Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a transitional open concept family room remodel in Dallas with beige walls

Kitchen - traditional galley light wood floor kitchen idea in Baltimore with an island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Huge mountain style medium tone wood floor family room photo in Denver with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Angle Eye Photography, Period Architecture, Ltd.
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

Example of a large classic open concept and formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Rick Lee Photo
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Charleston with a stone fireplace

James Ray Spahn
Country u-shaped kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood countertops and stainless steel appliances

Huge tuscan formal and enclosed travertine floor living room photo in Houston with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Built by Ashner Construction Photography by Bob Greenspan
Tuscan dark wood floor foyer photo in Kansas City with beige walls

Nathan Schroder
Example of a study space and large beach style gender-neutral carpeted kids' study room design in Dallas with white walls

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized cottage u-shaped brick floor enclosed kitchen idea in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The main family room area of this loft condo features a two story wall that was clad with reclaimed barn wood. The master bedroom over looks onto this space from the bi-fold door opening above. Peter Nilson Photography

Peter Molick Photography
Kitchen - contemporary single-wall kitchen idea in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop
Cottage screened-in porch photo in Louisville with decking and a roof extension

Living Dining room
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept concrete floor, gray floor and exposed beam living room remodel with white walls

Bedroom - mediterranean dark wood floor bedroom idea with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Gil Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Fredericka Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Casey Dunn
Country living room photo in Austin