Debbie Ballentine
Photo of a partial sun landscaping in San Francisco for spring.

Pendant Lights: Fleet | Mariner Lamp Cone TEAM /// Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors /// Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group /// Builder: Macomber Carpentry & Construction /// Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography ///

Todd Wright
Mid-sized eclectic master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Other with beige walls

Home design - transitional home design idea in Philadelphia

Stephen Dunn
Design ideas for a small tropical landscaping in Miami.

The “handrill” of Corten steel follows the peastone and steel steps down a steep slope to pour into a round basin, emptying into a channel that meanders through the narrow back garden at ground level, ending finally in a boulder fountain. Devised to minimize root disturbance for the tall existing pines on the property, the continuous Corten steel structure is supported by concrete tubes rather than a foundation that would have required extensive excavation. Architect: Wolf Architects, Inc. General Contractor: GF Rhode Construction, Inc. Landscape Contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Steel Fabrication: Wovensteel and Richard Duca Water Systems: Pond Creations by Sean Photo by Susan Teare.

URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Large transitional bathroom photo in San Francisco

This Houston kitchen remodel and whole-house redesign was nothing less than a time machine – zooming a 40-year-old living space into 2017! “The kitchen had formica countertops, old wood cabinets, a strange layout and low ceilings,” says Lisha Maxey, lead designer for Outdoor Homescapes of Houston and owner of LGH Design Services. “We basically took it down to the studs to create the new space. It even had original terrazzo tile in the foyer! Almost never see that anymore.” The new look is all 2017, starting with a pure white maple wood for the new kitchen cabinetry and a 13-foot butcher block island. The china hutch, beam and columns are walnut. The small kitchen countertop (on fridge side) is Corian. The flooring is solid hickory with a natural stain. The backsplash is Moroccan blue glass. In the island, Outdoor Homescapes added a small, stainless steel prep sink and a large porcelain sink. All finishes are brushed stainless steel except for the pot filler, which is copper. “The look is very transitional, with a hearty mix of antiques the client wanted incorporated and the contemporary open concept look of today,” says Lisha. “The bar stools are actually reclaimed science class stools that my client picked up at a local fair. It was an awesome find!” In addition to the kitchen, the home’s first-floor half bath, living room and den also got an update. Outdoor Homescapes also built storage into the space under the stairs and warmed up the entry with custom blue and beige wallpaper. “In the half bath, we used the client’s favorite color, orange,” says Lisha. “We added a vessel bowl that was also found at a fair and an antique chandelier to top it off.” The paint in that room was textured by running a dry brush vertically while the paint was still wet. “It appears to be wallpaper, but not!” explains Lisha. Outdoor Homescapes also used black/white custom tiles in the bath and laundry room to tie it all in. Lisha used antique pieces in the laundry room with a custom black/white porcelain floor. To open up the wall between the old kitchen and living room, we had to install a 26’ steel I-beam to support the second floor. It was an engineering feat! Took six men to get it into place! “The client – an empty nester couple – had already done their upstairs remodel and they knew the first floor would be a gut-out,” continues Lisha. “The home was in very poor condition prior to the remodel, and everything needed to go. Basically, wife told husband, we either do this remodel or we sell the house. And Mr. inherited it from his Mom, so it has sentimental value to him.” Lisha loves how original it turned out, noting the refreshing department from the usual all-white kitchen with black/white flooring, Carrera marble or granite countertops and subway tile. “The clients were open to mixing up styles and working with me to make it come together,” she says. “I think there’s a new excitement in mixing the decades and finding a way to allow clients to hold on to treasured antiques or special pieces while incorporating them in a more modern space. Her favorite area is the large island. “I love that they will spend holidays and regular days around that space,” she says. “It’s just so welcoming!”

KuDa Photography
Mid-sized urban freestanding desk concrete floor and black floor study room photo in Portland with blue walls

Bathroom with interior clerestory windows. Photo by Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a small contemporary master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls and marble countertops

Summer herbs | Lore Patterson
Photo of a mid-sized rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Nicolas Arellano
Kitchen - mid-sized industrial medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Master Bedroom; photo by Alice Gao
Inspiration for a 1960s light wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with white walls

This modern living room features bright pops of blue in the area rug and hanging fireplace. White sofas are contrasted with the red and white patterned accent chair and patterned accent pillows. Metal accents are found on the coffee table and side table.

This is an example of a farmhouse stone garden path in Denver.

Photo © Bruce Damonte
Living room - eclectic dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Modern Desert Home | Guest House | Imbue Design
Small trendy white one-story metal exterior home photo in Salt Lake City with a shed roof

Photo: Hado Photo © 2017 Houzz
Example of an eclectic dining room design in DC Metro

Photo by: Andrew Pogue Photography
Great room - modern great room idea in Denver with white walls