Photo: Robert Benson
Example of a beach style indoor rectangular pool design in Bridgeport

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor seated home bar remodel in Los Angeles with mirror backsplash and white countertops

Who doesn't want a rolling library ladder in their closet? Never struggle to reach those high storage areas again! A dream closet, to be sure.
Example of a huge transitional light wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet design in Austin with shaker cabinets and gray cabinets

Minimalist kitchen photo in San Diego

Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Boston.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Living room - industrial concrete floor living room idea in Portland

Judy Proctor
This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Trendy master turquoise tile freestanding bathtub photo in Miami

Living room - huge traditional formal living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Photography: Eric Lucero
Patio - mediterranean courtyard stone patio idea in Denver with no cover and a fireplace

Ed Aiona
Deck - transitional deck idea in San Francisco with decking and a bbq area

Mid-sized eclectic open concept light wood floor family room photo in Los Angeles with gray walls, a media wall and a standard fireplace

The dream outdoor kitchen has the functionality of stainless steel with the warmth of wood, as shown in the Bonfire kitchen we designed for events and demonstrations. Classic shaker doors help soften the transition between the metal and wood, making a wonderfully integrated downtown kitchen with an incredible diversity of equipment built in.

Pool - contemporary concrete paver and l-shaped pool idea in Los Angeles

John Martinelli
Beach style pool photo in New York with decking

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Transitional laundry room photo in Tampa

Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
Example of a small trendy backyard wood fence partial sun deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit and decking