Minimalist single-wall concrete floor home design photo in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchens are magical and this chef wanted a kitchen full of the finest appliances and storage accessories available to make this busy household function better. We were working with the curved wood windows but we opened up the wall between the kitchen and family room, which allowed for a expansive countertop for the family to interact with the accomplished home chef. The flooring was not changed we simply worked with the floor plan and improved the layout.

Rev-a-Shelf pantry storage with custom features Jeff Herr Photography
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Transitional gender-neutral laundry closet photo in London

Custom built-in bunk beds: We utilized the length and unique shape of the room by building a double twin-over-full bunk wall.
Kids' bedroom - bedroom and large coastal gender-neutral ceramic tile kids' bedroom idea in Miami with gray walls

Matthew Millman Photography http://www.matthewmillman.com/
Transitional blue tile and mosaic tile bathroom photo in San Francisco

Tessa Neustadt
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Rob Karosis: Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped dark wood floor home design remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Photos by Holly Lepere
Eat-in kitchen - large coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

This handmade custom designed kitchen was created for an historic restoration project in Northern NJ. Handmade white cabinetry is a bright and airy pallet for the home, while the Provence Blue Cornufe with matching custom hood adds a unique splash of color. While the large farm sink is great for cleaning up, the prep sink in the island is handily located right next to the end grain butcher block counter top for chopping. The island is anchored by a tray ceiling and two antique lanterns. A pot filler is located over the range for convenience.

Elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor home design photo in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo by JH Jackson Photography; Design by Hugh Randolph Architects; Trinity Mirror by Electric Mirror. For more info about purchasing our mirrors, visit www.electricmirror.com.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Erin Holsonback, anindoorlady.com
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped concrete floor kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white backsplash, quartzite countertops, porcelain backsplash and black countertops

Richard Titus
Inspiration for a farmhouse backyard stone outdoor patio shower remodel in New York with a roof extension

A 24" wide pullout waste drawer holds two cans (for garbage and recycling), a roll of paper towels, and a small drawer for dishtowels.
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in New York

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