The black kitchen window in this project complement the modern style of this home. We worked with designer Christine Dovey on this project, and the client opted for metal clad wood double hung windows. The black windows also provide a contrast to the beautiful white subway tiles and matches the black lower cabinets. photo credit: Stephani Buchman

This fresh modern farmhouse began as a cape home with years of additions and adds on, creating no formal structure. Rocco J Lettieri worked to keep the footprint of the home due to limitations based on the wetland conservations on the property and opted to go from a traditional home to a modern barn with a semi-open plan. The goal was to feel clean and crisp throughout all of the seasons. It was built for a close family so the layout is designed to be inviting for their children as well. Photo Credit: Tria Giovan

Jennifer Termini Photography
Home design - modern home design idea in Los Angeles

Landmark Photography
Bedroom - coastal master light wood floor bedroom idea in Minneapolis with white walls and no fireplace

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Seattle

Peter Kubilus
Beach style blue tile, white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor bathroom photo in New York with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, yellow walls and a trough sink

Floating shelves and surround with LED tape lighting.
Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor home bar photo in Austin with no sink, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and recessed-panel cabinets

Foyer - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor foyer idea in New York with white walls and a white front door

Bathroom - transitional multicolored floor and double-sink bathroom idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and a freestanding vanity

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.

St. Joe Club & Resorts
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in Orlando

Wine cellar - small traditional wine cellar idea in Los Angeles with display racks

Completed in 2013, this house started as a traditionally-styled 1,800 sf., single story, two bedroom, one bath home and became an all-new warm contemporary 2,700 sf., two story, four bedroom, three bath residence for a family of five. The budget dictated the re-use of the existing foundations, garage and far right ground floor bedroom footprint. The City of San Mateo had strict planning rules prohibiting contemporary design, but the end result, a blend of traditional and contemporary, has become a model project for the city. Being environmentally conscious, the owners utilized radiant hydronic heated engineered fumed-oak floors. They opted for fully operable windows with good cross-ventilation and a whole house fan instead of installing gas furnaces, ductwork, or air conditioning. The new second floor conceals a 3 kW solar photovoltaic system that cannot be seen from the street. The rock formation in the front yard is one of two bioswales that hold roof rainwater temporarily for slow dissipation into the city's storm water system. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic laundry room remodel in New York

Todd Mason
Living room - rustic open concept concrete floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Inspiration for a timeless master beige tile and stone tile travertine floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and beige walls

Photos: DeAngelis Studio
Large traditional gray two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof idea in Boston