Trendy galley kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances and an island

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Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Toronto

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White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and handcrafted kitchen island in the middle. The dark wood floors are a wonderful contrast to the white cabinets. This home is located in Del Mar, California and was built in 2008 by Smith Brothers. Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer: Doug Dolezal Additional Credits: Architect: Richard Bokal Interior Designer Doug Dolezal

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Kitchen - contemporary dark wood floor kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets

Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.

Photo: Michael Hospelt, Architect: Mark Becker, Interior Design: Erin Martin
Kitchen - farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Evan White
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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Small minimalist single-wall medium tone wood floor and yellow floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and an undermount sink

Photography by Jennifer Hughes
Transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

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Welcome to our latest home transformation video!Dive into our French-style kitchen renovation where we blend elegance with functionality. We've reimagined the space with stunning light blue cabinets, a high contrast hood, chic fixtures, and a beautifully crafted light wood island. Cabinet: Custom Frameless Cabinet Countertop: Emerstone Quartz Plumbing Fixtures: Waterstone Stove: Wolf Fridge: Subzero 42" Classic Hood: Copper Smith Hoods Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more home renovation tips and transformations. Hit the bell icon so you never miss an update from us! #KitchenRenovation #FrenchStyleKitchen #HomeMakeover #InteriorDesign

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Joshua Caldwell
Family room - large traditional carpeted family room idea in Salt Lake City with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace, white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Complete master bedroom remodel with stacked stone fireplace, sliding barn door, swing arm wall sconces and rustic faux ceiling beams. New wall-wall carpet, transitional area rug, custom draperies, bedding and simple accessories help create a true master bedroom oasis.