This fresh, airy kitchen features all-white cabinetry paired with a striking two-tone island, a warm wood base topped with matching white marble countertops. A sleek two-tone gooseneck faucet adds a modern edge, complementing the classic white subway tile backsplash. Under-cabinet lighting enhances both function and ambiance, while white window trim and medium-tone hardwood floors tie the space together with warmth and elegance. A perfect mix of clean lines and natural texture.

Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.

1960s kitchen photo in Austin

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Sun Control of Minnesota is a family owned and operated business that offers Professional Window Tinting Services. We first started out in one office with two part time installers, and we have now grown our business with over 15 employees badge-1980and four different locations in the metro area. We continue to expand our relationships with customers, as well as our service and quality of work. We offer a complete line of Window Tinting services for Automotive, Commercial, Residential, & Marine applications. Our products include Decorative Frost Films, for glass enhancement; Safety/ Security Films, for Anti-Theft and Blast Protection; and 3M Paint Protection Film, for Automotive Rock Chip Prevention. We focus on helping our customers reduce damaging UV rays, excessive solar heat gain, and glare from their interior spaces. UV rays, solar heat, and visible light are the main contributors to fading concerns in homes. Window Film reduces these elements to provide a beautiful view without having to close out the natural sunlight with a shade or blind. We provide the quality that competitors can’t even touch. Our Mission is to Provide the Highest Quality Service, Products, and Installation in the Solar Energy Control Tint & Glass Film industry.

Sun Control of Minnesota is a family owned and operated business that offers Professional Window Tinting Services. We first started out in one office with two part time installers, and we have now grown our business with over 15 employees badge-1980and four different locations in the metro area. We continue to expand our relationships with customers, as well as our service and quality of work. We offer a complete line of Window Tinting services for Automotive, Commercial, Residential, & Marine applications. Our products include Decorative Frost Films, for glass enhancement; Safety/ Security Films, for Anti-Theft and Blast Protection; and 3M Paint Protection Film, for Automotive Rock Chip Prevention. We focus on helping our customers reduce damaging UV rays, excessive solar heat gain, and glare from their interior spaces. UV rays, solar heat, and visible light are the main contributors to fading concerns in homes. Window Film reduces these elements to provide a beautiful view without having to close out the natural sunlight with a shade or blind. We provide the quality that competitors can’t even touch. Our Mission is to Provide the Highest Quality Service, Products, and Installation in the Solar Energy Control Tint & Glass Film industry.

Emily Heinz, Downtown Real Estate Partners & Laurie White, WhiteLight Images
Ornate formal medium tone wood floor living room photo in Denver with multicolored walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

My client wanted “lake home essence” but not a themed vibe. We opted for subtle hints of the outdoors, such as the branchy chandelier centered over the space and the tall sculpture in the corner, made from a tree root and shell. Its height balances the “weight” of the stained cabinetry wall and the unbreakable wood is family friendly for kids and pets. Remember the Little Ones Family togetherness was key my client. To accommodate everyone from kids to grandma, we included a pair of ottomans that the children can sit on when they play at the table. They are perfect as foot rests for the grownups too, and when not in use, can be tucked neatly under the cocktail table.

Alison Behr
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Natural water features enhance your backyard and add a soothing sound that can also drown out unwanted noise.
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This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Other.

Natural water features enhance your backyard and add a soothing sound that can also drown out unwanted noise.
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Rikki Snyder
Living room - large transitional enclosed and formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a wood fireplace surround

Alison Behr
Small elegant white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Natural water features enhance your backyard and add a soothing sound that can also drown out unwanted noise.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard brick water fountain landscape in New York.

Natural water features enhance your backyard and add a soothing sound that can also drown out unwanted noise.
Inspiration for a small transitional backyard brick and custom-shaped pool fountain remodel in New York

A contemporary villa was truly enhanced by Briggs Edward Solomon (www.briggsedwardsolomon.com) as part of a renovation where luxury was mixed with organic finishes and natural hues. The whiteness of the tailor made wood provided by Oscar Ono (www.oscarono.fr) gives this home a delightfully chic atmosphere. Sophisticated textures highlight the outstanding volumes of a villa that celebrates the art of coastal living.

This client wanted to create an outdoor entertainment area. The design included a patio, a boulder retaining wall and a water feature, creating a beautiful outdoor living space. The design process helped the client to expand the initial idea into a larger patio to accommodate a seating area around a portable fire pit and pondless waterfall.