This San Francisco pied-a-tier was a complete redesign and remodel in a prestigious Nob Hill hi-rise overlooking Huntington Park. With stunning views of the bay and a more impressive art collection taking center stage, the architecture takes a minimalist approach, with gallery-white walls receding to the background. The mix of custom-designed built-in furniture and furnishings selected by Hulburd Design read themselves as pieces of art against parquet wood flooring.

This small raised ranch kitchen makes a strong impression with dark cabinetry and a glass backsplash. The finishes, while neutral, are anything but boring. It’s a space that is small in scale but big on style.

This colorful and eclectic contemporary Living Room serves as a multi functional living space for relaxing and entertaining. The plain white walls contrasted by black interior window frames serves as a blank canvas to the custom designed free form area rug by stark. The contemporary soft grey velvet sectional by Jonathan Adler is brought to life by vibrant jewel toned patterned pillows by Osbourne and Little. The white leather swivel chair is backed by walnut veneer and is juxtaposed by an organic bean shaped cocktail table.

Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer. Less than a year old the planting was installed last October 2019 and now in August, it looks like it has always been there.

Large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a large mountain style l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cook like a pro with features like an induction cooktop, precision cooking probe, double-oven flexibility and WiFi connect technology in this stunning slide-in front control range. Impressive features for aspiring chefs!

Photo by Eron Rauch
Example of a transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in St Louis with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and shaker cabinets

Home built by JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates); designed by Hart Howerton. Photo credit: Tim Maloney, Technical Imagery Studios. Extraordinary impressions of the old world were created in this Tuscan-style home. Stucco exterior walls and wrought iron fixtures give a handmade, rustic look that exemplifies the architectural style. The plaster interior walls, artfully crafted, embrace the home's romance with the past. Their surface is a blend of colors created on site with a wax patina applied to some of the walls. The remarkable feeling of elegant antiquity is aided by the home's floors, which were created from reclaimed wood. Our carpenters gave the large beams in the great room and kitchen a rustic radiance through modern distressing techniques.

Brian Vanden Brink
Inspiration for a cottage medium tone wood floor great room remodel in Portland Maine

This home remodel is a celebration of curves and light. Starting from humble beginnings as a basic builder ranch style house, the design challenge was maximizing natural light throughout and providing the unique contemporary style the client’s craved. The Entry offers a spectacular first impression and sets the tone with a large skylight and an illuminated curved wall covered in a wavy pattern Porcelanosa tile. The chic entertaining kitchen was designed to celebrate a public lifestyle and plenty of entertaining. Celebrating height with a robust amount of interior architectural details, this dynamic kitchen still gives one that cozy feeling of home sweet home. The large “L” shaped island accommodates 7 for seating. Large pendants over the kitchen table and sink provide additional task lighting and whimsy. The Dekton “puzzle” countertop connection was designed to aid the transition between the two color countertops and is one of the homeowner’s favorite details. The built-in bistro table provides additional seating and flows easily into the Living Room. A curved wall in the Living Room showcases a contemporary linear fireplace and tv which is tucked away in a niche. Placing the fireplace and furniture arrangement at an angle allowed for more natural walkway areas that communicated with the exterior doors and the kitchen working areas. The dining room’s open plan is perfect for small groups and expands easily for larger events. Raising the ceiling created visual interest and bringing the pop of teal from the Kitchen cabinets ties the space together. A built-in buffet provides ample storage and display. The Sitting Room (also called the Piano room for its previous life as such) is adjacent to the Kitchen and allows for easy conversation between chef and guests. It captures the homeowner’s chic sense of style and joie de vivre.

A beautiful decorative tile mural over the gas range. Photos by Chrissy Racho
Tuscan u-shaped enclosed kitchen photo in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and paneled appliances

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

Pool - traditional backyard stone and rectangular aboveground pool idea in New York

Robert Madrid Photography
Large trendy single-wall limestone floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances and two islands

The main entrance is modest, in keeping with Midwestern values.
Country front door photo in Milwaukee with a dark wood front door

Large trendy l-shaped beige floor kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Small eclectic master carpeted bedroom photo in Atlanta with beige walls and no fireplace