Chantale Arsenault
Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen remodel in Montreal

Full yard front renovation to update landscaping after home renovation. Addition of Gun Metal Gray Boulders tie masonary work on chimney into landscape. Brick paver pad at front entry joins a brick paver walkway that leads to the backyard. Brick paver walkway extends all the way back to renovated carriage house and spiral staircase to access second story living area. Brick pavers wrap around thermal blue bluestone patio and newly reconfigured maintenance free deck with pergola. Custom blend tumbled full veneer stone on square fire pit and seat wall with bluestone coping.

A warm wood island, white shaker cabinets, and a sleek tile backsplash define this inviting lake cabin kitchen with stunning waterfront views.
Example of a mid-sized transitional galley vinyl floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Accessibility is something to keep in mind for those visiting your home. We designed this guest bath with a zero-entry shower and wide door openings. Since this home's side sits against one of Savannah's ubiquitous lanes, we added a skylight instead of a side window, which allows for natural light and complete privacy. Now the room is spacious and bathed in light. | Photography by Atlantic Archives

This open kitchen and living design meets the lifestyle needs of an active household and encourages guests to hang out or join in the food prep when entertaining. The bright, open transitional style strikes the perfect balance between traditional and modern design schemes.

This house was built in 1942 and had a small kitchen with limiting functionality. An interior wall was removed to join the kitchen and dining room together as one. A portion of the front was pushed out 3 feet and the ceilings were raised from 8ft to 9ft in the front half of this home. An addition was done at the opposite side of the home to create a dining room with a brick wall.

Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners have five golden retrievers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the dogs. The design includes multiple water features and even a dog pond. To further emphasize the views, a third story mitered glass reading room gives one the impression of sitting above the treetops. The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.

For this contemporary, Japanese-style residence sitting high on a hill in southern Vermont, JMMDS created a simple, clean-lined design using stone pavers, retaining walls, and geometric beds to define the area around the house. The house is composed of two long offset barn buildings with eaves that are joined in the middle around an exterior stone courtyard. JMMDS’s design holds up the steep surrounding slopes with a long stone retaining wall bordering a rectangular quartzite terrace with a beautiful view out to the surrounding landscape. The wall encloses a level grass shelf around the house; outside the wall, less manicured turf drops away quickly down the slope. Ledges on the hillside that parallels the house are exposed as an asset. On the entry side of the house, JMMDS designed a wall that retains the slope between garage and house, accessed by a set of broad stone steps and linear pavers that take a visitor straight to the front door. Plantings in geometric beds surround more quartzite pavers that form a terrace for the guest wing of the house. The drip space under the eaves is filled with black washed river stone. Photo: Seamus Flynn Photography

'Ginger Wine' physocarpus (ninebark) and 'Cassian' pennisetum lake-side.
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

When we started this project, opening up the kitchen to the surrounding space was not an option. Instead, the 10-foot ceilings gave us an opportunity to create a glamorous room with all of the amenities of an open floor plan. The beautiful sunny breakfast nook and adjacent formal dining offer plenty of seats for family and guests in this modern home. Our clients, none the less, love to sit at their new island for breakfast, keeping each other company while cooking, reading a new recipe or simply taking a well-deserved coffee break. The gorgeous custom cabinetry is a combination of horizontal grain walnut base and tall cabinets with glossy white upper cabinets that create an open feeling all the way up the walls. Caesarstone countertops and backsplash join together for a nearly seamless transition. The Subzero and Thermador appliances match the quality of the home and the cooks themselves! Finally, the heated natural limestone floors keep this room welcoming all year long. Alicia Gbur Photography

Aaron Vry
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and ceramic tile marble floor bathroom remodel in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Reclaimed timber beams and hardwood floor.
Example of a country medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and shiplap wall living room design in Other with white walls

As the sun sets on this beautiful perennial garden the fire pit will be lit and friends will join for a night of conversation and beauty while they watch the moon rise. Montecito is proud of its lack of street lights which makes for fabulous stargazing on a clear night

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz Landscape Design: Chris Kukula http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56354604/list/my-houzz-backyard-cottage-office-and-an-artful-low-water-garden

Connie Anderson Photography, Elaine Everett's Lighting (Katy), Purser Architectural
Living room - rustic living room idea in Houston

Timmerman Photography A very interesting feature of this house is that it was done on a very tight budget and was invited to be on an AIA tour because it showed great design within a reasonable price-range. Stonecreek's involvement in the project was to work alongside the client and the architect to ensure the project remained in budget while still executing its dream and vision.

Elegant and luxurious living room design in Silverleaf, North Scottsdale. Rich black and soft cream hues are repeated throughout this European-inspired living and dining room. The elegant window treatments unite floral and stripe fabrics and mirror the eyebrow arch leading to the dining room. The fireplace wall is anchored by an eye-catching commissioned art piece. Lush furniture, finishes and accessories in ebony and cream join to complete the European look.

This Kiawah marsh front home in the “Settlement” was sculpted into its unique setting among live oaks that populate the long, narrow piece of land. The unique composition afforded a 35-foot wood and glass bridge joining the master suite with the main house, granting the owners a private escape within their own home. A helical stair tower provides an enchanting secondary entrance whose foyer is illuminated by sunshine spilling from three floors above. Photography: Patrick Brickman Furnishings: G&G Interiors

This project is a new 5,900 sf. primary residence for a couple with three children. The site is slightly elevated above the residential street and enjoys winter views of the Potomac River. The family’s requirements included five bedrooms, five full baths, a powder room, family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, lower level recreation room, exercise room, media room and numerous storage spaces. Also included was the request for an outdoor terrace and adequate outdoor storage, including provision for the storage of bikes and kayaks. The family needed a home that would have two entrances, the primary entrance, and a mudroom entry that would provide generous storage spaces for the family’s active lifestyle. Due to the small lot size, the challenge was to accommodate the family’s requirements, while remaining sympathetic to the scale of neighboring homes. The residence employs a “T” shaped plan to aid in minimizing the massing visible from the street, while organizing interior spaces around a private outdoor terrace space accessible from the living and dining spaces. A generous front porch and a gambrel roof diminish the home’s scale, providing a welcoming view along the street front. A path along the right side of the residence leads to the family entrance and a small outbuilding that provides ready access to the bikes and kayaks while shielding the rear terrace from view of neighboring homes. The two entrances join a central stair hall that leads to the eat-in kitchen overlooking the great room. Window seats and a custom built banquette provide gathering spaces, while the French doors connect the great room to the terrace where the arbor transitions to the garden. A first floor guest suite, separate from the family areas of the home, affords privacy for both guests and hosts alike. The second floor Master Suite enjoys views of the Potomac River through a second floor arched balcony visible from the front. The exterior is composed of a board and batten first floor with a cedar shingled second floor and gambrel roof. These two contrasting materials and the inclusion of a partially recessed front porch contribute to the perceived diminution of the home’s scale relative to its smaller neighbors. The overall intention was to create a close fit between the residence and the neighboring context, both built and natural. Builder: E.H. Johnstone Builders Anice Hoachlander Photography