Jeff Herr
Mid-sized transitional backyard deck photo in Atlanta with a fire pit and a pergola

: Exterior façade of modern farmhouse style home, clad in corrugated grey steel with wall lighting, offset gable roof with chimney, detached guest house and connecting breezeway, night shot. Photo by Tory Taglio Photography

Transitional living room photo in DC Metro

Firepit with built in bench seating.Construction by Shearer Landscaping Photography by VS3studios
Elegant patio photo in Columbus with a fire pit

Inspiration for a timeless stone patio remodel in Los Angeles with a roof extension

Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept and freestanding desk ceramic tile and gray floor home office library design in Boise with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a metal fireplace

Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Luxury living done with energy-efficiency in mind. From the Insulated Concrete Form walls to the solar panels, this home has energy-efficient features at every turn. Luxury abounds with hardwood floors from a tobacco barn, custom cabinets, to vaulted ceilings. The indoor basketball court and golf simulator give family and friends plenty of fun options to explore. This home has it all. Elise Trissel photograph

Octagonal Bullseye Mirror- http://rtfacts.com/shop/all/octagonal-bullseye-mirror-3 Antique Butchers Block Coffee Table- http://rtfacts.com/shop/coffee-tables/antique-butcher-block-coffee-table Zinc Console Table- http://rtfacts.com/shop/consoles/two-tiered-zinc-console-table Marble Carved Shell- http://rtfacts.com/shop/accessories/marble-carved-shell/ Monumental Bronze Torchiers- http://rtfacts.com/shop/sconces/monumental-american-neo-classical-patinated-bronze-torchiers Polychrome Griffins- http://rtfacts.com/shop/art/pair-of-antique-carved-polychrome-and-gilt-griffins/ Gothic Side Chairs (sold)

Josh Beeman
Eat-in kitchen - traditional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets

interiors - P Four
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor and beige floor hallway remodel in DC Metro

Transitional bedroom photo in Chicago

Fireplace in master bedroom. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large farmhouse master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with white walls, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace

Chuck Choi
Minimalist eat-in kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Example of a cottage utility room design in Chicago with dark wood cabinets and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel with gray walls

Example of a country foyer design in San Francisco with white walls and a glass front door

Custom built cedar wood. Coffered ceiling The wide plank flooring installed is Lignum Elite - Ibiza (Platinum Collection).
Example of a trendy dressing room design in Madrid

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.