Example of a mid-sized beach style enclosed beige floor living room design in Boston with gray walls

Falcon House is located on Falcon Ridge Road, which winds along a steeply inclined ridge in a stretch of foothills within Carmel Valley in Monterey County. An old lichen covered barn and split rail, cedar fences characterize this area known as Markham Ranch, and contrast sharply with the preponderance of sprawling, large estate-style homes, many more at-home in the Italian countryside than any landscape of California. Designed for a young family, Falcon House responds to the family’s desire to live a more modest lifestyle, eschewing overt displays of extravagance for an intimate and deferential relation to nature. The 3,200-square-foot residence occupies a difficult portion of the northern slope of a hillside, overlooking a verdant valley and oriented toward Castle Rock in the distance. The steep terrain necessitated a compartmentalized plan capable of negotiating the gentle hillock at the center of the site. A corridor bridge spans two pieces of the house, uniting living and sleeping spaces and allowing an existing watercourse to flow essentially through the house unobstructed. Large panels of glass open the living spaces to the landscape, beneath the deep overhang of a butterfly roof. Operable clerestories placed high on the window-wall allow prevailing breezes to cool the interior spaces. The bedroom wing of the house hugs the hillside as it turns to the west, ensuring privacy from the main living spaces. The sense of seclusion and protection of this wing is reinforced by its lower roofline and its embedment into the hill. Initial resistance by neighboring homeowners has given way to appreciation, having seen the results of careful siting and a material and color palate sympathetic to the surrounding hillsides. The dwelling embodies an attitude of respect for the landscape, and through that perspective Falcon House has become as natural a part of its environment as the hawks flying overhead. 2008 AIA Orange County Chapter Merit Award

Entryway - 1950s entryway idea in Boston

Deborah McCarthy Photography
Transitional kitchen photo in Boston

Transitional gray floor kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

jennifer ames
Large elegant dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Chicago with white walls and no fireplace

A 1950's mid-century bungalow required an update from it's original, with a colorful, modern interpretation wanted by the owners. The terrazzo is original and since difficult to match color, the tile wall curves to meet the floor.

Mark LaRosa
Trendy wooden straight open staircase photo in New York

Main floor, kitchen, and dining remodel plus addition replacement by Minneapolis / St. Paul-based McDonald Remodeling. See more examples of our work and learn more at www.mcdonaldremodeling.com

Kitchen - traditional l-shaped dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Architect: Tom Ochsner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Example of a large tuscan medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and open cabinets

Timothy Bell Photography
Mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in DC Metro with blue walls

Example of a country medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Columbus with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Urban kitchen photo in Raleigh

Mary Craven Photography
Example of a transitional light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Rick Bethem Photography
Transitional carpeted and gray floor bedroom photo in Other with gray walls

Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in Los Angeles.

This gourmet chef’s kitchen uses Pro Style GE Monogram appliances; Double ovens, oversized built in refrigeration, a 48” pro gas range top, and sleek and concealed microwave. A farmhouse sink, a prep sink, and pot filler create ample opportunities for cooking and cleaning up together with family and friends. The white perimeter cabinets are contrasted with a grey color at the large island and custom wood hood. The shape of the island allows for diner to face each other for great conversations over great meals. The black and brass orb pendants offer a fun contrast and a visually interesting design feature. White and grey quartz counters give the look of marble without any of the maintenance. Artisan style ceramic grey hi gloss backsplash tile adds a layer of hand made appeal and allow light to bounce off from various angles and facets.