John M Galloway
Example of a trendy light wood floor front door design in Detroit with blue walls and a dark wood front door

Spacious, open feel with timeless earth-toned colors. Notice the compelling pattern movement in the granite counter top. Project Guru Designs, Bryan McClure Photography

Spacious, open feel with timeless earth-toned colors. Notice the compelling pattern movement in the granite counter top. Project Guru Designs, Bryan McClure Photography

The art is in connection- what compels us from one space to another? Once the upper patio was extended into the landscape, steps were designed widely & deep enough to accommodate behinds and cocktails. The curvelinear form amplifies flow from one space to another. Photo, Gigi

Luxury vanishing edge swimming pools often overlook bodies of water or scenic valleys for a compelling veiws. For this Alpine, NJ swimming pool, a nearby river, lush landscape, and nice woodland surroundings provide a beautiful setting.

Inspiration for a small modern master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile tub/shower combo remodel in Portland with a wall-mount sink, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet and multicolored walls

With a fun trapezoid shape lustrous finish and compelling glass the Lakeside fixture comes together with great style. The Vintage Gold finish is painted in hues of silver and pale gold with black speckling. The beautiful ripples of the clear water glass brings depth and drama to this gorgeous design.

Photo credit: Louis Habeck #FOASmallSpaces
Small urban exterior home photo

This is a snapshot of the Master Bath... unfinished. However, the floor was so beautiful, I felt compelled to include it in the project list of photographs. Images by Graphicus 14 Productions, LLC.

The comfortable elegance of this French-Country inspired home belies the challenges faced during its conception. The beautiful, wooded site was steeply sloped requiring study of the location, grading, approach, yard and views from and to the rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The client desired an old world look and feel, requiring a sensitive approach to the extensive program. Large, modern spaces could not add bulk to the interior or exterior. Furthermore, it was critical to balance voluminous spaces designed for entertainment with more intimate settings for daily living while maintaining harmonic flow throughout. The result home is wide, approached by a winding drive terminating at a prominent facade embracing the motor court. Stone walls feather grade to the front façade, beginning the masonry theme dressing the structure. A second theme of true Pennsylvania timber-framing is also introduced on the exterior and is subsequently revealed in the formal Great and Dining rooms. Timber-framing adds drama, scales down volume, and adds the warmth of natural hand-wrought materials. The Great Room is literal and figurative center of this master down home, separating casual living areas from the elaborate master suite. The lower level accommodates casual entertaining and an office suite with compelling views. The rear yard, cut from the hillside, is a composition of natural and architectural elements with timber framed porches and terraces accessed from nearly every interior space flowing to a hillside of boulders and waterfalls. The result is a naturally set, livable, truly harmonious, new home radiating old world elegance. This home is powered by a geothermal heating and cooling system and state of the art electronic controls and monitoring systems.

This front entry offers a compelling desert scene with the nearby softening effects of an orderly pairing of lush grasses and two-toned shrubs.
Example of a mid-sized trendy home design design in Los Angeles

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2015 Houzz Framed art is hung around and over the door hiding the home's hot water heater, giving the eye something more interesting and compelling at which to look.

project in progress adding to HOUZZ. Visit our website for entire home images and compelling before and after's!

Trendy 3/4 white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and blue floor doorless shower photo in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, white countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

This landscape was carefully designed with attention to both horizontal and vertical views. Compelling patterns in the garden, paving, and arbor are enjoyed from the primary living areas on the second floor of this home.

Now, under the thoughtful direction of Oakville-based Pizzale Design, Holt's 'The Apartment' has been quietly transformed into something far more compelling than a private shopping suite. It feels like a residence.

Our goal on this project was to update a traditional home by bringing in mid-century elements in accessories and furnishings in order to make the space more functional, enjoyable, and beautiful. Now, the space is bright but bold, neutral but soothing, and overall more contemporary and compelling with its clean lines. Our clients have told us they really enjoy the new design and layout as well as the look of the home and the pride it provides them.

This visually compelling lounge designed by Rivington Marx Interiors blends a bold wall mural, vintage rug, luxury furnishings and rich textures for a modern yet timeless vibe. A perfect mix of artistry, comfort, and elevated design.

A barely-there roof, wide double fascia's, and square cedar columns. The result strikes a compelling balance between low profile and high drama. A modern twist on a mid-century look.