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Example of a trendy backyard l-shaped pool house design in Los Angeles

Meaghan Larsen Photographer Lisa Shearer Designer
Inspiration for a small cottage single-wall porcelain tile and brown floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer and gray countertops

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, gray walls and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean patio remodel in Santa Barbara

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

View from the kitchen to the backyard. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt
Example of a minimalist patio design in Cincinnati

Photo by Marion Brenner

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Boston

Inspiration for a large coastal medium tone wood floor mudroom remodel with beige walls

Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

Photography: Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a transitional pool remodel in Miami

Example of a tuscan pool design in Dallas

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

Pool - huge contemporary backyard tile and custom-shaped pool idea in Miami with a bbq area

APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!

Deeper wall cabinets work well over the washer and dryer, and allows a connection to a hanging bar to dry damp clothing items.
Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Deeper wall cabinets work well over the washer and dryer, and allows a connection to a hanging bar to dry damp clothing items.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Example of a classic galley light wood floor home design design with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

The aesthetics of the kitchen were critical because it is centrally located in the great room of which it is a part. The challenge was to integrate the kitchen into the larger space while making sure it didn't dominate it. We accomplished this by using a restrained color palette of cream, gold, gray-green and gray-blue with touches of deeper chocolate brown. The same colors repeat in the quartzite counters, arabesque stone mosaic back splash and stacked slate accent wall (also used in the fireplace in the living area). The uppermost cabinets feature glass doors and lighting to showcase a collection of crystal inherited from the client's grandmother. This feature is beautiful but also makes good use of cabinets too tall to reach conveniently. The glass doors add sparkle and the cabinet height enhances vertical lines of the space and draws the eye toward the vaulted ceiling. Photo by Lane Barden