Example of a trendy home design design in Santa Barbara

Margot Hartford Photography
Photo of an eclectic backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Photo Credit: Scott Norsworthy Architect: Wanda Ely Architect Inc
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray floor foyer design in Toronto with white walls and a glass front door

deReus Architects David Duncan Livingston Photography Underwood Construction Company
Photo of an asian full sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

To spotlight the owners’ worldly decor, this remodel quietly complements the furniture and art textures, colors, and patterns abundant in this beautiful home. The original master bath had a 1980s style in dire need of change. By stealing an adjacent bedroom for the new master closet, the bath transformed into an artistic and spacious space. The jet-black herringbone-patterned floor adds visual interest to highlight the freestanding soaking tub. Schoolhouse-style shell white sconces flank the matching his and her vanities. The new generous master shower features polished nickel dual shower heads and hand shower and is wrapped in Bedrosian Porcelain Manifica Series in Luxe White with satin finish. The kitchen started as dated and isolated. To add flow and more natural light, the wall between the bar and the kitchen was removed, along with exterior windows, which allowed for a complete redesign. The result is a streamlined, open, and light-filled kitchen that flows into the adjacent family room and bar areas – perfect for quiet family nights or entertaining with friends. Crystal Cabinets in white matte sheen with satin brass pulls, and the white matte ceramic backsplash provides a sleek and neutral palette. The newly-designed island features Calacutta Royal Leather Finish quartz and Kohler sink and fixtures. The island cabinets are finished in black sheen to anchor this seating and prep area, featuring round brass pendant fixtures. One end of the island provides the perfect prep and cut area with maple finish butcher block to match the stove hood accents. French White Oak flooring warms the entire area. The Miele 48” Dual Fuel Range with Griddle offers the perfect features for simple or gourmet meal preparation. A new dining nook makes for picture-perfect seating for night or day dining. Welcome to artful living in Worldly Heritage style. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Jason Quigley (www.photojq.com)
Studio / workshop shed - transitional detached studio / workshop shed idea in Portland

Brooke Shelby Photography
Patio - contemporary patio idea in Dallas with a fire pit

Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

jeremy bittermann
Inspiration for a contemporary metal straight concrete floor staircase remodel in Portland with white walls and metal risers

Expansive windows and French doors frame the living area’s indoor/outdoor fireplace, and encourages the use of the formerly isolated back yard. Interior Designer: Amanda Teal Photographer: John Merkl

Tim Stone
Inspiration for a large rustic brown two-story mixed siding gable roof remodel in Sacramento

photo: Mark Pinkerton, VI360
Walk-in shower - contemporary gray tile walk-in shower idea in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls and brown countertops

Copperleaf Homes The Hemingway 13540 Meadowgrass Drive Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719-598-8900 www.copperleafhomes.com
Inspiration for a timeless light wood floor living room remodel in Denver with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Jessica Glynn Photography
Small beach style single-wall porcelain tile dedicated laundry room photo in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Detail of under island storage. Photo by Olga Soboleva
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

As a retreat in an isolated setting both vanity and privacy were lesser priorities in this bath design where a view takes priority over a mirror.
Example of a mid-sized mountain style 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile slate floor, black floor, single-sink, exposed beam and wood wall corner shower design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops, a hinged shower door, brown countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

Photo Credit: © Joe Fletcher Photography
Trendy carpeted bedroom photo in DC Metro with white walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Photo Credit- Jackson Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master white tile and porcelain tile marble floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls