Photos by Jordan Powers John Fritz Construction
Elegant dark wood floor hallway photo in Minneapolis with white walls

Sean Litchfield
Example of a trendy enclosed living room design in Boston with gray walls

The conversion of this iconic American barn into a Writer’s Studio was conceived of as a tranquil retreat with natural light and lush views to stimulate inspiration for both husband and wife. Originally used as a garage with two horse stalls, the existing stick framed structure provided a loft with ideal space and orientation for a secluded studio. Signature barn features were maintained and enhanced such as horizontal siding, trim, large barn doors, cupola, roof overhangs, and framing. New features added to compliment the contextual significance and sustainability aspect of the project were reclaimed lumber from a razed barn used as flooring, driftwood retrieved from the shores of the Hudson River used for trim, and distressing / wearing new wood finishes creating an aged look. Along with the efforts for maintaining the historic character of the barn, modern elements were also incorporated into the design to provide a more current ensemble based on its new use. Elements such a light fixtures, window configurations, plumbing fixtures and appliances were all modernized to appropriately represent the present way of life.

The Horseshoe Barn Door Hardware Kit was used to create an airy and efficient use of space in this media room.
Inspiration for a rustic home theater remodel in Seattle

Mudroom - rustic medium tone wood floor mudroom idea in Raleigh with beige walls

JS Gibson
Hallway - mid-sized cottage dark wood floor and blue floor hallway idea in Charleston with white walls

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Julie Soefer
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor family room remodel in Houston with gray walls

MichaelChristiePhotography
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage master white tile and subway tile dark wood floor and brown floor claw-foot bathtub remodel in Detroit with open cabinets, wood countertops, medium tone wood cabinets, brown countertops, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a wall-mount sink and a hinged shower door

Double barn doors make a great entryway into this large his and hers master closet. Photos by Chris Veith
Example of a huge transitional gender-neutral light wood floor walk-in closet design in New York with dark wood cabinets and flat-panel cabinets

Farmhouse u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor home design photo in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and no island

Hallway - mid-sized craftsman dark wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in Jacksonville with beige walls

Steve Keating Photography
Trendy bedroom photo in Seattle with a ribbon fireplace

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio Robert Elliott Custom Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary built-in desk dark wood floor home office remodel in Dallas with blue walls and no fireplace

Bedroom - large cottage master carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Nashville with gray walls and no fireplace

Architect: RMT Architects General Contractor :Ronnie D. Waller Construction, Inc. Photography: Eric Morley Photography
Deck - rustic deck idea in Charleston

Rustic reclaimed wood sliding barn door compliments the crisp clean modern lines of the master bathrooms interior.
Corner shower - large modern master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor corner shower idea in San Diego with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a country single-wall gray floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Phtography by Peter Rymwid
Large elegant master beige tile and stone tile travertine floor corner shower photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door