Inspiration for a timeless powder room remodel in Portland

New three-season porch enclosure by John S. Pazdera, AIA
Elegant home design photo in Philadelphia

The huge single under-mount stainless sink is positioned at the window over-looking the pool and lush back yard. The bump-out design adds interest and the latches on the upper cabinet doors add a nautical/coastal flair. There are two islands, this "front" one convenient to the sink and refrigeration features ample storage with many drawers including the microwave drawer. The counter is Labrodorite which is commonly used for jewelry. It's iridescent and sparkles like moonstone. The center section between the two islands features an oval wood-topped table with banquette bench seating on two sides. The show-stopping coffered ceiling was custom designed and features a highlighted central area in a circular design. The area behind the range has marble subway tile and the other backsplash areas are raised wood panels giving a furniture quality to this homey space. The dishwasher and large Sub-Zero refrigerator are also paneled in white wood while the microwave and 48" range is stainless steel. The prior cherry kitchen from the late 1990's with Corian counters was re-invented as a entertainment/auxiliary kitchen in the lower level of the house. This great space was a collaboration between many talented folks including but not limited to the team at Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC, L. Newman and Associates/Paul Mansback, Inc with Leslie Rifkin and Emily Shakra, contributions from the homeowners and counters via Belisle Granite. John C. Hession Photographer

Large elegant carpeted basement photo in Philadelphia with beige walls and no fireplace

John McGinn
Inspiration for a timeless entryway remodel in Atlanta

Example of a large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room design in Charleston with white walls

Example of a mid-sized classic master porcelain tile and white floor freestanding bathtub design in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Working with the homeowners has been great fun. Research went into all aspects of the home, especially with attention to historic masonry techniques, and no detail was left to chance. Breaking from traditional colonial home plans, the open design of the first floor addresses the client’s goal of having many gathering spaces for their children and grandchildren when they vacation and visit. Architectural design by Bonin Architects & Associates. Photography by John W. Hession

Arts and crafts bathroom photo in Tampa

Nottingham model, 423 Fieldstone Drive, Annville PA in the Meadows At Bachman Run by Garman Builders, Inc. Photo Credit: Justin Tearney
Inspiration for a small timeless 3/4 medium tone wood floor bathroom remodel with a two-piece toilet and brown walls

Inspiration for a coastal dining room remodel in Portland Maine

Beach Style Bathroom with light wainscoting and dark grass clothe wallpaper.
Inspiration for a small coastal multicolored tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and multicolored floor powder room remodel in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and an undermount sink

Large 1950s formal and enclosed concrete floor and gray floor living room photo in Los Angeles with a wall-mounted tv

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room photo in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a craftsman staircase remodel in Atlanta

Photographed by Scott Amundson
Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel in Minneapolis

The finished product
Inspiration for a craftsman exterior home remodel in Tampa

Klopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it. Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy. Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy. The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors. Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house. The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood. The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu 
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects 
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers 
Staging: Da Lusso Design 
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed 
Location: Los Altos, CA
 Year completed: 2017