Photo by Ron Kolb
Home weight room - traditional medium tone wood floor home weight room idea in Cincinnati

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bedroom remodel in DC Metro with beige walls

The wine cellar is a combination of old and new materials adding to the architectural details of the home. Wide-plank cedar was used on the walls and ceiling, stainless steel bottle racks and a feature wall of antique barn beams and granite complete the space. Photo Credit Eric Roth

Peter Murdock
Inspiration for a contemporary two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York

Photo by Christi Nielsen
Alcove shower - small contemporary 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower idea in Dallas with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and solid surface countertops

Master Bathroom Photography by Rick Keating
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic master porcelain tile and beige tile porcelain tile and beige floor bathroom remodel in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white 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.

Example of a small 1950s master medium tone wood floor bedroom design in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized beach style open concept travertine floor living room design in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim in fir. This table folds down and away.

Photography by Joe Dodd
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete paver patio kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Home by Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Photo credit: ©2015 Brian Dressler / briandressler.com
Example of a mid-sized mountain style mudroom design in Charlotte with a light wood front door

In many of our modern homes, the owners no longer want a big formal living room and we create smaller, but nice, sitting areas for meetings and conversation. Porcelain tile floors, cedar ceilings and Fleetwood windows frame dramatic views of the San Francisco Bay.

Scott Griggs
Inspiration for a rustic dark wood floor family room remodel in Albuquerque with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Entry with wide plant rough-sawn cedar boards, stained alder clad walls, and clear cedar ceiling.
Inspiration for a contemporary pivot front door remodel in Seattle

This is a photo taken by one of our customers of their new wall paneling made from their own reclaimed barn cedar and covered with our water-based Rustic Redefined coatings! We are excited to see as this project continues to grow!

Patio - large transitional backyard stone patio idea in Minneapolis with no cover

Living room - transitional open concept vinyl floor and brown floor living room idea in Grand Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Photo by Gillean Proctor
Example of a trendy u-shaped terra-cotta tile and orange floor open concept kitchen design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, red backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula