Trendy wood exterior home photo in Dallas with a hip roof

Rickie Agapito
Inspiration for a coastal backyard custom-shaped hot tub remodel in Orlando

Photo Credit: Rob Karosis
Huge beach style beige two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Boston with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Ciro Coelho
Photo of a mediterranean full sun garden path in Santa Barbara.

Example of a mid-sized classic detached one-car garage design in Chicago

Photo: Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Small urban backyard concrete paver patio photo in Dallas with a roof extension

Get some work done or cozy up in this masculine, hip library. Highlighting the colors from the original art piece with a cut velvet chair helps make this a put-together and appealing space. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

Example of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Lynn Bagley
Country dark wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and blue countertops

Inspiration for a timeless detached two-car garage remodel in Providence

Swimming pool, landscaping, and exterior.
Example of a tuscan white two-story exterior home design in Santa Barbara

Inspiration for a timeless white two-story wood gable roof remodel in DC Metro

Small transitional u-shaped vinyl floor and brown floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with quartz countertops, white backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and white countertops

We built a screened-in porch addition on to the back of this charming Atlanta home.
Inspiration for a large transitional screened-in back porch remodel in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Alice Washburn Award 2013 - Winner - Accessory Building Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown
French country two-story stone exterior home photo in New York with a clipped gable roof

Mid-century dining room detail with brass pendant, teal grasscloth, graphic banquette and marble dining table. Photo Credit: Mary Costa
1960s dining room photo in Los Angeles

Megan Gibbons Photography
Example of a large arts and crafts beige two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof design in DC Metro

Hanging chair in mid-century bedroom with Missoni throw. Photo Credit: Mary Costa
1950s bedroom photo in Los Angeles