Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Trendy kids' room photo in Los Angeles

Patio - large contemporary backyard tile patio idea in Phoenix with a roof extension and a fireplace

Inspiration for a huge contemporary dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Ahmedabad with gray walls

Earthy, Modern Organic living room by Nashville Interior Designer Lauren DeBello Interiors
Living room - transitional living room idea in Nashville

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
Example of an exterior home design in New Orleans

Inspiration for a coastal entryway remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, an island and white countertops

Sian Richards
Inspiration for a small coastal porcelain tile and gray floor hallway remodel in Toronto with white walls

Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.

The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 gray tile alcove shower remodel in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops

Denver Modern with natural stone accents.
Mid-sized modern gray three-story stone exterior home idea in Denver

This coastal summer vacation house down in the Cape Cod, MA area has a fun, bright and bold atmosphere. It was designed to fit a large amount of family and friends in a compact space. The house is described as " The Tiffany box blue" and is a showcase project in the Home Remodeling Magazine August 2016 edition- South Coast/Cape & Islands/South Shore.

red area rug, concrete slab, red armchair, platform bed, floor to ceiling windows, sliding glass door, built in shelves
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master concrete floor bedroom remodel in Denver with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Kitchen - coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Miami with marble countertops, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH MODERN SECTIONAL AND SWIVEL CHAIRS FOR LOTS OF SEATING MODERN TV AND FIREPLACE WALL GAS LINEAR FIREPLACE FLOATING SHELVES, ABSTRACT RUG, SHAGREEN CABINETS

This bar is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Fully equipped with with a keg for the adults and a root beer keg for the kids! The herringbone wood ceiling really warms up the feel of the bar!

Dark Plank Wall with Floating Media Center
Mid-sized trendy enclosed brown floor and shiplap wall family room photo in Dallas with a wall-mounted tv and gray walls

Lisa Konz Photography This was such a fun project working with these clients who wanted to take an old school, traditional lake house and update it. We moved the kitchen from the previous location to the breakfast area to create a more open space floor plan. We also added ship lap strategically to some feature walls and columns. The color palette we went with was navy, black, tan and cream. The decorative and central feature of the kitchen tile and family room rug really drove the direction of this project. With plenty of light once we moved the kitchen and white walls, we were able to go with dramatic black cabinets. The solid brass pulls added a little drama, but the light reclaimed open shelves and cross detail on the island kept it from getting too fussy and clean white Quartz countertops keep the kitchen from feeling too dark. There previously wasn't a fireplace so added one for cozy winter lake days with a herringbone tile surround and reclaimed beam mantle. To ensure this family friendly lake house can withstand the traffic, we added sunbrella slipcovers to all the upholstery in the family room. The back screened porch overlooks the lake and dock and is ready for an abundance of extended family and friends to enjoy this beautiful updated and classic lake home.