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Example of a small trendy single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island


Huge trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops


A contemporary mountain home: Staircase with Custom Artwork, Photo by Eric Lucero Photography
Example of a large trendy wooden floating open and glass railing staircase design in Denver
Example of a large trendy wooden floating open and glass railing staircase design in Denver
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Inspiration for a timeless enclosed carpeted home theater remodel in DC Metro with a projector screen


Photo by Ken Gutmaker
Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in San Francisco
Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in San Francisco


The master bed was made by Hufft Projects,
and is called the ‘110 Bed’ because it has a
headboard made of 110 custom wrapped
leather tiles. The wood is rift cut oak with a
custom stain.


King Garden Designs
This is an example of a traditional formal garden in New York for winter.
This is an example of a traditional formal garden in New York for winter.


A quaint breakfast nook for the kids makes the perfect addition to any family beach home!
This custom coastal kitchen embraces its light tones with glass tile back splash and no shortage of natural light! Bright quartz counter tops contrast the warm deep tones of the wood floor and natural wood chairs!
Photography by John Martinelli


Example of a trendy master white tile and marble tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and an undermount sink


This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
Eric Roth Photo


spa/bathroom in basement
Inspiration for a contemporary pebble tile floor double shower remodel in DC Metro
Inspiration for a contemporary pebble tile floor double shower remodel in DC Metro


There's plenty of space in this kitchen for boys to find a snack and parents prepare food and entertain. Pops of color and sturdy barstools with wipeable seats round out the design decisions.


photographer: Marcell Puzsar brightroomsf.com
Kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and flat-panel cabinets
Kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and flat-panel cabinets


Inspiration for a rustic family room remodel in New York with multicolored walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv


Photo Credit: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary black and white tile, white tile and subway tile multicolored floor bathroom remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary black and white tile, white tile and subway tile multicolored floor bathroom remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops


1960s single-wall open concept kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, glass tile backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops
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Bathroom - transitional mosaic tile floor, white floor, single-sink and wallpaper bathroom idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, beige countertops and a freestanding vanity
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