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Open concept loft designed for style and functionality. Urban loft meets eclectic living.
Photo by Erin Williamson
Small danish light wood floor bedroom photo in Austin with white walls
Small danish light wood floor bedroom photo in Austin with white walls

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow.
Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
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The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. The site being located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the client was eager to capture cross breezes and utilize outdoor entertainment spaces. The home was designed with three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard, and one screened porch, all accessed by way of French doors and extra tall double-hung windows. The open main level floor plan centers on common livings spaces, while still leaving room for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two individual bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Native materials were used in construction, including a metal roof and local timber.

Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Austin with white cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Example of a classic master gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Trendy kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and wood countertops

Photography by John Merkl.
Family room - transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls
Family room - transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Example of a large urban open concept laminate floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with black walls

Our poster project for The Three P's, this small midcentury home south of campus has great bones but lacked vibrancy - a je ne sais quoi that the clients were searching to savoir once and for all. SYI worked with them to nail down a design direction and furniture plan, and they decided to invest in the big-impact items first: built-ins and lighting and a fresh paint job that included a beautiful deep blue-green line around the windows. The vintage rug was an Etsy score at an awesome price, but only after the client spent months scouring options and sources online that matched the vision and dimensions of the plan. A good year later, the West Elm sofa went on sale, so the client took advantage; some time after that, they painted the kitchen, created the drop zone / bench area, and rounded out the room with occasional tables and accessories. Their lesson: in patience, and details, there is beauty.
Photography by Gina Rogers Photography

Mid-century kitchen, casual dining room
Mid-sized 1950s dining room photo in Los Angeles
Mid-sized 1950s dining room photo in Los Angeles

Example of a huge minimalist light wood floor and brown floor front door design in Minneapolis with a dark wood front door

ArcherShot Photography
Inspiration for a 1950s one-story wood gable roof remodel in Austin
Inspiration for a 1950s one-story wood gable roof remodel in Austin

Cesar Rubio Photography
Inspiration for a timeless marble floor mudroom remodel in San Francisco with green walls
Inspiration for a timeless marble floor mudroom remodel in San Francisco with green walls

Jonathan Reece
Inspiration for a bedroom and mid-sized transitional gender-neutral light wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom remodel in Portland Maine with beige walls
Inspiration for a bedroom and mid-sized transitional gender-neutral light wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom remodel in Portland Maine with beige walls

Mountain home outdoor living area with a stone firepit and lounge seating. Brands & Kribbs Photography
Patio - rustic backyard stone patio idea in Denver with a fire pit and no cover
Patio - rustic backyard stone patio idea in Denver with a fire pit and no cover

Reclaimed wood panel hides sliding doors that provides privacy to the guest bedroom. Photography by Moris Moreno
Trendy family room photo in Miami
Trendy family room photo in Miami

Danish formal light wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

This "den" was quite generous in size and allowed for both a convertable daybed and home office space. We love the unique accents that give this fairly simple space some warmth and personality. The simple floorlamps are ideal when there is limited space. The modern take on the futon allows for casual seating or sleeping when the need arises.
Photo:Anthony Cohen EightbyTen Photography
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