Kitchen - rustic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multicolored backsplash and an island

Once a finishing school for girls this expansive Victorian had a kitchen in desperate need of updating. The new owners wanted something cheerful, that picked up on the details of the original home, and yet they wanted it to honor their more modern lifestyle.

Jeff Amram Photography
Bedroom - transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Portland with beige walls

Travis Dubreuil and Thomas Loof
Mid-sized trendy wooden l-shaped staircase photo in New York

Example of an eclectic powder room design in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops

Example of a danish u-shaped beige floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white countertops and gray cabinets

Mountain style brown one-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Other with a metal roof

Photographer: MARS Photo and Design/Michael Raffin Interior Design: Dayna Flory Interiors Home Designer: Patrick Dyke ©2014, MARS Photo and Design. All rights reserved.

James Borchuk
Island style beige two-story exterior home photo in Tampa with a hip roof

Trendy formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in New York with beige walls and a ribbon fireplace

Kip Dawkins Photography
Cottage white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor bathroom photo in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Penza Bailey Architects was contacted to update the main house to suit the next generation of owners, and also expand and renovate the guest apartment. The renovations included a new mudroom and playroom to accommodate the couple and their three very active boys, creating workstations for the boys’ various activities, and renovating several bathrooms. The awkwardly tall vaulted ceilings in the existing great room and dining room were scaled down with lowered tray ceilings, and a new fireplace focal point wall was incorporated in the great room. In addition to the renovations to the focal point of the home, the Owner’s pride and joy includes the new billiard room, transformed from an underutilized living room. The main feature is a full wall of custom cabinetry that hides an electronically secure liquor display that rises out of the cabinet at the push of an iPhone button. In an unexpected request, a new grilling area was designed to accommodate the owner’s gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker for more cooking and entertaining options. This home is definitely ready to accommodate a new generation of hosting social gatherings. Mitch Allen Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern backyard tile and rectangular infinity pool fountain remodel in Phoenix

Bathroom - mid-century modern white tile beige floor bathroom idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Large mountain style mixed material railing deck photo in Los Angeles with a fireplace and a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Seattle with gray walls

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in DC Metro

Rob Karosis Photography
Kitchen - modern u-shaped kitchen idea in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and stainless steel appliances