The palette of materials is intentionally reductive, limited to concrete, wood, and zinc. The use of concrete, wood, and dull metal is straightforward in its honest expression of material, as well as, practical in its durability. Phillip Spears Photographer

Black PVC vinyl privacy fence. V300-6 Illusions Vinyl Tongue and Groove Privacy Fence shown in the Grand Illusions Color Spectrum Black (L105).
Photo of a traditional landscaping in New York.

Stephen Long Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio kitchen remodel in Nashville with decking and a roof extension

With tall ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, and original wooden beams, this home in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago, had plenty of character and a style that felt coastal. Six months into the purchase of their home, this family of six contacted Alessia Loffredo and Sarah Coscarelli of ReDesign Home to complete their home’s renovation by tackling the kitchen. “Surprisingly, the kitchen was the one room in the home that lacked interest due to a challenging layout between kitchen, butler pantry, and pantry,” the designer shared, “the cabinetry was not proportionate to the space’s large footprint and height. None of the house’s architectural features were introduced into kitchen aside from the wooden beams crossing the room throughout the main floor including the family room.” She moved the pantry door closer to the prepping and cooking area while converting the former butler pantry a bar. Alessia designed an oversized hood around the stove to counterbalance the impressive stone fireplace located at the opposite side of the living space. She then wanted to include functionality, using Trim Tech‘s cabinets, featuring a pair with retractable doors, for easy access, flanking both sides of the range. The client had asked for an island that would be larger than the original in their space – Alessia made the smart decision that if it was to increase in size it shouldn’t increase in visual weight and designed it with legs, raised above the floor. Made out of steel, by Wayward Machine Co., along with a marble-replicating porcelain countertop, it was designed with durability in mind to withstand anything that her client’s four children would throw at it. Finally, she added finishing touches to the space in the form of brass hardware from Katonah Chicago, with similar toned wall lighting and faucet.

Minimalist bathroom photo in Portland

Example of an urban concrete floor kitchen design in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances and blue walls

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic home office photo in Dallas

Example of a minimalist single-wall concrete floor home design design in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized southwest medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room design in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Large trendy dedicated laundry room photo with a side-by-side washer/dryer, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and gray countertops

Susie Brenner Photography
Mid-sized transitional dark wood floor living room photo in Denver with a music area, gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Photo by Gillean Proctor
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Vancouver

The clean and smooth composite deck surface is installed, providing a weather-resistant and low-maintenance option for this outdoor space

Photography by Scott Hargis
Example of a large trendy women's light wood floor walk-in closet design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Elevated walkway connecting original home to new two story addition. Spaces and Faces Photography
Example of a transitional backyard deck design in Austin with no cover

Entering the single-story home, a custom double front door leads into a foyer with a 14’ tall, vaulted ceiling design imagined with stained planks and slats. The foyer floor design contrasts white dolomite slabs with the warm-toned wood floors that run throughout the rest of the home. Both the dolomite and engineered wood were selected for their durability, water resistance, and most importantly, ability to withstand the south Florida humidity. With many elements of the home leaning modern, like the white walls and high ceilings, mixing in warm wood tones ensures that the space still feels inviting and comfortable.

SpaceCraft
Example of a classic built-in desk craft room design in Minneapolis with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a craftsman home design remodel in Seattle