Travis Rowan
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Hawaii with an undermount sink, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass-front cabinets

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea

Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York City using Carrara marble tiles and Carrara and Nero Marquina basket weave floor and border. Photo: Elizabeth DooleyElizabeth Dooley

Chad Jackson Photography
Inspiration for a timeless mudroom remodel in Kansas City with white walls

Example of a beach style medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Designer: Sazen Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, an island, stainless steel appliances and white backsplash

This Japanese inspired ranch home in Lake Creek is LEED® Gold certified and features angled roof lines with stone, copper and wood siding.
Inspiration for a huge asian brown two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Denver with a shed roof

Large trendy formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Chicago with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

The challenge of merging contemporary design with a classic traditional interior is emblematic of the vitality experienced in the evolution of Philadelphia’s urban fabric. The design of this Center City apartment engages a rich discourse between the new and the existing, focusing on areas of the residence that contradicted the new owners’ aesthetic and lifestyle. The elevator opens to the center of the spacious living area that includes the foyer, kitchen and living room. The serene, geometric character of the foyer enhances the sense of arrival – offering a moment to contemplate the owners’ art, the interplay of the old and the new, and the subtleties of light. The kitchen, while fully functional, willingly and quietly participates in the composition. Symmetry and asymmetry are seamlessly woven. The depth and endurance of daily experiences are the ingredients that transform architecture into a vital framework for living. As it relates to a home, the framework requires a resonate balance of comfort and drama, achieved here with a cast of dynamic materials and details that subtly collaborate in simple composition. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Interior Designer Jacques Saint Dizier Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall enclosed kitchen remodel in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash and no island

Some vintage Midcentury pieces here along with a custom made Swarovski crystal sputnik chandelier similar to the much larger one in the NYC Metropolitan Opera House! To know more about this makeover, please read the "Houzz Tour" feature article here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32975037/list/houzz-tour-midcentury-meets-mediterranean-in-california Bernard Andre Photography

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz
Trendy living room photo in Salt Lake City

Adam Willis
Inspiration for a victorian blue exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Jared Kuzia
Small trendy master glass tile and green tile porcelain tile and white floor walk-in shower photo in Boston with a two-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink, glass countertops, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and a hinged shower door

photos by Everett Fenton Gidley
Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea in Los Angeles with white walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Completed in 2013, this this property located in University Park, Texas, features a modern pool pavilion with a green roof that opens to a new swimming pool and garden.

Park City Showcase of Homes 2013 by Utah Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc., in Tuhaye, Park City, Utah. www.cameohomesinc.com
Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City