Stephanie Russo Photography
Example of a small country u-shaped laminate floor and gray floor kitchen design in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and brown countertops

Kitchen and living room with exposed steel beam for exterior cantilever. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt

The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing, joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing maintains an informal living arrangement that includes the dining space placed in an intimate alcove, a large country kitchen and relaxing seating area which opens to a classic covered porch and on to the water’s edge. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms. The master at the water side enjoys views and sounds of the wildlife and the shore while the two subordinate bedrooms soak in views of the garden and neighboring meadow. To bookend the scale and mass of the house, a whimsical tower was included to the nocturnal wing. The tower accommodates flex space for a bunk room, office or studio space. Materials and detailing of this house are based on a classic cottage vernacular language found in these sorts of buildings constructed in pre-war north america and harken back to a simpler time and scale. Eastern white cedar shingles, white painted trim and moulding collectively add a layer of texture and richness not found in today’s lexicon of detail. The house is 1,628 sf plus a 228 sf tower and a detached, two car garage which employs massing, detail and scale to allow the main house to read as dominant but not overbearing. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Chris Perez + Jamie Leisure
Small trendy galley concrete floor enclosed kitchen photo in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Transitional medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub photo in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and beige walls

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, cement tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless beige floor kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige countertops, granite countertops, beige backsplash and stone tile backsplash

in the kitchen, glossy acrylic perimeter cabinets in Bianco by Eclipse Cabinetry on their Metro door style surround a custom built island. Professional grade stainless steel appliances and range hood continue the modern feel in the space. Glossy blue straight stacked subway tile pops against the contemporary cabinet design. Builder: Cnossen Construction, Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design, Interior Designer: Whit and Willow, Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Country Garden Residence by Olson Kunding. Photos by: Jeremy Bitterman
Inspiration for a cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

A view across the new Caesarstone engineered quartz countertop to the original cabinets made in the 1950s. Photos by Greg Hoppe.
Mid-sized 1950s galley concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Beautiful and functional island with porcelain prep sink. Both sides of the island have roll-out shelving hidden underneath. The expansive granite countertop with a 2 1/2" mitered drop-edge makes food preparation and entertainment easy. Antique bubble glass is mounted in wall cabinet door.

Photography by Caryn B. Davis Located in the Cornfield Point area of Old Saybrook along Long Island Sound, this project brought a classic, yet forgotten beach house back to life. Through a little detective work and some creative ingenuity, we restored and enhanced the exterior to it’s former glory and transformed the interior to a highly efficient and functional home all the while uplifting its quaint cottage charm. On the exterior, we recreated a wonderful, airy front porch with cozy bench seats that look out to the water. The white cedar shingle siding is pre-bleached with a subtle flair at the bottom and a delicate break at mid-elevation. The asphalt shingles are not only beautifully matched with the siding, but offer superior reflective qualities to dissipate the heat of the summer sun. On the interior, we joined the front seasonal porch with the family room to form a larger, open living and dining space with paneled walls and ceilings anchored by the original round stone fireplace. In the rear, we carefully crafted a galley kitchen and laundry space with an adjacent first floor master suite. The diminutive house and property posed multiple practical and regulatory challenges which were overcome by a strong team effort, due diligence, and a commitment to the process. John R. Schroeder, AIA is a professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and planning. We have over 30 years experience with projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. Because we love what we do, we approach our work with enthusiasm and dedication. We are committed to the highest level of design and service on each and every project. We engage our clients in positive and rewarding collaborations. We strive to exceed expectations through our attention to detail, our understanding of the “big picture”, and our ability to effectively manage a team of design professionals, industry representatives, and building contractors. We carefully analyze budgets and project objectives to assist clients with wise fund allocation. We continually monitor and research advances in technology, materials, and construction methods, both sustainable and otherwise, to provide a responsible, well-suited, and cost effective product. Our design solutions are highly functional using both innovative and traditional approaches. Our aesthetic style is flexible and open, blending cues from client desires, building function, site context, and material properties, making each project unique, personalized, and enduring.

Montclair door style from the Designer Collection shown in Not Quite White paint with Black Glaze on Maple.
Example of a large classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Example of a large beach style l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen design in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a large mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Barry Calhoun Photography
Example of a huge minimalist l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, granite countertops, an island, window backsplash, black appliances, a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, black backsplash and black countertops

The Kitchen/Great room, the heart of our sunny and bright lakeside Ontario cottage. Styling: Ann Marie Favot for Style at Home Photography: Donna Griffith for Style at Home

Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island