Amundson Photography
Farmhouse light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Nestled along the base of the Snake River, this house in Jackson, WY, is surrounded by nature. Design emphasis has been placed on carefully located views to the Grand Tetons, Munger Mountain, Cody Peak and Josie’s Ridge. This modern take on a farmhouse features painted clapboard siding, raised seam metal roofing, and reclaimed stone walls. Designed for an active young family, the house has multi-functional rooms with spaces for entertaining, play and numerous connections to the outdoors. Photo by Tuck Fauntleroy Photo by Tuck Fauntleroy

Petr Krejci
Living room - transitional living room idea in London

Nat Rea
Inspiration for a coastal mudroom remodel in Boston with white walls

Living room library - mid-sized transitional enclosed gray floor and porcelain tile living room library idea in San Diego with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

Kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white cabinets

Photo of the vaulted Master Bedroom, where rustic beams meet more refined painted finishes. Lots of light emanates through the windows. Photo by Martis Camp Sales (Paul Hamill)

Open concept kitchen - coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Tom Arban
Example of a large trendy two-story mixed siding gray patio design in Toronto

Family room - coastal family room idea in Miami

Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Example of a large farmhouse open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room design in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a stone fireplace

Peter Murdock
Bedroom - contemporary master bedroom idea in New York with blue walls and no fireplace

Eric Kvalsvik, Paul Bardagjy
Country open concept living room photo in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Another view of the steep slope showing good grading for drainage
Mid-sized transitional two-story concrete fiberboard and board and batten gable roof idea with a shingle roof

Photographer - Jim Bartsch Contractor - Allen Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black backsplash and a peninsula

This beautiful study was part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. For this room, our objective was to create a feminine and sophisticated study for our client. She requested a design that was unique and fresh, but still warm and inviting. We wallpapered the back of the bookcases in an eye catching metallic vine pattern to add a feminine touch. Then, we selected a deep gray tone from the wallpaper and painted the bookcases and wainscoting in this striking color. We replaced the carpet with a light wood flooring that compliments the gray woodwork. Our client preferred a petite desk, just large enough for paying bills or working on her laptop, so our first furniture selection was a lovely black desk with feminine curved detailing and delicate star hardware. The room still needed a focal point, so we selected a striking lucite and gold chandelier to set the tone. The design was completed by a pair of gray velvet guest chairs. The gold twig pattern on the back of the chairs compliments the metallic wallpaper pattern perfectly. Finally the room was carefully detailed with unique accessories and custom bound books to fill the bookcases.