Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Chicago with blue cabinets

Stone steps lead from the family room down to the swimming pool. (Photo by Marion Brenner)
Example of a trendy backyard stone and rectangular pool design in San Francisco

Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) feeding on California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) which is a native plant in California. Photo by Treebeard

The challenge of merging contemporary design with a classic traditional interior is emblematic of the vitality experienced in the evolution of Philadelphia’s urban fabric. The design of this Center City apartment engages a rich discourse between the new and the existing, focusing on areas of the residence that contradicted the new owners’ aesthetic and lifestyle. The elevator opens to the center of the spacious living area that includes the foyer, kitchen and living room. The serene, geometric character of the foyer enhances the sense of arrival – offering a moment to contemplate the owners’ art, the interplay of the old and the new, and the subtleties of light. The kitchen, while fully functional, willingly and quietly participates in the composition. Symmetry and asymmetry are seamlessly woven. The depth and endurance of daily experiences are the ingredients that transform architecture into a vital framework for living. As it relates to a home, the framework requires a resonate balance of comfort and drama, achieved here with a cast of dynamic materials and details that subtly collaborate in simple composition. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Jonathan Reece
Mid-sized transitional brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Portland Maine with a metal roof

Example of a beach style home design design in Charleston

1960s kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Example of a trendy bathroom design in Philadelphia

Photo by Karen Melvin
Elegant gray floor entryway photo in Minneapolis with white walls and a black front door

Don Pearse Photographers
Inspiration for a huge modern white three-story metal exterior home remodel in Philadelphia

Don Pearse Photographers
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids' white tile and ceramic tile marble floor alcove shower remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Shiflet Group Architects Photographer Nick Johnson
Inspiration for a cottage dining room remodel in Austin with white walls

Example of a trendy kitchen design in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, paneled appliances and white countertops

Pauline Hartogh of Wetherly’s Interiors was endowed with the task to create a transitional home for a family of four that melded modern luxury with functionality. She divided the home into three residential wings, all of which are structured in clean, contemporary lines. The heart of the home was created by connecting the indoors to the outdoors using floor-to-ceiling glass, which set an open focus for easy entertainment. The landscape further enhanced the clients’ desire to embrace the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that Florida’s climate offers. Amid warm, tropical landscaping, a Chartes-inspired stone labyrinth provides beauty while also providing a place for meditation and relaxation. An exceptional home calls for exceptional products, and when researching which stone to use, Hartogh went straight for Eldorado Stone. “I feel strongly that the use of Eldorado Stone’s products greatly enriched two of the areas in this project which won design awards,” Hartogh explained. The joints are seamless and the end result is always exactly what she aimed for. Hartogh chose Dry Creek Stacked Stone for the entire exterior, including patio walls and pillars, because not only looks current but also allows her the flexibility to create any design. The use of this product not only helped establish the overall tone for the home but it also allowed for architectural details, which was validated by winning the American Society of Interior Design Award 2013 – Outdoor Living, Single Family Home. Accolades: American Society of Interior Design Award 2013 – Bathroom Design, Transitional American Society of Interior Design Award 2013 – Single Residential Space, Contemporary American Society of Interior Design Award 2013 – Outdoor Living, Single Family Home Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Exterior Façade – Dry Creek Stacked Stone Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Master Bathroom – Pearl White CoastalReef Interior Design: Pauline Hartogh, Wetherlys Interiors Website: www.wetherlysinteriors.com Phone: (561) 691-4707 Architecture: Henry Franky, Franky & Associates Architect, Inc. Website: www.frankyarchitect.com Phone: (561) 338-3309 Home Builder: Gary Hartogh, Couture Homes Website: www.couture-homes.com Phone: (561) 776-0511 Photographer: David Durbak Website: www.durbak.com Phone: (561) 271.0706

Beach style shed photo in Charleston

The gray-blue matte glass tile mosaic and soft brown linear-striped porcelain tile of the master bathroom's spacious shower are illuminated by a skylight. The curbless shower includes a linear floor drain. The simple, clean geometric forms of the shower fittings include body spray jets and a handheld shower wand. © Jeffrey Totaro

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Nursery - eclectic girl medium tone wood floor nursery idea in San Francisco with beige walls

Example of a beach style mosaic tile floor, blue floor and wall paneling powder room design in Charleston with green walls and a wall-mount sink

Don Pearse Photographers
Large minimalist open concept carpeted home theater photo in Philadelphia with a wall-mounted tv