We completely renovated a simple low-lying house for a university family by opening the back side with large windows and a wrap-around patio. The kitchen counter extends to the exterior, enhancing the sense of openness to the outside. Large overhanging soffits and horizontal cedar siding keep the house from overpowering the view and help it settle into the landscape. An expansive maple floor and white ceiling reinforce the horizontal sense of space. Phil Bond Photography

Entry hall - traditional beige floor entry hall idea in Charlotte with beige walls and a glass front door

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Great room - large farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Seattle with a standard fireplace, blue walls and a brick fireplace

Photo by Thom Greene
Inspiration for a cottage multicolored floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink and blue cabinets

From the doorway of the master bedroom, the entertainment loft appears to hover over the living space below. Franklin took advantage of the existing hay track in the peak of the ceiling, using it to conceal wiring needed to run the fan and lights. In order to preserve the quality of the ceiling, the architect covered the original slats with 6" insulated panels (SIP's). While his children were younger, Franklin recognized the need to child-proof the space. "I installed Plexiglas on all the railings so the kids couldn’t climb over them when they were very small," he explains. While some of the sheeting was removed over time, Franklin laughs, " The Plexiglas on the railings by the pool table will always stay since we are so bad at pool! Too many balls fly off the table and could injure someone in the gathering room below." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Beach style great room photo in Charleston with white walls

Darlene Halaby
Example of a mid-sized trendy wooden l-shaped metal railing staircase design in Orange County with painted risers

Example of a mid-sized classic single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white cabinets and ceramic backsplash

Example of a transitional dark wood floor kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

David Land
Inspiration for a transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor playroom remodel in New York with white walls

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Inspiration for a small rustic living room remodel in Seattle with a wall-mounted tv

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Country home design photo in Minneapolis

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Tuscan alcove bathtub photo in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Rob Karosis
Example of a cottage mudroom design in New York with a glass front door

Turkish stone tile, river rock shower floor, and an antique cabinet reworked to function as a vanity. Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photographers

Inspiration for a mediterranean master beige tile drop-in bathtub remodel in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography

Winner of the: NARI Capital CotY Award- Whole House Remodel: $500,000-$750,000 NARI Capital CotY Award- Green Entire House NARI Regional CotY Award- Whole House Remodel: $500,000-$750,000 NARI Regional CotY Award- Green Entire House NARI National CotY Award- Green Entire House

Although there was a good amount of existing light, I added about 12 more lights to bring out every detail to this master bedroom. Yukon Construction