An indoor-outdoor banquet room with attached bar and hearth is a natural gathering place to overlook the serenity of the pool, lawn and gardens. Photography by Marion Brenner

Jeremy Bitterman
Minimalist doorless shower photo in Seattle with a vessel sink

New BBQ and bar area. The outdoor kitchen nestles into the hillside and doubles as a retaining wall for the slope. Long Island Boulders continue the slope retention and tie into the rest of the site's materials. We extended the existing brick wall in front of the family room to support the custom arc-shaped bluestone bar. Photo by Susan Sotera

FIRST PLACE 2018 ASID DESIGN OVATION AWARD / MASTER BATH OVER $50,000. In addition to a much-needed update, the clients desired a spa-like environment for their Master Bath. Sea Pearl Quartzite slabs were used on an entire wall and around the vanity and served as this ethereal palette inspiration. Luxuries include a soaking tub, decorative lighting, heated floor, towel warmers and bidet. Michael Hunter

Christopher Davison, AIA
Mid-sized elegant master gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile walk-in shower photo in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops and beige walls

Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Example of a transitional wooden curved mixed material railing staircase design in Charlotte with painted risers

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Home design - contemporary home design idea in San Francisco

Enclosed dining room - large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in Orlando with gray walls

Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master white tile and stone tile marble floor freestanding bathtub idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Richard Perlstein
Powder room - modern powder room idea in San Francisco

This laundry room was created by removing the existing bathroom and bedroom closet. Medallion Designer Series maple full overlay cabinet’s in the Potters Mill door style with Harbor Mist painted finish was installed. Formica Laminate Concrete Stone with a bull edge and single bowl Kurran undermount stainless steel sink with a chrome Moen faucet. Boulder Terra Linear Blend tile was used for the backsplash and washer outlet box cover. On the floor 12x24 Mediterranean Essence tile in Bronze finish was installed. A Bosch washer & dryer were also installed.

Elegant staircase photo in Dallas with white walls

Alcove shower - contemporary gray floor and single-sink alcove shower idea in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a vessel sink, white countertops and a floating vanity

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in San Francisco

Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized eclectic single-wall medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and granite countertops

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in Denver

Jon Encarnacion
Large trendy single-wall linoleum floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown backsplash, an island, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

The unique design of this lake home and the surrounding natural landscape complement each other perfectly, resulting in beautiful lake views and a spacious, comfortable living area that welcomes guests. The interior features a mix of stained alder and white enamel cabinetry and woodwork, a vaulted great room with masonry fireplace, and an owners’ suite with a high ceiling, built-ins, and expansive lake views. One of the favorite spaces of the home is the beautiful lakeside porch & patio for entertaining, grilling and includes automated screens and vinyl shades for year-round enjoyment.