The eyebrow beds of Pachysandra and Polygonatum define the spaces and blend quietly with the bluestone.
Photo of a traditional shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago for summer.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wooden floating mixed material railing staircase remodel in Austin with painted risers

Rustic and modern design elements complement one another in this 2,480 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath custom modern farmhouse. Abundant natural light and face nailed wide plank white pine floors carry throughout the entire home along with plenty of built-in storage, a stunning white kitchen, and cozy brick fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning

Dedicated laundry room - transitional single-wall gray floor dedicated laundry room idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Suzanna Scott Photography
Example of a mid-sized danish master white tile ceramic tile and white floor bathroom design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

The layout of this colonial-style house lacked the open, coastal feel the homeowners wanted for their summer retreat. Siemasko + Verbridge worked with the homeowners to understand their goals and priorities: gourmet kitchen; open first floor with casual, connected lounging and entertaining spaces; an out-of-the-way area for laundry and a powder room; a home office; and overall, give the home a lighter and more “airy” feel. SV’s design team reprogrammed the first floor to successfully achieve these goals. SV relocated the kitchen to what had been an underutilized family room and moved the dining room to the location of the existing kitchen. This shift allowed for better alignment with the existing living spaces and improved flow through the rooms. The existing powder room and laundry closet, which opened directly into the dining room, were moved and are now tucked in a lower traffic area that connects the garage entrance to the kitchen. A new entry closet and home office were incorporated into the front of the house to define a well-proportioned entry space with a view of the new kitchen. By making use of the existing cathedral ceilings, adding windows in key locations, removing very few walls, and introducing a lighter color palette with contemporary materials, this summer cottage now exudes the light and airiness this home was meant to have. © Dan Cutrona Photography

Photo: Joyelle West
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized trendy u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and flat-panel cabinets

Christopher Stark
Inspiration for a timeless multicolored floor utility room remodel in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Allyson Lubow
Large transitional single-wall light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Example of a mid-sized mountain style open concept and formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Large transitional u-shaped slate floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized transitional master porcelain tile and white floor bathroom photo in Orange County with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and soapstone countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master mosaic tile floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and marble countertops

Parade of Homes Gold Winner This 7,500 modern farmhouse style home was designed for a busy family with young children. The family lives over three floors including home theater, gym, playroom, and a hallway with individual desk for each child. From the farmhouse front, the house transitions to a contemporary oasis with large modern windows, a covered patio, and room for a pool.

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 white tile and marble tile mosaic tile floor and white floor alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Example of a large trendy gender-neutral carpeted kids' room design in San Francisco with gray walls

Living room - large rustic formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv