Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a timeless side yard stone patio remodel in Burlington with a fire pit and no cover

A modern rustic black and white kitchen on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Complete with a French Le CornuFe cooking range & Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage units. The sink is made by Galley and the decorative hardware and faucet by Waterworks. photo credit: Alyssa Lee

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard rectangular pool remodel in New York

Kiel's woodworking talents are in full effect in the kitchen. Rather than incorporate pre-fabricated cabinets into the newly rebuilt space, he decided to build them himself, affording the home the custom work that it so deserves. "It didn't make sense to put in the same fiberboard cabinetry that was there before", he confesses. Part of the plan called for open shelving up top to show off Chelsea's colorful plate collection. "One of the perks of being married to a wood worker", Chelsea jokes, "is having an entire kitchen worth of cabinets for the cost of wood and paint!" The couple outfitted the antique sink with a modern spray fixture from IKEA. The enameled cast iron sink was not only a steal at $25, but it is certainly made to last. "Often we buy older pieces which have been around for 50+ years because we know that if they have survived this long they will likely survive another 50", she says. Backsplash Tile, Hamilton Parker Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography
Large trendy master gray tile and ceramic tile pebble tile floor and multicolored floor freestanding bathtub photo in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Living Room -- Light neutral tone upholstered sofa and club chairs seamlessly merge with marble finished fireplace and white painted wall. Unique shaped console table behind sofa divides the space.

Family room - cottage open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in Oklahoma City with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Example of a transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Denver with gray walls

Introducing our new Metro Collection's Laguna style, shown here as a sectional. Compact on scale, but gigantic on comfort, the Laguna features a unique combination of a rounded track arm, a modern winged back and a sleek tapered leg, which suits both transitional and contemporary spaces. Standard with our premium Ultra Down cushion, you won't find a more comfortable small scale seating experience! Items shown: Huntington House 2200-Laguna Sectional, 7737-50 Chair, 7715-50 Chair.

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Farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom photo in Raleigh with white walls

The plank tile floors are set over an infloor heating system. The tiles were laid in a herringbone pattern and dark grout was used to bring in a feeling of history to this space. Then by playing with the dividers in the built in bookcases and keeping very clean lines on the windows they style of the basement feels like a modern update on a classic style. Architecture & Design by Meriwether Felt. Photos by Susan Gilmore

Whites, blues, and neutrals work together to create a nautical look.
Example of a mid-sized classic formal and open concept living room design in Manchester with blue walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile corner shower remodel in Cincinnati with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and gray walls

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Southwest aboveground pool photo in Orange County

Example of a beach style medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room design with white walls

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Alcove shower - small transitional 3/4 white tile and stone tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in New York with a pedestal sink and white walls

Located on farmland in McLean, Virginia, the American Farmhouse balances the expected comforts of a new home with the bucolic beauty of an old farmhouse. The final site plan still has evidence showing parallel courses of the barn’s destiny. The house mass is broken and lowered so that the home can remain secondary to the monolithic barn structure. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design. The age and patina of the barn is reflected in the house’s textural use of board and batten and field stone layered similar to stone foundations. The original development plan was to demolish the existing barn and construct three suburban homes. Part of an endangered breed, as one of the few remaining barns in the area, it was originally viewed as a challenge in a luxury home construction with several difficulties posed to the impending project: it would be expensive to renovate, vulnerable to demolition, and threatened by urban sprawl. However, instead of trying to alter or destroy the barn, the structure was fully embraced into the traditional architecture project as a centerpiece and was used as the inspiration for the home. The new house was sited parallel to the barn so that views to the barn gable were accessible.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in New York for spring.