Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

John Wilbanks Photography
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Seattle with beige walls and no fireplace

Where to stash all your gaming gear and components and don't want to ruin a spectacular reclaimed wood feature wall? Secret drawers, of course. Check out our next photo.

This room was redesigned to accommodate the latest in audio/visual technology. The exposed brick fireplace was clad with wood paneling, sconces were added and the hearth covered with marble. photo by Anne Gummerson

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard concrete patio remodel in San Francisco with no cover and a bbq area

A bluestone walkway leads to a deck shaded by a pergola at this Cape Cod custom home. Photo: OnSite Studios
Deck - country deck idea in Boston with a pergola and decking

Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

Mid-sized beach style master blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and beaded inset cabinets

Photo: Sarah M. Young | smyphoto
Family room library - mid-sized transitional open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room library idea in Boston with gray walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

Dale R. Hubbard
Farmhouse two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Denver

Living room - large transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Miami with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Island style brick patio photo in Orange County with a bbq area

Study room - small traditional built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea with beige walls and no fireplace

In choosing modular cooktop units over a full range, Franklin was able to keep the open galley kitchen streamlined in appearance and gain storage space to boot. The commercial grade components sport strong down draft units beneath the burners to eliminate cooking odors, which is a major consideration when designing an open concept space. One of the highlights of the work area is the gleaming stainless backsplash that Franklin designed. "I simply had a large piece of stainless steel bent into shape and attached with industrial grade adhesive," he explains. "Big look, inexpensive price!" The integrated shelf keeps necessities close at hand for easy access during cooking. Cooktop Units: GE Monogram (commercial) Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard concrete paver patio idea in Richmond with no cover

Large mountain style l-shaped travertine floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash

A striking rustic staircase crafted from reclaimed wood integrates seamlessly with the organic modern design of this sustainable mountain home, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship.

This classic plunge pool with spa is designed to take advantage of a small space and stylistically enhance a contemporary home. The result is a fine example of clean lines and symmetrical visual appeal. The use of Merbau timber decking and narrow honed Himalayan sandstone surrounds create a fresh and welcoming space. The pool features blue glass mosaic waterline and step tread tiles, beautiful navy blue pebbled lining and a small spill-over mouth with sandstone coping. The spa component is a reliable and straightforward set-up, with blower and spa jets delivering perfect relaxation at the touch of a button. There is also a deep and shallow end to the pool, a sandstone skimmer box lid and integrated gas heating for both the swimming pool and spa.

We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!