Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.

A balanced mix of alder base cabinets and soft white uppers keeps the space warm and inviting, while the custom hood and patterned backsplash add tailored detail. This space required a bit of thoughtful “surgery” to achieve the final layout. The original built-in pantry was removed, allowing us to relocate the refrigerator and introduce a functional side cabinet, which in turn created the opportunity for a double oven configuration on the kitchen side. Originally, the refrigerator occupied the wall where the ovens are now, alongside a freestanding range. Reworking this layout significantly improved both function and flow within the space. During demolition, we discovered the main waste line from the upstairs bathrooms running through this wall—a fairly common condition in homes of this type. Situations like this are exactly why careful planning and on-site problem solving are so important to a successful project. The end result is a kitchen that feels intentional, balanced, and far more functional than the original layout.

Jeff Herr Photography
This is an example of a cottage tile screened-in porch design in Atlanta with a roof extension.

Bedroom - country bedroom idea

Discover the charm of this newly renovated home, boasting a vibrant yellow exterior and a striking tangerine door. The inviting covered porch beckons you to relax, showcasing a dramatic transformation that creates a warm atmosphere for gatherings or quiet mornings.

This view shows the play of the different wood tones throughout the space. The different woods keep the eye moving and draw you into the inviting space. We love the classic Cherner counter stools. The nostalgic pendants create some fun and add sculptural interest. All track lighting was replaced and expanded by cutting through beams to create good task lighting for all kitchen surfaces.

Ryann Ford
Deck - small contemporary side yard deck idea in Austin with decking

The living room has a built-in media niche. The cabinet doors are paneled in white to match the walls while the top is a natural live edge in Monkey Pod wood. The feature wall was highlighted by the use of modular arts in the same color as the walls but with a texture reminiscent of ripples on water. On either side of the TV hang a cluster of wooden pendants. The paneled walls and ceiling are painted white creating a seamless design. The teak glass sliding doors pocket into the walls creating an indoor-outdoor space. The great room is decorated in blues, greens and whites, with a jute rug on the floor, a solid log coffee table, slip covered white sofa, and custom blue and green throw pillows.

This stately townhouse underwent a full renovation from both the DHD Architecture and Interiors team to provide a young family with rooms to grow into. Spaces were updated with contemporary furnishings and refined architectural details, while still honoring the classic, formal elements of the historic home. The expansive outdoor space is framed by the dining area’s floor to ceiling windows and bold window treatment. DHD’s interiors team aimed to transform the room into an inviting and livable space for the family, designing a custom kitchen banquette and using playfully bright, warm color tones. While the master bedroom keeps to a soft, muted palette incorporating deep shades of purples, the children’s rooms are extravagantly fun, complete with fuchsia bedding and oversized Lucite table lamps. Photography: Emily Andrews 3 Bedrooms / 6,000 Square Feet

Landscape design by John Algozzini, lighting design by Kevin Manning. This project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It has also been featured in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. Photo courtesy of Bridget Clauson.

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.

Design Credit: Mary Michael O'Hare (MMO Designs) Photo Credit: Emily O'Brien
Example of a large classic gender-neutral medium tone wood floor walk-in closet design in Boston with open cabinets and white cabinets

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.

Designed to feel anything but typical, this basement remodel was centered around warmth, character, and livability. The goal was to create a space that feels fully integrated with the home above, both in function and aesthetic. An egress window was introduced to bring natural light into the new bedroom, transforming the lower level into a bright and comfortable extension of the home. The main living area is anchored by a custom built-in TV wall, creating a natural gathering space for movie nights and game days. Just off the living area, a custom wet bar adds both convenience and visual interest, making entertaining effortless. Built-in storage solutions were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, keeping the space organized while adding depth and detail to the design. The result is a basement that feels open, inviting, and intentionally designed for everyday living, seamlessly blending comfort, function, and style.