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The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Traditional Bathroom

Long, Narrow Closet

Kathleen Jacobson, The Couture Closet

This long, narrow closet is bright, airy with extra storage, wardrobe pull downs and a shoe carousel. Mirrored upper cabinets go to the 10 foot ceiling.

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Two-Level Deck

Stone Lion Properties

This two-level canyon view deck with cable railing uses extra-heavy lumber and connecting hardware to comply with San Diego fire codes in canyon areas. Most of the deck girders and joists are fastened using hangers and straps to create extra headroom between the upper and lower levels. This single family home has an attached studio with rear entrance. The lime colored door adds a touch of fun and whimsy to the otherwise sophisticated modern color palette. In drought-stricken California, playground wood is used in the back yard as a cost-effective, easy maintenance ground cover.

Urban Industrial Loft

Godsey Homes

Urban l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Macleay Park Basement Remodel

Hammer & Hand

Hammer & Hand, Alice Design, and Domestic Arts worked together to transform an unfinished basement into a multifunctional guest bedroom and family room. The finished basement now serves many purposes: family entertainment room, guest bedroom, extra storage, laundry room, and mudroom when entering from the carport. When not in use by guests, a Murphy bed (built by Big Branch Woodworking) is easily stored away to make extra space. Photography by Jeff Amram.

Modern Kitchen

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Sewall's Point Waterfront Home Laundry Room

Francesca Morgan Interiors

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Model Home at Village at Seven Desert Mountain - Kitchen

Drewett Works

Sleekly designed for modern living, the kitchen layout is all about functionality and style. A blackened steel range hood and steel dining table are in bold contrast to oak cabinetry and quartz countertops. A multi-strand pendant light from Restoration Hardware brings on the mood lighting. The Village at Seven Desert Mountain—Scottsdale Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Cullum Homes Interiors: Ownby Design Landscape: Greey | Pickett Photographer: Dino Tonn https://www.drewettworks.com/the-model-home-at-village-at-seven-desert-mountain/

Technicolor Farmhouse

Rock House Design

Example of a small country single-wall slate floor and black floor laundry room design in San Francisco with multicolored backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, quartzite countertops and beige walls

Pacific Heights Wurster

Ann Lowengart Interiors

For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.

Orinda Hills, California Living

Canyon Design Build

Orinda, CA full property design and remodel by Canyon Design Build. Canyon completed every aspect of this design from the outdoor entertaining space, to the kitchen, living, dining, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

Japanese Modern ADU- Tiny House for a Designer

SBaird Design

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