Mud room and kids entrance This project is a new 5,900 sf. primary residence for a couple with three children. The site is slightly elevated above the residential street and enjoys winter views of the Potomac River. The family’s requirements included five bedrooms, five full baths, a powder room, family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, lower level recreation room, exercise room, media room and numerous storage spaces. Also included was the request for an outdoor terrace and adequate outdoor storage, including provision for the storage of bikes and kayaks. The family needed a home that would have two entrances, the primary entrance, and a mudroom entry that would provide generous storage spaces for the family’s active lifestyle. Due to the small lot size, the challenge was to accommodate the family’s requirements, while remaining sympathetic to the scale of neighboring homes. The residence employs a “T” shaped plan to aid in minimizing the massing visible from the street, while organizing interior spaces around a private outdoor terrace space accessible from the living and dining spaces. A generous front porch and a gambrel roof diminish the home’s scale, providing a welcoming view along the street front. A path along the right side of the residence leads to the family entrance and a small outbuilding that provides ready access to the bikes and kayaks while shielding the rear terrace from view of neighboring homes. The two entrances join a central stair hall that leads to the eat-in kitchen overlooking the great room. Window seats and a custom built banquette provide gathering spaces, while the French doors connect the great room to the terrace where the arbor transitions to the garden. A first floor guest suite, separate from the family areas of the home, affords privacy for both guests and hosts alike. The second floor Master Suite enjoys views of the Potomac River through a second floor arched balcony visible from the front. The exterior is composed of a board and batten first floor with a cedar shingled second floor and gambrel roof. These two contrasting materials and the inclusion of a partially recessed front porch contribute to the perceived diminution of the home’s scale relative to its smaller neighbors. The overall intention was to create a close fit between the residence and the neighboring context, both built and natural. Builder: E.H. Johnstone Builders Anice Hoachlander Photography

Modern white art infused loft space with floods of natural light. Photography by Sian Richards http://sianrichards.ca/#/page/b50f/sian-richards-photography-home/ Art by Art Squared https://art-squared.com

We lifted this house several feet in the air, and reworked all the interior spaces to accommodate three private guest suites, each complete with their own bathroom. The beachy, casual vibe carries throughout the spaces, thanks to the owners' (an architect/artist duo) creative vision. Builder: Blue Sound Construction Designer: Aaron Bush of Workshop AB2C Photo:Alex Hayden

We replaced a set of sliding glass doors with Swinging French Doors. We were able to accommodate their need for a pet door. We used Plast-Pro Smooth Fiberglass Doors and Side-Lites with ODL Clear LOW-E Glass Inserts.

A young family moving from NYC to their first home in Westchester County found this delightful colonial in Larchmont New York. Studio Dearborn teamed up with Classic Construction Group to redesign space. They stole four feet from the adjacent family room to accommodate a new, classic white kitchen open to the family room. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. The inset cabinetry in Benjamin Moore White Heron is crafted from solid maple. The island is crafted from Rift sawn oak in a custom charcoal stain. White Macauba countertops give a soft earthy ambiance to the room. Cherner style stools are walnut veneer. Contractor, Classic Construction Group. White Macauba countertops by Rye Marble and Stone. Appliances by Thermador; Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore White Heron. Hardware by Hickory Hardware Studio collection. Backsplash tile by Adex Liso in Surf Gray. Photography Adam Kane Macchia. .

We turned the single vanity into a double, to accommodate family life
Urban home design photo in Los Angeles

The various heights of the homeowners was accommodated with the multiple work surfaces.
Example of a large mountain style l-shaped kitchen design with medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and an island

Library Murphy Bed: Combine a spacious home office and comfortable guest accommodations with this elegant Library Murphy Bed solution, shown in Mocha with Antique Brass hardware. The central bookshelves part in the middle to reveal a queen-sized bed frame that can accommodate a standard mattress up to 11” thick.

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Eat-in kitchen - traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Portland Maine with light wood cabinets, beige backsplash, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Jane Vorbrodt © 2015 Houzz
Home office - traditional home office idea in Vancouver

The custom made multi-bubble chandelier is the jewelry piece of this chic dining room. Custom banquette seating does double duty as a place for a smaller, more intimate dining experience or as additional seating for large parties with comfortable accommodations for up to 18 guests!

This 1912 traditional style house sits on the edge of Cheesman Park with four levels that needed updating to better suit the young family’s needs. A custom wine room was constructed on the lower level to accommodate an area for entertaining guests. The main level was divided into a smaller family room area with a double door opening into the formal living room. The kitchen and butler’s pantry were combined and remodeled for better function. The second level master bathroom was relocated and created out of an adjacent bedroom, incorporating an existing fireplace and Juliet balcony that looks out to the park. A new staircase was constructed on the third level as a continuation of the grand staircase in the center of the house. A gathering and play space opens off the stairs and connects to the third-floor deck. A Jill & Jill bathroom remodel was constructed between the girls’ rooms.

A walk-in closet is a luxurious and practical addition to any home, providing a spacious and organized haven for clothing, shoes, and accessories. Typically larger than standard closets, these well-designed spaces often feature built-in shelves, drawers, and hanging rods to accommodate a variety of wardrobe items. Ample lighting, whether natural or strategically placed fixtures, ensures visibility and adds to the overall ambiance. Mirrors and dressing areas may be conveniently integrated, transforming the walk-in closet into a private dressing room. The design possibilities are endless, allowing individuals to personalize the space according to their preferences, making the walk-in closet a functional storage area and a stylish retreat where one can start and end the day with ease and sophistication.

Example of a transitional kitchen pantry design with recessed-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Kids' bedroom - mid-sized and bedroom rustic master and gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor kids' bedroom idea with beige walls

Master Bedroom with Bay windows - Picture & Casement windows.
Huge elegant guest dark wood floor bedroom photo in Milwaukee with beige walls and no fireplace

Transitional bathroom photo in DC Metro

This lower level bathroom was expanded to accommodate a steam shower.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary white tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile corner shower remodel in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops

Extra large tanning shelf off set from the main body of the swimming pool with two umbrellas that offer shad during those hot summer days. The depth of the tanning shelf is 12" which accommodates lounge chairs inside the pool.