2010 REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Built in 2000, this center hall colonial in Fairfax Station, Virginia had a kitchen that was neither functional nor aesthetically pleasing. First, the floor plan was poorly rationalized. The work triangle was inefficient, a large pantry took up too much floor space, and a series of railings between the kitchen and family room obstructed traffic flow. Aesthetically, the space was dated. Dutch cabinetry, floral wallpaper and a faux Victorian chandelier all cried for an update. Additionally, the homeowners wanted to incorporate high-end appliances and other amenities like a wine cooler and steam cooker. Overall, the owners were seeking to replace worn out-of-style kitchen with a substantially upgraded “open” facility that combines traditional and contemporary features configured to support multiple social and culinary needs. Working with Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, they decided to implement a series of strategic revisions that would support their new use goals. First, they removed an obstructive bearing wall between the existing kitchen and mudroom, creating a recessed niche for a new 48” gas range with custom hood. An unused desk taken out provided a spot for the new 48” two-drawer refrigerator/freezer. A custom-designed L-shaped granite-surfaced island with bar sink, icemaker and mini-drawer refrigerator takes center stage in the space and offers seating for six. Now the chef can entertain guests while preparing the meal. From an aesthetic point of view, the interior features are nothing less than stunning. Softly painted walls, decorative ceramic tile backsplashes and granite surfaces combine with custom made cabinets to create an elegant space. Antiqued soft-opaque cabinet facings, wood panel refrigerator door inserts, glass-facing display cabinets and a custom mantle range hood are true works of craftsmanship. Fine detail is expressed with flutes and corbels. Beauty is truly in the details of this award-winning kitchen.

The owners of this colonial-style house wanted to renovate their home to increase space and improve flow. We built a two-story addition that included a dining room and bar on the first floor (off of the family room) and a new master bathroom (creating a master suite). RUDLOFF Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early on in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept, envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission; CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: JMB Photoworks

We remodeled this lovely 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,300 sq. home in Arcadia. This beautiful home was built in the 1990s and has gone through various remodeling phases over the years. We now gave this home a unified new fresh modern look with a cozy feeling. We reconfigured several parts of the home according to our client’s preference. The entire house got a brand net of state-of-the-art Milgard windows. On the first floor, we remodeled the main staircase of the home, demolishing the wet bar and old staircase flooring and railing. The fireplace in the living room receives brand new classic marble tiles. We removed and demolished all of the roman columns that were placed in several parts of the home. The entire first floor, approximately 1,300 sq of the home, received brand new white oak luxury flooring. The dining room has a brand new custom chandelier and a beautiful geometric wallpaper with shiny accents. We reconfigured the main 17-staircase of the home by demolishing the old wooden staircase with a new one. The new 17-staircase has a custom closet, white oak flooring, and beige carpet, with black ½ contemporary iron balusters. We also create a brand new closet in the landing hall of the second floor. On the second floor, we remodeled 4 bedrooms by installing new carpets, windows, and custom closets. We remodeled 3 bathrooms with new tiles, flooring, shower stalls, countertops, and vanity mirrors. The master bathroom has a brand new freestanding tub, a shower stall with new tiles, a beautiful modern vanity, and stone flooring tiles. We also installed built a custom walk-in closet with new shelves, drawers, racks, and cubbies.Each room received a brand new fresh coat of paint.

Elegant French home seamlessly combining the traditional and contemporary. The 3,050 SF home contains three bedrooms each with its own bath. The master retreat has lanai access and a sumptuous marble bath. A fourth, first-floor bedroom, can be used as a guest suite, study or parlor. The traditional floor plan is made contemporary by sleek, streamlined finishes and modern touches such as recessed LED lighting, beautiful trimwork and a gray/white color scheme. A dramatic two-story foyer with wrap-around balcony leads into the open-concept great room and kitchen area, complete with wet bar, butler's pantry and commercial-grade Thermador appliances. The outdoor living area is an entertainer's dream with pool, paving stones and a custom outdoor kitchen. Photo credit: Deremer Studios

Photography by: Caryn B. Davis This project included a two-story addition with a kitchen/dining area on the first floor and bedroom/bathroom on the second floor. The house is located on a gently sloping site surrounded by woods and meadows. The kitchen features grey lower cabinetry and white upper cabinetry with a subtle, rounded board and batten backsplash. The dining area features a large picture window flanked by double hungs that look out over the meadow. The upstairs bathroom shares a tub/shower with another bathroom in Jack-n-Jill fashion. Phase II will include first and second floor renovations and an expansive rear deck and stone terrace. John R. Schroeder, AIA is a professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and planning. We have over 30 years experience with projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. Because we love what we do, we approach our work with enthusiasm and dedication. We are committed to the highest level of design and service on each and every project. We engage our clients in positive and rewarding collaborations. We strive to exceed expectations through our attention to detail, our understanding of the “big picture”, and our ability to effectively manage a team of design professionals, industry representatives, and building contractors. We carefully analyze budgets and project objectives to assist clients with wise fund allocation. We continually monitor and research advances in technology, materials, and construction methods, both sustainable and otherwise, to provide a responsible, well-suited, and cost effective product. Our design solutions are highly functional using both innovative and traditional approaches. Our aesthetic style is flexible and open, blending cues from client desires, building function, site context, and material properties, making each project unique, personalized, and enduring.

