How do you expand an L shaped Eichler with the challenge of extending a long dark entry? Klopf Architecture's solution, to design a light filled atrium in the hallway to open up the bedroom expansion with green plants, sky lights and a glass wall. Not to mention the thoughtfulness of a blind door with wood siding similar to the rest of the home. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, Jeffrey Prose, and Angela Todorova Contractor: William Lowe Construction Photography ©2013 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2013

Deck - traditional second story deck idea in DC Metro

Foster Customs Kitchens; Photos by Robyn Wishna
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional marble floor kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, a farmhouse sink, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Small elegant concrete patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Casey Dunn Photography
Kitchen/dining room combo - large contemporary limestone floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Austin with no fireplace and white walls

Custom bar cabinet designed to display the ship model built by the client's father. THe wine racking is reminiscent of waves and the ship lap siding adds a nautical flair. Photo: Tracy Witherspoon

Circle Ten Media
Trendy light wood floor living room photo in Miami with gray walls

Angle Eye Photography
Example of a large ornate master white tile and stone tile marble floor and gray floor corner shower design in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a hinged shower door and black countertops

Jim Schmid
Elegant family room photo in Charlotte

Front door - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor front door idea in San Francisco with white walls and a medium wood front door

Example of a classic master brown tile brown floor freestanding bathtub design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

rancho photos
Inspiration for a small mediterranean beige one-story stucco exterior home remodel in San Diego

Example of a classic stone exterior home design in Philadelphia

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Example of a large 1960s formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in DC Metro with no tv, no fireplace and blue walls

Addition and whole house renovation to 1940's Arlington colonial home; doubling the square-footage. Includes new Kraftmaid Cabinets, new appliances, new dining area, new living room area, full basement playroom, new master, and new guest room.

Example of a large classic wooden u-shaped staircase design in San Diego with painted risers

Photo: Karen Melvin
Mudroom - traditional mudroom idea in Minneapolis

This early 20th century Poppleton Park home was originally 2548 sq ft. with a small kitchen, nook, powder room and dining room on the first floor. The second floor included a single full bath and 3 bedrooms. The client expressed a need for about 1500 additional square feet added to the basement, first floor and second floor. In order to create a fluid addition that seamlessly attached to this home, we tore down the original one car garage, nook and powder room. The addition was added off the northern portion of the home, which allowed for a side entry garage. Plus, a small addition on the Eastern portion of the home enlarged the kitchen, nook and added an exterior covered porch. Special features of the interior first floor include a beautiful new custom kitchen with island seating, stone countertops, commercial appliances, large nook/gathering with French doors to the covered porch, mud and powder room off of the new four car garage. Most of the 2nd floor was allocated to the master suite. This beautiful new area has views of the park and includes a luxurious master bath with free standing tub and walk-in shower, along with a 2nd floor custom laundry room! Attention to detail on the exterior was essential to keeping the charm and character of the home. The brick façade from the front view was mimicked along the garage elevation. A small copper cap above the garage doors and 6” half-round copper gutters finish the look. Kate Benjamin Photography

photo © beppe giardino
Staircase - small contemporary painted u-shaped staircase idea in Turin with painted risers