Remodeling Guides

Example of a trendy bathroom design in Austin

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Jeff Herr
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Living room - industrial light wood floor living room idea in DC Metro with a ribbon fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - coastal light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Kitchen - transitional u-shaped kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, green cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Huge trendy open concept light wood floor, beige floor and vaulted ceiling family room photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Example of a mountain style patio design in Portland with a fire pit and no cover

Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized transitional brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Charlotte

Small trendy dark wood floor and brown floor wine cellar photo in Dallas with storage racks

A custom handmade wall covering recalls historical canopy beds transforming the bed now to the scale of the space. Vancouver's Stanley Park provides the tonal inspiration set underneath a luminous gold sky. Photo by: David Mitchell

Inspiration for a cottage medium tone wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and an island

Feiler Photography
Example of a large transitional enclosed carpeted home theater design in Oklahoma City with blue walls and a wall-mounted tv

John Bessler
Inspiration for a coastal entryway remodel in New York with white walls and a white front door

Shoot2sell
Inspiration for a large farmhouse master white tile, gray tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor and white floor bathroom remodel in Dallas with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, quartz countertops and a drop-in sink

Sarah Dorio
Trendy kitchen photo in Atlanta with green cabinets and shaker cabinets

Example of a mid-sized classic women's carpeted and beige floor walk-in closet design in Tampa with open cabinets and white cabinets