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Suzanna Scott
Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept dark wood floor living room library remodel in San Francisco with white walls

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

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Inspiration for a timeless gender-neutral carpeted toddler room remodel in Omaha

photos: Kyle Born
Example of a large eclectic enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with a bar, blue walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Karol Steczowski - Axim Design
Elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography Anna Zagorodna
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Mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office library photo in Boston with beige walls and no fireplace

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Example of a beach style living room design in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Builder: Carl M. Hansen Companies - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a timeless built-in desk linoleum floor study room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls

Large open kitchen with contrasting island and marble countertops. Open air lantern pendants accent the room.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Jackson with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Interiors by SFA Design
Trendy open concept living room photo in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Removing a secondary staircase and converting the main floor bath to a powder room allowed for an expanded kitchen for this family of 4. A beamed ceiling brings visual interest and speaks to the era of the home while the warm white cabinetry keeps the space light and bright.

Expansive kitchen complete with island seating, custom cabinets, and plenty of prep space. A cased opening connects the kitchen to the butler's pantry.

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Inspiration for a small contemporary ceramic tile and gray floor family room remodel in Seattle

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Trendy master dark wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with beige walls