Neil Michael - Axiom Photography
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio remodel in Sacramento

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Bedroom - contemporary dark wood floor bedroom idea in Chicago with white walls

After years of renting out the house, the owners of this 1916 Craftsman were ready to make it their forever home. Both enthusiastic cooks, an updated kitchen was at the top of the list. Updating the fireplace, as well as two bathrooms in the house were also important. The homeowners passion for honoring the age of home, while also updating it, was at the forefront of our design. The end result beautifully blends the older elements with the new.

Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modest backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and seating areas. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life.

The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Inspiration for a timeless deck container garden remodel in San Francisco

Lisa Weatherbee
Example of an eclectic bedroom design in New York with blue walls

View of Island From West
Inspiration for a large transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink, gray cabinets and paneled appliances

Persimmon close up. The jays love to eat this once it gets a bit softer. Girasole Sonoma
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in San Francisco.

Photographer: Reza Ailee. Built by Tony Medina at Naddour's Ornamental Iron
Staircase - modern staircase idea in Orange County

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in New York

Christian Garibaldi
Mid-sized trendy gender-neutral dark wood floor nursery photo in New York with multicolored walls

Photo by David Wakely
Inspiration for a rustic light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Mid-sized farmhouse white two-story wood and clapboard exterior home photo in San Francisco with a shingle roof and a gray roof

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Study room - eclectic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in New York

When this historic Petoskey home began its life in 1895, its residents couldn't possibly have imagined its future transformation. Only 50 feet from the old train tracks, it started as an apartment building for railroad employees. Throughout the past century, it retained its roots as a multi-family dwelling, but had fallen into despair. In 2013, it was purchased for its great location, charming exterior and its spectacular view of the lake, and recruited J.Cesario Builders to remodel the structure into a single family home. The vision would take almost two years to complete, as the original scope of the project evolved from a partial remodel into a total home transformation.

When this historic Petoskey home began its life in 1895, its residents couldn't possibly have imagined its future transformation. Only 50 feet from the old train tracks, it started as an apartment building for railroad employees. Throughout the past century, it retained its roots as a multi-family dwelling, but had fallen into despair. In 2013, it was purchased for its great location, charming exterior and its spectacular view of the lake, and recruited J.Cesario Builders to remodel the structure into a single family home. The vision would take almost two years to complete, as the original scope of the project evolved from a partial remodel into a total home transformation.

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When this historic Petoskey home began its life in 1895, its residents couldn't possibly have imagined its future transformation. Only 50 feet from the old train tracks, it started as an apartment building for railroad employees. Throughout the past century, it retained its roots as a multi-family dwelling, but had fallen into despair. In 2013, it was purchased for its great location, charming exterior and its spectacular view of the lake, and recruited J.Cesario Builders to remodel the structure into a single family home. An octagonal, three-story turret with full windows was added to the Northwest corner in order to capture the bay views. The vision would take almost two years to complete, as the original scope of the project evolved from a partial remodel into a total home transformation.

Pondless pond with stream and despairing edge
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional shade backyard stone landscaping in Chicago for fall.