The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor great room remodel in New York with no fireplace and white walls

This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

addet madan Design
Small trendy 3/4 porcelain tile corner shower photo in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a two-piece toilet and solid surface countertops

Curved Pantry with lateral opening doors and walnut counter top. Norman Sizemore Photographer
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped brown floor kitchen pantry remodel in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz Design: Imbue Design and Sausage Space
Minimalist great room photo in Salt Lake City

Every inch is important in small spaces. Custom cabinetry with built in appliances assure that the design flows in a clean uninterrupted way.
Small trendy u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Jeri Koegal
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master stone tile ceramic tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls, a drop-in sink and a hinged shower door

Kyle J Caldwell Photography
Transitional black floor mudroom photo in New York with white walls

Mudroom - small cottage porcelain tile and gray floor mudroom idea in New York with white walls and a black front door

Lauren Rubenstein Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse brick floor and red floor mudroom remodel in Atlanta with white walls and a white front door

Photo by: Joshua Caldwell
Inspiration for a large timeless master carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized minimalist 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower design in Toronto with open cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink and tile countertops

The pocketing steel lift and slide door opens up the Great Room to the Entry Courtyard for an expanded entertainment space.
Mid-sized country gray one-story wood gable roof photo in San Francisco with a metal roof

Sid Levin Revolution Design Build
Inspiration for a large timeless porcelain tile mudroom remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls and a white front door

Dutch front door - country brick floor dutch front door idea in Birmingham

Scott Amundson Photography
Foyer - coastal medium tone wood floor foyer idea in Minneapolis with beige walls and a glass front door