Example of a mid-sized beach style carpeted and multicolored floor sunroom design in Chicago with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

New open water closet with grab bars and built-in maple toiletry cabinet. Cabinet to the right has a quartz top and is setup for a small flat panel television.

Tucked into a hillside, this mountain modern house looks to blend in with its surroundings and take advantage of spectacular mountain views. Outdoor terraces and porches connect and expand the living areas to the landscape, while thoughtful placement of windows provide a visual connection to the outdoors. The home’s green building features include solar hot water panels, rainwater cisterns, high-efficiency insulation and FSC certified cedar shingles and interior doors. The home is Energy Star and GreenBuilt NC certified.

Enrique Arellano
Pool - modern pool idea in Houston

Country closet photo in Boston

David Morello
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Houston.

Example of a transitional living room design in Houston

Example of a country bedroom design in Boston

Living room - cottage living room idea in Boston

Master Bedroom
Bedroom - large craftsman master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Simple kitchen with eating area for 2
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Example of a huge mountain style dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Denver with no fireplace and multicolored walls

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

Home design - eclectic home design idea in Charlotte

This small pondless waterfall and stream fit the area perfectly adding both the sight and sound of moving water to the small backyard space.
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Austin.

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in Boston

Original doors from the house before renovations... perfect closet size for a washer and dryer!
Farmhouse bathroom photo in Boston

Architect: Amanda Martocchio Architecture & Design Photography: Michael Moran Project Year:2016 This LEED-certified project was a substantial rebuild of a 1960's home, preserving the original foundation to the extent possible, with a small amount of new area, a reconfigured floor plan, and newly envisioned massing. The design is simple and modern, with floor to ceiling glazing along the rear, connecting the interior living spaces to the landscape. The design process was informed by building science best practices, including solar orientation, triple glazing, rain-screen exterior cladding, and a thermal envelope that far exceeds code requirements.

David Morello
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Houston.