Brian Vanden Brink
Mid-sized beach style open concept light wood floor living room photo in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

The soaking tub was positioned to capture views of the tree canopy beyond. The vanity mirror floats in the space, exposing glimpses of the shower behind.

Angie Seckinger
Example of a large classic enclosed vaulted ceiling living room design in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a 1950s home design remodel in San Francisco

Jean Allsopp
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Birmingham with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

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.

Contemporary log home kitchen.
Mid-sized mountain style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Sandra Lynch Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard concrete patio remodel in Dallas with a fire pit and a pergola

This kitchen has a great amount of drawer space and under-counter storage with eight roll-out shelves for all the pots, pans and equipment. Once you use roll-outs, you will never go without them. The granite countertop has a 2 1/2" mitered drop-edge for a substantial look.

An Orchid with green leaves sitting on the island in a white and gray transitional kitchen. Enjoy the white cabinetry with glass doors and Carrera marble tile backsplash in an Arabesque pattern. Photography by Greg Hoppe.

Michael J. Lee
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Mid-sized transitional guest carpeted bedroom photo in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

Mark Woods
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Inspiration for a large craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island