Living room of Lincoln Net Zero House, photography by Dan Cutrona
Living room - large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Move Media, Pensacola
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley concrete floor and gray floor utility room remodel in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, white countertops and gray cabinets

Zero Waste Home
Example of a minimalist dining room design in San Francisco

The client purchased this property with grand plans of renovating the entire place; from top to bottom, and from inside to outside. And while the inside canvas was very generous and even somewhat forgiving, the outside space would be anything but. We wanted to squeeze in as much seating space as possible in their limited courtyard area, without encroaching on the already compact-sized pool. The first and most obvious solution was to get rid of the trees and shrubs that separated this house from its zero-lot-line neighbor. With the addition of Lueder limestone pavers, this new area alone would free up nearly 120 additional square feet, which happened to be the perfect amount of space for a mobile gas fire pit and sectional sofa. And this would make for the perfect place to enjoy the afternoon sunset with the implementation of a custom-built metal pergola standing above it all. The next problem to overcome was the disconnected feel of the existing patio; there were too many levels of steps and stairs, which meant that it would have been difficult to have any sort of traditional furniture arrangement in their outdoor space. Randy knew that it only made sense to bring in a wood deck that could be mated to the highest level of the patio, thus creating and gaining the greatest amount of continuous, flat space that the client needed. But even so, that flat space would be limited to a very tight "L-shape" around the pool. And knowing this, the client decided that the larger space would be more valuable to them than the spa, so they opted to have a portion of the deck built over it in order to allow for a more generous amount of patio space. And with the edge of the patio/deck dropping off almost 2 feet to the waterline, it now created the perfect opportunity to have a visually compelling raised wall that could be adorned with different hues of plank-shaped tiles. From inside the pool, the varying shades of brown were a great accent to the wood deck that sat just above. However, the true visual crowning jewel of this project would end up being the raised back wall along the fence, fully encased in a large format, 24x24 slate grey tile, complete with a custom stainless steel, square-tube scupper bank, installed at just the right height to create the perfect amount of water noise. But Randy wasn't done just yet. With two entirely new entertaining areas opened up at opposite ends of the pool, the only thing left to do now was to connect them. Knowing that he nor the client wanted to eliminate any more water space, he decided to bring a new traffic pattern right into the pool by way of two "floating", Lueder limestone stepper pads. It would be a visually perfect union of both pool and walking spaces. The existing steps and walkways were then cut away and replaced with matching Lueder limestone caps and steppers. All remaining hardscape gaps were later filled with Mexican beach pebble, which helped to promote a very "zen-like" feel in this outdoor space. The interior of the pool was coated with Wet Edge Primerastone "Blue Pacific Coast" plaster, and then lit up with the incredibly versatile Pentair GloBrite LED pool lights. In the end, the client ended up gaining the additional entertaining and seating space that they needed, and the updated, modern feel that they loved.

Baxter Imaging
Kitchen - transitional galley brown floor kitchen idea in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Bedroom - modern bedroom idea in Philadelphia

Zero Waste Home
Example of a minimalist laundry room design in San Francisco

Minimalist kitchen photo in Other

Marisol Malibu Zero One home. Modern malibu estate.
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Los Angeles

Zero Waste Home
Example of a minimalist bathroom design in San Francisco

Done Right Landscape of Wakefield, MA specializing in all aspects of Landscape Design/Build
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Boston for summer.

This design left the homeowners with a beautiful long island that is perfect for large gatherings and meal prep! A complimentary butler’s pantry was designed just off the kitchen. And, in an adjacent nook to the kitchen, our designer transformed the unused space into a convenient command center for the family, here they can plan menus, keep mail and papers out of the work area, or the kids can get their homework done in their own quiet space.

Jay Greene Photography
Inspiration for an industrial u-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Baltimore with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown countertops

Jay Greene Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor kitchen remodel in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, metallic backsplash, mirror backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and multicolored countertops

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Other

Sub-Zero 48" Stainless Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezer with Glass Door, 648PROG Wolf 30" Built-In M Series Professional Single Oven, Stainless Steel, Pro Handles, SO30PM/S/PH Wolf 48" Sealed Burner Rangetop, Six Burners, Infrared Griddle, Dual-Stacked Sealed Surface Burners, Stainless Steel, Island Trim, Red Knobs, SRT486G Wolf 30" Warming Drawer, Stainless Steel, WWD30 Wolf 54" Pro Island Hood, Brushed Stainless Steel, PI543418

Amacher and Associates
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls

Grand Room, Kitchen, Walnut Cabinets, Custom Made
Example of a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Sacramento with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Dining Room , Modern, Custom
Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel in Sacramento with white walls