This used to be a musty utility area. We converted it into a playroom for the kids complete with built-in alcove beds and a full bathroom. This innovative design won a Contractor of the Year award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. http://www.houzz.com/pro/wquarles/william-quarles-photography

Country mudroom photo in Charlotte

Photography by Chris Veith
Inspiration for a huge transitional master white tile and porcelain tile marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a bidet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

An electrical outlet was incorporated into a top drawer in the island. A charging drawer provides a great central spot for the family to charge their phones, tablets, and extra batteries.

Example of a cottage l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, quartzite countertops, white backsplash and an island

Dan Farmer, Seattle Home Tours
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Seattle

Dan Farmer
Enclosed kitchen - traditional galley enclosed kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

I love this room! Notice the drawer storage below the bench. The top drawers of the sideboard are equipped with electronics for charging various devices. We deleted the center room light fixture, moved the table off center, then added wall sconces and this array of ceiling-mount lights - switched separately and dimmable. Now the table can be placed this way or that, and good lighting is always available.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Harrison Design
Inspiration for a modern bedroom remodel in DC Metro

We love a kitchen transformation because it really impacts a family's lives! This bright and airy kitchen was dark and dated and in desperate need of an upgrade to accommodate a busy family. What used to be a 70s glass block wall is now the dramatic stone backsplash and a new rich blue island brings color and lots of extra storage to the space. We used beautiful custom counter stools to make the island a gathering or work-from-home spot, while the built-in banquette provides a comfortable setting for breakfast. There's a built-in coffee station with a metal mesh panel near the beverage center. We mixed soft brushed brass and matte black metal finishes for the hardware and plumbing.

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Interior View of Front Pivot Door and 12" thick concrete wall, House 6 concrete and wood home House 6, is Cheng Design’s sixth custom home project, was redesigned and constructed from top-to-bottom. The project represents a major career milestone thanks to the unique and innovative use of concrete, as this residence is one of Cheng Design’s first-ever ‘hybrid’ structures, constructed as a combination of wood and concrete. Photography: Matthew Millman

Designed by Growsgreen Landscape Design: growsgreen.com.
Example of a trendy patio design in San Francisco

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.

This seemingly ordinary closet features a hidden command center with removable electronics tray, charging station with USB ports, organizational drawers and shelves, key storage, white board, and cork board.

NO EXTRA CHARGE! Want to go two-tone - perimeter one color and island another? No worries - that's no extra charge!
Kitchen - kitchen idea in Minneapolis

1st Place, National Design Award Winning Kitchen. Remodeling in Warwick, NY. From a dark, un-inspiring kitchen (see before photos), to a bright, white, custom kitchen. Dark wood floors, white carrera marble counters, solid wood island-table and much more. Photos - Ken Lauben

Classic White Mudroom With Lockers for Each Child
Mudroom - mid-sized traditional u-shaped mudroom idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and a white front door

Custom built-in storage and extra outlets provide the perfect charging station for the families many cell phones.
Inspiration for a transitional laminate floor and brown floor hallway remodel in Indianapolis with black walls

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Minneapolis