Buttonbush / Cephalanthus occidentalis Photo: Bob Peterson, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic

Photos not attributed to Danny Lorman Photography are taken by Architect Sharon Sheltzer's iPhone.

Stylophorum Diphyllum / Celandine Poppy Photo: Simon Wheatley, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic

Soapweed yucca / Yucca glauca Photo: Matt Lavin, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic

Example of a beach style white two-story gable roof design in Orange County with a shingle roof

Rosa californica / California wild rose Photo: Kat Grigg, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic

The new shed dormer provides continuity to the home’s exterior attributes by enhancing the line and rhythm of the siding, window and roofing package.

Renovation and addition of a 1940's Colonial into a family home that's modern, cool and classic. White interiors, dark floors, open plan, loads of natural light and easy access to outdoors makes this perfect for family and entertaining. Traditional meets modern. Award winning project . Judges say : "This renovation balances traditional attributes with modern clarity. Photo: Matthew Williams

Yellow Gingko Trees wrapped and ready for shipping Photo: Dana, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic

Soapweed yucca / Yucca glauca Photo: Matt Lavin, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic

Ribes malvaceum / Pink chaparral currant Photo: Curtis Clark, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license

Conoclinium Coelestinum / Blue Mistflower Photo: Fritz Flohr Reynolds, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic

Photo: Andrey Zharkikh, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic Large beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus), Plantain family (Plantaginaceae).

Achillea millefolium / yarrow Photo: Anna, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic

photos by Pedro Marti This large light-filled open loft in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City was purchased by a growing family to make into their family home. The loft, previously a lighting showroom, had been converted for residential use with the standard amenities but was entirely open and therefore needed to be reconfigured. One of the best attributes of this particular loft is its extremely large windows situated on all four sides due to the locations of neighboring buildings. This unusual condition allowed much of the rear of the space to be divided into 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, all of which had ample windows. The kitchen and the utilities were moved to the center of the space as they did not require as much natural lighting, leaving the entire front of the loft as an open dining/living area. The overall space was given a more modern feel while emphasizing it’s industrial character. The original tin ceiling was preserved throughout the loft with all new lighting run in orderly conduit beneath it, much of which is exposed light bulbs. In a play on the ceiling material the main wall opposite the kitchen was clad in unfinished, distressed tin panels creating a focal point in the home. Traditional baseboards and door casings were thrown out in lieu of blackened steel angle throughout the loft. Blackened steel was also used in combination with glass panels to create an enclosure for the office at the end of the main corridor; this allowed the light from the large window in the office to pass though while creating a private yet open space to work. The master suite features a large open bath with a sculptural freestanding tub all clad in a serene beige tile that has the feel of concrete. The kids bath is a fun play of large cobalt blue hexagon tile on the floor and rear wall of the tub juxtaposed with a bright white subway tile on the remaining walls. The kitchen features a long wall of floor to ceiling white and navy cabinetry with an adjacent 15 foot island of which half is a table for casual dining. Other interesting features of the loft are the industrial ladder up to the small elevated play area in the living room, the navy cabinetry and antique mirror clad dining niche, and the wallpapered powder room with antique mirror and blackened steel accessories.

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Miami

Cream Wild Indigo / Baptisia bracteata Photo: Joshua Mayer, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic

Inspiration for a contemporary gray floor great room remodel in Austin with gray walls and a ribbon fireplace