Photography: Charles Smith
Freestanding bathtub - contemporary gray tile freestanding bathtub idea in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Large craftsman blue two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Indianapolis with a shingle roof

Tim Murphy, Produced by Marsha Jusczak
Inspiration for a large coastal master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Manchester with white walls and no fireplace

Arete (Tula) Edmunds - ArtLine Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal and open concept gray floor living room remodel in Calgary with beige walls

www.veronicamartindesignstudio.com Photo credit: Scott Norsworthy
Large trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

Example of a large tuscan brick floor foyer design in Los Angeles with white walls

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

Example of a large trendy open concept light wood floor family room design in Toronto with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a stone fireplace

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a country wooden metal railing staircase remodel in Atlanta

This luxurious Master Bath retreat features an infinity-edge spa, surrounded in mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles. A floor-to-ceiling backdrop of curved windows look out onto a wading area from the Swimming Pool. While privacy is provided by a shimmering wall of blue glass tiles, with cascading waterfall. With limestone flooring and modern amenities throughout, this serene space was designed to evoke feelings of comfort and relaxation, through a soothing, ‘spa-like’ atmosphere

Living room - traditional brown floor living room idea in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

Firepit with built in bench seating.Construction by Shearer Landscaping Photography by VS3studios
Elegant patio photo in Columbus with a fire pit

Tony Colangelo Photography
Example of a trendy master pebble tile floor double shower design in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and an undermount sink

Lori Hamilton Photography
Inspiration for a tropical full sun front yard brick driveway in Miami.

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Example of a classic beige two-story exterior home design in Dallas with a hip roof

This blue and white kitchen is the hub of the home for a busy young family. The white cabinets are broken up by glass fronts at the top. The dark granite and a fresh blue painted island add contrast, while the transitional pendant adds interest to the otherwise traditional space.

Alcove bathtub - large contemporary master marble floor and black floor alcove bathtub idea in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops