Example of a minimalist entryway design in Minneapolis

This large kitchen was desperately needing a refresh. It was far to traditional for the homeowners taste. Additionally, there was no direct path to the dining room as you needed to enter through a butlers pantry. I opened up two doorways into the kitchen from the dining room, which allowed natural light to flow in. The former butlers pantry was then sealed up and became part of the formerly to small pantry. The homeowners now have a 13' long walk through pantry, accessible from both the new bar area and the kitchen.

With over 60 years of excellence in manufacturing and design, Presotto Italia continues to reinvent the relationships between form and function by interpreting the evolving consumer lifestyles, tastes and trends. Today, Presotto is one of Italy’s leading manufacturers of top notch, ultra-modern bedrooms and extraordinary, exclusively-designed living room solutions. Best known for its one-of-a-kind Aqua Bed and Zero Round Bed, Presotto Italia is also the source for innovation and edgy product design which includes countless wall unit collections, wardrobes, walk-in closets, dining rooms and bedrooms.

The harmonious master bath combines the space of the former bathroom and master bedroom closet. A walk-in shower, double vanity and toilet alcove provide the luxury and privacy the parents sought.

In the kid’s bathroom, we wanted to keep it contemporary but also playful, which we achieved through the use of individual rhombus shaped tile pieces creating a tilted hexagon shaped floor and hexagon custom mirror. We also decided to continue the subway tile along the walls, which highlighted well against the “Peppercorn” wall paint by Sherwin Williams and matte black finishes throughout. 123 Remodeling - Chicagoland's Top Rated Remodeling Company

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

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This ultra clean modern house is in old town Park City. It is comprised of four lots. The owner is very meticulous and likes white and grey colors. She wanted a clean modern landscape. We landscaped the entire yard taking off the existing pavers and pattern and continuing this through out. It is a simple, clean and modern design that was difficult to pull off. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Tired of doing laundry in an unfinished rugged basement? These homeowner's were as well! They contacted Castle to help them with their basement planning and build for a finished laundry space and new bathroom with shower. After the designer and client walked through ideas to improve flow of space, we decided to eliminate the existing 1/2 bath in the family room, and move the new bathroom into the existing laundry room. The full laundry room was finished to include new walls, ceilings, new plumbing, new Adura luxury vinyl tile flooring, beautiful shaker style cabinetry with beadboard panel, Glossy white Cultured marble countertops, a new Blanco composite sink, and Kohler Bellera faucet. In the new bathroom space, we continued the Adura luxury vinyl flooring. Finishes in the bathroom include Kohler Memoirs pedestal sink, Kohler Archer faucet, custom hex tile shower floor, subway tile walls, and custom frameless glass shower enclosure. Additional improvements were made to improve the health of the home including asbestos tile abatement, new drain tile and sump pump, new spray foam insulation, new glass block window, and a new Panasonic bathroom fan. We also decided to save and restore some original pieces in the home like their existing 5-panel doors and repurposing one salvaged door into a pocket door for the new bathroom. The homeowner completed the basement finish with new carpeting in the family room. The whole basement feels fresh, new, and has a great flow. They will enjoy their happy and healthy home for years to come.

2014 CotY Award - Whole House Remodel $250,000-$500,000 Sutter Photographers -A custom furniture piece was designed and installed in the new hallway between the master bedroom and the bathroom. It is across from the new closet space and is additional storage for clothes and jewelry. -The light fixtures in the master bedroom (and master bath) add continuity and sparkle, not only in here, but throughout the home. -Custom drapery, bedding, and pillows complement each other and maintain continuity. -An efficient closet, without a door, replaced the traditional walk in closet. - All bedrooms were updated with new hardwood floors, new Marvin windows, tall baseboards and crown molding, and whimsical light fixtures. - A palette of 5 colors was used throughout the home to create a peaceful and tranquil feeling.

A fully custom storage island anchors the primary dressing room, offering layered drawer configurations for clothing, accessories, and jewelry. The surrounding open wardrobe system was designed for visibility and efficiency, allowing the client’s collection to remain accessible and curated. Natural light filters through exterior architectural slats, casting linear shadows across the space and reinforcing the home’s indoor–outdoor continuity. Automated roller shades are concealed within a continuous ceiling pocket, maintaining the room’s clean architectural lines. The result is bright, tailored, and quietly luxurious, designed for daily ritual rather than excess.

This home was completely remodelled with high end stainless steel appliances, custom millwork cabinets, new hardwood flooring throughout, and new fixtures. The updated home is now a bright, inviting space to entertain and create new memories in. The renovation continued into the living, dining, and entry areas as well as the upstairs bedrooms and master bathroom. A large barn door was installed in the upstairs master bedroom to conceal the walk in closet.

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

This modern bathroom project in Sunset Beach features Dekton Awake installed continuously across the tub surround walls and shower floor, creating a seamless and cohesive design. Using the same surface throughout the wet area allows the space to feel open, refined, and intentionally designed. Dekton Awake is an ideal material for bathroom applications thanks to its low porosity, durability, and resistance to moisture and daily wear. Its soft movement and neutral tone provide subtle visual interest while maintaining a calm and timeless aesthetic that complements coastal interiors. The continuous use of Dekton Awake enhances both form and function, offering a clean, low maintenance surface that performs exceptionally well in wet environments. This project demonstrates how thoughtful material selection can elevate bathroom design while delivering long term durability.

This project included a Patio Cover Addition, Outdoor Kitchen, Gas-Burning Fireplace, and Stamped Concrete walking surface with a custom pattern. The attention is immediately drawn to the Ledgestone fire place with a rustic cedar mantel. The Ledgestone flows continuously throughout the space, found on the base of the patio columns and outdoor kitchen. The kitchen sparkles with Stainless Steel appliances, containing storage compartments, refrigerator, and grill. Topped with Venetian Gold Granite, this cooking space provides ample counter space that is easily maintained. The overall appeal of this Outdoor Living area remains beautifully traditional, with cedar-trimmed columns and beams. Also, though it has custom features, this addition is built to look original to the home with matching paint, shingles, gutters, and framing materials. The elaborate, pre-stained Tongue and Groove ceiling is quite an attractive feature to this patio cover, and the recessed lighting illuminates the evening. The fans provide adequate air-flow and the sound system keeps the patio atmosphere in tune.

This ultra clean modern house is in old town Park City. It is comprised of four lots. The owner is very meticulous and likes white and grey colors. She wanted a clean modern landscape. We landscaped the entire yard taking off the existing pavers and pattern and continuing this through out. It is a simple, clean and modern design that was difficult to pull off. Rick Laughlin, APLD

A free flowing decomposed granite path weaves through native shrub beds along the perimeter of the large central sedge meadow. The path continues toward the back of the property where a forest of mature trees provide a shady retreat for a swing surrounded by native flowers. Photos: Orly Olivier

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master multicolored tile and subway tile white floor and double-sink bathroom design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Klopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it. Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy. Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy. The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors. Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house. The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood. The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu 
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects 
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers 
Staging: Da Lusso Design 
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed 
Location: Los Altos, CA
 Year completed: 2017