Photo by Mary Costa
Example of a trendy light wood floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls

JC Buck
Trendy freestanding desk study room photo in Denver with white walls

Nursery Remodel Los Angeles, CA Photographer: Casey Hale
Mid-sized trendy gender-neutral nursery photo in Los Angeles with blue walls

Mountain style guest bedroom photo in Other with white walls

Our busy Silicon Valley clients asked us to convert their tight-quartered 1960’s ranch house to a gracious family home that would meet their long term needs. Ease of living was paramount, both in functionality and in ordered design. The project was completed on a moderate budget.While retaining most of the structure of the existing house to avoid costly structural changes, we opened walls to improve the sight lines and flow of the house and bring in more light. We made small additions at the front and back bedrooms to gain space for the family and relatives. An existing underused patio area was improved with a simple outdoor kitchen and overhang to extend the living space to the outside. Costs were kept down with choices of modest materials. Everything was made to be functional. Ample storage has been built into the right places. The details of the kitchen were carefully worked out to accommodate all the wishes of the various cooks in the family. The house is set up to be easy to keep clean. Acoustic walls separate living from bedroom spaces so adults can enjoy time together while children sleep. The outdoor kitchen has easy access to the indoor kitchen and the garage, and its setup promotes socializing while cooking outdoors. A large part of the narrow back yard was previously unusable space due to a steep slope up to a neighbor’s higher fence. With a new retaining wall and some re-grading we took back more of the yard for the patio and play space on a new lawn. The remodeled house is a mix of contemporary and traditional elements. Cool colors have a calming effect. Traditional items such as prairie style windows, trellis, mosaic tiles, and Shaker style cabinets, break down the scale in an otherwise streamlined, contemporary design. A new gabled roof with a broad arch at the front of the house marks the entry and resolves a challenging form where the central entry is set back from walls on both sides. Photography: Kurt Manley https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-ranch/

In this renovation, a spare bedroom was removed to expand the living and dining space. The dining room features a Paul Evans cabinet and a Venini chandelier. Featured in Interior Design, Sept. 2014, p. 216 and Serendipity, Oct. 2014, p. 30. Renovation, Interior Design, and Furnishing: Luca Andrisani Architect. Photo: Peter Murdock

This modern pool uses a unconventional mosaic color giving a beautiful and distinctive look. The mosaic is color 260, and it has bands of aventurina, which gives it a subtle glittery effect. There are many mosaic colors that share this effect including greens, browns, blues and more. Combinations can also be made to fit your style.

Mike Schwartz
Mid-sized trendy living room photo in Chicago with white walls

Troy Thies Photography
Example of a country carpeted family room design in Minneapolis with white walls

David Tsay for STYLED by Emily Henderson
Example of a farmhouse built-in desk light wood floor study room design in Portland

Patio - large southwestern courtyard gravel patio idea in Denver with a fire pit

Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future. While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.

Scott Zimmerman, Modern kitchen with walnut cabinets and quartz counter top.
Example of a large trendy dark wood floor kitchen design in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Peter Molick Photography
Example of a large country u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Morgante Wilson Architects used Anne Sacks tile behind the vanity to add glamour to this Powder Room. The THG faucet is in polished nickel to add even more sparkle to this Powder Room.

Beach style light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Example of a transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor home bar design in New York with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, mirror backsplash and white countertops

Bathroom - modern stone slab bathroom idea in New York

Kids' room - mid-sized transitional girl carpeted kids' room idea in Chicago with multicolored walls