be Home.", "date_published": "2026-08-14T08:00:28+00:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-05T17:02:58+00:00", "author": { "name": "strexler", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/author/strexler/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bfdad1d0f4bb8763ecd0c9f9672e8f2d9b9ed5aa5d22def1bf6d02656996176c?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/07/heartofhome-featured.jpg", "tags": [ "Home", "Interior Design", "Kitchen", "Decor" ], "summary": "Function meets beauty in this Huntington Beach kitchen redesign from interior designer Lindsay Olson." }, { "id": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/decor/interior-design/prepare-your-home-for-trending-fall-decor/", "url": "https://goodtobehomemag.com/decor/interior-design/prepare-your-home-for-trending-fall-decor/", "title": "Prepare Your Home for Trending Fall Decor", "content_html": "

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