Who lives there: Asha Mevlana and her Havanese dog named Bali Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Size: Main house (400 sq ft), Trailer (160 sq ft.), 1 loft bedroom, 1 bath What sets your home apart: The home was designed specifically for my lifestyle. My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying," I got inspired to just live with things that bring me joy which meant scaling down on everything and getting rid of most of my possessions and all of the things that I had accumulated over the years. I also travel quite a bit and wanted to live with just what I needed. About the house: The L-shaped house consists of two separate structures joined by a deck. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. The L-shape of the deck mirrors the house and allows for the two separate structures to blend seamlessly together. The smaller "amplified" structure (160 sq ft) is built on wheels to allow for touring and transportation. This studio is soundproof using recycled denim, and acts as a recording studio/guest bedroom/practice area. But it doesn't just look like an amp, it actually is one -- just plug in your instrument and sound comes through the front marine speakers onto the expansive deck designed for concerts. My favorite part of the home is the large kitchen and the expansive deck that makes the home feel even bigger. The deck also acts as a way to bring the community together where local musicians perform. I love having a the amp trailer as a separate space to practice music. But I especially love all the light with windows and garage doors throughout. Design team: Brian Crabb (designer), Zack Giffin (builder, custom furniture) Vickery Construction (builder) 3 Volve Construction (builder) Design dilemmas: Because the city wasn’t used to having tiny houses there were certain rules that didn’t quite make sense for a tiny house. I wasn’t allowed to have stairs leading up to the loft, only ladders were allowed. Since it was built, the city is beginning to revisit some of the old rules and hopefully things will be changing. Photo cred: Don Shreve

Mountain style brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

This home was fully remodeled with a cape cod feel including the interior, exterior, driveway, backyard and pool. We added beautiful moulding and wainscoting throughout and finished the home with chrome and black finishes. Our floor plan design opened up a ton of space in the master en suite for a stunning bath/shower combo, entryway, kitchen, and laundry room. We also converted the pool shed to a billiard room and wet bar.

Elegant kitchen photo in New York

This beautiful custom spa like bathroom features a glass surround shower with rain shower and private sauna, granite counter tops with floating vanity and travertine stone floors.

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Powder room - transitional gray floor powder room idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls and a console sink

Brick, Siding, Fascia, and Vents Manufacturer:Sherwin Williams Color No.:SW 6203 Color Name.:Spare White Garage Doors Manufacturer:Sherwin Williams Color No.:SW 7067 Color Name.:Cityscape Railings Manufacturer:Sherwin Williams Color No.:SW 7069 Color Name.:Iron Ore Exterior Doors Manufacturer:Sherwin Williams Color No.:SW 3026 Color Name.:King’s Canyon

In the prestigious Enatai neighborhood in Bellevue, this mid 90’s home was in need of updating. Bringing this home from a bleak spec project to the feeling of a luxurious custom home took partnering with an amazing interior designer and our specialists in every field. Everything about this home now fits the life and style of the homeowner and is a balance of the finer things with quaint farmhouse styling. RW Anderson Homes is the premier home builder and remodeler in the Seattle and Bellevue area. Distinguished by their excellent team, and attention to detail, RW Anderson delivers a custom tailored experience for every customer. Their service to clients has earned them a great reputation in the industry for taking care of their customers. Working with RW Anderson Homes is very easy. Their office and design team work tirelessly to maximize your goals and dreams in order to create finished spaces that aren’t only beautiful, but highly functional for every customer. In an industry known for false promises and the unexpected, the team at RW Anderson is professional and works to present a clear and concise strategy for every project. They take pride in their references and the amount of direct referrals they receive from past clients. RW Anderson Homes would love the opportunity to talk with you about your home or remodel project today. Estimates and consultations are always free. Call us now at 206-383-8084 or email Ryan@rwandersonhomes.com.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern partial sun side yard concrete paver walkway in Houston for spring.

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Living room fireplace wall with bookshelves on either side. Photographed by Eric Rorer
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept light wood floor living room design in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace, white walls and no tv

Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor and brown floor entryway design in Austin with white walls and a glass front door

Serene master bedroom nestled in the South Carolina mountains in the Cliffs Valley. Peaceful wall color Sherwin Williams Comfort Gray (SW6205) with a cedar clad ceiling.

Inspiration for a large coastal medium tone wood floor and red floor kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Alcove shower - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile concrete floor and gray floor alcove shower idea in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and dark wood cabinets

We restored original dining room buffet, box beams and windows. Owners removed a lower ceiling to find original box beams above still in place. Buffet with beveled mirror survived, but not the leaded glass. New art glass panels were made by craftsman James McKeown. Sill of flanking windows was the right height for a plate rail, so there may have once been one. We added continuous rail with wainscot below. Since trim was already painted we used smooth sheets of MDF, and applied wood battens. Arch in bay window and enlarged opening into kitchen are new. Benjamin Moore (BM) colors are "Confederate Red" and "Atrium White." Light fixtures are antiques, and furniture reproductions. David Whelan photo

Photo by Casey Dunn
Enclosed kitchen - farmhouse enclosed kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Bathroom - small transitional 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile medium tone wood floor, brown floor and single-sink bathroom idea in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

Country kitchen photo in Detroit