Karen Tropea
Elegant patio photo in Philadelphia with a fire pit

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. The fence is sheathed on both sides to afford greater privacy as well as ensure the neighbors enjoy a well-made fence too. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Living room - contemporary living room idea in New York

Living room - mid-sized modern open concept concrete floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

The Johnson-Thompson House, built c. 1750, has the distinct title as being the oldest structure in Winchester. Many alterations were made over the years to keep up with the times, but most recently it had the great fortune to get just the right family who appreciated and capitalized on its legacy. From the newly installed pine floors with cut, hand driven nails to the authentic rustic plaster walls, to the original timber frame, this 300 year old Georgian farmhouse is a masterpiece of old and new. Together with the homeowners and Cummings Architects, Windhill Builders embarked on a journey to salvage all of the best from this home and recreate what had been lost over time. To celebrate its history and the stories within, rooms and details were preserved where possible, woodwork and paint colors painstakingly matched and blended; the hall and parlor refurbished; the three run open string staircase lovingly restored; and details like an authentic front door with period hinges masterfully created. To accommodate its modern day family an addition was constructed to house a brand new, farmhouse style kitchen with an oversized island topped with reclaimed oak and a unique backsplash fashioned out of brick that was sourced from the home itself. Bathrooms were added and upgraded, including a spa-like retreat in the master bath, but include features like a claw foot tub, a niche with exposed brick and a magnificent barn door, as nods to the past. This renovation is one for the history books! Eric Roth

A redesign of a laundry room that allowed for a new butler's pantry space and a laundry space. Spatial design and decoration by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photos by Paul Bartholomew. Construction by Martin Builders.

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DECO Window Fashions. Ripple Fold Draperies
Home design - contemporary home design idea in Austin

Screened-in porch addition
Inspiration for a large modern screened-in and wood railing back porch remodel in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension

bruce damonte
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Carl Bruce www.cb4photo.com
Kitchen - transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Condominium home with a mid-century modern flair, bright white with plenty of natural light, and colorful accents. This home is sprinkled with evidence that the owner is an avid world traveler and has an appreciation for various arts.

Zach Desart
Beach style dark wood floor living room photo in Jacksonville with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Kitchen pantry - transitional l-shaped multicolored floor kitchen pantry idea in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, green cabinets and brown countertops

Mike Chajecki
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Dan Farmer
Eat-in kitchen - country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a country enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room library remodel in DC Metro with blue walls

A custom made vanity utilizing the space usually wasted at the toe kick by creating a drawer - extra storage is always helpful! And it doubles as a step stool for your little ones. This toe-kick drawer, in fact, is in our own home, and our 3-year old twins use it as a step stool to brush their teeth and wash their hands. It's a multi-purpose design solution that's worked well for our own family.

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Milwaukee