Alise O'Brien
Barn - cottage barn idea in Austin

Francis Dzikowski
Inspiration for a timeless dining room remodel in New York with yellow walls

Hoi Ning Wong
Photo of a craftsman side yard stone garden path in San Francisco.

Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. Published 3 times, The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design. Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.

Dedicated laundry room - small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room idea in Boston

Susan Gilmore Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and beige cabinets

An extraordinary WARHOL collection was the starting point of this project for a family with young kids in need of functional yet stylish interiors. Brightly colored, lacquered walls are the backdrop for the art which dictated the colors used. Custom built-ins and 3 dimensional walls add interest and definition to the spaces. A Missoni carpet connects the dots. Photography by: David Duncan Livingston

Matt Rose Photography
Trendy built-in desk dark wood floor home office photo with white walls

Rachael Stollar
Trendy open staircase photo in New York

Inspiration for a coastal black floor entryway remodel in New York with a blue front door

Copyright Carl Mayfield Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Houston with a console sink

Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Milwaukee with a shed roof

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets and blue cabinets

Example of a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Seating and fire pits create intimate exterior patio spaces. Iron railings wrap the light wells providing access and natural light to a generous full basement from the rear yard area. Painted brick and shutters accent the modern adaptation of traditional detailing. Gutters, rain leaders and roof overhangs are refined and deliberate.

Photos by Patrick Brickman. 55" TV inserted into custom shelving with a Klipsch speaker. Distributed audio/video, climate control and automated lighting are part of the control system.

©Morgan Howarth Photography
Transitional living room photo in DC Metro with gray walls

Inspiration for a rustic kitchen remodel in Minneapolis

Backyard with custom pergola and built in grill in Geneva, Illinois.
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard brick patio remodel in Chicago with no cover