Alan Tansey
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in New York

How do you expand an L shaped Eichler with the challenge of extending a long dark entry? Klopf Architecture's solution, to design a light filled atrium in the hallway to open up the bedroom expansion with green plants, sky lights and a glass wall. Not to mention the thoughtfulness of a blind door with wood siding similar to the rest of the home. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, Jeffrey Prose, and Angela Todorova Contractor: William Lowe Construction Photography ©2013 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2013

We love a kitchen transformation because it really impacts a family's lives! This bright and airy kitchen was dark and dated and in desperate need of an upgrade to accommodate a busy family. What used to be a 70s glass block wall is now the dramatic stone backsplash and a new rich blue island brings color and lots of extra storage to the space. We used beautiful custom counter stools to make the island a gathering or work-from-home spot, while the built-in banquette provides a comfortable setting for breakfast. There's a built-in coffee station with a metal mesh panel near the beverage center. We mixed soft brushed brass and matte black metal finishes for the hardware and plumbing.

Inspiration for a rustic kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and paneled appliances

Big Canyon Community, Newport Beach, California
Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and multicolored walls

bruce damonte
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in San Francisco

Andy Hensler
Mid-sized beach style gray exterior home photo

Large transitional master gray tile marble floor freestanding bathtub photo in Boise with gray walls, a vessel sink and marble countertops

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in San Diego

Open Concept Great Room with Custom Sectional and Custom Fireplace
Example of a large trendy open concept beige floor and light wood floor family room design in Las Vegas with a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a bar, white walls and a ribbon fireplace

This client came to us with a very clear vision of what she wanted, but she needed help to refine and execute the design. At our first meeting she described her style as somewhere between modern rustic and ‘granny chic’ – she likes cozy spaces with nods to the past, but also wanted to blend that with the more contemporary tastes of her husband and children. Functionally, the old layout was less than ideal with an oddly placed 3-sided fireplace and angled island creating traffic jams in and around the kitchen. By creating a U-shaped layout, we clearly defined the chef’s domain and created a circulation path that limits disruptions in the heart of the kitchen. While still an open concept, the black cabinets, bar height counter and change in flooring all add definition to the space. The vintage inspired black and white tile is a nod to the past while the black stainless range and matte black faucet are unmistakably modern. High on our client’s wish list was eliminating upper cabinets and keeping the countertops clear. In order to achieve this, we needed to ensure there was ample room in the base cabinets and reconfigured pantry for items typically stored above. The full height tile backsplash evokes exposed brick and serves as the backdrop for the custom wood-clad hood and decorative brass sconces – a perfect blend of rustic, modern and chic. Black and brass elements are repeated throughout the main floor in new hardware, lighting, and open shelves as well as the owners’ curated collection of family heirlooms and furnishings. In addition to renovating the kitchen, we updated the entire first floor with refinished hardwoods, new paint, wainscoting, wallcovering and beautiful new stained wood doors. Our client had been dreaming and planning this kitchen for 17 years and we’re thrilled we were able to bring it to life.

Example of a large beach style open concept family room design in Boston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photography by William Quarles
Transitional kitchen photo in Charleston

Example of a trendy porcelain tile and multicolored floor bathroom design

Bedroom - coastal master dark wood floor bedroom idea in Boston with green walls

Joshua Beeman Photography
Inspiration for a small country galley medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

Tricia Shay
Example of a beach style guest dark wood floor bedroom design in Milwaukee with white walls

Photo Credit: Neil Landino Counter Top: Calacatta Gold Honed Marble Kitchen Sink: 39" Wide Risinger Double Bowl Fireclay Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray 1577 Trim Color: Benjamin Moore White Dove Kitchen Faucet: Perrin and Rowe Bridge Kitchen Faucet Pendant Lights: Benson Pendant | Restoration Hardware Island Cabinets: Greenfield Custom Cabinetry-Color-Eucalyptus

Trendy detached garden shed photo in Boston