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Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.

Dressing room - contemporary men's carpeted and beige floor dressing room idea in Nashville with open cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Critical to the organization of any home, a spacious mudroom and laundry overlooking the pool deck. Tom Grimes Photography
Example of a large transitional single-wall marble floor and white floor utility room design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and quartz countertops
Example of a large transitional single-wall marble floor and white floor utility room design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and quartz countertops
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Inspiration for a coastal full sun and rock stone landscaping in Providence.
Inspiration for a coastal full sun and rock stone landscaping in Providence.

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners.
As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design.
Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests.
The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth.
Photography by Ira Montgomery

Joe Burull
Example of a small transitional white tile powder room design in San Francisco with blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, a drop-in sink, solid surface countertops, beaded inset cabinets and white countertops
Example of a small transitional white tile powder room design in San Francisco with blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, a drop-in sink, solid surface countertops, beaded inset cabinets and white countertops

This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard.
Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.

Laundry room - transitional gray floor laundry room idea in Philadelphia with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and beige countertops

deReus Architects
David Duncan Livingston Photography
Underwood Construction Company
Photo of an asian full sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.
Photo of an asian full sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Peter Koenig Landscape Designer, Gene Radding General Contracting, Creative Environments Swimming Pool Construction
Huge trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in San Francisco with a pergola
Huge trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in San Francisco with a pergola

Subsitute a brick fireplace surround for marble to create a contemporary and simple aesthetic. Seen in Naples Reserve, a Naples community.
Mid-sized transitional formal and open concept living room photo in Miami with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Mid-sized transitional formal and open concept living room photo in Miami with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Built-in storage is critical when you have a kitchen that somebody is always using, about to use or cleaning up after using—and these cabinets are packed with solutions that make organization easy. (Rustic Alder cabinets in Husk Suede)

Transitional galley eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and an island

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners.
As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design.
Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests.
The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth.
Photography by Ira Montgomery

Toe Kick drawers? Done.
Joe Kwon Photography
Home design - transitional home design idea in Chicago
Home design - transitional home design idea in Chicago

Walkways and circulation are critical to any space, indoors or out…
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Philadelphia.
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Philadelphia.

THEME The main theme for this room
is an active, physical and personalized
experience for a growing boy. This was
achieved with the use of bold colors,
creative inclusion of personal favorites
and the use of industrial materials.
FOCUS The main focus of the room is
the 12 foot long x 4 foot high elevated
bed. The bed is the focal point of the
room and leaves ample space for
activity within the room beneath. A
secondary focus of the room is the
desk, positioned in a private corner of
the room outfitted with custom lighting
and suspended desktop designed to
support growing technical needs and
school assignments.
STORAGE A large floor armoire was
built at the far die of the room between
the bed and wall.. The armoire was
built with 8 separate storage units that
are approximately 12”x24” by 8” deep.
These enclosed storage spaces are
convenient for anything a growing boy
may need to put away and convenient
enough to make cleaning up easy for
him. The floor is built to support the
chair and desk built into the far corner
of the room.
GROWTH The room was designed
for active ages 8 to 18. There are
three ways to enter the bed, climb the
knotted rope, custom rock wall, or pipe
monkey bars up the wall and along
the ceiling. The ladder was included
only for parents. While these are the
intended ways to enter the bed, they
are also a convenient safety system to
prevent younger siblings from getting
into his private things.
SAFETY This room was designed for an
older child but safety is still a critical
element and every detail in the room
was reviewed for safety. The raised bed
includes extra long and higher side
boards ensuring that any rolling in bed
is kept safe. The decking was sanded
and edges cleaned to prevent any
potential splintering. Power outlets are
covered using exterior industrial outlets
for the switches and plugs, which also
looks really cool.

This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard.
Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.
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