Photo by George Dzahristos
Design ideas for a traditional stone landscaping in Detroit.

A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

A Garden room separating garage from house proper. A repurposed tannery bench found and detailed by the architect creates this handsome room. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design.

Example of a mid-sized cottage u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and solid surface countertops

Krista Sobkowiak
Large trendy u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, an island and white countertops

Patio - large transitional backyard brick patio idea in Columbus with a pergola

Blane Balduf
Kitchen pantry - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Dallas with white cabinets and open cabinets

Scott Hargis
Inspiration for an industrial backyard patio remodel in San Francisco

Example of a classic dark wood floor living room design in Orange County with gray walls

Miller + Miller Real Estate Sun-filled kitchen + breakfast room. Large windows galore offer views of waterfalls trees + wildlife (including backless china cabinet + window over range to maintain view of gardens). Distressed white oak floor. Skylights. Faux finish walls/ceiling. Kitchen with expansive Island with 13-foot hardwood counter-top and second prep sink. Two dishwashers in Island, Two Subzero 36 inch fridge/freezers, plus Two refrigerator drawers. Fully Renovated. All indoor and outdoor appliances are new in ’09.

In this bathroom, a Medallion Gold Providence Vanity with Classic Paint Irish Crème was installed with Zodiaq Portfolio London Sky Corian on the countertop and on top of the window seat. A regular rectangular undermount sink with Vesi widespread lavatory faucet in brushed nickel. A Cardinal shower with partition in clear glass with brushed nickel hardware. Mansfield Pro-fit Air Massage bath and Brizo Transitional Hydrati shower with h2Okinetic technology in brushed nickel. Kohler Cimarron comfort height toilet in white.

Brett Winter Lemon Photography
Example of a mountain style backyard stone patio design in Portland Maine with no cover and a fire pit

Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor and brown floor utility room design in Nashville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, open cabinets, limestone countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops

Urban open concept and formal living room photo in DC Metro with black walls

An old stone mansion built in 1924 had seen a number of renovations over the decades and the time had finally come to address a growing list of issues. Rather than continue with a patchwork of fixes, the owners engaged us to conduct a full house renovation to bring this home back to its former glory and in line with its status as an international consulate residence where dignitaries are hosted on a regular basis. One of the biggest projects was remodeling the expansive 365 SF kitchen; the main kitchen needed to be both a workhorse for the weekly catered events as well as serve as the residents’ primary hub. We made adjustments to the kitchen layout to maximize countertop and storage space as well as enhance overall functionality, being mindful of the dual purposes this kitchen serves. To add visual interest to the large space we used two toned cabinets – classic white along the perimeter and a deep blue to distinguish the two islands and tall pantry. Brushed brass accents echo the original brass hardware and fixtures throughout the home. A kitchen this large needed a statement when it came to the countertops so we selected a stunning Nuvolato quartzite with distinctive veining that complements the blue cabinets. We restored and refinished the original Heart of Pine floors, letting the natural character of the wood shine through. A custom antique Heart of Pine wood top was commissioned for the fixed island – the warmth of wood was preferable to stone for the informal seating area. The second island serves as both prep area and staging space for dinners and events. This mobile island can be pushed flush with the stationary island to provide a generous area for the caterers to expedite service. Adjacent to the main kitchen, we added a second service kitchen for the live-in staff and their family. This room used to be a catch-all laundry/storage/mudroom so we had to get creative in order to incorporate all of those features while adding a fully functioning eat-in kitchen. Using smaller appliances allowed us to capture more space for cabinetry and by stacking the cabinets and washer/dryer (relocated to the rear service foyer) we managed to meet all the requirements. We installed salvaged Heart of Pine floors to match the originals in the adjacent kitchen and chose a neutral finish palette that will be easy to maintain. These kitchens weren’t the only projects we undertook in the historic stone mansion. Other renovations include 7 bathrooms, flooring throughout (hardwoods, custom carpets/runners/wall-to-wall), custom drapery and window treatments, new lighting/electric, as well as paint/trim and custom closet and cabinetry.

This tiny kitchen was barely usable by a busy mom with 3 young kids. We were able to remove two walls and open the kitchen into an unused space of the home and make this the focal point of the home the clients had always dreamed of! Hidden on the back side of this peninsula are 3 cubbies, one for each child to store their backpacks and lunch boxes for school. The fourth cubby contains a charging station for the families electronics.

Mid-sized farmhouse u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and flat-panel cabinets

Example of a classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The cabana was placed at the end of the pool to provide opportunities for a quiet, romantic getaway. The cabana is enclosed by block wall with an ipe wood veneer. Horizontal shudders are also of ipe. They allow for privacy with air movement (notice the angle of the shudder will not allow visibility into the cabana). The double fabric cabana is grey on the exterior with a white interior. A simple ceiling fan and light illuminates the entire space. The fireplace is precast concrete. It is natural gas with an internal ventilation system. The shower, also shown, is located just to the right of the cabana.