This walkway passes through the crepe myrtles at the front of the house. The brick is the older structure of the 1950's home while the grey shingles indicate the modern elements of the addition. Stepping stones guide the way to the front door. Photo: Ryan Farnau

Photo by Casey Dunn
Living room - contemporary open concept living room idea in Houston

Removed wall between kitchen and living room to create open-concept floor plan layout. Custom cabinets and floating shelves. Prefinished hardwood floors. Tiled backsplash. New appliances and fixtures. New baseboards, casing, and crown molding.

Stone walls on the contemporary interior create areas of texture. Photo: Ryan Farnau
Hallway - mid-century modern limestone floor hallway idea in Austin with beige walls

Example of a trendy light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Boise with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

Removed the wall separating the kitchen & dining room. Removed pine floors in kitchen & pieced in oak to flow seamlessly into the dining room. Custom kitchen cabinets and island. Granite countertops. New fixtures & appliances. Tiled kitchen backsplash with subway tile and entry floor with black and white mosaic/ penny tile.

Second story addition- master suite. Baseboards, casings, doors and oak floors all era-appropriate materials. Custom designed and built closet shelving, clothing rods, hooks and dressers.

New addition living room with walk-out deck. Finished with period-appropriate baseboard, casing, custom crown moulding, picture rail moulding materials. New oak flooring. New can lighting and fixtures. Custom-built entertainment center cabinets.

Example of a mid-sized transitional stone tile medium tone wood floor bathroom design in Omaha with a vessel sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls

New addition living room with walk-out deck. Finished with period-appropriate baseboard, casing, custom crown moulding, picture rail moulding materials. New oak flooring. New can lighting and fixtures. Custom-built entertainment center cabinets.

New addition living room with walk-out deck. Finished with period-appropriate baseboard, casing, custom crown moulding, picture rail moulding materials. New oak flooring. New can lighting and fixtures. Custom-built entertainment center cabinets.

Opened up wall between kitchen/dining and living room. Filled in and refinished oak floors. Refinished existing doors. Replaced/updated baseboards and casing. Tiled fireplace surround and kitchen backsplash. New kitchen cabinets/ countertops/ island. New appliances and fixtures.

Booth seating creates a little dining nook. Photo: Ryan Farnau
1960s kitchen photo in Austin with solid surface countertops and an island

Second story addition- master suite. Baseboards, casings, doors and oak floors all era-appropriate materials. Custom designed and built closet shelving, clothing rods, hooks and dressers.

Preserved some existing baseboards, window casings, built-in office shelving and plaster. Filled in and refinished oak wood floors. Replaced some baseboards and window casings. Custom built fireplace mantel and penny tile surround.

Opened up wall between kitchen/dining and living room. Filled in and refinished oak floors. Refinished existing doors. Replaced/updated baseboards and casing. Tiled fireplace surround and kitchen backsplash. New kitchen cabinets/ countertops/ island. New appliances and fixtures.

Painted to room a nice dark blue gray to give the room a soft and cozy feel. Added light linens and an area rug to make it pop off that dark color.

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman backyard stone and rectangular pool house remodel in Omaha

Removed wall between kitchen and living room to create open-concept floor plan layout. Custom cabinets and floating shelves. Prefinished hardwood floors. Tiled backsplash. New appliances and fixtures. New baseboards, casing, and crown molding.