Chicago Buff Brick house built with reclaimed Chicago brick - North shore of Chicago - Gerrerd Abrams
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Original Red Brick Colonial was restored and new additions were constructed on the sides of the house. Renovation added black shutters and white window trim to original red brick portion of the home. Additions were completed with green siding. Architect - Hierarchy Architects + Designers, TJ Costello

The bungalow after renovation. You can see two of the upper gables that were added but still fit the size and feel of the home. Soft green siding color with gray sash allows the blue of the door to pop. Photography by Josh Vick

The front of the house features an open porch, a common feature in the neighborhood. Stairs leading up to it are tucked behind one of a pair of brick walls. The brick was installed with raked (recessed) horizontal joints which soften the overall scale of the walls. The clerestory windows topping the taller of the brick walls bring light into the foyer and a large closet without sacrificing privacy. The living room windows feature a slight tint which provides a greater sense of privacy during the day without having to draw the drapes. An overhang lined on its underside in stained cedar leads to the entry door which again is hidden by one of the brick walls.

Designed for the 2013 Traditional Home Magazine Napa Valley Showhouse, this sophisticated master bedroom suite highlights a mix of antique and modern pieces for a transitional look that can withstand the test of time. A navy and green master bedroom evokes the organic elegance of Napa’s lush vineyards. For the master bath, we selected marble-topped vanities and a freestanding tub for a sense of luxurious serenity.

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Cabinets were updated with an amazing green paint color, the layout was reconfigured, and beautiful nature-themed textures were added throughout. The bold cabinet color, rich wood finishes, and warm metal tones featured in this kitchen are second to none! Cabinetry Color: Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore Walls: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore Island and shelves: Knotty Alder in "Winter" stain Photo credit: Picture Perfect House

Her Office will primarily serve as a craft room for her and kids, so we did a cork floor that would be easy to clean and still comfortable to sit on. The fabrics are all indoor/outdoor and commercial grade for durability. We wanted to maintain a girly look so we added really feminine touches with the crystal chandelier, floral accessories to match the wallpaper and pink accents through out the room to really pop against the green. Photography: Spacecrafting Builder: John Kraemer & Sons Countertop: Cambria- Queen Anne Paint (walls): Benjamin Moore Fairmont Green Paint (cabinets): Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace Paint (ceiling): Benjamin Moore Beautiful in my Eyes Wallpaper: Designers Guild, Floreale Natural Chandelier: Creative Lighting Hardware: Nob Hill Furniture: Contact Designer- Laura Engen Interior Design

Contemporary North Carolina Brick home featuring "Walnut Creek Tudor" brick with brick columns, brick arches and brick stairs using Holcim White mortar.

This fun classic kitchen in Gold River features Columbia frameless cabinets in Sandy Hook grey. A green glass backsplash in a random matte and polished pattern complements the cabinets which are faced with both painted wood and frosted glass. The Silestone countertops in the Lyra finish have an ogee bullnose edge. The floors are finished in a rich brown porcelain tile of varying sizes that are made to resemble distressed wood. Photo Credit: PhotographerLink

Jim Bartsch
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This Little Girls Bedroom was awarded 1st Place in the ASID DESIGN OVATION DALLAS 2015 AWARDS & 3rd Place in the ASID LEGACY OF DESIGN TEXAS 2015 for Small Child's Room. Photos by Michael Hunter.

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Elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, granite countertops and gray backsplash

Painted brick facade with cementious siding product on remaining sides. Antique terra cotta chimney pots
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Stu Morley
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Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.