Rob Karosis
Example of a cottage mudroom design in New York with a glass front door

Construction by J.T. Delaney Construction, LLC | Photography by Jared Kuzia
Bathroom - coastal black floor, double-sink and shiplap wall bathroom idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, black countertops and a built-in vanity

Aquascape Inc.
This is an example of a traditional backyard water fountain landscape in Chicago.

View from back patio of landscape bed.
Design ideas for a traditional water fountain landscape in Portland.

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection. A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

White Oak screen and planks for doors. photo by Whit Preston
1960s concrete floor foyer photo in Austin with white walls, a medium wood front door and a pergola

Green Hill Project Photo Credit : Nat Rea
Mid-sized beach style backyard deck photo in Providence with no cover

Springhill Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade
Inspiration for a cottage patio remodel with a fire pit and a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Denver with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

The kitchen
Open concept kitchen - craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Nat Rea
Example of a beach style dark wood floor bedroom design in Providence with beige walls

Peter Medilek
Inspiration for an eclectic walk-in closet remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard stone patio remodel in Orlando with a gazebo and a fireplace

Roger Wade Studio

Beautiful outdoor kitchen with Custom Granite Surround Big Green Egg, Granite Countertops, Bamboo Accents, Cedar Decking, Kitchen Aid Grill and Cedar Pergola Overhang by East Cobb Contractor, Atlanta Curb Appeal

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

Daniel Shea
Family room - industrial open concept light wood floor family room idea in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

The fourth bedroom is also a home office but can be made into a guest bedroom by pulling down the Murphy bed.
Mid-sized trendy built-in desk light wood floor home office photo in San Francisco with white walls

Dining area in open kitchen/dining space. Jeff Allen Photography. Construction by Cheney Brothers Building.
Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo with beige walls