Originally planned as a family room addition with a separate pool cabana, we transformed this Newbury, MA project into a seamlessly integrated indoor/outdoor space perfect for enjoying both daily life and year-round entertaining. An open plan accommodates relaxed room-to-room flow while allowing each space to serve its specific function beautifully. The addition of a bar/card room provides a perfect transition space from the main house while generous and architecturally diverse windows along both sides of the addition provide lots of natural light and create a spacious atmosphere. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Mudroom - traditional mudroom idea in San Francisco with gray walls

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Large tropical white two-story stucco exterior home idea in Tampa

Example of a 1950s gender-neutral light wood floor and beige floor playroom design in Philadelphia with multicolored walls

Our clients lived in a wonderful home they designed and built which they referred to as their dream home until this property they admired for many years became available. Its location on a point with spectacular ocean views made it impossible to resist. This 40-year-old home was state of the art for its time. It was perfectly sited but needed to be renovated to accommodate their lifestyle and make use of current materials. Thus began the 3-year journey. They decided to capture one of the most exquisite views of Boston’s North Shore and do a full renovation inside and out. This project was a complete gut renovation with the addition of a guest suite above the garage and a new front entry.

Photo: Lucy Call © 2016 Houzz
Trendy bedroom photo in Salt Lake City

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Bathroom - scandinavian bathroom idea in New York

Inspiration for a transitional entryway remodel in Minneapolis

A 1946 bathroom was in need of a serious update to accommodate 2 growing teen/tween boys. Taking it's cue from the navy and gray in the Moroccan floor tiles, the bath was outfitted with splashes of antique brass/gold fixtures, Art Deco lighting (DecoCreationStudio) and artwork by Space Frog Designs.

Staircase - contemporary floating glass railing staircase idea in Orlando

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Boston

Small farmhouse u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen - 1950s kitchen idea in San Francisco

Wine cellar - traditional wine cellar idea in Seattle with storage racks

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Emily Minton Redfield
Example of a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

The Ranch Pass Project consisted of architectural design services for a new home of around 3,400 square feet. The design of the new house includes four bedrooms, one office, a living room, dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry/mud room, upstairs children’s playroom and a three-car garage, including the design of built-in cabinets throughout. The design style is traditional with Northeast turn-of-the-century architectural elements and a white brick exterior. Design challenges encountered with this project included working with a flood plain encroachment in the property as well as situating the house appropriately in relation to the street and everyday use of the site. The design solution was to site the home to the east of the property, to allow easy vehicle access, views of the site and minimal tree disturbance while accommodating the flood plain accordingly.