Large transitional galley gray floor dedicated laundry room photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, beige countertops, flat-panel cabinets and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Example of a mid-sized beach style master multicolored tile and marble tile gray floor, double-sink, shiplap ceiling, shiplap wall and marble floor alcove shower design in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a built-in vanity, a one-piece toilet, quartzite countertops and a niche

Large beach style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other

Mudroom - country medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom idea in Chicago with gray walls

Home bar - contemporary medium tone wood floor home bar idea in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored countertops, medium tone wood cabinets and mirror backsplash

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless blue two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a shingle roof and a hip roof

Every family home needs a bathtub and this one is clean and simple. It's faced with the same engineered quartz as the counter top and the hinged glass door allows for the beautiful glass tile and niche to be appreciated. Erika Bierman Photography

A traditional fireplace and classic white painted mantel in the casual living room. Coastal dark wood floors and white walls throughout this classic interior with white painted ceiling beams.

Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Seattle

Basement - large transitional underground dark wood floor and brown floor basement idea in Other with multicolored walls, a tile fireplace and a ribbon fireplace

Alise O'Brien
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless kids' gray tile and marble tile mosaic tile floor and white floor bathroom remodel in St Louis with an undermount tub and blue walls

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard concrete patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit and no cover

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard concrete paver patio design in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

Stunning high ceilings living room with custom cabinets
Example of a large transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in San Francisco with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Smooth Concrete counter tops with pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Example of a large farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Chicago with a shingle roof

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2018 Houzz
Beach style open concept living room photo in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops