Casey Dunn
Enclosed kitchen - farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a cottage white two-story vinyl gable roof design in Austin with a metal roof

Kitchen - mid-sized southwestern u-shaped porcelain tile and white floor kitchen idea in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, an island, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, an undermount sink, paneled appliances and white countertops

All black bathroom design with elongated hex tile.
Mid-sized urban 3/4 gray tile and subway tile cement tile floor and black floor alcove shower photo in New York with a one-piece toilet, black cabinets, black walls, an integrated sink, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and solid surface countertops

Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Greg Premru
Large beach style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Boston with a standard fireplace, white walls and a concrete fireplace

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a cottage white two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York

The room was to narrow to photograph in its entirety so I made three images across the top and three images across the bottom of the scene and stitched these together in Autopano Giga. Copyright Carl Mayfield Photography

Inspiration for a rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and an island

David Morello
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Houston.

Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Exterior and entryway.
Inspiration for a large southwestern beige one-story adobe flat roof remodel in Santa Barbara

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

Example of a minimalist exterior home design in San Francisco

Cesar Maxima 2.2 is a kitchen system with a creative character that is highly versatile, with over 90 finishes to choose from. Cesar Maxima 2.2 plays with expectations, employing various opening methods to create a unique user experience. Depending on what kitchen features it’s paired with, Cesar Maxima 2.2 can take on an architectural aesthetic or a warm textured one.

Mountain style master bedroom photo with white walls

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen remodel in Dallas

Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Firepit.
Example of a cottage courtyard gravel patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover