Minimalist pool photo in Los Angeles

"The Nest" is the selected scheme for the 2026 Yale Jim Vlock Building Project. Construction is expected to be complete in the Fall of 2026. This multi-family home is the final addition to a village in Fair Haven Heights designed in partnership with the Friends Center for Children. This home will house two educators and their respective households, comprising of a two-bedroom unit and one-bedroom unit with a shared common space. Living in this home will be included in the compensation package for these educators, taking care of their largest personal expense as a means of increasing their total compensation from a one-time investment. http://https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/24/student-designed-nest-complete-housing-village-local-teachers

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Example of a classic living room design in Los Angeles

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This young family of four came in right after closing on their house and with a new baby on the way. Our goal was to complete the project prior to baby’s arrival so this project went on the expedite track. The beautiful 1920’s era brick home sits on a hill in a very picturesque neighborhood, so we were eager to give it the kitchen it deserves. The clients’ dream kitchen included pro-style appliances, a large island with seating for five and a kitchen that feels appropriate to the home’s era but that also is fresh and modern. They explicitly stated they did not want a “cookie cutter” design, so we took that to heart. The key challenge was to fit in all of the items on their wish given the room’s constraints. We eliminated an existing breakfast area and bay window and incorporated that area into the kitchen. The bay window was bricked in, and to compensate for the loss of seating, we widened the opening between the kitchen and formal dining room for more of an open concept plan. The ceiling in the original kitchen is about a foot lower than the rest of the house, and once it was determined that it was to hide pipes and other mechanicals, we reframed a large tray over the island and left the rest of the ceiling as is. Clad in walnut planks, the tray provides an interesting feature and ties in with the custom walnut and plaster hood. The space feels modern yet appropriate to its Tudor roots. The room boasts large family friendly appliances, including a beverage center and cooktop/double oven combination. Soft white inset cabinets paired with a slate gray island provide a gentle backdrop to the multi-toned island top, a color echoed in the backsplash tile. The handmade subway tile has a textured pattern at the cooktop, and large pendant lights add more than a bit of drama to the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Acoustic treatments include space array diffusers to compensate for low ceiling.

The BPI team designed and installed this space in the spring of 2014. The space includes an outdoor dining area with a step down into an outdoor room covered by a cedar pergola with a gas fire feature below. The space was designed on a 45degree angle to play off of the homes architecture and maximize useable green space for the kids. The addition of the levels in the space help to create unique spaces within the space as well as take advantage of the natural terrain of the site. This creative use of materials and textures really added amazing character to the space proving that a well thought out design can compensate for lack of size

Study room - small 1950s built-in desk study room idea in Seattle with no fireplace

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Inspiration for a timeless backyard rectangular pool house remodel in Philadelphia

Trendy dining room photo in Sacramento

Mid-sized trendy loft-style light wood floor living room photo in Portland Maine with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The renovated bath offers a warm, midcentury modern aesthetic, with spa-like amenities. To compensate for the bathroom’s lack of natural light, a central portion of the ceiling was lowered with cove lighting added to create the impression of sunlight filtering down. The technique serves to visually heighten the room and make the ceiling look taller. An open-concept zero-threshold shower visually enlarges the room and physically enlarges the area dedicated to the shower.

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Staircase - scandinavian painted l-shaped staircase idea in Sussex with painted risers

A simple, narrow, solid wood fireplace surround compensates for the limited wall space available. Tile is 1" x 1" glass tile and hearth is black quartz.

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Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Atlanta with gray walls

To compensate for the loss of storage when a wall of cabinetry was removed, a custom cabinet was designed.
Example of an eclectic kitchen design in Albuquerque

When working with a cellar apartment with lots of large trees we have to compensate with luminous brighter colors to bring a little sunshine in. Thank you Ansley Braverman for these lovely photos!