A modern inspired, contemporary town house in Philadelphia's most historic neighborhood. This custom built luxurious home provides state of the art urban living on six levels with all the conveniences of suburban homes. Vertical staking allows for each floor to have its own function, feel, style and purpose, yet they all blend to create a rarely seen home. A six-level elevator makes movement easy throughout. With over 5,000 square feet of usable indoor space and over 1,200 square feet of usable exterior space, this is urban living at its best. Breathtaking 360 degree views from the roof deck with outdoor kitchen and plunge pool makes this home a 365 day a year oasis in the city. Photography by Jay Greene.

Historical renovation of landmark Georgian mansion with very small surrounding property. Needed to create privacy, functional outdoor living spaces, dog run and kitchen.

This Historic Adobe Home had a small kitchen. Removing some walls and relocating the refrigerator allowed for a new Pantry and much improved lay-out.

Game room - traditional open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wood wall game room idea in Boston with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

The homeowner of this old, detached garage wanted to create a functional living space with a kitchen, bathroom and second-story bedroom, while still maintaining a functional garage space. We salvaged hickory wood for the floors and built custom fir cabinets in the kitchen with patchwork tile backsplash and energy efficient appliances. As a historical home but without historical requirements, we had fun blending era-specific elements like traditional wood windows, French doors, and wood garage doors with modern elements like solar panels on the roof and accent lighting in the stair risers. In preparation for the next phase of construction (a full kitchen remodel and addition to the main house), we connected the plumbing between the main house and carriage house to make the project more cost-effective. We also built a new gate with custom stonework to match the trellis, expanded the patio between the main house and garage, and installed a gas fire pit to seamlessly tie the structures together and provide a year-round outdoor living space.

Photography by Ron Blunt Architectural Photography
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal cork floor living room idea in DC Metro with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

An historic remodel in the desirable Larchmont Village neighborhood of Los Angeles. The classic styling of the original home was recaptured and modernized with a functional floorplan, and accentuated with tasteful classic design and gorgeous family heirlooms. Interiors by Mara Raphael; Photos by Tessa Neustadt

Tuscan kitchen photo in Seattle

Jon Encarnacion, Photography The kitchen is bright, airy, highly functional put together with marble and tile to keep a historic feel. It is open to the family room and the living room as well as a small dining room for a comfortable flow.

board onUsing a traditional farmhouse inspired painted board and batten wainscoting with an elaborate crown molding cap, this bathroom was added on the second floor to service each of the bedrooms. A clean marble tile floor grounds the design with a period correct touch reminiscent of some of the first indoor bathrooms many years ago. The antique cast iron claw foot tub was purchased, refurbished and re-glazed to give it back its original luster, paired with a shiny new chrome hand shower and spigot. The shutter over the window was original to the home, found covered in dust and hidden away in the corner of the attic. Cleaned, repainted and re-mounted, it now provides a beautiful source of privacy and character to a bathroom window.

This modern farmhouse kitchen was created to match the style and feel of the rest of the historic house built in the 1700s. Reclaimed flooring and counters, white fully custom Grabill cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and marble counters complete this lovely kitchen. Design and Installation by Main Street at Botellos. Photography by Eric Roth.

Example of a large transitional master white tile medium tone wood floor corner shower design in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

The range wall serves as a focal point, with a dramatic stone backsplash framed by traditional millwork and flanked by symmetrical windows, reinforcing the balance between old-world detailing and modern functionality.

Renovated dining room with custom tray ceiling and functional gas fireplace.

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea