Brett Hilton
This is an example of a mid-century modern backyard gravel landscaping in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover.

Traditional, european style home with English garden with climbing fig ivy. Boasts container-grown citrus trees, outdoor lounge seating and tranquil, manicured landscape.

Inspiration for a mediterranean multicolored tile bathroom remodel in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

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.

Note: that project was completed while working as a Designer at About Space Studios in El Segundo.
Kitchen - coastal light wood floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island and black countertops

Home bar - contemporary home bar idea in New York

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in Boston

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Photo taken in the garden of David Benner. Photo by Jay Sifford
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

This is an example of a traditional backyard stone landscaping in Little Rock.

Living room with arched windows and an open concept and a built in fireplace and tv wall
Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Design ideas for a transitional partial sun landscaping in Boston with a pergola.

Tuscan white two-story brick gable roof photo in Dallas with a metal roof and a gray roof

Cesar Rubio
Example of a country patio design in San Francisco with no cover and a fireplace

Rodney Rose, Autumn Skies Landscapes
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean full sun backyard formal garden in San Francisco for summer.

Mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored backsplash

Example of a transitional living room design in Louisville

© David Papazian
Large elegant formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Portland with a standard fireplace, beige walls and a tile fireplace