A living room in the Oakland Hills for a family with two young kids. The goal was simple: sophisticated enough for the adults, relaxed enough for real life. Dark painted built-ins anchor the space with quiet drama, while a fuzzy rug, playful organic lighting, and family-friendly fabrics keep it warm, approachable, and never too precious to use.

Waterside terrace at twilight. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard concrete patio kitchen remodel in Seattle with a roof extension

Treve Johnson Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen pantry design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard outdoor playset in San Francisco.

The tapered hood, subway tile and suspended shelves are all elements that make up this modern farmhouse design.
Mid-sized cottage l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

2017-2018 Kitchen Design Contest Southwest Winner. This kitchen functions as a gathering and homework area for the children, while ample space allows the entire family to get together and cook dinner. The beautiful floor plan opens to the great room and vast outdoor patio, and the material selections blend through the entirety of the home.

Large pieces of irregular shaped bluestone, with its organic feel is the material selected for the patio. Large bluestone slabs bridge the dry stream bed leading to the lawn and Tea House beyond. Hardscaping materials were chosen for there quiet appearance -bluestone, Aqua Blue boulders, and pea gravel with its gray and white neutral coloration.

Tim Heelan
Large transitional backyard brick patio photo in Minneapolis with a fire pit and a pergola

Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in New York

Photography: Christian Garibaldi
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beaded inset cabinets

When a house WOWS like this one, landscaping can be kept to a minimum to avoid distracting from the homes design.
Mid-sized modern multicolored two-story mixed siding and clapboard gable roof idea in Indianapolis with a shingle roof and a brown roof

View from the bathtub to the double vanities and out towards the bedroom. The shower and toilet are in a separate room behind the viewer. Photos by Brad Dickson

Kitchen - large transitional l-shaped gray floor kitchen idea in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Photo: Lucy Call © 2015 Houzz
Living room - transitional living room idea in Salt Lake City

Example of a mid-sized transitional living room design in Newark with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and gray walls

Large transitional formal brown floor living room photo in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Large arts and crafts master beige tile and mosaic tile limestone floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Denver with shaker cabinets, an undermount sink, soapstone countertops, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a hinged shower door and gray countertops