Kerry Kirk
Ornate powder room photo in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, marble countertops, an undermount sink and white countertops

Rich burl floating vanity contrasts against cararra marble flooring and wall tile. Accents of gray and black mix perfectly with the chrome plumbing fixtures. Stephen Allen Photography

Mikhail Glabets Photography
Beach style gray tile powder room photo in Boston

This Guest Bedroom / Bathroom found inspiration in white! by repainting the existing brown paneling with glossy white we created a fresh and airy space. Unusually scaled twin beds, float in the center of the room allowing a unique spot for conversation as well as sleeping. Dramatic light fixtures, textural sisal and art complete the simple yet interesting space. Photographer-Janet Mesic Mackie

Example of a trendy multicolored floor powder room design in Seattle with open cabinets, black walls, a console sink and gray countertops

The kitchen features a dramatic island with seating for 6+ people.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray backsplash

Living room - large contemporary porcelain tile living room idea in Chicago with a bar, beige walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Scott Shigley
Bedroom - contemporary bedroom idea in Chicago

Eat-in kitchen - small transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops, beige backsplash, no island and beige countertops

D. Gilbert
Nursery - transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and beige floor nursery idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Mid-sized trendy open concept gray floor and light wood floor living room photo in Phoenix with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

Ann Hiner Photography
Trendy family room photo in Austin with a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige walls

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Open concept kitchen - large country l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

Living room - huge transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and vaulted ceiling living room idea in Denver with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/cordial-contemporary/

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic u-shaped light wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, ceramic backsplash, no island, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash and white countertops

Example of a cottage living room design in Detroit

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler