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Example of a mid-sized mountain style master dark wood floor drop-in bathtub design with medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls

Staircase - u-shaped staircase idea in Chicago

Matthew Williams
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in New York with no fireplace and white walls

Tim Bies
Mountain style straight staircase photo in Seattle

Living room - large farmhouse open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Boise with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Roger Wade Studio

Example of a large classic master beige tile travertine floor and beige floor doorless shower design in Hawaii with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite countertops, an undermount tub, beige walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor staircase design in New York with gray walls and a white front door

Transitional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Dallas with white walls

Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer remodel in Houston with white walls

Large elegant wooden u-shaped staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Showcase Photographers
Example of an arts and crafts dark wood floor home design design in Nashville with gray walls

Michael J. Lee
Family room - traditional medium tone wood floor family room idea in Boston

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Mountain style kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and medium tone wood cabinets

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz
Example of a minimalist open concept living room library design in Salt Lake City with white walls and a standard fireplace

This lovely two-car garage was constructed to secure antique​​​ automobiles. A second story was designed over the garage bays for a home office. The roof is cedar shake. The remote-operated doors are insulated to keep the interior space temperate year round.

Study room - transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room idea in Chicago with white walls

Example of a mountain style galley dark wood floor kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and an island