Example of a cottage single-wall dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, wood countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and gray walls

Master bath remodel featuring a steam shower, "his and her" pedestal sinks, a freestanding tub, a steam shower, and wainscoting Photo Credit: David Bader Interior Design Partner: Becky Howley

Lissa Gotwals Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension

Example of a small classic mosaic tile floor and white floor powder room design in New York with a two-piece toilet, beige walls and a pedestal sink

Alex Lukey Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Toronto

Roger Wade Studio

The back yard patio is the new living room. Let’s discuss. If you’ve tried to purchase an outdoor, propane heater, new grill, or even outdoor seating in the past six months, this is not news to you. We’re all doing our best to manage through the pandemic while still enjoying social connections and time with family and friends. The solution that so many of us have adopted is to spend more time outside. There’s a Norwegian saying that says, “there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.” It’s a mantra worth adopting these days. We have a lot of customers who are ready to bundle up and enjoy their back yards as much as they enjoy their living rooms. But these lucky homeowners have had that opportunity for the past six months. Reading any further may make you pretty jealous, but we hope that it inspires you for a future project in your own back yard.

Erin Lau
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Keeping track of all the coats, shoes, backpacks and specialty gear for several small children can be an organizational challenge all by itself. Combine that with busy schedules and various activities like ballet lessons, little league, art classes, swim team, soccer and music, and the benefits of a great mud room organization system like this one becomes invaluable. Rather than an enclosed closet, separate cubbies for each family member ensures that everyone has a place to store their coats and backpacks. The look is neat and tidy, but easier than a traditional closet with doors, making it more likely to be used by everyone — including children. Hooks rather than hangers are easier for children and help prevent jackets from being to left on the floor. A shoe shelf beneath each cubby keeps all the footwear in order so that no one ever ends up searching for a missing shoe when they're in a hurry. a drawer above the shoe shelf keeps mittens, gloves and small items handy. A shelf with basket above each coat cubby is great for keys, wallets and small items that might otherwise become lost. The cabinets above hold gear that is out-of-season or infrequently used. An additional shoe cupboard that spans from floor to ceiling offers a place to keep boots and extra shoes. White shaker style cabinet doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware presents a simple, clean appearance to organize the clutter, while bead board panels at the back of the coat cubbies adds a casual, country charm. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Raleigh

The deck steps, with built in recessed lighting, span the entire width of the Trex deck and were designed to define the different outdoor rooms and to provide additional seating options when entertaining. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking.

Inspiration for a large modern blue two-story wood gable roof remodel in New York

The view of the front façade of the guest cottage.
This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in Philadelphia for summer.

Architectural Consulting, Exterior Finishes, Interior Finishes, Showsuite Town Home Development, Surrey BC Park Ridge Homes, Raef Grohne Photographer
Inspiration for a small country porcelain tile and gray floor laundry closet remodel in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

1950s open concept living room photo in San Francisco with gray walls

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Powder room - mid-sized eclectic kids' blue tile concrete floor powder room idea in DC Metro with a console sink, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet and black walls

Kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped marble floor and white floor kitchen idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and stone slab backsplash

Scott Amundson Photography
Example of a classic gray two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Large elegant three-story and attached wood and one-car brown porte cochere photo in New York