Large traditional lap and gray backyard and three-story stone and rectangular gable roof idea in New York with a shingle roof

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Rob Karosis
Elegant beige exterior home photo in Portland Maine

The kitchen, living room and outdoor living spaces are focused around the pool and spectacular mountain views.
Kitchen - contemporary galley kitchen idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an island, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances

Paul Barnaby
Mid-sized trendy backyard patio photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Example of a trendy tile patio design with no cover

Design Services Provided - Architect was asked to convert this 1950's Split Level Style home into a Traditional Style home with a 2-story height grand entry foyer. The new design includes modern amenities such as a large 'Open Plan' kitchen, a family room, a home office, an oversized garage, spacious bedrooms with large closets, a second floor laundry room and a private master bedroom suite for the owners that includes two walk-in closets and a grand master bathroom with a vaulted ceiling. The Architect presented the new design using Professional 3D Design Software. This approach allowed the Owners to clearly understand the proposed design and secondly, it was beneficial to the Contractors who prepared Preliminary Cost Estimates. The construction duration was nine months and the project was completed in September 2015. The client is thrilled with the end results! We established a wonderful working relationship and a lifetime friendship. I am truly thankful for this opportunity to design this home and work with this client!

Example of a trendy wooden u-shaped open staircase design in New York

This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

Cantilevered cypress deck floor with floating concrete steps on this pavilion deck. Brandon Pass architect Sitework Studios
Large 1950s concrete front porch idea with a pergola

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an industrial u-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in Seattle with open cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Tom Arban
Mid-sized minimalist gray split-level mixed siding exterior home photo in Toronto

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Example of a trendy bedroom design in Chicago with gray walls

kyle caldwell photo
Example of a cottage freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

The clients wanted to remodel and update this 4,300 sq. ft., three story, three-bedroom, five bath, Spanish Colonial style residence to meet their design aesthetic. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich

Brent Haywood
Staircase - small contemporary wooden straight staircase idea in San Diego with wooden risers

Initially we thought we might do the whole room blue but found that there just wasn't enough natural or artificial light to justify the dramatic look. So, we picked a very light grey (ice fog csp-575) and used the blue for the star mural above the bed (bell bottom blues csp-655). A choice that keeps the room distinctly boyish yet is light enough to still be livable and happy. The simplicity of the design paired with the choice of bedding makes this room both endearing and enduring. While the boy is young and the room is cowboy themed, he can still grow with this design by making one or two content changes to the room. Not hard in this case to go from cowboy themed to Cowboys themed if he ends up being a fan. Although, since we're in Indiana, maybe we should have thought about a horse shoe.

Transitional dark wood floor bathroom photo in New Orleans with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white walls and flat-panel cabinets