Illustrative design examples

Remodeling design examples for Canton homes

Concept images of kitchens, baths, additions and outdoor spaces we plan for Canton and Cherokee County homes. These are illustrative examples, not completed Arbor & Slate projects.

Illustrative example: Custom kitchen renovation with natural white oak cabinetry and quartzite island
Kitchens
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Design example: kitchen remodel

White oak cabinetry · Honed quartzite · Butler pantry

Concept: Full turnkey kitchen reconstruction featuring custom inset cabinetry, an oversized prep island, and custom brass hardware accents.
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Illustrative example: Spa-inspired bathroom renovation featuring freestanding soaking tub and glass shower
Bathrooms
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Design example: primary spa bathroom

Freestanding stone tub · Curbless shower · Heated floors

Concept: Expanded master suite bath conversion with floor-to-ceiling porcelain slab walls, zero-threshold glass entry, and dual rift-sawn oak vanities.
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Illustrative example: Outdoor living space with vaulted timber roof and stacked stone fireplace
Outdoor Living
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Design example: screened porch

Stacked stone fireplace · Cypress timber trusses · Motorized screens

Concept: Year-round outdoor retreat anchored by native North Georgia fieldstone masonry, integrated infrared heating, and vaulted timber beams.
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Illustrative example: Exterior view of an architectural home addition with cohesive roofline
Additions
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Design example: multi-room addition

Architectural roof tie-in · Guest suite · Scullery kitchen

Concept: Architectural home expansion creating a light-filled secondary family wing, sunroom transition, and seamless exterior siding integration.
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Illustrative example: Spacious culinary kitchen with marble surfaces and artisan pendant lighting
Kitchens
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Design example: culinary kitchen

Marble waterfall island · Paneled refrigeration · Custom range hood

Concept: Comprehensive layout reconfiguration that opens sightlines into main living spaces, highlighted by artisan plaster finishes and hidden storage.
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Illustrative example: Bright master bathroom remodel with dual vanity and honed stone tile
Bathrooms
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Design example: master bath & dressing suite

Honed dolomite tile · Water closet · Custom linen towers

Concept: Serene bathroom rebuild replacing an outdated garden tub with an expansive walk-in wet room and bespoke architectural millwork.
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Illustrative example: Covered outdoor kitchen terrace with granite countertop and grill station
Outdoor Living
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Design example: covered terrace & kitchen

Marine-grade stainless cabinetry · Granite bar · Louvered pergola

Concept: Custom outdoor kitchen setup with built-in artisan gas grill, undercounter cold storage, and flagstone patio perimeter hardscaping.
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Illustrative example: Finished interior of a custom ground-level in-law suite addition
Additions
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Design example: in-law suite extension

Zero-barrier threshold · Private bath · Coffee bar galley

Concept: Thoughtfully planned multi-generational addition engineered for long-term comfort, accessibility, and architectural symmetry.
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Illustrative example: Gourmet kitchen with handcrafted backsplash tile and warm under-cabinet lighting
Kitchens
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Design example: heritage kitchen refresh

Walnut interior drawers · Taj Mahal quartzite · Zellige tile

Concept: Complete design-build overhaul optimizing workflow triangles with hand-crafted glazed tile and integrated under-cabinet architectural lighting.
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How to use these examples

Design directions, scope drivers and related guides

The images on this page are illustrative design examples, either stock or AI-generated, chosen to show common directions for Canton-area homes. They are not photos of completed Arbor & Slate projects. Use them to collect ideas, then compare the scope drivers below, because two rooms that look similar can have very different budgets depending on what is behind the walls.

Design directions by room
RoomDesign direction shownWhat usually drives costRelated guide
KitchenOpen layout with island and tall cabinetryWall removal, cabinet line, appliance packageKitchen cost guide
Primary bathCurbless shower with double vanityWaterproofing, tile area, plumbing movesShower vs. tub
BasementMedia room or guest suiteMoisture control, egress, adding a bathBasement ROI data
OutdoorCovered porch or screened roomRoof tie-in, footings, screening systemDeck vs. porch vs. sunroom
Whole homeConsistent finishes across roomsNumber of rooms, systems updates, phasingWhole-home planning

When a real project record is available it will be labeled with what was done, where and when. Until then, the most useful next step is a site visit, where we can look at structure, plumbing and electrical conditions and turn an idea into a written scope.

What projects tend to return at resale

Cost vs Value 2025, Atlanta market
ProjectAverage job costResale valueCost recouped
Minor kitchen remodel (midrange)$28,359$31,712111.8%
Major kitchen remodel (midrange)$79,591$41,80552.5%
Bath remodel (midrange)$25,304$19,59577.4%
Bath remodel (universal design)$41,047$27,36266.7%
Basement remodel$49,681$45,63691.9%
Deck addition (composite)$24,984$20,26481.1%
Primary suite addition (midrange)$162,109$59,36936.6%

Source: Remodeling magazine / JLC Cost vs Value Report 2025, Atlanta market. Regional survey averages, not Arbor & Slate quotes.