Front facade & garage
Large transitional home design photo in Toronto

John Kane / Silver Sun Studio
Example of a cottage exterior home design in New York

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

A Minimal Modern Spa Bathroom completed by Storybook Interiors of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom remodel in Grand Rapids with white walls and quartzite countertops

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

A comfortable take on tradition with classic rolled arms, decorative legs, and oh-so plush cushions.
Living room - traditional living room idea in Detroit

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco

The homeowner chose a code compliant Configurable Steel Spiral Stair. The code risers and additional spindles add safety.
Staircase - small traditional wooden spiral staircase idea in Philadelphia with metal risers

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front porch design in Boston with decking and a roof extension.

Cullman & Kravis, Bedroom Holiday: 30th Anniversary Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in New York

Beth Singer
Transitional kitchen photo in Detroit

Joe Ercoli Photography
Example of a large minimalist white one-story mixed siding exterior home design in San Francisco

A kitchen command center with a charging station and landing zone for car keys and cell phones is located within the first few steps of entering from the garage of this Bettendorf kitchen.

Built in closets and cabinetry keep the design of the room simple and clutter free. Tom Grimes Photography
Example of a mid-sized beach style master medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Other with blue walls

Bedroom - large coastal master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Vancouver with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This rustic modern kitchen features stained natural hickory Shaker cabinets and flat panel drawers, a built-in paneled refrigerator and dishwasher, "Dreamy Marfil" quartz and Roma Imperiale quartzite countertops, and Thermador appliances. Reclaimed barn wood beams installed by Haste Woodcraft, also. Heather Harris Photography, LLC

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse brown two-story wood exterior home remodel in Boston

Photos by Jeff Fountain
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Seattle

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile bathroom remodel in Vancouver with white walls