The new design expanded the footprint of the home to 1,271 square feet for the first level and 1,156 for the new second level. A new entry with a quarter turn stair leads you into the original living space. The old guest bedroom that was once accessed through the dining room is now connected to the front living space by pocket doors. The new open concept creates a continuous flow from the living space through the dining into the kitchen. Photo by Tre Dunham

Bernard Andre
Staircase - contemporary open staircase idea in San Francisco

Example of a transitional mudroom design in DC Metro with white walls

Powder room - mid-sized transitional powder room idea in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, quartz countertops and gray countertops

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Point West
Mudroom - coastal mudroom idea in Grand Rapids

A front porch with rounded bullnose steps
Small elegant concrete paver front porch photo in Philadelphia

Brian vanden Brink
Inspiration for a timeless brick floor mudroom remodel in Portland Maine

To eliminate an inconsistent layout, we removed the wall dividing the dining room from the living room and added a polished brass and ebonized wood handrail to create a sweeping view into the living room. To highlight the family’s passion for reading, we created a beautiful library with custom shelves flanking a niche wallpapered with Flavor Paper’s bold Glow print with color-coded book spines to add pops of color. Tom Dixon pendant lights, acrylic chairs, and a geometric hide rug complete the look.

Example of a transitional dark wood floor dining room design in Dallas with gray walls

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

View of the primary staircase.
Staircase - coastal wooden u-shaped dark wood floor staircase idea in Boston with white walls and painted risers

Tommy Kile Photography
Mid-sized elegant wooden straight metal railing staircase photo in Austin with painted risers

Example of a large wooden l-shaped staircase design in Chicago with blue walls and wooden risers

Open kitchen with great color contrast, kid-friendly center island, beautiful hardwood floors and plenty of natural lighting - Creek Hill Custom Homes

Ray Strawbridge Commercial Photography
Example of a large classic backyard deck design in Raleigh with decking and no cover

Elegant kitchen photo in Columbus with raised-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Inspiration for a timeless two-story wood exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY Paul Warchol Photography
Huge trendy built-in desk dark wood floor and black floor home office library photo with brown walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace