Back entry hall gives a clean look with bold, graphic wallpaper yet providing ample, hidden storage for all things messy. Photography: Laura Moss
Inspiration for a timeless slate floor entryway remodel in New York with blue walls and a white front door

Bates Masi Architects LLC
Trendy medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in New York with open cabinets and metal backsplash

Living room - large transitional open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea with white walls, a plaster fireplace and a ribbon fireplace

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Example of a transitional dining room design in Dallas

Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized contemporary master porcelain tile and gray tile porcelain tile, double-sink and gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray countertops, white walls and a built-in vanity

Scott Amundson Photography
Transitional kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and two islands

Inspiration for a timeless screened-in porch remodel in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension

Front yard entry. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small tuscan concrete floor and gray floor front door photo in Los Angeles with a medium wood front door and white walls

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R. B. Shwarz contractors built an addition onto an existing Chagrin Falls home. They added a master suite with bedroom and bathroom, outdoor fireplace, deck, outdoor storage under the deck, and a beautiful white staircase and railings. Photo Credit: Marc Golub

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When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

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Elegant stone exterior home photo in New York

Karen Swanson of New England Design Works Designed this Pennville Kitchen for her own home, and it won not only the regional Sub-Zero award, but also the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. Karen is located in Manchester, MA and can be reached at nedesignworks@gmail.com or 978.500.1096.

Indoor and outdoor spaces are aligned to relate functionally and visually. Stepping stones create a sense of separation while the formal axis and orientation make a spacial relationship obvious and thoughtful.

Erhard Pfeiffer
Example of a large classic galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and marble backsplash

Tony Soluri
Mid-sized eclectic white two-story stucco exterior home idea in Chicago

This Award-winning kitchen proves vintage doesn't have to look old and tired. This previously dark kitchen was updated with white, gold, and wood in the historic district of Monte Vista. The challenge is making a new kitchen look and feel like it belongs in a charming older home. The highlight and starting point is the original hex tile flooring in white and gold. It was in excellent condition and merely needed a good cleaning. The addition of white calacatta marble, white subway tile, walnut wood counters, brass and gold accents keep the charm intact. Cabinet panels mimic original door panels found in other areas of the home. Custom coffee storage is a modern bonus! 30" Sub-Zero Refrig, Rohl sink.