Open concept kitchen - contemporary open concept kitchen idea in Portland with glass-front cabinets, wood countertops, green backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Gokul Bakshi
Inspiration for a timeless detached garden shed remodel in Newark

Farmhouse kitchen area featuring antique beams and floors and a blue kitchen island with a butcher block top.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and white countertops

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Example of a transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A quaint cottage set back in Vineyard Haven's Tashmoo woods creates the perfect Vineyard getaway. Our design concept focused on a bright, airy contemporary cottage with an old fashioned feel. Clean, modern lines and high ceilings mix with graceful arches, re-sawn heart pine rafters and a large masonry fireplace. The kitchen features stunning Crown Point cabinets in eye catching 'Cook's Blue' by Farrow & Ball. This kitchen takes its inspiration from the French farm kitchen with a separate pantry that also provides access to the backyard and outdoor shower. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Large mountain style gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet photo in Albuquerque with dark wood cabinets

Transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Greg Hoppe
Open concept kitchen - huge modern l-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and quartzite countertops

Mike Schwartz
Inspiration for a contemporary rooftop rooftop outdoor kitchen deck remodel in Chicago with no cover

Inspiration for a mid-century modern l-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling kitchen remodel in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Chang Kyun Kim
Inspiration for a small contemporary concrete floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Kitchen and Bathroom remodel. This was completed by reworking the space and opening up the original kitchen and extending it into the old dining room. The space is now open concept and flows nicely from one room to the next.

Patio - large craftsman backyard rectangular lap patio idea

©Erin Parker, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
Bedroom - tropical medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Miami with green walls

This stamped, decorative concrete patio in O'Fallon is partially covered. The ceiling is whitewashed cedar and has recessed lights and a fan. There is seating and dining space and a stone surrounded cooking area with a granite counter top, built-in Napoleon grill, Firemagic cabinet and drawers. There is bar seating at the counter on the opposite side which backs up to the open patio and wood burning firepit.

The layout of this colonial-style house lacked the open, coastal feel the homeowners wanted for their summer retreat. Siemasko + Verbridge worked with the homeowners to understand their goals and priorities: gourmet kitchen; open first floor with casual, connected lounging and entertaining spaces; an out-of-the-way area for laundry and a powder room; a home office; and overall, give the home a lighter and more “airy” feel. SV’s design team reprogrammed the first floor to successfully achieve these goals. SV relocated the kitchen to what had been an underutilized family room and moved the dining room to the location of the existing kitchen. This shift allowed for better alignment with the existing living spaces and improved flow through the rooms. The existing powder room and laundry closet, which opened directly into the dining room, were moved and are now tucked in a lower traffic area that connects the garage entrance to the kitchen. A new entry closet and home office were incorporated into the front of the house to define a well-proportioned entry space with a view of the new kitchen. By making use of the existing cathedral ceilings, adding windows in key locations, removing very few walls, and introducing a lighter color palette with contemporary materials, this summer cottage now exudes the light and airiness this home was meant to have. © Dan Cutrona Photography

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplash and brown countertops