Matthew Niemann

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, white walls, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and a peninsula

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Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a small classic galley dark wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, no island and quartz countertops

This transitional styled kitchen will never lack for light with the large window, patio doors and light fixtures all around.
Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Home design - mediterranean home design idea in Dallas

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Engineered hardwood in a bedroom of the same Glendale, AZ home. RDC Renovation & Design Concepts sells and installs engineered hardwood from its Bell Road showroom in North Phoenix, with a 1-year workmanship warranty on the installation.

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

In this bathroom, the client wanted the contrast of the white subway tile and the black hexagon tile. We tiled up the walls and ceiling to create a wet room feeling.

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. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

modern farmhouse Dundee, OR type: custom home + ADU status: built credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Cellar Ridge Construction / homeowner landscape designer: Bryan Bailey - EcoTone / homeowner photography: Erin Riddle - KLIK Concepts

This classic kitchen has a white cabinetry that is offset with a second, grey finish on the island. Overall, the cabinet style is traditional with an ornate door style. There is also a mix of natural and engineered stone, including a marble backsplash, granite countertops and a quartzite island countertop.

Matt Francis Photos
Kitchen - mid-sized coastal u-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Appliance garages with bi-fold doors flank both sides of the sink, minimizing clutter while still providing easy access. Cambria countertops make up the outside perimeter.

Ban Hoac
Large trendy 3/4 multicolored tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile corner shower photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and white countertops

Photo by Jared Kuzia
Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and black countertops

Transitional light wood floor dining room photo in Calgary

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops