This mudroom is a wonderful addition to this semi-detached home providing much-needed clean entry and storage for this active family. The addition also supported the renovation of the master bedroom and added an ensuite bathroom oasis and walk-in closet leading to a private 2nd floor balcony. The exterior design is finished with a combination of Board & Batten and horizontal wood siding.

This mudroom is a wonderful addition to this semi-detached home providing much-needed clean entry and storage for this active family. The addition also supported the renovation of the master bedroom and added an ensuite bathroom oasis and walk-in closet leading to a private 2nd-floor balcony. The exterior design is finished with a combination of Board & Batten and horizontal wood siding.

Small elegant underground cork floor and brown floor home design photo with beige walls and no fireplace

Built in the early ’60’s, the original ranch-style home contained two bedrooms and one bath. In the mid 90’s, a master bath and laundry were added, and a two-car garage was built behind the home. Views of the river were available, but never exploited. In 2007, its new owners approached JRML with a design program requiring major revisions to the first floor, and a second floor that maximized river views from the master bedroom and bath. A screened porch, balcony and outside shower were also desired. For style, the owners chose Contemporary Island for its white exterior and louver-shutters. To access the garage, we designed a porte-cochere, and perched the master bedroom above for river views. An overhead door was added for security. Deep overhangs and louvered shutters provide shade. The white roof and siding reflect the sun. The west-facing rear features large windows, a pergola balcony with river views, and an outside shower. A screened porch provides insect-free enjoyment. Hip roofs, tile, lap and board and batten siding add visual interest to the exterior. Abundant landscape and hard-scape features provide a respite from the nearby city.

THE SETUP Client Background: Our clients, a couple who have transitioned into the empty nest phase, have cherished their home for over three decades without undergoing any significant renovations. With a newfound desire to adapt their living space to better suit their current lifestyle, they’ve embarked on a journey to reimagine their kitchen — the heart of their home. Their aspiration is to cultivate a serene, neutral-toned sanctuary on the first floor that seamlessly merges with their family room, ensuring a harmonious and inviting environment. Design Inspiration: The renovation is inspired by the couple’s penchant for soft, calming neutrals, using their cherished family room and the kitchen’s existing tile flooring as the cornerstone for the color scheme. This approach aims to foster a sense of warmth and tranquility throughout. Design Objectives: Harmonize the kitchen with the family room by adopting a soothing, neutral color scheme, ensuring a seamless flow across the first floor. Enhance kitchen functionality with thoughtfully designed cabinetry, providing a designated place for every item and maximizing storage efficiency. Cultivate an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that reflects the homeowners’ desire for a calm and relaxing space. Design Challenges: The homeowners wish to retain the existing kitchen tile flooring and integrate it into a refreshed, modern design. Accommodating a dining area spacious enough for family visits without compromising the kitchen’s open feel or functional layout. Despite liking the current placement of plumbing and appliances, the homeowners aspire for a more open floor plan to facilitate better movement and interaction. The need to amplify natural light in the kitchen, especially around the sink area, where existing lighting is insufficient. Preserving the half-wall between the kitchen and family room, a feature the homeowners want to keep, while ensuring it complements the new design. THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: By choosing a neutral color palette that complements the existing tile, the design unifies the kitchen with the adjacent spaces. The tile’s grout was cleaned and restored, enhancing the floor’s appearance and integrating it seamlessly with the new kitchen aesthetic. The inclusion of a larger island with seating for two, alongside maintaining a substantial dining table, was achieved by optimizing the spatial layout. This allowed for a sociable yet functional kitchen, accommodating large family gatherings without feeling crowded. Minor adjustments to the kitchen’s layout maintained the preferred locations for plumbing and appliances while introducing an ‘open’ design concept. Strategic modifications, such as angling the pantry wall, improved the flow and accessibility within the space. Replacing the garden window with a broader, standard window significantly increased natural light, transforming the sink area into a bright, welcoming space with enhanced views of the outdoors. The decision to keep the half-wall was ingeniously leveraged to define the dining area while maintaining an open connection to the family room. This feature not only serves as a visual separator but also ties the two spaces together through the shared color scheme and design elements. The homeowners are thrilled with their newly remodeled kitchen, which has become a hub of warmth and hospitality. Hosting a wedding shower and a birthday party, they have shared their renewed space with friends and family, who have been equally enamored. This remodel has not only met their functional and aesthetic desires but has also enriched their home with a fresh sense of serenity and joy. The upstairs part of the home is shaping up nicely. Here’s their newly remodeled primary bathroom.

Reclaimed Hardwood Floor
Small mountain style enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Denver

Contemporary backyard. White stucco wall retains slope. Ceramic tile flows from inside out. Concrete steppers and mexican beach pebbles keep it clean and contemporary. Benches to be installed at the firepit and dining area. More photos to come as plants grow in and furniture arrives.

Sophia Sobers
Example of an eclectic home design design in Providence

A full home remodel and addition project that was full of matching the existing brick work to keep the charm and classic vibes of this beautiful Westfield, NJ home. Our team hand remove existing brick during the demo phase so we could strategically place and plan the brick install during construction.

A full home remodel and addition project that was full of matching the existing brick work to keep the charm and classic vibes of this beautiful Westfield, NJ home. Our team hand remove existing brick during the demo phase so we could strategically place and plan the brick install during construction.

This mudroom is a wonderful addition to this semi-detached home providing much-needed clean entry and storage for this active family. The addition also supported the renovation of the master bedroom and added an ensuite bathroom oasis and walk-in closet leading to a private 2nd-floor balcony. The exterior design is finished with a combination of Board & Batten and horizontal wood siding.

Kids' bedroom - bedroom and small modern girl carpeted kids' bedroom idea in Oklahoma City with beige walls

Example of a mid-sized classic medium tone wood floor single front door design in Boston with white walls and a medium wood front door

Julian Hodges - Featured Project of the Month by Truitt & White This month featured project brings you beautifully crafted gates and entryways from local craftsman Julian Hodges. For over 35 years, Mr. Hodges has been designing and crafting custom wooden gates in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area. His projects mainly feature old growth, vertical grained redwood or western red cedar which is air or kiln dried. The gates are fully mortised and tenoned (male / female joints) and a very powerful epoxy is used to glue the parts together. Wherever a floating panel rides in a dado, drainage is provided in the form of several holes that are out of sight that allow any rain water to be ushered out at the bottom of the gate enabling the gate to dry itself rather than staying damp which otherwise could lead to long term decomposition of the wood. Adding to the unique feel of each gate, Julian creates his own custom hardware from heavy gauge steel, which also provides a pleasing solid sound as it operates. All gates are then finished in a penetrating oil seal which optimizes the longevity and good appearance of the gates. For more information on Julian Hodges' work, visit www.julianhodges.com.

Master bath
Freestanding bathtub - transitional freestanding bathtub idea with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and an undermount sink

Minimalist living room photo in Denver

Molly Christina Barr
Large elegant galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, white appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern wooden straight staircase remodel in Orange County with metal risers

A full home remodel and addition project that was full of matching the existing brick work to keep the charm and classic vibes of this beautiful Westfield, NJ home. Our team hand remove existing brick during the demo phase so we could strategically place and plan the brick install during construction.