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Photography by Juliana Franco
Example of a mid-sized 1960s gray one-story brick exterior home design in Houston with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids' white tile and ceramic tile marble floor, multicolored floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, pink walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Lisa Konz Photography
Example of a mid-sized country single-wall brown floor and medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with gray cabinets, blue backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets and quartz countertops

Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless Photos by Zack Benson

This mud room has plenty of room for the kids to store their backpacks, sports equipment, and much, much more (neatly, of course!).
Example of a large classic medium tone wood floor mudroom design in Dallas with white walls

Staircase - transitional wooden staircase idea in New York with painted risers

Exceptional custom-built 1 ½ story walkout home on a premier cul-de-sac site in the Lakeview neighborhood. Tastefully designed with exquisite craftsmanship and high attention to detail throughout. Offering main level living with a stunning master suite, incredible kitchen with an open concept and a beautiful screen porch showcasing south facing wooded views. This home is an entertainer’s delight with many spaces for hosting gatherings. 2 private acres and surrounded by nature.

Steve Chenn
Elegant exterior home photo in Houston

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in Salt Lake City with white walls

Carl Socolow
Example of a small trendy single-wall light wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Traditional master bathroom remodel featuring a custom wooden vanity with single basin and makeup counter, high-end bronze plumbing fixtures, a porcelain, marble and glass custom walk-in shower, custom master closet with reclaimed wood barn door. photo by Exceptional Frames.

When you open the back doors of the home of Nancy and Jeremy Campbell in Granville, you don’t just step out onto a patio. You enter an extension of a modern living space that just happens to be outdoors. Their patio’s unique design and setting provides the comfort and style of indoors while enjoying the natural beauty and fresh air of outdoors. It all started with a rather desolate back yard. “It was completely blank, there was nothing back there,” Nancy remembers of the patio space of this 1972 split-level house they bought five years ago. With a blank slate to work with, the Campbells knew the key elements of what they wanted for their new outdoor space when they sat down with Travis Ketron of Ketron Custom Builders to design it. “We knew we wanted something covered so we could use it in the rain, and in the winter, and we knew we wanted a stone fireplace,” Nancy recalls. Travis translated the Campbells’ vision into a design to satisfy outdoor entertaining and relaxing desires in all seasons. The new outdoor space is reminiscent of a vast, rustic great room complete with a stone fireplace, a vaulted ceiling, skylights, and ceiling fans, yet no walls. The space is completely open to the elements without any glass or doors on any of the sides, except from the house. Furnished like a great room, with a built-in music system as well, it’s truly an extension of indoor living and entertaining space, and one that is unaffected by rain. Jeremy comments, “We haven’t had to cover the furniture yet. It would have to be a pretty strong wind to get wet.” Just outside the covered patio is a quartet of outdoor chairs adorned with plush cushions and colorful pillows, positioned perfectly for users to bask in the sun. In the design process, the fireplace emerged as the anchor of the space and set the stage for the outdoor space both aesthetically and functionally. “We didn’t want it to block the view. Then designing the space with Travis, the fireplace became the center,” remembers Jeremy. Placed directly across from the two sets of French doors leading out from the house, a Rumford fireplace and extended hearth of stone in neutral earth tones is the focal point of this outdoor living room. Seating for entertaining and lounging falls easily into place around it providing optimal viewing of the private, wooded back yard. When temperatures cool off, the fireplace provides ample warmth and a cozy setting to experience the change of seasons. “It’s a great fireplace for the space,” Jeremy says of the unique design of a Rumford style fireplace. “The way you stack the wood in the fireplace is different so as to get more heat. It has a shallower box, burns hotter and puts off more heat. Wood is placed in it vertically, not stacked.” Just in case the fireplace doesn’t provide enough light for late-night soirees, there is additional outdoor lighting mounted from the ceiling to make sure the party always goes on. Travis brought the idea of the Rumford outdoor fireplace to the Campbells. “I learned about it a few years back from some masons, and I was intrigued by the idea then,” he says. “We like to do stuff that’s out of the norm, and this fireplace fits the space and function very well.” Travis adds, “People want unique things that are designed for them. That’s our style to do that for them.” The patio also extends out to an uncovered area set up with patio tables for grilling and dining. Gray pavers flow throughout from the covered space to the open-air area. Their continuous flow mimics the feel of flooring that extends from a living room into a dining room inside a home. Also, the earth tone colors throughout the space on the pavers, fireplace and furnishings help the entire space mesh nicely with its natural surroundings. A little ways off from both the covered and uncovered patio area is a stone fire pit ring. Removed by just the right distance, it provides a separate place for young adults to gather and enjoy the night. Adirondack chairs and matching tables surround the outdoor fire pit, offering seating for anyone who doesn’t wish to stand and a place to set down ingredients for yummy fireside treats like s’mores. Padded chairs outside the reach of the pavilion and the nearby umbrella the perfect place to kick back and relax in the sun. The colorful throw pillows and outdoor furniture cushions add some needed color and a touch of personality. Enjoying the comforts of indoors while being outdoors is exactly what the Campbells are doing now, particularly when lounging on the comfortable wicker furniture that dominate most of the area. “My favorite part of the whole thing is the fireplace,” Nancy says. Jeremy concludes, “There is no television, it would destroy the ambiance out there. We just enjoy listening to music and watching the fire.”

Tom Crane Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard landscaping in Philadelphia.

Looking down from the deck, a palpable serenity is evident. The flagstone path connects to a bluestone bench or can be used as an alternate entry into the pergola space.

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Bedroom - large transitional master concrete floor and gray floor bedroom idea in Austin with pink walls

Master Bedroom
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master carpeted bedroom idea in Other with gray walls and no fireplace

Courtney Cooper Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman enclosed dark wood floor family room remodel in Atlanta with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and a media wall

Lake Travis Modern Italian Pool Fire Feature by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Stunning lakefront Mediterranean design with exquisite Modern Italian styling throughout. Floor plan provides virtually every room with expansive views to Lake Travis and an exceptional outdoor living space. Interiors by Chairma Design Group, Photo Eric Hull Photography