Vance Fox
Inspiration for a rustic gray tile bathroom remodel in Sacramento with an integrated sink and medium tone wood cabinets

Example of a mountain style medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Minneapolis with gray walls

Inspiration for a contemporary master gray tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Portland with gray walls

Photography by Lauren Edith Andersen
Study room - mid-sized eclectic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Vance Fox
Inspiration for a rustic galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash and an island

Jean Allsopp
Example of a beach style medium tone wood floor foyer design in Atlanta with white walls

Screens next to the hot tub area designed by LandCurrent made the area private. Design: LandCurrent Contractor: Pistilslandscape Photo: Pistilslandscape

This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."

A compact yet comfortable contemporary space designed to create an intimate setting for family and friends.
Patio - small contemporary backyard concrete paver patio idea in Toronto with no cover

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic brown two-story wood exterior home remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Example of a large classic beige two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Houston with a hip roof

Photography by Thomas Story for Sunset Magazine Sept 2016
Example of a large classic women's light wood floor walk-in closet design in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a large urban courtyard concrete paver patio fountain design in New York with no cover

Winner of the 2017 Casey Van Maris Award, given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping. Awarded by Landscape Ontario

Large minimalist tile l-shaped staircase photo in Denver with tile risers

A sculptural walnut staircase anchors the living area on the opposite end, while a board-formed concrete wall with integrated American-walnut casework and paneling ties the composition together. (Photography by Matthew Millman)

Pool - coastal pool idea in Miami

Vance Fox
Great room - rustic dark wood floor great room idea in Sacramento

Jon Huelskamp, LandMark Photography ©2013
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances