Inspiration for a large transitional slate floor and black floor mudroom remodel in Chicago with white walls

Alex Larionov
Home design - large modern galley concrete floor home design idea in Philadelphia with an island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash and a drop-in sink

This is an example of a farmhouse garden path in San Francisco.

Classic white kitchen with a transitional feel using brass pendants, hardware and plumbing fixtures and a pop of color in the Frost island, bar and built-in desk. Floating shelves and leather bar stools give the space some extra character.

Arc Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Columbus with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Organizing your cleaning supplies doesn’t have to be a chore. Easy to pullout and remove so you can take it from room to room. Can be mounted left-or right handed and easily installs with just four screws.

Mark LaRosa
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Photo: John Spaulding Photography
Design ideas for a traditional front yard garden path in DC Metro.

A custom TCS Closet in Aspen, a neutral palette that felt timeless which lets a wardrobe shine.
Walk-in closet - contemporary gender-neutral light wood floor walk-in closet idea with white cabinets

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Mike Kaskel
Example of a mid-sized transitional brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, brown countertops and wood backsplash

Example of an eclectic l-shaped travertine floor home design design in Minneapolis with a side-by-side washer/dryer, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and red walls

Custom outdoor kitchen with teak wood, waterfall concrete countertop and cement tiles. Bluestone pavers and Mexican Beach Pebble ground cover.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in San Diego with no cover

Combination wet bar and coffee bar. Bottom drawer is sized for liquor bottles. Joyelle West Photography
Mid-sized elegant single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar photo in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, brown countertops and shaker cabinets

Inspiration for a small transitional gender-neutral carpeted home design remodel in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Kitchen - mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Patio - farmhouse backyard patio idea in New York with a pergola and a bbq area

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail. Photo courtesy Royal Palm Properties