Retired school teacher and firefighter empty nesters; now was their time. They gave to their community and put their kids first. Gut the old kitchen and removed the wall to the dining room for an open concept. This created a more spacious, functional and brighter kitchen that the two of them could enjoy together. Per owner my old kitchen was a “one butt kitchen” that was in the middle of the thoroughfare of the home. Rearranging and combining the kitchen and dining room eliminated the bottleneck and “one butt kitchen”. Classic Kraftmaid full overlay maple cabinets and luxury vinyl plank flooring with a rustic hardwood look and feel. Mexican Talavera tile back splash and dale tiffany ceiling lights adds bright colors and class to this homeowner's Kitchen Remodel.

This exquisite Tudor-style home blends timeless European charm with modern comfort. Offering 4,183 sq. ft. across two levels, the plan features 5 bedrooms, 5+ bathrooms, and a luxurious first-floor owner’s suite with dual walk-in closets. The open-concept living areas showcase soaring ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, and a cozy family room fireplace. Outdoor living is elevated with a welcoming covered front porch and a spacious rear porch perfect for entertaining. Bonus spaces include a versatile room for a theater, gym, or playroom, plus ample attic storage and a 3-car side-entry garage. Designed with both elegance and practicality, this Tudor plan is ideal for families seeking sophistication and function in one home.

Situated on a large, picturesque lot surrounded by lush, mature trees, this project in Ann Arbor, MI, aimed to create a multi-generational home designed for family members of all ages to live harmoniously under one roof. Primary and secondary spaces were carefully planned and added to support the evolving needs of the household, creating separate wings in response to the different ages and lifestyles; Aging in place on the 1st floor, children and private office spaces on the 2nd floor to respond to the clients working from home. Key modifications to the first-floor layout were made to alleviate congestion, support the concept of “aging in place” and improve circulation in high-traffic areas, ensuring comfort and ease of movement throughout the home. The project included enlarging the existing garage, adding a new family room on the first floor, adding a new formal entry and mudroom, enlarging the living room, renovating the current 1st-floor en-suite for Aging in place, and adding a modern stair tower to the newly added 2nd-floor. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, a home office and a fully new en-suite that accentuates the views from the backyard. An abundance of expansive windows helps to blur the line between the natural and built environments, pulling in lots of natural light through the house. To help with the transformation from a traditional ranch to a modern 2-story, the roof line was designed as an abstraction of the original roof elements/slopes. The clients’ “new” home embodies both function and beauty, offering flexibility for future growth while creating a visually stunning composition of spaces.

A compact Chatham home that was passed from one generation to the next. This cozy home was broken up into a couple rooms which didn't work for the new owners so we took down the wall that separated the dining room and entrance way into the kitchen so that room felt open and airy for the whole first floor. They maintained their original powder room and family room in the back of the home. The kitchen is now the heart of the home, with warm white tones and classic matte black and farmhouse fixtures.

This stunning 2-story Traditional home plan showcases timeless brick architecture and a welcoming layout designed for modern living. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3,565 heated sq. ft., the design blends classic curb appeal with versatile functionality. A first-floor Owner’s Suite, vaulted and tray ceilings, and an open-concept flow between the great room, kitchen, and dining areas make this plan ideal for families and entertainers alike. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with covered front and rear porches plus a grilling patio for gatherings. Included CAD blueprints ensure customization is easy, giving you the flexibility to make this Nashville home truly your own.

This home was built in 1955 and is located in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis. The homeowners were able to see the potential of this bungalow through its very dated charm. First order of business? Opening up the wall between the kitchen/living/dining areas to create a stunning open concept format. Floors were beautifully refinished, timeless materials were selected, and the original charm of the home, including the windows and continuation of the trim molding from the dining room onto the remaining support beam...every detail was thoroughly addressed by our team. Photography by The Home Aesthetic

This 4150 SF waterfront home in Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club is built for entertaining. It features a large beamed great room with fireplace and built-ins, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with wet bar and working pantry, and a private study for those work-at-home days. A large first floor master suite features water views and a beautiful marble tile bath. The home is an entertainer's dream with large lanai, outdoor kitchen, pool, boat dock, upstairs game room with another wet bar and a balcony to take in those views. Four additional bedrooms including a first floor guest suite round out the home.

