An unused small home office was transformed into haven in a suburban Texas home. For this space, function came first and the aesthetics were layered in. If a project does not meet its intended purpose, it is not successful. Incorporating the couples love of Argentina, bottle count, display appeal, case storage, and the ability to maintain a 55-degree environment were all design considerations. Specialized craftsman were hired to help with cooling, insulation, placement of the condenser, etc. An expert carpenter contributed his expert skills and knack for creating storage solutions. Strong beams were used to highlight the tiled ceiling and create an authentic grotto look. Pebble flooring adds to the Old World feel. Stone walls and herringbone ceiling lend an aged element. A medallion carefully selected from a little known source in Argentina is the centerpiece of the room; its pattern and color blends with the rest of the home’s decor and the inlaid glass tile adds shimmer. Double-paned iron and glass doors seal the room and create an entry of interest.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile brown floor alcove shower remodel in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and quartz countertops

Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, colored appliances, an island and beige countertops

Kolanowski Studio
Farmhouse u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, a peninsula and black countertops

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile and white tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with multicolored walls and a hinged shower door

Laundry room - farmhouse laundry room idea in Sacramento

Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in London

Home blends with scale and character of streetscape - Architecture/Interior Design/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern

Daniel Shea
Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor great room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Set in a downtown Kirkland neighborhood, the 1st Street project captures the best of suburban living. The open floor plan brings kitchen, dining, and living space within reach, and rich wood beams, shiplap, and stone accents add timeless texture with a modern twist. Four bedrooms and a sprawling daylight basement create distinct spaces for family life, and the finished covered patio invites residents to breathe in the best of Pacific Northwest summers.

Located in the Langley Fork Historic District in McLean, Virginia, this residence was designed to speak to the formal massing seen in the existing neighborhood fabric of stately traditional homes. The simplicity and clean lines of the stucco and limestone façade blends harmoniously with its surroundings. Traditional forms, interjected with modern twists, create a tension that carries throughout the design, creating a home that feels warm and familiar while clean and distilled at the same time. Photo Credit: Gordon Beall Photography

Minimalist patio photo in Cleveland

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Example of a minimalist pool design in New York

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Example of a trendy wine cellar design in Chicago

Matteo Piazza
Tuscan master bedroom photo in Naples

www.besthottubs.com Keeping a spa separate and functioning with its own controls, allows it to run late into the season -- and, in the Northeast, perhaps all winter long!

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Boston

www.besthottubs.com A hot tub can be set into a patio for a built-in look while allowing the hot tub’s plumbing to be easily accessible.
Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in New York

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