Tucked neatly into an existing bay of the barn, the open kitchen is a comfortable hub of the home. Rather than create a solid division between the kitchen and the children's TV area, Franklin finished only the lower portion of the post-and-beam supports. The ladder is one of the original features of the barn that Franklin could not imagine ever removing. Cleverly integrated into the support post, its original function allowed workers to climb above large haystacks and pick and toss hay down a chute to the feeding area below. Franklin's children, 10 and 14, also enjoy this aspect of their home. "The kids and their friends run, slide, climb up the ladder and have a ton of fun," he explains, "It’s a barn! It is a place to share with friends and family." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Eric Rorer
Small transitional galley light wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, limestone countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Beautiful walk-in closet and dressing room. Features include shoe storage, handbag storage pull-down hanging system, slide out mirror, double tiered jewelry trays and a swivel ironing board. Shown in Eggshell Ivory with Forterra in Canyon Plum. Call for a Free Consultation at 610-358-3171

MODERN HEIRLOOM A historic house, eclectically reimagined. DESIGN DESCRIPTION The original Victorian details of this home are preserved and paired with a collected, modern sensibility. The story begins in the foyer, where encaustic tile, oak panelling and stained glass are warmed by coral grasscloth. A grand oak staircase, dressed in a striped runner beneath a sculptural brass chandelier, rises to a stained-glass window seat. In the dining room, a lacquered teal ceiling and botanical wallpaper crown chartreuse velvet chairs and a glowing smoked-glass chandelier. The living room plays jewel-toned velvets and sculptural pieces against carved plaster and leaded glass, while the powder room makes a bold statement in graphic tile and an ornate silver mirror. Upstairs, the palette softens to luminous white. In the bedroom, a wall of antiqued mirror glows above sumptuous linen beside a carved oak mantel. In the bathroom, an antique oak sideboard has been reborn as a vanity, set beside a sculptural soaking tub and Calacatta marble. Throughout the home, richness is balanced with restraint, and heritage with quiet luxury.

Game area and billiard room of redesigned home basement. French door leads to exercise room.
Elegant underground carpeted and beige floor basement game room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

A crisp and clean master bedroom, accented with white stone feature walls, custom-crafted woodwork, dramatic accent lighting, and a few surprises! Designed and built by Paul Lafrance Design.

Custom maritime color cabinetry from Kemper Choice. Featuring hidden grooming pull out, tower storage, custom tower and built in custom vanity. Custom made matte black framed mirrors mixed with modern brass

Project Developer TJ Monahan http://www.houzz.com/pro/tj-monahan/tj-monahan-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Melissa Cooley http://www.houzz.com/pro/melissacooley04/melissa-cooley-udcp-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Photography by Nathan Webb, AIA
Eclectic freestanding desk home office library photo in DC Metro with black walls

Example of a trendy lap pool fountain design in Los Angeles

This is an example of a transitional porch design in Indianapolis.

Sargent Photography
Example of a classic master bamboo floor and brown floor bedroom design in Tampa with beige walls

Photography by Stephen Karlisch
Large elegant women's carpeted walk-in closet photo in Dallas with gray cabinets and glass-front cabinets

Living room - huge contemporary formal and open concept beige floor living room idea in Las Vegas with white walls

The tip out tray from ShelfGenie makes better use of the space in front of your kitchen sink. Instead of a false front, we install a hinged tray that tips forward. Store your sponges and scrub brushes out of sight, yet still right by the sink where you need them!

Inspiration for a timeless family room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls and no tv

The bright living room features a crisp white mid-century sofa and chairs. Photo Credits- Sigurjón Gudjónsson
Large trendy open concept light wood floor family room library photo in New York with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Transitional kids' porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Atlanta with gray walls, quartz countertops, shaker cabinets and blue cabinets