Home office - traditional home office idea in New York

Home office and sitting area.
Transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office library photo with brown walls

A large open kitchen pantry with storage and countertop space that wraps around on three walls with lots of countertop space for small kitchen appliances. Both sides of the pantry are large roll-out drawers for ease of getting to all of the contents. Above the counters are open adjustable shelving. On the floor is the continuation of the wood looking porcelain tile that flows throughout most of the home. Th e pantry has two entrances, one off of the kitchen and the other close to the garage entrance.

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

Cabinet Brand: Medallion Door Style: Lancaster Finish Style/Color: Knotty Alder/Chestnut Stain Countertop Material: Granite Counter Top Color: new Venetian Gold Special Notes: New Construction Bungalow with upgraded features. Builder: Kevin Netto Construction

Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic 3/4 beige tile beige floor alcove shower design in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige walls

White closet with built-in drawers, ironing board, hamper, adjustable shelves all while dealing with sloped ceilings.
Huge arts and crafts gender-neutral carpeted dressing room photo in Atlanta with open cabinets and white cabinets

Photography by Dan Fuge
Bedroom - small contemporary master brown floor and medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Melbourne with white walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a large transitional l-shaped brown floor, tray ceiling and light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops and quartz backsplash

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

Open kitchen complete with rope lighting fixtures and open shelf concept.
Inspiration for a small coastal galley ceramic tile, white floor and wood ceiling eat-in kitchen remodel in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mountain style screened-in porch idea

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
Small cottage wooden straight open and wood railing staircase photo in Portland Maine

In the kitchen we exposed the previously hidden original brick walls by eliminating the upper storage and swapping with chunky shelves that wrap the brick. Additional lighting onto the texture of the exposed brick brings the architecture back into the space and provides a nice contrast to the sleek slab doors. We created placement for dish storage by adding a wall of shallow drawers underneath with peg organizers. We extended the island to provide additional seating and more space for baking.

Emily Andrews
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in New York with multicolored walls

Drop-in bathtub - mid-sized contemporary master porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub idea in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

Benny Chan/Fotoworks & Nick Springett
Minimalist l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

One of our favorite details! A drawer-within-a-drawer. Especially handy when you've got little kids, this helps keep knives and other sharp kitchen utensils away (or at least harder to access). And it's also just really cool. Kitchen and dining room staging by Allison Scheff of Distinctive Kitchens. Photos by Wynne H Earle

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull