Most porch additions look like an "after-thought" and detract from the better thought-out design of a home. The design of the porch followed by the gracious materials and proportions of this Georgian-style home. The brick is left exposed and we brought the outside in with wood ceilings. The porch has craftsman-style finished and high quality carpet perfect for outside weathering conditions. The space includes a dining area and seating area to comfortably entertain in a comfortable environment with crisp cool breezes from multiple ceiling fans. Love porch life at it's best!

Remodel by J.S. Brown & Co. Design by Monica Lewis, CMKBD, MCR, UDCP Photo Credit: Todd Yarrington
Example of a small arts and crafts u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and a peninsula

Example of a trendy dining room design in Sacramento

Ruffles update the teen girl's bedroom because of their unexpected circular overlapping pattern on the bedding. The shams bring another layer of ruffle into play, as does the crinoline in the chair's accent pillow. The mirrored dressers and gothic mirrors over the pieces help expand and brighten the room. A Bonisolli Photography

A. Hubbell
Kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large open kitchen with built ins to create a vintage beach style. The kitchen contains built in appliances including two refrigerators, freezer, and wine cooler.

Living room - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Detroit

Centrally located in midtown Manhattan, this stunning one bedroom received a gut renovation from DHD Architecture to create a bright, clean slate for a couple with impeccable taste. Minimally detailed custom millwork and architectural lighting lend itself to the strong urban landscape visible from the floor to ceiling corner windows perched high above 5th Avenue. Interiors kept lines sleek and sophisticated to compliment the decor’s streamline setting. The classic neutral palette combined with bold, modern furniture and a chic array of accessories creates the perfect backdrop for the clients’ expertly curated art collection. Photography: Rinze van Brug 1 Bedroom / 1,400 Square Feet

Peter McMenamin
Example of a beach style laundry room design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer/dryer

David Zimand Photography
Living room - contemporary formal living room idea in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

This early 90's contemporary home was in need of some major updates and when my clients purchased it they were ready to make it their own. The home features large open rooms, great natural light and stunning views of Lake Washington. These clients love bold vibrant colors and clean modern lines so the goal was to incorporate those in the design without it overwhelming the space. Balance was key. The end goal was for the home to feel open and airy yet warm and inviting. This was achieved by bringing in punches of color to an otherwise white or neutral palate. Texture and visual interest were achieved throughout the house through the use of wallpaper, fabrics, and a few one of a kind artworks.

The mud room in this Bloomfield Hills residence was a part of a whole house renovation and addition, completed in 2016. Directly adjacent to the indoor gym, outdoor pool, and motor court, this room had to serve a variety of functions. The tile floor in the mud room is in a herringbone pattern with a tile border that extends the length of the hallway. Two sliding doors conceal a utility room that features cabinet storage of the children's backpacks, supplies, coats, and shoes. The room also has a stackable washer/dryer and sink to clean off items after using the gym, pool, or from outside. Arched French doors along the motor court wall allow natural light to fill the space and help the hallway feel more open.

Photo by John Merkl
Example of a mid-sized tuscan open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room design in San Francisco with a music area, white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Lissa Gotwals Photography
Traditional exterior home idea in Raleigh

Inspiration for a small contemporary gray tile powder room remodel in Jackson with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and beige countertops

This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard. Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.

Transitional carpeted and beige floor basement game room photo in Jacksonville

RYAN GARVIN AND JERI KOEGEL
Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Orange County with gray walls

Blake Marvin Photography
Kitchen - large contemporary light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with concrete countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, an island, an undermount sink and white cabinets