Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Bathroom - coastal subway tile bathroom idea in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink

this professionally equipped outdoor kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances and a built-in smoker Eric Rorer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard concrete paver patio kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a pergola

Lori Hamilton
Example of a classic light wood floor and beige floor hallway design in Miami with white walls

Todd Kaminski, Kaminski Studio, Lebron James home
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen remodel in Cleveland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Henry Jones
Mid-sized country white two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof idea with a mixed material roof

©Jeff Herr Photography, Inc.
Example of a transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Family room - transitional family room idea in Boston with white walls

Guest bathroom with walk in shower, subway tiles, red vanity, and a concrete countertop. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Example of a large cottage white tile and subway tile slate floor and gray floor corner shower design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, concrete countertops, black countertops and a hinged shower door

Michael Moran/OTTO photography We took a predictable suburban spec house and transformed it into a unique home of enduring value and family-centered design. The existing footprint was expanded where it needed it most: in the family and kitchen area, creating a large square room with open views to a protected nature preserve abutting the property. An unexpected glass canopy and teak entry door are clues that what lies beyond is hardly commonplace. The design challenge was to infuse modern-day functionality and architectural quality into a spec house. Working in partnership with Gary Cruz Studio, we designed the pared down, art-filled interiors with the goal of creating comfortable, purposeful living environments. We also sought to integrate the existing pool and rear deck into the overall building design, extending the usable space outside as a screened-in porch, a dining terrace, and a seating area around a stone fire pit.

Renovated bathroom "After" photo of a gut renovation of a 1960's apartment on Central Park West, New York Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Inspiration for a small timeless 3/4 gray tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor alcove bathtub remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and a pedestal sink

A tiny waterfront house in Kennebunkport, Maine. Photos by James R. Salomon
Example of a small beach style single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, colored appliances, white countertops, open cabinets and no island

Example of a trendy three-story mixed siding house exterior design in Seattle

This open urban kitchen invites with pops of yellow and an eat in dining table. A highly functional, contemporary beauty featuring wide plank white oak grey stained floors, white lacquer refrigerator and washing machine, brushed aluminum lower cabinets and walnut upper cabinets. Pure white Caesarstone countertops, Blanco kitchen faucet and sink, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, architectural lighting trough with LED lights, and Emtech brushed chrome door hardware complete the high-end look.

This loft bed is a perfect way to utilize space in this fun kids room. The area below is intended for a future desk.
Inspiration for a bedroom timeless gender-neutral carpeted kids' bedroom remodel with green walls

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.

Example of a classic gender-neutral dark wood floor closet design in Seattle

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and granite countertops

Eat-in kitchen - small modern galley white floor and porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, quartz countertops, white backsplash and white countertops