"Best of Houzz" symmetry ARCHITECTS [architecture] | tatum BROWN homes [builder] | danny PIASSICK [photography]
Example of a large classic side yard concrete paver patio design in Dallas with a fire pit and a roof extension

AFTER Details: An old-fashioned wall mounted sink like the client's grandmother had in her country home was used in the kitchen. Keeping the the history of these sinks, the sink was dressed with a skirt. A corner cabinet was designed to hold the TV as well as a plate rack. A pass through window topped with a transom helps create character. Old fashioned window bar pulls were used as cabinet handles along with ice box latches and crystal pulls on the smaller drawers. Photo: Cyndi Konopka

Rockwood Cabinets Dale Lang of NW Architectural Photography
Elegant dark wood floor home office photo in Portland

Offering a historic sensibility, our Old Charlotte brick draws inspiration from homes in the Old South to provide customers with a stately exterior cladding option that's a class above the rest. This tumbled brick is classified under our Select product tier and features a warm, rich apricot color with subtle brown accents, adding depth and character to any building project.

Calhoun Pavilions, Minneapolis, MN Peterssen/Keller Architecture Lars Peterssen, Designer Elevation Homes, Contractor Larry and Cynthia Holtz, Owner Photographer: Paul Crosby Photography Challenged by a deep, oddly-shaped lot, the designers created three pavilions stepped back from the street, offering a series of moments that progress from public to personal, revealing the soul of the house only to the homeowners and their guests.

S.Brenner Photography
Inspiration for a southwestern medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Denver with yellow walls

This project was a long labor of love. The clients adored this eclectic farm home from the moment they first opened the front door. They knew immediately as well that they would be making many careful changes to honor the integrity of its old architecture. The original part of the home is a log cabin built in the 1700’s. Several additions had been added over time. The dark, inefficient kitchen that was in place would not serve their lifestyle of entertaining and love of cooking well at all. Their wish list included large pro style appliances, lots of visible storage for collections of plates, silverware, and cookware, and a magazine-worthy end result in terms of aesthetics. After over two years into the design process with a wonderful plan in hand, construction began. Contractors experienced in historic preservation were an important part of the project. Local artisans were chosen for their expertise in metal work for one-of-a-kind pieces designed for this kitchen – pot rack, base for the antique butcher block, freestanding shelves, and wall shelves. Floor tile was hand chipped for an aged effect. Old barn wood planks and beams were used to create the ceiling. Local furniture makers were selected for their abilities to hand plane and hand finish custom antique reproduction pieces that became the island and armoire pantry. An additional cabinetry company manufactured the transitional style perimeter cabinetry. Three different edge details grace the thick marble tops which had to be scribed carefully to the stone wall. Cable lighting and lamps made from old concrete pillars were incorporated. The restored stone wall serves as a magnificent backdrop for the eye- catching hood and 60” range. Extra dishwasher and refrigerator drawers, an extra-large fireclay apron sink along with many accessories enhance the functionality of this two cook kitchen. The fabulous style and fun-loving personalities of the clients shine through in this wonderful kitchen. If you don’t believe us, “swing” through sometime and see for yourself! Matt Villano Photography

His vanity done in Crystal custom cabinetry and mirror surround with Crema marfil marble countertop and sconces by Hudson Valley: 4021-OB Menlo Park in Bronze finish. Faucet is by Jado 842/803/105 Hatteras widespread lavatory faucet, lever handles, old bronze. Paint is Benjamin Moore 956 Palace White. Eric Rorer Photography

Inspiration for a rustic gender-neutral carpeted, gray floor, wallpaper ceiling and wallpaper kids' room remodel in Denver with brown walls

Traditional kitchen island, Plate storage, Custom walnut cabinetry, Quartzite top, Chicago north, Winnetka Benvenuti and Stein Design Build
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Chicago with quartzite countertops and brown countertops

Her vanity is done in Crystal custom cabinetry and mirror surround with Crema marfil marble countertop and sconces by Hudson Valley: 4021-OB Menlo Park in Bronze finish. Faucet is Jado 842/803/105 Hatteras widespread lavatory faucet, lever handles, old bronze. Paint is Benjamin Moore 956 Palace White. Eric Rorer Photography.

Sommer Wood
Garage workshop - huge industrial detached three-car garage workshop idea in Miami

Inspiration for a southwestern living room remodel in San Francisco

Farmhouse style with an industrial, contemporary feel.
Mid-sized cottage master carpeted bedroom photo in San Francisco with green walls

This wood ceiling needed something to tone down the grain in the planks. We were able to create a wash that did exactly that. The floors (reclaimed red oak from a pre-Civil War barn) needed to have their different colors highlighted, not homogenized. Instead of staining the floor, we used a tung oil and beeswax finish that was hand buffed. Our clients wanted to have reclaimed wood beams in their ceiling, but could not use true old beams as they would not be sturdy enough to support the roof. We took their fresh- cut fir beams and used synthetic plasters, paints, and glazes to give them an authentic aged look. Taken by Alise O'Brien (aliseobrienphotography.com) Interior Designer: Emily Castle (emilycastle.com)

Eric Rorer Photography
Elegant white tile and subway tile bathroom photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige countertops

Carlos Barron Photography
Small eclectic powder room photo in Austin with a drop-in sink, wood countertops, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and brown countertops

This modern functioning kitchen has loads of counterspace and open shelving for cooks to have immediate access to plates when preparing a meal of to have a party. Natural white quartz and varying heights and depths of base cabinetry create the look of furniture rather than kitchen cabinetry. The countertops are durable and create the look of an old world look. Backsplash tiles are calacutta marble and extend to the ceiling behind the floating open shelves.

Master bedroom with a South Atlantic Coast inspired, aqua-hued color scheme. Floors made from reclaimed hand-scraped barn wood red oak.
Beach style master light wood floor bedroom photo in DC Metro with multicolored walls