The elongated horizontal bookshelves filled with multicolored texts mirror the vibrancy of the custom wool and silk carpets from Stark Carpet New York and the Billy Haines plum sofa. The over-sized John Rosselli antique mirror creates depth and character. The black and white square portraits lend to beautiful focal point that offset the vibrancy of the room. The Restoration Hardware double wide chaise, the Hungarian 1930's lounge chairs, and the 1960's style Salibello seating all add to a cohesive blend of a contemporary living style that is dynamically modern. Photography: Peter Rymwid

Elliott Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse living room remodel in San Luis Obispo with a standard fireplace and no tv

Kitchen - scandinavian kitchen idea

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This is an example of a rustic tile porch design with a fire pit and a roof extension.

Bathroom - large contemporary master gray floor and marble floor bathroom idea in New York with black cabinets, an integrated sink, gray countertops, beige walls and marble countertops

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

Bathroom - coastal white floor bathroom idea in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and white countertops

Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City

Cesar Rubio
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Marty Paoletta, ProMedia Tours
Home bar - transitional ceramic tile home bar idea in Nashville with gray walls

Man's walnut walk-in closet.
Inspiration for a contemporary men's light wood floor and beige floor walk-in closet remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept plywood floor and brown floor living room design with no fireplace and white walls

Example of a transitional backyard patio design in Austin with no cover

Ansel Olson
Large mountain style master blue tile and glass tile slate floor home design photo in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and soapstone countertops

Trendy kitchen photo in Boston

Mid-sized elegant home yoga studio photo in New York with white walls

Example of a mid-sized trendy master white tile and stone tile porcelain tile doorless shower design in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a trough sink and solid surface countertops

Mid-sized master blue tile and ceramic tile brick floor, white floor, double-sink and wallpaper freestanding bathtub photo in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Living room - large modern open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv