SJC Dramatic Remodel
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets and black cabinets

The Cicero is a modern styled home for today’s contemporary lifestyle. It features sweeping facades with deep overhangs, tall windows, and grand outdoor patio. The contemporary lifestyle is reinforced through a visually connected array of communal spaces. The kitchen features a symmetrical plan with large island and is connected to the dining room through a wide opening flanked by custom cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen, the living and sitting rooms are connected to one another by a see-through fireplace. The communal nature of this plan is reinforced downstairs with a lavish wet-bar and roomy living space, perfect for entertaining guests. Lastly, with vaulted ceilings and grand vistas, the master suite serves as a cozy retreat from today’s busy lifestyle. Photographer: Brad Gillette

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

Inspiration for a large farmhouse white two-story wood exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Take your home gym high-tech with smart home automation from Control4. Broadcast the music or program of your choice to the exercise room using a whole-home audio/video solution, powered by Control4. The recessed smart lighting and access lighting is designed to create the perfect personalized ambiance. Other automation options may include pool and hot tub control, security system integration and full A/V control. And everything can be controlled from virtually anywhere - using your Control4 app with a smartphone, tablet or a dedicated touch screen.

Example of an eclectic open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York

Balanced shade, dappled sunlight, and tree canopy views are the basis of the 518 Sacramento Drive house design. The entry is on center with the lot’s primary Live Oak tree, and each interior space has a unique relationship to this central element. Composed of crisply-detailed, considered materials, surfaces and finishes, the home is a balance of sophistication and restraint. The two-story massing is designed to allow for a bold yet humble street presence, while each single-story wing extends through the site, forming intimate outdoor and indoor spaces. Photo: Brian Mihealsick

A rustic modern deck with wood plank flooring and expansive mountain views creates a serene outdoor living space. This sustainable and beautifully designed feature of the organic mountain home seamlessly blends luxury and nature, crafted.

Interior Design by Pamala Deikel Design Photos by Paul Rollis
Inspiration for a large cottage formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Pool fountain - mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete and rectangular pool fountain idea in Los Angeles

Cable Railing posts embedded into Brazilian Walnut (IPE) decking.
Inspiration for a modern balcony balcony remodel in New York with a roof extension

The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and panoramic doors that provide instant indoor/outdoor living. Waterfall steps lead to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.

A luxury residence in Vail, Colorado featuring wire-brushed Bavarian Oak wide-plank wood floors in a custom finish and reclaimed sunburnt siding on the ceiling. Arrigoni Woods specializes in wide-plank wood flooring, both recycled and engineered. Our wood comes from old-growth Western European forests that are sustainably managed. Arrigoni's uniquely engineered wood (which has the look and feel of solid wood) features a trio of layered engineered planks, with a middle layer of transversely laid vertical grain spruce, providing a solid core. This gorgeous mountain modern home was completed in the Fall of 2014. Using only the finest of materials and finishes, this home is the ultimate dream home. Photographer: Kimberly Gavin

Example of a large mountain style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room design with a stone fireplace, a corner fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photos by Jon Upson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional porcelain tile kitchen remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Scot Zimmerman
Patio - traditional patio idea in Salt Lake City with a gazebo

landscape design by merge studio © ramsay photography
Inspiration for a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool remodel in San Francisco with a bbq area

The neutral-toned family room with warm accents in a Los Angeles home designed by Studio William Hefner and Annette English & Associates. http://tinyurl.com/nowohmr

Russell Abraham
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and no tv