Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone patio remodel in New York with no cover

Kim Marcelo
Bedroom - coastal master bedroom idea in San Diego with white walls

This very tiny + outdated kitchen was begging for a fix me up. So we gave it just what it was asking for and we gutted it down to the bare bones and started fresh. A new functional open concept layout, much larger working triangle and massive amount of work space gave this kitchen the love it needed. We opted for no uppers on half of the kitchen to get a slight Scandinavian vibe and a nice neutral slate to keep it timeless and ready to flow with the rest of the home.

One of our happiest projects to date, the Rainbow Tile Bathroom! The homeowner designed this rainbow tile bathroom using Fireclay Tile to update the main bathroom in their vintage Portland home. As we took the bathroom down to its bare bones, it was cool to see just how many hands had worked in that space over the past 110 years. I'm proud to give this space new life that still honors the original character of the home.

Mid-sized transitional detached two-car garage photo in Santa Barbara

Photos by Steven Begleiter
Inspiration for an industrial exterior home remodel in Seattle

One of our happiest projects to date, the Rainbow Tile Bathroom! The homeowner designed this rainbow tile bathroom using Fireclay Tile to update the main bathroom in their vintage Portland home. As we took the bathroom down to its bare bones, it was cool to see just how many hands had worked in that space over the past 110 years. I'm proud to give this space new life that still honors the original character of the home.

150 year old 1500 sq ft bare-bones basement gets complete makeover - perimeter french drains, lowered floor for increased headroom, new staircase, hand-hewn posts and beams. Integrated powder room, wet bar, study, game room and living room areas

Example of a cottage open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This Manhattan apartment was a bare with white walls and great bones including the hardwood flooring. It needed a few small elements to make it feel more custom without breaking the bank. This master bedroom doubles as a sleeping space, desk space as well as a craft and sewing room.

This was a Master Bath total renovation. We took the space right down to the bare bones and this timeless space was created. A Master bath oasis
Inspiration for a large transitional master multicolored tile and stone tile marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

This very tiny + outdated kitchen was begging for a fix me up. So we gave it just what it was asking for and we gutted it down to the bare bones and started fresh. A new functional open concept layout, much larger working triangle and massive amount of work space gave this kitchen the love it needed. We opted for no uppers on half of the kitchen to get a slight Scandinavian vibe and a nice neutral slate to keep it timeless and ready to flow with the rest of the home.

And here we are, another project has finally come to a close. It's been an exciting journey to transform this old 1969 mansard house, into a much fresh and modern adobe. From conceptual design, and 3D visualization to stripping it down to its bare bones and rebuilding it with a fresh and modern look. We're proud of the results and we're glad to have overcome the challenges that came up along the way, and here is the final result. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnaS0brBMjB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

This was a Master Bath total renovation. We took the space right down to the bare bones and this timeless space was created. A Master bath oasis
Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom remodel in Toronto

This was a Master Bath total renovation. We took the space right down to the bare bones and this timeless space was created. A Master bath oasis
Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master multicolored tile and stone tile marble floor freestanding bathtub idea in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

this room started out with great potential. good bones in the form of architecture, paint, and light. all that was needed were new dressings and a little makeup. with some attention from Eleganz by Design, this space evolved from ordinary to “how you like me now”. it features a lush transitional sofa in charcoal gray, along with a cozy reading nook, with a yellow chair and ottoman (a perfect complement to the gray sofa), where you can wind down after a hectic day. dressing the bare windows with lush drapes adds drama but still allows the light in. here’s a room to entertain with “eleganz” and ease. – “finished to perfection”.

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography

There is nothing like taking a laid-back seat on the Flight Recliner by Design Within Reach on a Sunday afternoon. With the terrace doors open to enjoy a martini and cigar, using the TB Pineapple Side Table – the sitting room feels like being on vacation. Craftsman Four Square, Seattle, WA - Master Bedroom & Office - Custom Cabinetry, by Belltown Design LLC, Photography by Julie Mannell

Architect: MSR Design Photographer: Don Wong
Example of an urban formal and enclosed living room design in Minneapolis with no fireplace and no tv