Medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Blackstone Studios Decorated by Lord Design Restoration by Arciform This room was designed for a teenage girl and it was a blast!
Example of a mid-sized and bedroom eclectic girl medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom design in Portland with white walls

Architect YamaMar Design Photo by Bruce Damonte
Mid-century modern dark wood floor living room library photo in San Francisco with white walls, a rumford fireplace and no tv

Photography by Alton Thompson Photography
Living room - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Richmond with white walls and a standard fireplace

The term “forever home” is often used to describe a house that portends to meet all of one’s current and future needs. Attaining such a residence often entails moving from one’s current home, leaving behind years of memories. We had the satisfaction of collaborating with a client to make their existing home into their forever home with smart adaptations that will allow them to age in place…in the house and neighborhood they love. The site is challenging in that the front of the home is perched atop a steep incline, and the home is primarily entered via a more accessible alley in the back. Thus, the home has two “fronts.” The existing low-slung ranch/bungalow had suited this couple for many years. However, newly retired with more free time, the couple sought to create a more gracious home to enjoy entertaining indoors and out, hosting guests for extended stays, and exploring their artistic sides in a proper studio space. A successful project would be a home filled with natural light that allowed them to age in place. A “happy house.” Inspiration for the design was found in the owners’ love of 1920s Arts & Crafts bungalows and bright colors. The existing home provided design cues, such as a porch with stucco columns and shallow arches that had been concealed by a previous renovation. Building upon that, we proposed to reconfigure the roof into a cross-gable to maximize interior space on the second floor while increasing the home’s contextuality with neighboring ones. A new primary bedroom suite with bathroom, his and hers closets, and a dressing room for the lady of the house were created. To maximizing versatility, the dressing room can also be utilized as a guest room. The balance of the second floor includes a hall bathroom and large office, gallery walls to display artwork, storage areas, and even some private meditation spaces with doors hidden behind bookcases. A first-floor addition expanded the casual dining room into the rear garden and created a new art studio. To imbue the middle of the house with light, skylights were introduced over the existing stair; new screened stairwells, inspired by the work of Louis Sullivan, filter the natural light. Acknowledging practical issues of aging in place, all openings were designed to allow easy passage by a wheelchair, and bathroom accommodations include grab bars and roll-in showers. Additionally, a small first floor bathroom was expanded and, along with an adjacent bedroom, will allow for single floor living if necessary. Exterior detailing was again influenced by the Arts & Crafts tradition: deep overhangs, brackets, and tapered columns. New cedar shingles were installed, the original porch restored, and the low arch motif was re-introduced into the design. A new garden of native plantings with an outdoor room anchors the house in the landscape. While one never truly know what the future holds, creating their “forever home” gives the inhabitants peace of mind that they can live in this place that brings them joy and gives them comfort now and, in the days, to come.

Design ideas for a tropical stone garden path in Hawaii.

Kitchen/dining room combo - eclectic l-shaped light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

This light hearted design is perfect for the couple that enjoys having fun in the kitchen! Compact, yet complete with plenty of storage in glass front oak cabinetry. The raised glass bar top, whimsical lighting and hardware accents, and multi-colored tile backsplash combine to make this a great space.

BISTRO BOTANICA Vintage kitchen charm, with a tropical twist. DESIGN DESCRIPTION This space pairs the nostalgic charm of an Old World kitchen with a breath of tropical whimsy. Soft aqua Shaker cabinetry, detailed with crossbuck uppers and open shelving, wraps the room in calm, cheerful colour. A dramatic watercolour mural of lush leaves and golden cockatoos turns one wall into a garden, while a marble-topped bistro table and bentwood stools create an inviting spot for morning coffee. Black-and-white hexagon tile, a stainless farmhouse sink and dark matte countertops ground the palette. Swing-arm sconces, vintage-inspired glass ceiling lights and diamond-paned windows add a final layer of character. The result is joyful, timeless and full of personality.

Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Michael J. Lee Photography for DESIGN NEW ENGLAND magazine
Elegant living room photo in Boston

A bright yellow backsplash to compliment the traditional styled kitchen!
Kitchen - traditional porcelain tile kitchen idea with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, yellow backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

A retro 1950’s kitchen featuring green custom colored cabinets with glass door mounts, under cabinet lighting, pull-out drawers, and Lazy Susans. To contrast with the green we added in red window treatments, a toaster oven, and other small red polka dot accessories. A few final touches we made include a retro fridge, retro oven, retro dishwasher, an apron sink, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and retro tile flooring. Home located in Humboldt Park Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/1950s-retro-humboldt-park-kitchen/

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Knickerbocker Group | ARCHITECT Stewart Reniers Design | INTERIOR DESIGNER Knickerbocker Group | BUILDER Trent Bell | PHOTOGRAPHER
Beach style medium tone wood floor living room photo in Portland Maine with white walls and a standard fireplace

Walk-in closet - mid-sized traditional women's medium tone wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet idea in New York with glass-front cabinets and light wood cabinets

Fun, cheerful little girl's room featuring custom house twin bed frame, bright rug, fun twinkly lights, golden lamp, comfy gray reading chair and custom blue drapes. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor dining room design in New York with gray walls