Taylor Photography
Elegant freestanding desk dark wood floor home office photo in Philadelphia with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

The 1,750-square foot Manhattan Beach bungalow is home to two humans and three dogs. Originally built in 1929, the bungalow had undergone various renovations that convoluted its original Moorish style. We gutted the home and completely updated both the interior and exterior. We opened the floor plan, rebuilt the ceiling with reclaimed hand-hewn oak beams and created hand-troweled plaster walls that mimicked the construction and look of the original walls. We also rebuilt the living room fireplace by hand, brick-by-brick, and replaced the generic roof tiles with antique handmade clay tiles. We returned much of this 3-bed, 2-bath home to a more authentic aesthetic, while adding modern touches of luxury, like radiant-heated floors, bi-fold doors that open from the kitchen/dining area to a large deck, and a custom steam shower, with Moroccan-inspired tile and an antique mirror. The end result is evocative luxury in a compact space.

©Finished Basement Company
Large transitional medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room photo in Denver with gray walls, no fireplace and a home theater

Meghan Bob Photography
Inspiration for a transitional formal and enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
Mid-sized trendy backyard deck photo in Austin with a fire pit and a roof extension

Trendy beige floor living room photo in Miami with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Zac Seewald
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Austin with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

When our clients approached us to renovate their 1950s Newfoundland home, their goal was to modernize while reflecting both their West Coast roots and current East Coast lifestyle. What began as a simple ensuite repair expanded into a full home transformation, completed in two thoughtfully phased renovations. Drawing from our cross-coastal experience—and a personal connection to the home’s past—we blended classic East Coast charm with West Coast simplicity. From reworking the layout and finishes to integrating their art collection and layering in warm, tactile materials, every detail was designed to feel cohesive, inviting, and deeply personal.

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Family room - 1950s carpeted family room idea in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a media wall

KJW Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal enclosed living room remodel in New York

Photo by: Mike P Kelley Styling by: Jennifer Maxcy, hoot n anny home
Example of a classic bedroom design in Los Angeles

Living room - large transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Kansas City with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

Michelle Peek Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room remodel in Toronto with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Paul Bartholomew
Example of a classic formal medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with beige walls, a rumford fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This is by far everybody’s favorite space. The kitchen is definitely the heart of the home where the dinner is getting ready, the homework is done, and in the family room the whole family can relax in front of the fireplace, while watching TV, listening to music, or playing video games. Whites with warm walnuts, light marble, and splashes of color are the key features in this modern family headquarters. The kitchen was meticulously designed to accommodate storage for numerous kitchen gadgets, cookware, and dinnerware that the family owned. Behind these simple and clean contemporary kitchen cabinet doors, there are multiple ergonomic and functional features that make this kitchen a modern chef’s dream

Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a media wall

Living room - contemporary living room idea in Novosibirsk with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a stone fireplace

Barry Grossman Photography
Trendy ceramic tile great room photo in Miami

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland