Marc Frayne
Design ideas for a modern landscaping in Philadelphia.

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Alcove bathtub - small transitional 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove bathtub idea in Houston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

A clean color palette allows artwork to pop in the living room. White linen sofas are married with chrome, marble, and walnut coffee and side tables. A plush shag rug anchors the sitting area, and fine art blends with neon art on the wallpapered hallway. Stephen Allen Photography

Example of a trendy u-shaped gray floor kitchen design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

White horizontal lap siding (classic farmhouse look) with crisp white trim. Steeply pitched gable roofs with dark asphalt shingles and a prominent dormer window. Front porch with wooden railing and simple columns — a welcoming farmhouse staple. Barn-style garage doors in dark color (a very popular modern touch). Attached garage integrated into the overall massing. Clean, symmetrical composition with practical, family-friendly layout. Chimney and overall bright, airy exterior that contrasts nicely with the dark roof. This is a Contemporary / Modern Farmhouse — one of the most popular residential styles in the U.S. right now. It takes traditional American farmhouse elements (porch, gables, simple forms) and updates them with modern proportions, clean lines, and high-contrast color schemes (white + black/dark accents).It’s closely related to the previous “Neal Fair View” house you shared, but lighter and more traditional in its white siding and classic detailing.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Austin

With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and marble tile porcelain tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Le Michelle Nguyen
Inspiration for a scandinavian living room remodel in San Francisco

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Bedroom eclectic girl carpeted kids' bedroom photo in Austin with gray walls

Kitchen cabinetry is more than simply for storage. It’s a key constituent to your kitchen’s style at the time of executing a kitchen remodel. Cabinetry can be described as the crown gemstone that brings the whole lot together. Cabinet design hasn’t changed a great deal over the past small number of years. However, some developments have happened to the modern kitchen cabinets. We discuss them below. Talking about Modern Kitchen Cabinets 2018, there’s a trend for a streamlined appearance that concentrates on minimalism and simplicity. You are going to come across a few bold options here and there. 2018 is going to witness each of the styles have their fair share of love from homeowners. Whereas difficult clean cabinetry is going to continue rising in popularity a number of homeowners will fancy unique personalized styles that are going to make a plain statement. In the section below are the 3 hottest trends that will dictate kitchen cabinetry design of 2018. More: https://www.decornp.com/3-leading-developments-kitchen-cabinetry-design-2018/

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The youngest boy loves chess, and really wanted a spot in his room where he could play. The couple shared a list of vintage pieces that she owned - the bean coffee table stood out as the perfect play table, nestled into the corner reading nook. To balance the wood, I incorporated industrial metal elements - the vintage fixture, and steel desk. Shop the bedroom here http://www.decorist.com/showhouse/room/11/youngest-boys-bedroom/ Photo by Aubrie Pick

Sliding barn doors not only look awesome they serve a purpose here of preventing swinging doors getting in the way in a small space. The barn door to the bathroom doubles as a door over another small closet with-in the master closet. H2 Llc provided the closet organization with in the closet working closely with the homeowners to obtain the perfect closet organization. This is such an improvement over the small reach-in closet that was removed to make a space for the walk-in closet.

Kitchen storage and baking center. Pantry with roll out shelving for easy access, Lower base units with roll out shelves. Builtin Microwave (New Microwave ordered), drawer strorage and upper cabinet with roll out shelves. Display cabinets with wood interior, lighting and artist glass doors. Stone back splash with self close Blum hardware. Shaker crown molding and cherry floors. Photo by Cole Photography

Add life to a living room with a combined display and storage space. White corner-to-corner shelves and cabinets create design impact.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Charlotte with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2016 Houzz
Example of a mountain style living room design in Portland

Karissa Van Tassel Photography The kids shared bathroom is alive with bold black and white papers with hot pink accent on the girl's side. The center bathroom space features the toilet and an oversized tub. The tile in the tub surround is a white embossed animal print. A subtle surprise. Recent travels to Paris inspired the wallpaper selection for the girl's vanity area. Frosted sliding glass doors separate the spaces, allowing light and privacy.