Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2015 Houzz Save for a few refinements, the layout of the space took shape exactly as Weiss had envisioned it from day one. Knowing that they were looking to design a loft-like environment, the couple kept to an open layout for the majority of the living space. One of the most fantastic features of the space is a bank of clerestory windows that flood the interior with seemingly endless amounts of daylight. Originally added back when the building served as an artist studio, Weiss and Carpenter agreed that keeping them was a must. "The only original part of the house is the ceiling and the existing skylights and clerestory," Weiss describes. "We basically changed everything else." The ceiling compliments the contents of the environment, but also continues the story of the homeowners' design philosophy. "We loved the original wood and steel ceiling, including steel beams forged at the Carnegie Steel Works," Carpenter explains. "In coming up with our design approach, we wanted to reflect some of the previous uses of the structure ... Keeping elements from the past not only interested us aesthetically." he says, "It was important to us to reuse structures and objects in ways that are close to their originally intended use."

Amanda Kirkpatrick
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Living room - eclectic living room idea in Los Angeles

Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept and formal brown floor living room design in San Francisco with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized trendy open concept living room photo in San Francisco with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

For this kitchen and bath remodel in San Francisco's Cole Valley, our client wanted us to open the kitchen up to the living room and create a new modern feel for all of the remodeled areas. Opening the kitchen to the living area provided a structural challenge as the wall we had to remove was load-bearing and there was a separately owned condo on the floor below. Working closely with a structural engineer, we created a strategy to carry the weight to the exterior walls of the building. In order to do this we had to tear off the entire roof and rebuild it with new structural joists which could span from property line to property line. To achieve a dramatic daylighting effect, we created a slot skylight over the back wall of the kitchen with the beams running through the skylight. Cerulean blue, back-painted glass for the backsplash and a thick waterfall edge for the island add more distinctive touches to this kitchen design. In the master bath we created a sinuous counter edge which tracks its way to the floor to create a curb for the shower. Green tile imported from Morocco adds a pop of color in the shower and a custom built indirect LED lighting cove creates a glow of light around the mirror. Photography by Christopher Stark.

Example of a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen design with flat-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, mosaic tile backsplash, black countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

Kitchen and Laundry Room Structural Remodel
Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized traditional single-wall porcelain tile and beige floor dedicated laundry room idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Modern rustic bar featuring steel beams, hand-sawn wood beams, reclaimed wood walls and cold rolled steel bar backsplash. A great basement bar for entertaining friends.

Mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Vancouver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and beige backsplash

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, an island and white countertops

Gregory abbate
Inspiration for an industrial medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Milan with white walls and a tv stand

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

This country house was previously owned by Halle Berry and sits on a private lake north of Montreal. The kitchen was dated and a part of a large two storey extension which included a master bedroom and ensuite, two guest bedrooms, office, and gym. The goal for the kitchen was to create a dramatic and urban space in a rural setting. Photo : Drew Hadley