Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in Baltimore with a fireplace and a pergola

Anastasia Amelchakova w/ A+I design, photography by Magda Biernat
Large urban wooden straight open staircase photo in New York

Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in New York

Minimalist home bar photo in New York

With budget in mind, we didn't modify the structure of the kitchen and kept most appliances in existing locations. We did however introduce a sizable island and installed a new induction cooktop here in a walnut wood top. The island is designed with space for a couple of stools for snack meals and open display areas each side of it, echo the arches of the home architecture. Photo Credit: Preview First

Example of a trendy u-shaped open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metallic backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Scott Pease
Inspiration for a transitional terra-cotta tile family room remodel in Cleveland

Homeowners desire outdoor rooms for a variety of both fun and practical reasons. Outdoor dining is a big motivation in Southern California. San Diego and Orange County homeowners enjoy mild, sunny weather year-round, so with the right outdoor living scenario outdoor dining can be just as, if not more, comfortable as indoor dining! Western Outdoor Design & Build will sit down with you and establish what features your outdoor room needs to suit your lifestyle. Some owners swoon at the idea of an outdoor home theatre, fully equipped with a flat screen television and surround sound speakers. Other homeowners want an outdoor bar setting, a Hawaiian themed cabana that transforms their backyard into an exotic resort. Many homeowners have trouble deciding between a cabana, bungalow, pergola, sunroom or pool house. Our knowledgeable and experienced team of landscape design professionals and outdoor living specialists will sit down with you and explain the features and benefits of each structure. Whatever your dreams may be, Western Outdoor Design & Build can turn them into reality. (800) 789-7510!

This project involved the design of a new open-air Pool House on grounds of a 1905 carriage house estate. The main house and guesthouse on this property were also extensively renovated as part of the project. The concept for the new Pool House was to incorporate the vocabulary of these existing structures into the form while creating a protected, yet open space with a bright and fresh interior. The Pool house is sited on axis to a new fifty-foot pool and the existing Breakfast Room terrace with views back to the house and the adjacent pastoral fields. The exterior of the pool house is shingled, with bracketed rakes, exposed rafter tails and a cupola. Wood louvered shutters and a custom made removable fabric cover protect the structure during the off season. The interior of the Pool House includes a vaulted sitting area with wide beadboard on the walls and ceiling, shingled half walls and a soapstone wet bar. The bluestone flooring flows in from the pool terrace, blurring the boundaries of interior and exterior space. The bath and changing area have a built in stained bench and a vanity with an integral soapstone sink. An exterior shower enclosure is linked to the form by the bracketed extension of the main roof. Photography Barry A. Hyman. Contractor L & L Builders

Quintessential Home For Luxe Living Spire partnered up with Moceri and built the Villa Cortile, one of the homes in the Pinnacle subdivision in Oakland Township, MI. The home features a grand circular dining room that leads to a cozy library/wine room at one end and a bar and two pantries at the other. It includes two French balconies that overlook the pool. A master suite wing with a separate sitting room warmed by a two-way fireplace, which is centered on the floating tub in the spa bath. It also includes a lower level that opens directly to the swimming pool and hot tub. This home was featured in the Ultimate Homearama in 2014. An event that provide visitors with the ultimate in luxury home living, design trends and ideas that are attainable in their own home.

Lisa Petrole
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash and an island

Photo by Casey Woods
Mid-sized urban attached garden shed photo in Austin

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard stamped concrete patio kitchen remodel in Tampa

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Modern exposed steel and glass pool house with cantilevered concrete structure.
Mid-sized modern exterior home idea in Dallas

Large elegant galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, limestone countertops, porcelain backsplash, an undermount sink and beige countertops

Cozy fireplace sitting space adjacent to the bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional walk-out light wood floor and gray floor basement remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Woodsy kitchen for guest house. This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio

This dramatic kitchen features open shelving and a high-gloss cement floor. And, on the island, the Accolade™ Downdraft Ventilation System which offers striking design, innovative ventilation and a graceful curve. It rises above the cooking surface to quietly clear the air, then disappears on command.