John Evans
Inspiration for a timeless white tile and marble tile alcove shower remodel in Columbus with gray walls

The expansive Living Room features a floating wood fireplace hearth and adjacent wood shelves. The linear electric fireplace keeps the wall mounted tv above at a comfortable viewing height. Generous windows fill the 14 foot high roof with ample daylight.

This beautiful bathroom features cement tiles (from Cement Tile Shop) on the floors with an infinity drain a custom frameless shower door and custom lighting. Vanity is Signature Hardware, and mirror is from Pottery Barn.

Inspiration for a timeless light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with white cabinets and an island

These clients have a high sense of design and have always built their own homes. They just downsized into a typical town home and needed this new space to stand out but also be accommodating of aging in place. The client, Jim, has a handful of challenges ahead of him with dealing with Parkinson and all of it symptoms. We optimized the shower, enlarging it by eliminating the tub and not using a shower door. We were able to do a curbless shower, reducing the likelihood of falling. We used larger tiles in the bathroom and shower but added the anti slip porcelain. I included a built-in seat in the shower and a stand-alone bench on the other side. We used a separate hand shower and easy to grab handles. A natural palette peppered with some aqua and green breathes fresh, new life into a re-imagined UTC town home. Choosing materials and finishes that have higher contrast helps make the change from flooring to wall, as well as cabinet to counter, more obvious. Large glass wall tiles make the bathroom seem much larger. A flush installation of drywall to tile is easy on the eye while showing the attention to detail. A modern custom floating vanity allows for walker wheels if needed. Personal touches like adding a filter faucet at the sink makes his trips to take medicine a bit easier. One of my favorite things in design for any project is lighting. Not only can lighting add to the look and feel of the space, but it can also create a safer environment. Installing different types of lighting, including scones on either side of the mirror, recessed can lights both inside and outside of the shower, and LED strip lighting under the floating vanity, keep this modern bathroom current and very functional. Because of the skylight and the round window, light is allowed in to play with the different colors in the glass and the shapes around the room, which created a bright and playful bathroom. It is not often that I get to play with stain-glass, but this existing circular window, that we could NOT change, needed some love. We used a local craftsman that allowed us to design a playful stain-glass piece for the inside of the bathroom window, reminding them of their front door in their custom home years ago.

The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Inspiration for a timeless deck container garden remodel in San Francisco with decking

After. We could look at this stunning curbless shower all day! Universal design features which aid in safe access are beautifully and subtly worked into the design.

Kitchen - country galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Kitchen - transitional u-shaped light wood floor, beige floor, exposed beam and wood ceiling kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Modern meets traditional in all the right ways. The mix of reclaimed wood, industrial vibes and modern takes on traditional elements combine for a fresh look that works perfect for today's liviing. Photo: Kerry Bern www.prepiowa.com In this open concept plane, the family room, kitchen and dining area are all part of one great space, so you always feel like you're part of it all. High ceilings and light finishes keep things bright and airy and help bounce all the natural light flooding in from the large picture windows. Can we talk about that view?! We opted for black window trim to frame off the view just like a piece of art. Forgoing wood trim around the windows keeps this look clean and modern and lends to this effect. We could look at it all day long.

View from the west side of the meadow. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Mid-sized industrial brown one-story metal house exterior idea in Seattle with a shed roof and a metal roof

Inspiration for an industrial concrete floor living room remodel in Seattle with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Lower level cabana. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Patio kitchen - small contemporary backyard concrete patio kitchen idea in Seattle with a roof extension

The contemporary master bathroom is awash in natural light from the skylit ceiling above to the Mocha Crema limestone flooring below, surrounding the Victoria Albert standalone tub. Artisanal craftsmanship by luxury home builder Nicholson Companies.

This dark, claustrophobic kitchen was transformed into an open, vibrant space where the homeowner could showcase her original artwork while enjoying a fluid and well-designed space. Custom cabinetry materials include gray-washed white oak to compliment the new flooring, along with white gloss uppers and tall, bright blue cabinets. Details include a chef-style sink, quartz counters, motorized assist for heavy drawers and various cabinetry organizers. Jewelry-like artisan pulls are repeated throughout to bring it all together. The leather cabinet finish on the wet bar and display area is one of our favorite custom details. The coat closet was ‘concealed' by installing concealed hinges, touch-latch hardware, and painting it the color of the walls. Next to it, at the stair ledge, a recessed cubby was installed to utilize the otherwise unused space and create extra kitchen storage. The condo association had very strict guidelines stating no work could be done outside the hours of 9am-4:30pm, and no work on weekends or holidays. The elevator was required to be fully padded before transporting materials, and floor coverings needed to be placed in the hallways every morning and removed every afternoon. The condo association needed to be notified at least 5 days in advance if there was going to be loud noises due to construction. Work trucks were not allowed in the parking structure, and the city issued only two parking permits for on-street parking. These guidelines required detailed planning and execution in order to complete the project on schedule. Kraft took on all these challenges with ease and respect, completing the project complaint-free! HONORS 2018 Pacific Northwest Remodeling Achievement Award for Residential Kitchen $100,000-$150,000 category

Graham Yelton for B-Metro
Inspiration for an eclectic enclosed living room remodel in Birmingham with beige walls

Hoi Ning Wong
Design ideas for a craftsman gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

Photography by: Amy Bartlam Designed by designstiles LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor playroom remodel in Los Angeles with black walls

sergio camplone
Inspiration for a scandinavian medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel with beige walls