Open shelves with structural strapping add storage and display options. Custom divided lite window sash above the fridge and behind the shelving separate the pantry space from the display area, inspired by the feeling of small town grocery shop storefronts. Photos by Photo Art Portraits

Mudroom - transitional brown floor mudroom idea with white walls

Karen Swanson of New England Design Works Designed this Pennville Kitchen for her own home, and it won not only the regional Sub-Zero award, but also the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. Karen is located in Manchester, MA and can be reached at nedesignworks@gmail.com or 978.500.1096.

Mark Lohman
Claw-foot bathtub - mid-sized coastal kids' ceramic tile painted wood floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored walls and open cabinets

Secret Door Basement to closet. Door hidden behind bookcase.
Inspiration for an industrial basement remodel in Atlanta

Inspiration for a huge timeless multicolored floor sunroom remodel in Omaha with no fireplace and a glass ceiling

Ron Rosenzweig
Living room - mid-sized coastal formal and enclosed light wood floor living room idea in Miami with a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz
Trendy hallway photo in Salt Lake City with gray walls

Corner shower - contemporary gray tile corner shower idea in Miami with open cabinets, an undermount tub and white walls

Jeff Beene Interior Design by Michelle Dolasinski with Passages Design Inc.
Example of a french country l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Boston.

Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!

Blue tiger’s eye, white oak, steel and a golden back splash create a rich and luxurious tone. Kitchen Design: Mikal Otten Photography: Emily Minton Redfield

Example of a classic foyer design in Los Angeles with white walls

Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
Living room - large transitional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Los Angeles with a music area, a standard fireplace, white walls, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Example of a trendy rooftop deck design in New York with a pergola and a bbq area

Nat Rea
Small cottage built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in Providence with gray walls

Mark Boisclair Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Clopay Reserve Wood Collection carriage house garage doors on a detached Craftsman style garage with living space.
Huge arts and crafts detached two-car garage photo in Atlanta