Jim Bartsch
Mid-sized elegant master white tile corner shower photo in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an undermount tub, beige walls and a niche

Example of a mid-sized transitional master gray floor and porcelain tile bathroom design in New York with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

blue accent wall, cozy farmhouse master bedroom with natural wood accents.
Example of a mid-sized country master carpeted, beige floor and wall paneling bedroom design in Phoenix with white walls

Bedroom - large coastal master carpeted bedroom idea in Orange County with white walls

Bedroom - transitional master bedroom idea in Nashville with pink walls

Kitchen Cabinets: Forest Hill, MDF, Glacier White with Grey Brush Stroke Island: Forest Hill, Maple, Persian Grey Handles Raywal Option: #241
Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Fine Focus Photography - Tre Dunham
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Austin with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and matchstick tile backsplash

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a cottage light wood floor bedroom remodel in Boston with gray walls

Tony Colangelo Photography
Laundry room - traditional laundry room idea in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Milwaukee with a shed roof

Emily Minton Redfield
Bedroom - contemporary master carpeted bedroom idea in Denver with white walls and no fireplace

David Burroughs
Inspiration for a transitional curved staircase remodel in Baltimore

Bedroom - rustic bedroom idea in San Diego

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Paul Dyer
Open concept kitchen - cottage medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Mountain style guest bedroom photo in Sacramento

Richard Leo Johnson
Family room - rustic loft-style family room idea in Atlanta with beige walls