This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard. Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.

Inspiration for a small contemporary built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor study room remodel in San Diego with black walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Boston with blue walls

Photography by Stephen Karlisch
Walk-in closet - large transitional gender-neutral carpeted walk-in closet idea in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Living room - large modern open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Portland with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large trendy open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Boston with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Inspiration for a large timeless backyard deck remodel in Other with a roof extension

Photo by Tim Williams
Inspiration for a small country white tile and ceramic tile corner shower remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a console sink and a hinged shower door

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Sheila Bridges Design, Inc
Enclosed kitchen - small transitional u-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, no island and turquoise cabinets

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Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and mosaic tile marble floor bathroom design in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Mid-sized arts and crafts brick screened-in back porch photo in Richmond with a roof extension

Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in DC Metro.

Leonard Ortiz
Example of a beach style 3/4 black and white tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor alcove shower design in Orange County with white walls, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount sink, tile countertops and a hinged shower door

We drew inspiration from traditional prairie motifs and updated them for this modern home in the mountains. Throughout the residence, there is a strong theme of horizontal lines integrated with a natural, woodsy palette and a gallery-like aesthetic on the inside. Interiors by Alchemy Design Photography by Todd Crawford Built by Tyner Construction

Dustin Halleck
Mid-sized transitional galley travertine floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Small trendy gender-neutral carpeted reach-in closet photo in Boston with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Photo: Tom Jenkins TomJenkinsksFilms.com
Large country entryway photo in Atlanta with a dark wood front door