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Specialty Spaces

Home Theaters, Wine Cellars, Hobby Rooms, Staircases and more!

Specialty rooms are created to indulge your hobbies and entertaining needs, or as personal retreats that invite relaxation. Whether your specialty space is a craft room, outdoor kitchen, wine cellar, reading nook, in-home theatre, or fitness room, Harrell Design + Build will make your vision a reality. Flip through these photos of our specialty room projects and details to gather ideas for your perfectly special space.

Outdoor dining room under pergola
Outdoor dining room under pergola
Firepit seating area next to outdoor kitchen with grill and pizza oven
Firepit seating area next to outdoor kitchen with grill and pizza oven
Manga Library - Harrell Design + Build
Manga Library - Harrell Design + Build
Anime Library - Harrell Design + Build
Anime Library - Harrell Design + Build
Manga Library - Harrell Design + Build
Manga Library - Harrell Design + Build
Anime Library - Harrell Design + Build
Anime Library - Harrell Design + Build
Fountain in a Spanish-inspired patio
Fountain in a Spanish-inspired patio
A dining room with a bar and wine storage.
A dining room with a bar and wine storage.
Stacked laundry and desk nook in kitchen
Stacked laundry and desk nook in kitchen
Office with closed Murphy bed
Office with closed Murphy bed
Office with open Murphy bed
Office with open Murphy bed
Cabinetry and Murphy bed
Cabinetry and Murphy bed
Walk-in closet
Walk-in closet
Office with Murphy bed
Office with Murphy bed
Walk-in closet
Walk-in closet
Small patio with grill at Spanish-style house
Small patio with grill at Spanish-style house
Indoor-outdoor living with built-in bookshelves and fireplace
Indoor-outdoor living with built-in bookshelves and fireplace
A built-in appliance lift brings a stand mixer to counter height.
A built-in appliance lift brings a stand mixer to counter height.
Custom San Jose Sharks screen
Custom San Jose Sharks screen
A modern wine cellar is illuminated from the back and showcased through glass doors
A modern wine cellar is illuminated from the back and showcased through glass doors
Illuminated wine shelving
Illuminated wine shelving
Glass front drawers allow homeowners to put special serveware on display
Glass front drawers allow homeowners to put special serveware on display
A modern, light-filled bar adjacent to living space
A modern, light-filled bar adjacent to living space
Shed hidden by lush greenery
Shed hidden by lush greenery
Redwood decking and intricate redwood railing in the front of a home in Redwood City.
Redwood decking and intricate redwood railing in the front of a home in Redwood City.
Stone stairs leading up to entryway in Redwood City
Stone stairs leading up to entryway in Redwood City
Brick-accented bar nook
Brick-accented bar nook
Wine cellar with seating
Wine cellar with seating
Enclosed patio with a spa, seating, and a small fountain
Enclosed patio with a spa, seating, and a small fountain
A Mediterranean-inspired patio in downtown Palo Alto features a fireplace, seating, and a fountain.
A Mediterranean-inspired patio in downtown Palo Alto features a fireplace, seating, and a fountain.
A large, multipurpose office space
A large, multipurpose office space
A cozy colorful sitting area
A cozy colorful sitting area
A sideyard with a fire pit in Downtown Palo Alto
A sideyard with a fire pit in Downtown Palo Alto
Stacked washer and dryer
Stacked washer and dryer
Colorful living room with coffered ceiling
Colorful living room with coffered ceiling
Grand entry with statement lights
Grand entry with statement lights
Home library
Home library
An in-home sauna and Japanese soaking tub
An in-home sauna and Japanese soaking tub
A warm office space with shoji doors
A warm office space with shoji doors
A natural, universal design bathroom features a large, open curbless shower with a bench and brushed handrail in the corner.
A natural, universal design bathroom features a large, open curbless shower with a bench and brushed handrail in the corner.
A laundry room with plenty of space for garment care and folding.
A laundry room with plenty of space for garment care and folding.
Kitchen with stacked laundry
Kitchen with stacked laundry
Bespoke, artful stair railing
Bespoke, artful stair railing
Spacious bathroom with corner sauna
Spacious bathroom with corner sauna
Built-in drawers
Built-in drawers
Built-in drawer charging station
Built-in drawer charging station
Built-in drawer charging station
Built-in drawer charging station

Customizing Your Ideal Space

From cozy reading nooks to fully equipped home theaters, we specialize in creating rooms that offer both form and function. A custom kosher kitchen remodel is a great example of how our team works closely with clients to achieve a design that meets both their aesthetic and functional needs. With our experience in handling specialized spaces, we take into account unique features like custom cabinetry, specific layouts, and specialized appliances–ensuring the space works seamlessly for you. Whether it’s for meal preparation or entertaining guests, our kosher kitchen remodel in Palo Alto, CA is an example of how we thoughtfully incorporate your lifestyle into every aspect of the design.

Our expertise extends beyond the kitchen. For example, we provide custom outdoor kitchens in Palo Alto and the surrounding areas to enhance the backyard experience of our clients. Imagine a space with a built-in grill, a pizza oven, a fully functional bar area, and comfortable seating. We ensure that your outdoor kitchen is not only stylish but also designed to meet your specific needs, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet meal with family. By combining functionality with top-tier craftsmanship, your outdoor space can become a beautiful extension of your home.

Designing for Relaxation and Enjoyment

Specialty spaces can also provide much-needed relaxation and personal retreat. A kosher kitchen remodel can create a space that’s both practical and beautiful, incorporating elements that are important to your lifestyle, such as specific storage solutions, countertop space, or specialized appliances. Additionally, our expertise in creating reading nooks or meditation rooms allows you to carve out a peaceful corner of your home that promotes tranquility. Whether you’re seeking a dedicated workout space, a wine cellar for your collection, or a cozy theater room, we ensure that every element of your custom space adds to your comfort and enjoyment.

Top-Tier Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail

From in-home theaters equipped with state-of-the-art sound systems to fitness rooms with the latest exercise equipment, our seamless design build process ensures that your specialty spaces come to life with precision and care. Our designers work closely with you from concept to completion, ensuring that your new wine cellar or kosher kitchen remodel in Palo Alto, CA reflects your vision and style.

Whether you’re looking for designers for custom outdoor kitchens in Portola Valley or new fitness spaces in Menlo Park, we specialize in making the ordinary extraordinary for our clients. Contact us today to begin designing your specialty space and experience the highest level of quality and service. Let us help you create a space that is truly your own.

More on specialty rooms + details from our blog

Home Media Rooms & In-Home Theatres Create Immersive Entertainment

March 11, 2020
Who doesn’t love to binge watch their favorite TV show or gather…
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A laundry room with plenty of space for garment care and folding.

5 Universal Design Ideas for Beautifully Functional Laundry Rooms

September 27, 2019
Universal Design centers around creating spaces that are comfortable,…
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Pet-Friendly Design for Your Four Legged Furry Family Members

September 6, 2018
According to a 2017- 2018 National Pet Owners Survey, 68% or…
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Laundry and Hobby Rooms: The New Family Center?

May 8, 2017
More and more home remodeling projects are including large open…
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We are so thrilled with our beautiful new kitchen and family room, designed and built by Harrell Design + Build! The Harrell team combines creativity in design and solutions with the highest standards of craftsmanship and construction.

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The ‘Harrell Crew’ was the best contractor we’ve ever had in our home! In addition, everyone was careful and respectful of my allergies and asthma and did extra prep work & careful clean-up to minimize problems for me.

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I would like to thank you, Iris, and all the other people from your firm for an incredible job on my new home office. All of the folks I worked with were courteous, conscientious and kept their commitments.

HomeownerMountain View, CA

We wanted to let you know that we had our first major entertaining event last weekend with a party for my library staff. Everyone was very impressed with the remodel and I spent a lot of time showing off various features to the guests.

HomeownerSunnyvale, CA

“On Thanksgiving Day we received many compliments on our new kitchen and the outdoor projects. We’re proud to entertain, and each time we do, I think about you, Kai, John, and the many others who pulled this off. Thanks to all!

HomeownerLos Altos, CA
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