Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Design: Rauscher & Associates | Landscape Design: Coen + Partners | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a transitional backyard patio remodel in Minneapolis with a roof extension

Example of a classic brown floor powder room design in New York

Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal formal and enclosed carpeted and beige floor living room remodel in Boston with yellow walls, no fireplace and no tv

Kolanowski Studio
Elegant laundry room photo in Houston

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

Matt Wargo Photography
Living room - cottage living room idea in Philadelphia with a standard fireplace and white walls

Example of a danish living room design in Atlanta

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Family room - contemporary family room idea in New York with multicolored walls

craftsman, fireplace, picture window, crown molding, entry
Arts and crafts formal light wood floor living room photo in Seattle with beige walls and no tv

Dan Cutrona Homes
Dining room - coastal light wood floor dining room idea in Boston with brown walls

Rustic Zen Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Cashmere Interior, Photography by Audrey Hall
Mountain style formal and open concept light wood floor and gray floor living room photo in Other with white walls

Extra-spacious pantry Jeff Herr Photography
Large country medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry photo in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

David Burroughs
Example of a large transitional backyard stone and rectangular lap pool design in DC Metro

Small eclectic living room photo in Other

Alek Lisefski / tiny-project.com
Contemporary exterior home idea in San Francisco

Photo by Matchbook Productions - back yard patio and walkway using stamped concrete in vermont slate pattern with a cool gray and dark charcoal color; a lot of space; great use of furniture to create a flow on large patio; great entertainment space

Shaddock Homes | Frisco, TX | Phillips Creek Ranch
Example of a classic formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in Dallas with beige walls

This 4,000-square foot home is located in the Silverstrand section of Hermosa Beach, known for its fabulous restaurants, walkability and beach access. Stylistically, it’s coastal-meets-traditional, complete with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3-stop elevator and a roof deck with amazing ocean views. The client, an art collector, wanted bold color and unique aesthetic choices. In the living room, the built-in shelving is lined in luminescent mother of pearl. The dining area’s custom hand-blown chandelier was made locally and perfectly diffuses light. The client’s former granite-topped dining table didn’t fit the size and shape of the space, so we cut the granite and built a new base and frame around it. The bedrooms are full of organic materials and personal touches, such as the light raffia wall-covering in the master bedroom and the fish-painted end table in a college-aged son’s room—a nod to his love of surfing. Detail is always important, but especially to this client, so we searched for the perfect artisans to create one-of-a kind pieces. Several light fixtures were commissioned by an International glass artist. These include the white, layered glass pendants above the kitchen island, and the stained glass piece in the hallway, which glistens blues and greens through the window overlooking the front entrance of the home. The overall feel of the house is peaceful but not complacent, full of tiny surprises and energizing pops of color.

We started with a rustic trestle table and linen side chairs, Added specialty molding, sophisticated drapes, color and patriotic artwork giving this dining area a well balanced mix of casual and formal dining Jenn Dowell Photography