Enclosed dining room - coastal dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Boston

Example of a huge classic multicolored two-story mixed siding gable roof design in New York with a shingle roof

Mimi Erickson
Example of a cottage bathroom design in Atlanta

Example of a beach style beige two-story wood exterior home design in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal shiplap wall powder room remodel with white walls and a pedestal sink

EMILIO COLLAVINO
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept living room idea in Miami with no fireplace and no tv

Peter Rymwid
Staircase - large traditional wooden u-shaped dark wood floor staircase idea in New York with white walls and wooden risers

First Look Canada
Example of a large trendy gray tile porcelain tile and gray floor powder room design in Toronto with gray walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and brown countertops

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary white tile, porcelain tile and gray tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white walls and white countertops

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
Large transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Orange County with a wall-mounted tv, gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

940sf interior and exterior remodel of the rear unit of a duplex. By reorganizing on-site parking and re-positioning openings a greater sense of privacy was created for both units. In addition it provided a new entryway for the rear unit. A modified first floor layout improves natural daylight and connections to new outdoor patios. (c) Eric Staudenmaier

Small elegant 3/4 medium tone wood floor powder room photo in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and white cabinets

A modern farmhouse bathroom with herringbone brick floors and wall paneling. We loved the aged brass plumbing and classic cast iron sink.
Inspiration for a small country master white tile and ceramic tile brick floor, single-sink and wainscoting shower curtain remodel in San Francisco with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink and a floating vanity

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Exterior. Modern Farmhouse.
Inspiration for a cottage exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Enclosed dining room - large farmhouse enclosed dining room idea in Portland with gray walls

Transitional 3/4 white tile multicolored floor and single-sink walk-in shower photo in Dallas with gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

Peter Aaron
Example of a beach style beige three-story gable roof design in New York

Master suite remodel by Kaufman Construction, Inc. "Scott and Teri envisioned a luxurious spa style master suite. Working with Kaufman Construction they were able to realize their vision....."