Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

A classic, elegant master suite for the husband and wife, and a fun, sophisticated entertainment space for their family -- it was a dream project! To turn the master suite into a luxury retreat for two young executives, we mixed rich textures with a playful, yet regal color palette of purples, grays, yellows and ivories. For fun family gatherings, where both children and adults are encouraged to play, I envisioned a handsome billiard room and bar, inspired by the husband’s favorite pub.

Image Sharon Risedorph
Trendy lap pool photo in Los Angeles

Modern mountain aesthetic in this fully exposed custom designed ranch. Exterior brings together lap siding and stone veneer accents with welcoming timber columns and entry truss. Garage door covered with standing seam metal roof supported by brackets. Large timber columns and beams support a rear covered screened porch. (Ryan Hainey)

Marcell Puzsar Bright Room SF
1960s gray two-story concrete exterior home photo in San Francisco

Photographer: Greg Thomas
Inspiration for a large southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun courtyard concrete paver garden path in Austin.

In addition to the large island offering plenty of seating space, there is a perimeter sink to compliment the Galley Workstation in the island with clean-up, stainless Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf convection steam oven and oven, Wolf microwave, Sub-Zero under-counter two drawer freezer and Sub-Zero tall wine/beverage refrigerator.

Eric Roth Photography
Sunroom - large coastal light wood floor and brown floor sunroom idea in Boston with no fireplace and a glass ceiling

In addition to the large island offering plenty of seating space, there is a perimeter sink to compliment the Galley Workstation in the island with clean-up, stainless Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf convection steam oven and oven, Wolf microwave, Sub-Zero under-counter two drawer freezer and Sub-Zero tall wine/beverage refrigerator.

photos by Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped brick floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Houston with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash and two islands

Caroline Johnson Photography
Example of a classic backyard deck design in San Francisco

Erik Kvalsvik
Farmhouse white two-story gable roof idea in Austin

Paul Crosby Architectural Photography
Arts and crafts exterior home photo in Minneapolis

Molly Winters Photography
Example of a mid-sized 1950s single-wall ceramic tile eat-in kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This stunning custom home is set in a beautiful Texas Hill Country location. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean stone gable roof remodel in Austin with a metal roof

Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Mid-sized elegant backyard stone and kidney-shaped pool house photo in Boston

Modern front yard and exterior transformation of this ranch eichler in the Oakland Hills. The house was clad with horizontal cedar siding and painting a deep gray blue color with white trim. The landscape is mostly drought tolerant covered in extra large black slate gravel. Stamped concrete steps lead up to an oversized black front door. A redwood wall with inlay lighting serves to elegantly divide the space and provide lighting for the path.

Lisa Romerein
Dining room - country dining room idea in San Francisco

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.