Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard concrete paver patio design in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

photos by Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Houston

As you descend the stairs you enter the billiard room of the newly completed basement makeover. The space provides an area to play on the collector's table with stainless steel and copper framing while viewing the wine cellar through the large window on a curved accent wall. Cream leather chairs placed below the window are a comfortable spot for guests to relax while watching the game. Tim Lee Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Los Angeles

Designed by Catherine Neitzey of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Fredericksburg, VA in collaboration with Joe Cristifulli and Cristifulli Custom Homes, this kitchen remodeling project features a transitional modern cottage style inspired kitchen design with Merillat Masterpiece Cabinetry in the door style Martel in Maple with Painted Bonsai finish. The kitchen countertops are Emerstone Quartz Alabaster Gold with a Kohler Whitehaven sink. “Being part of creating this warm, texture rich, open kitchen was such a pleasure. The artist homeowner had an amazing vision from the beginning to launch the design work,” said Cat. “Starting with her watercolor thumbnails, we met repeatedly before the walls started coming out to set the floor plan. Working with a supportive general contractor, the space transformed from 1978 to a modern showplace with nods to craftsman cottage style.” “The muted green tone is a great backdrop for the lake views the home offers. We settled on an island design, adding storage without taking wall space away. The homeowner took such care with each decision to pull off integration of fresh, clean, lined modern elements, mixed metals, reclaimed woods and antiques. The layered textures bringing warmth to the space is something I hope to take with me for future projects!” In addition to the kitchen, the bathroom was remodeled as well. It includes a Merillat Classic vanity cabinet in the Glenrock door style with 5-piece drawer front in the Boardwalk finish and a Virginia Marble cultured marble wave bowl vanity top in the color Bright White. Photos courtesy of Tim Snyder Photography.

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Kids' room - coastal kids' room idea in Amsterdam

Tim Burleson
Great room - small rustic medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Other with gray walls and no fireplace

Photograph by Tim Fuller, Architect: Soloway Designs, Builder: Cutshaw construction, Interior Designer: Inspire dezigns.
Large tuscan master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub photo in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Display garden at Mr. Maple, East Flat Rock, NC. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Photo of an asian landscaping in Charlotte.

Photos by Tim Bies Photography Wood deck panels flip up to enclose the Writers Cabin when not in use or secured for the night. Simple open plan with small kitchen, bathroom and murphy bed. Roof collects rainwater.

Tim Souza
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal painted mixed material railing staircase remodel in Philadelphia with painted risers

Tim Stone
Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Tim Stone
Example of a huge trendy limestone floor entryway design in Denver with beige walls and a dark wood front door

Turquoise & yellow Mid Century inspired living room in Palm Springs. Hughes Sofa and Soto chairs by Joybird, vintage loveseat recovered by Frank's Palm Desert Upholstery. All vintage furniture, books and decor by California Lustre. photo credit: Tim Tracy

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Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with green walls

Tim Stone
Large trendy enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Photograph by Tim Fuller, Architect: Soloway Designs, Builder: Cutshaw construction, Interior Designer: Inspire dezigns.
Example of a mid-sized tuscan beige tile vinyl floor powder room design in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a vessel sink, marble countertops and brown walls

Cabinetry – Kemper Echo Cabinetry Hardware- Jeffrey Alexander stainless bar pulls Countertops- Cambria Quartz Torquay Sinks and Faucets- Blanco Anthracite undermount Silgranite sink. Moen Faucet Nickel Appliances- Samsung French door refrigerator in stainless, Samsung slide in gas range, Whirlpool wall Oven/ Microwave combination, Bosch 500 series dishwasher, and Broan Elite series pro range hood. Flooring- prefinished 3/4 oak hardwood. Backsplash- Natural stone subway tile. -Inspiration and Design Challenges The Original kitchen in this 1970’s raised ranch was bright an open yet left the dining room closed off from the home and wasn’t large enough for the island that Joe and his wife would have liked. Joe and Tim from THI Co. had developed a plan relocate the kitchen to one exterior wall and allow for an island that would function for both seating and entertaining. The challenge we faced was the original windows of the kitchen had to completely go. Relying solely on the open floor plan for natural light, Tim opened up the Dining room wall, removed the dividing half wall to the family room and widened doorways to the great room leading from the kitchen and dining room. The removal of the soffits and consistent wood flooring help tie together the adjacent rooms. The plan was for simple clean lines with subtle detail brought out in the trim on the cabinetry and custom 10ft island back panel. Finding a set of appliances was the next task. The kitchen was designed with the intention of being used. The Whirlpool convection wall ovens give the kitchen 3 possible functioning ovens with along with the Samsung 5 burner range. The end result is a simple elegant design that has all the functionality of galley kitchen yet the feel of an open kitchen with twice the square footage.

The Four Square style, popular in the 1910’s and 20’s suburbs, is a variation on the Arts & Crafts style, and also draws influence from the Prairie style architecture made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Chesapeake 10 has the low-pitched hip roofs, dormers and large overhangs supported by large paired decorative brackets that is one of the identifiers of this style. The front porch, with its masonry piers topped by squat, stylized columns were common in Four Square homes. The Chesapeake’s symmetrical facade, oversized 1-over-1 windows, and horizontal lines are all typical of this distinctly American style.