Example of a minimalist home design design in Chicago

Minimalist living room photo in Edmonton

This Montclair kitchen is given brand new life as the core of the house and is opened to its concentric interior and exterior spaces. This kitchen is now the entry, the patio area, the serving area and the dining area. The space is versatile as a daily home for a family of four as well as accommodating large groups for entertaining. An existing fireplace was re-faced and acts as an anchor to the renovations on all four sides of it. Brightly colored accents of yellow and orange give orientation to the constantly shifting perspectives within the home. Architecture by Tierney Conner Design Studio Photo by David Duncan Livingston

Our clients built their Manhattan dream house years ago, but a couple of decades in, the yellow and green palette seemed stale. We brightened the home with new paint and countertops, white oak flooring and updated carpet, custom fixtures and furniture, and new finishes, window treatments, and accessories. For enhanced functionality, we added built-in storage throughout, reupholstered existing furniture and the breakfast nook in performance fabric, and created a custom dining table that seats a dozen. To keep the dining room coastal and informal, we paired plush head chairs with rattan-backed side chairs and accented with sea-foam and sandy-hued floor and window coverings. The addition of a murphy bed, as well as shelving and file storage, made the office more suited to their growing family’s needs. In the second office, a standing desk, as well as a customized craft desk with built-ins for specific supplies, transformed the area into a completely personalized and effective space. New furniture and a ceiling-length fireplace facade of soft ivory and gray stone transformed the family room into a cozy and welcoming retreat. The overall effect is a home that feels spacious, beachy, and comfortable.

Dan Rockafello
Mid-sized mountain style master porcelain tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub photo with shaker cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door

Michele Lee Wilson Photography
Example of a trendy galley eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The homeowner's existing pink L-shaped sofa got a pick-me-up with an assortment of velvet, sheepskin & silk throw pillows to create a lived-in Global style vibe. Photo by Claire Esparros.

Dan Piassick
Inspiration for a southwestern kids' multicolored tile and terra-cotta tile bathroom remodel in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, tile countertops, white walls and flat-panel cabinets

Dan Piassick

Example of a huge trendy formal and open concept light wood floor living room design in San Francisco

Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized traditional master white tile and stone slab slate floor freestanding bathtub idea in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom remodel in Boston

Mountain style single-wall kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Erika Birman
Bedroom - contemporary master medium tone wood floor and orange floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with gray walls

The overarching design intent for this 1,455-square-foot West Vine Street condominium was to make the spaces contemporary and functional. The renovation began with an unexpected structural deficiency in the form of a post located in the middle of the living room that was causing a three-inch dip in the floor. It was removed and replaced with steel columns running down through the walls and into a footing pad with a three-foot depth. The main living spaces underwent significant changes; the kitchen was reconfigured to open up a formerly cramped space, and the removal of a wall made room for a cascading island with Cesarstone countertops—a crowning feature. Additionally, an electrical panel was relocated to be able to wrap the refrigerator with a wood veneer frame. Notable materials include eight-inch-wide ‘Esplanade’ French oak plank floors chosen to complement the reclaimed wood-wrapped ceiling beams, which feature a combination of LED downlighting and uplighting. A sleek gas fireplace with horizontal slate surround and paneled wall backing replaced an old wood-burning stove—furthering the design program. Pacheco-Robb Architects dismantled an existing spiral stair and replaced it with a cable-rail system—a nautical nod—which is noteworthy for the way it meets code; by running a contiguous oak banister for the entire length of the stair, they were able to avoid having to add a second railing, which would shrink the already narrow stairwell. Upstairs, a tight bedroom with gabled ceilings was addressed by adding a solar-operated skylight with built-in shade, plus minimalistic furnishings. Structural changes in the master bedroom included eliminating a closest to widen the room, and reconfiguring a bathroom to fit a small walk-in closet in lieu of a long, thin hallway. The formerly unfinished rooftop deck is now accessed via a six-foot door that opens more than 90 degrees. Azek decking was laid over the rubber roof, and two-inch stanchions were located around the rail’s outer edge. By opening the floor plan and streamlining the aesthetic, the place now breathes.

Crystal Cabinetry with Elite Door in Sandstone. Tops are Black Fusion Granite. John Magor Photography
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Richmond with beige cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Transitional three-story exterior home photo in Denver

Norris Architecture Emily Minton Redfield Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country gender-neutral and loft-style dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Denver with white walls