Clarified Studios
Inspiration for a huge mediterranean beige two-story stucco house exterior remodel in Los Angeles with a hip roof and a tile roof

Living room library - contemporary open concept dark wood floor living room library idea in DC Metro with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

These homeowners gave their house a noticeable facelift simply by installing new garage doors. With state-of-the-art construction and technology, these doors are energy efficient, durable and aesthetically pleasing. Notice the soft gray color, arched windows, textured panel design and decorative hinges/handles. Ranked as the #1 home improvement for cost effectiveness and curb appeal, homeowners won't go wrong by updating their garage doors. | Photo Credits: Pro-Lift Garage Doors Murfreesboro Tn https://www.proliftdoors.com/murfreesboro/

Lori Hamilton
Garage - mid-sized tropical attached two-car garage idea in Miami

Grey, pearl and black metallic epoxy floor coating applied to a garage floor.
Inspiration for a small modern attached one-car garage remodel in Dallas

Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk carpeted, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling study room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls

Paul Bardagjy Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern attached four-car garage remodel in Austin

Inspiration for a mediterranean dark wood floor powder room remodel in Phoenix with a vessel sink, white walls and white countertops

The Cocktail Courtyard is accessed via sliding doors which retract into the exterior walls of the dining room. The courtyard features a stone corner fireplace, antique french limestone fountain basin, and chicago common brick in a traditional basketweave pattern. A stone stairway leads to guest suites on the second floor of the residence, and the courtyard benefits from a wonderfully intimate view out into the native desert, looking out to the Reatta Wash, and McDowell Mountains beyond. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders

Closed garage storage cabinets are the perfect solution for plumbing or electrical supplies, small items or liquid containers. A pegboard is still an effective way to organize hand tools and small items. It is classic, versatile and easy to reconfigure when you bring home a new tool. Kara Lashuay

A Star Wars themed man cave uses lightsabers as wall decor to create a stimulating visual effect.
Inspiration for a contemporary enclosed family room remodel in Phoenix with blue walls

Terrace with low maintenance, cool porcelain tile for comfort and reduced “heat island” effect. A previously obstructed view of the sound is now enjoyed from the main living areas of the residence.

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets-Designer-Ward Wildanger, Photo: Karine Weiller
Inspiration for a large contemporary attached three-car garage remodel in San Francisco

Peter Peirce
Mid-sized country medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in Bridgeport with white walls

Trendy kitchen photo in Birmingham

EMILIO COLLAVINO
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept living room idea in Miami with no fireplace and no tv

Freestanding bathtub - contemporary white tile freestanding bathtub idea in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

LOS ANGELES, CA / SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL The commission for this 4,300-square-foot residence came with significant challenges for the architects – a house had once existed on the lot but had burned down and the attempt to replace the house had stalled, leading to an abatement order and a lapse of permits. Our first challenge was to revive the lapsed construction permit by proposing to “modify” the existing structure. The practical effect this had was to fix the footprint of the new home to the existing structure’s plan outline. Having thereby inherited the large, dense block of the original house, the new strategy became one of substituting selective areas of indoor space for outdoor courtyard. This strategy of trading indoor space for outdoor courtyard allowed an erosion of the formerly monolithic structure into a series of distinct volumetric elements, and further suggested that the architectural pieces could cohere as a “village.” The main level is further eroded by large, glazed planes, merging indoor with outdoor, and virtually stretching the landscape across interior space. Moving the detached garage from the rear yard to beneath the new living space allowed for a 75-meter lap pool and a shaded olive garden. The gardens include built-in seating, extensive use of ornamental grasses and Zen-like interior courtyards. A material palette of fossilized stone, bonderized-galvanized metal, and natural Douglas fir allows for the warmth desired by the wife, while providing the modernity required by the husband. Programmatically, her music room borrows from the calm and protected olive court in the rear, while his office becomes a pavilion set in the landscape, which both addresses the street and acts as a sheltering monument for the terraced entry garden.

This beautifully sited Colonial captures the essence of the serene and sophisticated Webster Hill neighborhood. Stunning architectural design and a character-filled interior will serve with distinction and grace for years to come. Experience the full effect of the family room with dramatic cathedral ceiling, built-in bookcases and grand brick fireplace. The open floor plan leads to a spacious kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances. The dining room with built-in china cabinets and a generously sized living room are perfect for entertaining. Exceptional guest accommodations or alternative master suite are found in a stunning renovated second floor addition with vaulted ceiling, sitting room, luxurious bath and custom closets. The fabulous mudroom is a true necessity for today's living. The spacious lower level includes play room and game room, full bath, and plenty of storage. Enjoy evenings on the screened porch overlooking the park-like grounds abutting conservation land.