Amy Bartlam
Example of a large trendy l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

This kitchen calls for cozy cooking and baking and the creative combination of an interior brick wall with the rustic cabinets make this kitchen particularly inviting.

Home office - mid-sized transitional carpeted and gray floor home office idea in St Louis with blue walls

Mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Dinno Thom Lighting close to the wall drapes the tile and tub area to highlight colors and patterns. Suspended bench in the shower allows the client to face the water source and not stub toes.

Dining room - french country dining room idea in Atlanta

AKDY products offer the best in contemporary design matched with the latest in appliance technologies to transform the way you live. Sporting a bold, dramatic look and state of the art features, this collection provides the perfect combination of style and innovation throughout your kitchen. The AKDY 10A3 Island mount range hood features 900 CFM centrifugal blower, 6 fan speeds with ultra quiet operation perfectly for heavy cookers. Optional recirculating kits are available. Model available in 30" and 36" Specification: • 30/36"wide installed • Dimensions: 29.5/35.5" X 24" x 32.8" - 52.4" • 6" in diameter vertical duct/pipe • 900 CFM • Noise Level less than 65DB for ultra quiet operation • Easy Installation, all parts and accessories included • Adjustable telescopic chimney fits 8-9' ceilings • Features stainless steel baffle filters - dishwasher-friendly, easy to remove • 3 years parts warranty • 2 x 1.5W LED lights • Motor power: 250W • Power option: 3 Prong AC Power Cord • Portability: stationary • Speed settings: 6-speed touch control • Range hood venting type: Updraft • Clearance, above cooktop: 28"-32" • Power rating: 120V 60HZ • ETL safety approval within US and Canada • Ductless installation available with additional carbon/charcoal filters Special Feature: • Remote control

Keep your kitchen light and airy with light grey cabinets and marble laminate countertop for interesting texture.
Transitional single-wall open concept kitchen photo in Charlotte with beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, laminate countertops and gray cabinets

For a space that calms, cool tones are the way to go. These shades draw in the colors of the ocean and sky to create a peaceful indoor atmosphere.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master carpeted bedroom remodel in Charlotte with orange walls

custom-made bathroom remodeling to perfection. clean modern white with a touch of black fixtures and tile to make it stand out even more but in a delicately elegant way.

Michael Ferrero
Elegant kitchen photo in New York

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

This is one of our master bathroom remodels. It features a hand-held shower system and a beautiful vanity area.
Corner shower - mid-sized traditional master corner shower idea in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Mid-sized elegant backyard deck photo in New York with no cover

Kitchen remodeled with oil-rubbed appliances
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, black appliances and an island

Herringbone floor pattern with marble tile
Large elegant home design photo in Atlanta

Large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

View of the master bathroom shower remodel
Example of a mid-sized transitional master beige tile, brown tile and ceramic tile travertine floor alcove shower design in New York with a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a drop-in sink and tile countertops

Mid-sized 1950s white tile and subway tile concrete floor and gray floor alcove shower photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops