Dominique Vorillon
Study room - transitional freestanding desk cork floor study room idea in Los Angeles with gray walls

Playroom - large contemporary gender-neutral carpeted and multicolored floor playroom idea in Chicago with yellow walls

Outdoor Makeover
Design ideas for a traditional backyard water fountain landscape in Atlanta.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer. We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals. The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage. White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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.

Elegant patio photo in Houston with a fire pit and a roof extension

Matt Wargo Photography
Example of a classic living room library design in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a large transitional porcelain tile and multicolored floor dry bar remodel in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and gray countertops

Mid-sized danish open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace, no tv, white walls and a concrete fireplace

An agave and flapjacks are planted in this coordinated container garden by Pamela Crawford. See over 1000 photos of Pamela's container gardens at pamela-crawford.com. This project is located in Jupiter, FL.

Colorful front yard in Palm Beach County, FL by Pamela Crawford.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Miami.

Tim Kuder
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio remodel in New York with a pergola and a fireplace

A kitchen remodel for a Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery client in Rockville, MD. Cabinet design provided by Jan Zhuge, Cabinet Designer for Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.

Barn Garage at 271 Spring Island Drive; Photographs by Tom Jenkins
Example of a country red one-story gable roof design in Atlanta

Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis

Inspiration for a coastal sunroom remodel in Minneapolis with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Family room - large traditional open concept limestone floor and white floor family room idea in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Peter Rymwid
Large transitional l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, white walls and travertine backsplash

Inspiration for a large transitional porcelain tile and multicolored floor dry bar remodel in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and gray countertops