Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Architect: Peninsula Architects, Peninsula OH Location: Moreland Hills, OH Photographer: Scott Pease
Large trendy open concept living room photo in Cleveland

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a metal fireplace and white walls

Adding a penthouse perch to this 1899 row house with a harbor view demanded unusual tactics. To circumvent municipal limitations on floor area, a section of floor was removed from one level and “transferred” to the roof as a new studio space. To comply with local height limitations, an innovative structure of solid wood studs was deployed to reduce floor and ceiling thicknesses to the bare minimum. Aside from creating the desired rooftop refuge, these gymnastics also created a dynamic cascade of interior living spaces for an urban designer and his family. Photos by Bruce Buck

Gibeon Photography
Large mountain style formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photography, www.petermedilek.com Prop Styling, www.danielemaxwelldesigns.com
Inspiration for a rustic open concept living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls

This rustic modern kitchen features exposed reclaimed wood timbers spanning the ceiling, adding warmth and architectural interest above a soapstone bar and sleek cabinetry. The beams carry the same natural, aged character throughout the kitchen, anchoring the neutral palette design with a sense of history. Every piece of reclaimed wood that comes through Manomin Resawn Timbers is salvaged from structures built during the 19th and early 20th centuries, an era when North American old growth hardwoods produced timbers strong enough to frame farms, barns, and factories that still stand today. Through denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling, we bring that antique material back to life for a new generation of homes. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner planning a kitchen renovation with exposed beam ceilings, Manomin Resawn Timbers has reclaimed wood timbers to fit your design. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood.

This kitchen and bar area is anchored by exposed reclaimed wood timbers running across the ceiling and down into supporting posts, creating a warm, rustic architectural framework for the space. Reclaimed wood flooring in a light, wide plank continues into the adjoining dining area, tying the whole open concept layout together. Every piece of reclaimed wood that comes through Manomin Resawn Timbers is salvaged from structures built during the 19th and early 20th centuries, an era when North American old growth hardwoods produced timbers strong enough to frame farms, barns, and factories that still stand today. Through denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling, we bring that antique material back to life for a new generation of homes. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner planning a kitchen renovation with exposed beam ceilings, Manomin Resawn Timbers has reclaimed wood timbers and flooring to fit your design. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood.

Darren Setlow Photography
Large cottage l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

This great room is so well detailed. With every wall paneled, clerestory windows bringing light directly in, and exposed beams spanning 30', this space is large yet inviting and comfortable. Environmentally-friendly sisal rug (made from Agave Sisalana plant -- hardy, fast-growing, and renewable) matching the tone of the European white oak DuChateau wood floors with oil finish. Foucault's Orb chandeliers (from Restoration Hardware) provide an accent of radiuses that tie in with the end table. When the weather is perfect, the sliding glass doors pocket out of sight, leaving a seamless transition from the outside living to the inside. The perfect space for entertaining.

The homeowners loved the character of their 100-year-old home near Lake Harriet, but the original layout no longer supported their busy family’s modern lifestyle. When they contacted the architect, they had a simple request: remodel our master closet. This evolved into a complete home renovation that took three-years of meticulous planning and tactical construction. The completed home demonstrates the overall goal of the remodel: historic inspiration with modern luxuries.

Large Mountain Rustic home on Grand Lake. All reclaimed materials on the exterior. Large timber corbels and beam work with exposed rafters define the exterior. High-end interior finishes and cabinetry throughout.

Rustic beams frame the architecture in this spectacular great room; custom sectional and tables. Photographer: Mick Hales
Example of a huge country open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in New York with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Large beach style u-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design, Photographer: Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master light wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with purple walls and no fireplace

Example of a mountain style kitchen design in Albuquerque

Unique living room area with stained glass panel, fireplace and seating area open to neighboring kitchen space. Photo Credit: Tom Queally
Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern open concept slate floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Modern rustic bar featuring steel beams, hand-sawn wood beams, reclaimed wood walls and cold rolled steel bar backsplash. A great basement bar for entertaining friends.

Exposed beams on ceiling by Braam's. All cabinetry is Framed construction with beading and exposed hinges. Perimeter: Custom finish; paint & glaze with hand-worn and distressed details. Island: Maple wood, with custom stain, glaze and hand-distressed and worn details. Photography by Shouldice Media Project Design by Marsland & King Interiors