Cati Teague Photography for Gina Sims Designs
Living room - eclectic enclosed light wood floor living room idea in Atlanta with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace, orange walls and no tv

A very charismatic young mother-in-law in Carlsbad--with a fantastic eye for design--loves her black and white. So, that's just what she got in this sophisticated master bath remodel in her mother-in-law suite! Bellmont Cabinets, Aurea Stone's Paragon quartz countertop, Toto toilet, and tile from San Diego Marble and Tile adorn the bright and airy updated space. Photos by: Jon Upson

History, revived. An early 19th century Dutch farmstead, nestled in the hillside of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, offered a storied canvas on which to layer replicated additions and contemporary components. Endowed with an extensive art collection, the house and barn serve as a platform for aesthetic appreciation in all forms.

Mid-sized elegant detached two-car garage photo in Charlotte

Family oriented farmhouse with board and batten siding, shaker style cabinetry, brick accents, and hardwood floors. Separate entrance from garage leading to a functional, one-bedroom in-law suite.

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Design: Sarah Warto, Boxleaf Design
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in San Francisco.

Patio - 1950s courtyard patio idea with no cover

Michael Hunter
Example of a transitional bathroom design in Dallas

The Garden suite sits approximately in the same location as the old smokehouse that once stood on the property nearly a century before.
Inspiration for a small timeless detached guesthouse remodel

Morgan Howarth
Bedroom - mid-sized industrial master concrete floor bedroom idea in DC Metro with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic home design design in Charlotte

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2014 Houzz
Traditional exterior home idea in Tampa

Dining room with coffered wood ceiling, balanced with large cement tiles on the floors.
Kitchen/dining room combo - mediterranean concrete floor and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Sacramento with white walls

Once a chicken coop now a cottage. The little out building was scrubbed and white washed on the interior. The internal structure was left exposed for rustic charm. An outside bathroom provides an invigorating environment for morning or midnight ablutions. Photo by Brea McDonald http://www.breamcdonald.com/

Exterior In-Law Suite & Garage Addition
Mid-sized traditional one-story brick house exterior idea

John Evans
Mountain style l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Columbus with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mediterranean beige two-story house exterior remodel in San Diego with a tile roof

Benjamin Benschneider A Seattle family was expecting their third child and hoping to find space for an additional bedroom within their existing one-story home. A small second floor addition was considered but the cost and disruption to the family living space presented serious drawbacks. A new detached garage and DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit), to be located in the backyard, was proposed to free up the existing basement garage for the new bedroom. The new building is modest and simple, designed with a scale and character to complement the existing house and neighborhood.

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.