Photo by Doug Peterson Photography
Garden shed - large rustic one-story garden shed idea in Boise

Bluestone paths traverse the property, unifying outdoor rooms and directing flow from one space to the next. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Chicago with a fireplace.

Aaron Leitz
Example of a large classic master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and white floor walk-in shower design in Seattle with green walls and a hinged shower door

Dave Adams Photography
Inspiration for a huge timeless l-shaped marble floor and gray floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Sacramento with white cabinets, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Mid-sized elegant master ceramic tile bathroom photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops and blue walls

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Zan Maddox
Arts and crafts detached garage photo in Charlotte

COUTURE HOUSE INTERIORS, CHRISTINA WEDGE PHOTOGRAPHY
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Atlanta with white walls

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Arts and crafts wood exterior home photo in San Francisco

Situated in old Palo Alto, CA, this historic 1905 Craftsman style home now has a stunning landscape to match its custom hand-crafted interior. Our firm had a blank slate with the landscape, and carved out a number of spaces that this young and vibrant family could use for gathering, entertaining, dining, gardening and general relaxation. Mature screen planting, colorful perennials, citrus trees, ornamental grasses, and lots of depth and texture are found throughout the many planting beds. In effort to conserve water, the main open spaces were covered with a foot friendly, decorative gravel. Giving the family a great space for large gatherings, all while saving water.

The mahogany wood paneling in the Formal Library has been French polished by hand to create a visibly stunning finish that is also wonderful to touch. Historic New York City Townhouse | Renovation by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Richard Keith Langham

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Alcove shower - mid-sized traditional master black tile and stone tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, blue walls and a niche

This project was an update and addition to a historic firehouse in Pacific Heights. The original layout included the engine room, a bunkroom and a cook’s cottage at the rear. Our work was primarily to work with a collection of odd spaces at the rear and create kids bedrooms, a light court and design a more creative and inviting court yard between the existing buildings. After the renovation the home retains the character of the firehouse with 4 bedrooms to complement the party / play space on the ground floor, and the quintessential great room upstairs. Paul Dryer Photography

Touches of color add interest to the all important curb appeal. Notice how the color draws your eyes toward the front door! Photo by Marilyn Peryer
Inspiration for a large country white two-story wood house exterior remodel in Raleigh with a metal roof

Rustic wood exterior home idea in Boston with a hip roof

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Reach-in closet - small transitional medium tone wood floor reach-in closet idea in New York with light wood cabinets

John Gessner
Inspiration for a small country dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Raleigh with open cabinets, an island, a farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances

Jana Linville
Example of a mountain style l-shaped kitchen design in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets and an island

A serene bedroom in an historic house. The screen is a hand painted piece in an antique french frame. Published May 2014 Interiors and styling Lisa Teague