Starr Custom Homes is excited to share the photos of our lakefront contemporary farmhouse, DreamDesign 28, located in Pablo Creek Reserve, a gated community in Jacksonville, FL. Full of beautiful luxury finishes, this two-story, five bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home has all the modern conveniences today’s families are looking for: open concept floor plan, first-floor master suite and a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry leading to the formal dining room. The two-story family room has coffered ceilings with multiple windows and sliding glass doors, offering views of the pool and sunsets on the lake. The contemporary farmhouse is a popular style, and DreamDesign 28 doesn’t disappoint. Stylish features include wide plank hardwood flooring, board and batten wainscoting in the dining room and study and a tiled fireplace wall. A luxurious master bath with freestanding tub and large walk-in shower features Kallista plumbing fixtures. Emtek door hardware and statement lighting fixtures are the jewelry that finishes off the home.

This 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath new construction is a study in modern design - clean lines, an open flow and premium finishes carried through every square foot. A grand entry foyer greets you with 11-foot first-floor ceilings and oversized European windows, flooding the space with natural light and creating a bright, airy first impression that sets the tone for the entire home. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen blends function with high end design: Thermador appliances, honed Taj Mahal quartz counters, sleek custom cabinetry, a built-in wine refrigerator, dedicated coffee and beverage station, and an oversized walk-in pantry. The open-concept layout flows effortlessly into the family room, where Venetian plaster walls, custom oak shelving, and whole-home built-in speakers create a refined, contemporary living space made for both quiet nights in and entertaining guests. Upstairs, the primary suite is designed as a true private retreat spacious enough for a sitting room or home office, with three walk-in closets, a dedicated vanity area, and a spa-inspired bath featuring modern fixtures and clean tile work. Four additional generously sized bedrooms and a well-appointed laundry room round out the second floor. The fully finished basement, with 10-foot ceilings, extends the home's modern lifestyle even further — a home gym with sauna, a dedicated theater room, a stylish wet bar, open recreation space, and a full bedroom and bathroom suite for guests or extended family. Outside, the backyard is built for indoor-outdoor living with a custom-built outdoor kitchen and space reserved for a future pool, all framed by clean modern landscaping. An oversized 3-car garage completes the home's thoughtful, functional design. From the architecture to the finishes, every element of this home reflects a modern build executed at the highest level sleek, sophisticated, and move in ready.

Concept Sketch of lakeside elevation with 3D model rendering progression.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern brown two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Other with a shed roof, a metal roof and a gray roof

This stunning 2-story Traditional home plan showcases timeless brick architecture and a welcoming layout designed for modern living. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3,565 heated sq. ft., the design blends classic curb appeal with versatile functionality. A first-floor Owner’s Suite, vaulted and tray ceilings, and an open-concept flow between the great room, kitchen, and dining areas make this plan ideal for families and entertainers alike. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with covered front and rear porches plus a grilling patio for gatherings. Included CAD blueprints ensure customization is easy, giving you the flexibility to make this Nashville home truly your own.

This 4150 SF waterfront home in Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club is built for entertaining. It features a large beamed great room with fireplace and built-ins, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with wet bar and working pantry, and a private study for those work-at-home days. A large first floor master suite features water views and a beautiful marble tile bath. The home is an entertainer's dream with large lanai, outdoor kitchen, pool, boat dock, upstairs game room with another wet bar and a balcony to take in those views. Four additional bedrooms including a first floor guest suite round out the home.

We remodeled this lovely 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,300 sq. home in Arcadia. This beautiful home was built in the 1990s and has gone through various remodeling phases over the years. We now gave this home a unified new fresh modern look with a cozy feeling. We reconfigured several parts of the home according to our client’s preference. The entire house got a brand net of state-of-the-art Milgard windows. On the first floor, we remodeled the main staircase of the home, demolishing the wet bar and old staircase flooring and railing. The fireplace in the living room receives brand new classic marble tiles. We removed and demolished all of the roman columns that were placed in several parts of the home. The entire first floor, approximately 1,300 sq of the home, received brand new white oak luxury flooring. The dining room has a brand new custom chandelier and a beautiful geometric wallpaper with shiny accents. We reconfigured the main 17-staircase of the home by demolishing the old wooden staircase with a new one. The new 17-staircase has a custom closet, white oak flooring, and beige carpet, with black ½ contemporary iron balusters. We also create a brand new closet in the landing hall of the second floor. On the second floor, we remodeled 4 bedrooms by installing new carpets, windows, and custom closets. We remodeled 3 bathrooms with new tiles, flooring, shower stalls, countertops, and vanity mirrors. The master bathroom has a brand new freestanding tub, a shower stall with new tiles, a beautiful modern vanity, and stone flooring tiles. We also installed built a custom walk-in closet with new shelves, drawers, racks, and cubbies. Each room received a brand new fresh coat of paint.

The transformation of this bathroom was amazing! It is now organized, orderly, open and bright! Very transitional and timeless in style. It was great fun to design this space and watch how this master bath came together from concept to reality!