The client moved to an historic Takoma Park Home from a smaller space so had a lot of furnishings they needed to purchase. They wanted the space to have that ‘lived in’ and welcoming feel for their family and young kids but feel cohesive and intentional. The design needed to toe the line between pieces that felt appropriate in the historic Victorian architecture of the home and their more modern style. The dining room was a big project (befores and in progress pics of this space). The previous owners used this space as a library/office. The bookcases and desk were outdated and needed repair. The first floor was missing a dedicated dining room so we repurposed this room starting with a new vision for all the built-in bookcases.We removed one entire bookcase near the living room as it was impeding flow around the table and replaced it with a large scale piece of art. We eliminated many shelves and shifted the rest around to reconfigure the wall and hung art in the back of the cabinets to create a stunning display wall. We covered the base cabinets with reeded panels to add texture and hide the former desk space, and selected a rich paint color for the bookcases and walls. Location: Takoma Park, MD Historic Victorian home, built early 1920s #takomaparkmd #takomapark #igdc #dcarea Photography: @asutich

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in New York

This farmhouse kitchen was designed for an active family that loves to entertain and likes to keep an eye on their menagerie of barnyard animals throughout the day. The pantry, behind the barn door, was carved out of a former cabinet space while the refrigerator was relocated to the former tiny pantry, after the two side fireplace was replaced with a once sided fireplace that now faces the family room. With the burning hazard eliminated, the island could be extended for much desired storage, prep space as well as a place for friends and family to perch while meal preparation is underway.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

DHM Remodeling
Basement - contemporary basement idea in Indianapolis

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Fitness area with mirrors on the wall
Mid-sized elegant light wood floor and gray floor multiuse home gym photo in DC Metro with white walls

Two Birds Photography
Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Chicago

Great glass scallop tile detail. This tile is bordered by slabs of white marble.
Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Miami

Holly Hill, a retirement home, whose owner's hobbies are gardening and restoration of classic cars, is nestled into the site contours to maximize views of the lake and minimize impact on the site. Holly Hill is comprised of three wings joined by bridges: A wing facing a master garden to the east, another wing with workshop and a central activity, living, dining wing. Similar to a radiator the design increases the amount of exterior wall maximizing opportunities for natural ventilation during temperate months. Other passive solar design features will include extensive eaves, sheltering porches and high-albedo roofs, as strategies for considerably reducing solar heat gain. Daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior to code insulation ensure minimal space conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All light fixtures are LEDs. Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to project into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy without damaging root systems. Guest arrive by vehicle with glimpses of the house and grounds through penetrations in the concrete wall enclosing the garden. One parked they are led through a garden composed of pavers, a fountain, benches, sculpture and plants. Views of the lake can be seen through and below the bridges. Primary client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, maximization of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.

George Babb

Cuban tile shower.
Tuscan black tile and cement tile doorless shower photo in Miami

Wood-look tile floor using porcelain plank tiles in a herringbone pattern.
Living room - traditional porcelain tile living room idea in Sacramento

Mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Corbin Henry
Example of a tuscan family room design in Sacramento

Home design - contemporary home design idea in Toronto

New Installation of Red Oak Wood, 3 1/4 in width. White-washed Bona Stain was used, Bona Finish, as well as Bona Traffic HD. **This photo is of the Red Oak Wood (3 1/4 inch) prior to the application of the white-washed Bona Stain.

Lazure for a meditation room in private residence, Maryland
Example of a trendy sunroom design in Baltimore