Example of a large classic backyard concrete paver patio design in Seattle with a fireplace and a gazebo

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Traditional one-story brick exterior home idea in Dallas

Cory Holland Holland Photography
Inspiration for a 1950s one-story brick exterior home remodel in Seattle

Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, shaker cabinets and gray cabinets

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Nashville with gray walls

Study room - transitional carpeted study room idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Architect: Hulburd Design - Photography by Cesar Rubio
Freestanding bathtub - contemporary white tile mosaic tile floor freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and gray countertops

Alcove bathtub - transitional 3/4 gray tile, white tile and subway tile gray floor alcove bathtub idea with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Jack Michaud Photography
Greenhouse - contemporary detached greenhouse idea in Portland Maine

Julie Mikos Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage cement tile floor and gray floor powder room remodel in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a pedestal sink and wood countertops

Mud room with built in lockers.
Example of a large beach style gray floor mudroom design in New York with white walls and a black front door

Hollywood regency meets beach bungalow in this living room. Natural wood and greenery comes together with gold accents and light neutral tones.
Example of a beach style open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Sacramento with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Kitchen pantry - traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets and granite countertops

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours The design goal was to produce a corporate or family retreat that could best utilize the uniqueness and seclusion as the only private residence, deep-water hammock directly assessable via concrete bridge in the Southeastern United States. Little Hawkins Island was seven years in the making from design and permitting through construction and punch out. The multiple award winning design was inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture with California Mission influences and developed for the corporation or family who entertains. With 5 custom fireplaces, 75+ palm trees, fountain, courtyards, and extensive use of covered outdoor spaces; Little Hawkins Island is truly a Resort Residence that will easily accommodate parties of 250 or more people. The concept of a “village” was used to promote movement among 4 independent buildings for residents and guests alike to enjoy the year round natural beauty and climate of the Golden Isles. The architectural scale and attention to detail throughout the campus is exemplary. From the heavy mud set Spanish barrel tile roof to the monolithic solid concrete portico with its’ custom carved cartouche at the entrance, every opportunity was seized to match the style and grace of the best properties built in a bygone era.

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

Patio - farmhouse backyard brick patio idea in Boston with a roof extension and a bbq area

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours The design goal was to produce a corporate or family retreat that could best utilize the uniqueness and seclusion as the only private residence, deep-water hammock directly assessable via concrete bridge in the Southeastern United States. Little Hawkins Island was seven years in the making from design and permitting through construction and punch out. The multiple award winning design was inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture with California Mission influences and developed for the corporation or family who entertains. With 5 custom fireplaces, 75+ palm trees, fountain, courtyards, and extensive use of covered outdoor spaces; Little Hawkins Island is truly a Resort Residence that will easily accommodate parties of 250 or more people. The concept of a “village” was used to promote movement among 4 independent buildings for residents and guests alike to enjoy the year round natural beauty and climate of the Golden Isles. The architectural scale and attention to detail throughout the campus is exemplary. From the heavy mud set Spanish barrel tile roof to the monolithic solid concrete portico with its’ custom carved cartouche at the entrance, every opportunity was seized to match the style and grace of the best properties built in a bygone era.

Photography by Veronica Rodriguez
Kitchen - large transitional light wood floor kitchen idea in London with shaker cabinets, quartzite countertops, an island, an undermount sink, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Grey tiles and custom cabinets allow comfort and luxury. Photo: Marion Abada Styling BelmayCo
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master concrete floor bathroom remodel in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops