This cute cottage, one block from the beach, had not been updated in over 20 years. The homeowners finally decided that it was time to renovate after scrapping the idea of tearing the home down and starting over. Amazingly, they were able to give this house a fresh start with our input. We completed a full kitchen renovation and addition and updated 4 of their bathrooms. We added all new light fixtures, furniture, wallpaper, flooring, window treatments and tile. The mix of metals and wood brings a fresh vibe to the home. We loved working on this project and are so happy with the outcome! Photographed by: James Salomon

Transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar photo in Portland Maine with green cabinets, no sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white countertops

Photography by Scott Benedict
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Austin with a stone fireplace, white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Accoya was used for all the superior decking and facades throughout the ‘Jungle House’ on Guarujá Beach. Accoya wood was also used for some of the interior paneling and room furniture as well as for unique MUXARABI joineries. This is a special type of joinery used by architects to enhance the aestetic design of a project as the joinery acts as a light filter providing varying projections of light throughout the day. The architect chose not to apply any colour, leaving Accoya in its natural grey state therefore complimenting the beautiful surroundings of the project. Accoya was also chosen due to its incredible durability to withstand Brazil’s intense heat and humidity. Credits as follows: Architectural Project – Studio mk27 (marcio kogan + samanta cafardo), Interior design – studio mk27 (márcio kogan + diana radomysler), Photos – fernando guerra (Photographer).

Nat Rea
Beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Meritxell Arjalaguer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Remodel by CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio. Photography by Kurtis Miller Photography.
Inspiration for a cottage l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and gray backsplash

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

In the hills of San Anselmo in Marin County, this 5,000 square foot existing multi-story home was enlarged to 6,000 square feet with a new dance studio addition with new master bedroom suite and sitting room for evening entertainment and morning coffee. Sited on a steep hillside one acre lot, the back yard was unusable. New concrete retaining walls and planters were designed to create outdoor play and lounging areas with stairs that cascade down the hill forming a wrap-around walkway. The goal was to make the new addition integrate the disparate design elements of the house and calm it down visually. The scope was not to change everything, just the rear façade and some of the side facades. The new addition is a long rectangular space inserted into the rear of the building with new up-swooping roof that ties everything together. Clad in red cedar, the exterior reflects the relaxed nature of the one acre wooded hillside site. Fleetwood windows and wood patterned tile complete the exterior color material palate. The sitting room overlooks a new patio area off of the children’s playroom and features a butt glazed corner window providing views filtered through a grove of bay laurel trees. Inside is a television viewing area with wetbar off to the side that can be closed off with a concealed pocket door to the master bedroom. The bedroom was situated to take advantage of these views of the rear yard and the bed faces a stone tile wall with recessed skylight above. The master bath, a driving force for the project, is large enough to allow both of them to occupy and use at the same time. The new dance studio and gym was inspired for their two daughters and has become a facility for the whole family. All glass, mirrors and space with cushioned wood sports flooring, views to the new level outdoor area and tree covered side yard make for a dramatic turnaround for a home with little play or usable outdoor space previously. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography.

Photographer: Shawn St.Peter Designer: Tracy Herbert http://www.houzz.com/pro/tracyherbertinteriors/tracy-herbert-interiors-llc

Amanda Kirkpatrick
Example of a transitional galley kitchen design in Miami with shaker cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets and a farmhouse sink

Lee Inds. sofa, Catalonia Chandelier Shine by S.H.O., walls are in Tidewater by Sherwin-Williams. Photography by Nancy Nolan
Large transitional open concept and formal living room photo in Little Rock with blue walls

www.sqftphotography.com
Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in Nashville with brown walls

Alex Tarajano Resident Photographer for Intelligent Construction
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in Miami with gray walls

www.wrightbuild.com
Arts and crafts kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eric Roth Photography, Interior Design by Lewis Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Boston with beige walls