Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Boston

Michal Utterback
Inspiration for a modern bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

Large tuscan laminate floor and beige floor mudroom photo in Austin with beige walls and a white front door

Example of a mid-sized classic single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white cabinets and ceramic backsplash

John Merkl Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash and an island

Ben Benschneider
Example of a trendy white tile and mosaic tile alcove bathtub design in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Morgan Howarth
Large beach style wooden l-shaped staircase photo in DC Metro with wooden risers

This modern farmhouse kitchen was created to match the style and feel of the rest of the historic house built in the 1700s. Reclaimed flooring and counters, white fully custom Grabill cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and marble counters complete this lovely kitchen. Design and Installation by Main Street at Botellos. Photography by Eric Roth.

Inspiration for a large shabby-chic style galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

We developed a design that fully met the desires of a spacious, airy, light filled home incorporating Universal Design features that blend seamlessly adding beauty to the Minimalist Scandinavian concept.

Sunlight fills the warm kitchen and dining space - perfect for a meal after a long family swim session. The television wall screens access to a bathroom and laundry room. Tim Wilkes Photography

A countertop cutout to dispose trash directly into a bowl placed beneath the hole.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley ceramic tile and gray floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with white cabinets, wood countertops, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

A suspended walkway joins the house to the boat house. Builder Steve Jones Construction. Landscape architect, Planters, Inc and outdoor lighting by The Outdoor Lights.

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped bamboo floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kolanowski Studio
Bedroom - mediterranean bedroom idea in Houston

Elliott Johnson Photography
Example of a country drought-tolerant patio design in San Luis Obispo

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

with Lloyd Architects
Example of a large minimalist freestanding desk light wood floor and brown floor home office library design in Salt Lake City with white walls and no fireplace