Inspiration for a large contemporary red split-level brick flat roof remodel in New York with a mixed material roof

Inspiration for a timeless brick floor mudroom remodel in Phoenix with a dark wood front door

Amazing custom new construction. White painted brick accented with bronze windows, gutters, and downspouts. Chimney has inlaid herringbone pattern. Wood-stained double arched French door entry with gas lanterns. Beautifully nestled within mature treed, park like setting.

You need only look at the before picture of the SYI Studio space to understand the background of this project and need for a new work space. Susan lives with her husband, three kids and dog in a 1960 split-level in Bloomington, which they've updated over the years and didn't want to leave, thanks to a great location and even greater neighbors. As the SYI team grew so did the three Yeley kids, and it became clear that not only did the team need more space but so did the family. 1.5 bathrooms + 3 bedrooms + 5 people = exponentially increasing discontent. By 2016, it was time to pull the trigger. Everyone needed more room, and an offsite studio wouldn't work: Susan is not just Creative Director and Owner of SYI but Full Time Activities and Meal Coordinator at Chez Yeley. The design, conceptualized entirely by the SYI team and executed by JL Benton Contracting, reclaimed the existing 4th bedroom from SYI space, added an ensuite bath and walk-in closet, and created a studio space with its own exterior entrance and full bath—making it perfect for a mother-in-law or Airbnb suite down the road. The project added over a thousand square feet to the house—and should add many more years for the family to live and work in a home they love. Contractor: JL Benton Contracting Cabinetry: Richcraft Wood Products Photographer: Gina Rogers

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This shot depicts the various massing elements of this complicated split-level home. The front whit wall is actually made of crushed shells which are also used as mulch for the entry landscaping.

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Example of a mid-sized danish black split-level wood and board and batten gable roof design in Portland with a metal roof and a black roof

Custom Concrete Countertops by Hard Topix. Perimeter is a light grind finish and the Island is a darker natural/textured finish.
Urban l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, granite backsplash, stainless steel appliances and black countertops

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Large modern red split-level brick flat roof idea in Chicago

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Inspiration for a large craftsman shade split-level and backyard brick and concrete paver retaining wall landscape.

A specimen tree anchors a courtyard at the front of the house. The door leading into the house is screened from view behind the left board-formed concrete wall. A long low window provides a view down from the study. A corner window marks the second floor guest bedroom.

Mid-sized scandinavian black split-level wood and board and batten gable roof idea in Portland with a metal roof and a black roof

Transitional powder room photo in Miami

Keith & Shari wanted to open things up, while preserving the recently installed laminate floor outside the kitchen. The kitchen was mostly original with the exception of the range and hood, which were recent upgrades. The layout worked fine for them, but capturing more storage and modernizing were priorities. The first thing we did was to remove the top 1/2 of two of the walls to gain visual space. Next, we expanded the cabinetry to fill the unused table space in the kitchen. Since the space is now open, both the living and dining rooms are close enough for comfortable conversation. White painted cabinetry helped to further expand the visual size of the new space. The herringbone layout of the tile floor avoided conflict with the laminate floor in the living room. Quartz countertops, a full height tile splash, LED under-cabinet lighting, and concealed angled plug strips add clean, bright, bullet-proof, and stylish elements to complete the space in a soft, elegant, & timeless manner. Photo by: Warren Smith, CMKBD, CAPS

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Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in Denver

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Small trendy gray two-story mixed siding house exterior photo with a shed roof