Tasteful update to classic Henry Hill mid-century modern in the Berkeley Hills designed by Fischer Architecture in 2017. The project was featured by Curbed.com. Construction work required updating all systems to modern standards and code. Project included full master bedroom with ensuite bath, kitchen remodel, new roofing and windows, plumbing and electrical update, security system and modern technology updates. All materials were specified by the team at Fisher Architecture to provide modern equivalents to the originals. Photography: Leslie Williamson

Eplans Cottage House Plan - Seeing Double Porches - 1738 Square Feet and 3 Bedrooms from Eplans - House Plan Code HWEPL68492. Have questions about this plan? Call 1-800-528-8070.

This one piece ADA code compliant shower can be ordered with all the accessories pre-installed. Freedom Showers make installation simple and cost efficient. This shower is fully backed and has a 30 year warranty. Add the towel rail grab bar for safety and convenience.

Return client. Higher end town home remodel. Various spaces: kitchen, master bath, living room, updated doors and moldings. Home transformed from very traditional style to transitional with deluxe shaker doors and cabinetry, details of hardware and fixtures. Kitchen remodel with mix of cabinet refacing and new cabinetry. Addition of floating shelves custom designed by SCDandC's interior designer and fabricated by Pennsylvania Sawmill. Code compliant propane cooktop and exhaust hood.

Mid-sized minimalist open concept porcelain tile living room photo in Austin with gray walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Engineered cedar siding creates beautiful gray-blue tones at the exterior of the home, while adding a textural element to activate the simple exterior design.

This client had an old, run-down, master bathroom. We removed all of the old finishes, reframed the room to meet modern building code and installed this new bathroom. - ADR Builders

The Master Bath make over was exactly what the home owner wanted -- DesignLine Architects prepared drawings and illustrations that delivered exactly what the owner wanted and BHB Remodeling & Renovations build exactly a space that exceeded all expectations and was completed on schedule and within budget. Project was completed and all code and permits were provided for the homeowner. Photos by Chuck Sowers - Gilbert AZ

Simple plastic dividers help create the perfect organizational solution for color coded clutches and bags in a closet.
Inspiration for a contemporary women's walk-in closet remodel in St Louis

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

Eplans Prairie House Plan - Hill Country Fusion Home - 4185 Square Feet and 4 Bedrooms from Eplans - House Plan Code HWEPL69110. Have questions about this plan? Call 1-888-690-1116.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Eplans Cottage House Plan - Four Bedroom Cottage - 3412 Square Feet and 4 Bedrooms from Eplans - House Plan Code HWEPL68198. Have questions about this plan? Call 1-800-528-8070.

Master Bath in Bianco Carrara Dante G. Hernandez
Mid-sized transitional bathroom photo in Los Angeles

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

This Remodel took place in San Mateo, CA and included a master and a hallway bathroom remodel. Both bathrooms were outdated and the plumbing and electrical system required upgrading in order to meet city codes. Both bathrooms were remodeled separately to ensure that the homeowner had access to a functional bathroom throughout the entire project. Refael, a co-owner and project manager at Element Home Remodeling was the on-site project manager. Today the bathrooms are updated, plumbing and electrical is up to code and all inspections have been successfully signed off by the city of San Mateo.

This condo required a complete overall, due mold issues. So we reinvented the space to bring this condo to its glory. This Kitchen space went from cramped to spacious. The master bath got a new lease on life. In addition the laundry was a disaster, by rearranging appliances and turning an electrical panel to the hall to met code we were able to add a sink and countertop landing space. By removing the tub we were able to increase the vanity area and the shower to make this master a wonderful space.

This growing family needed more living space in their 1926 St. Paul, MN Bungalow, and had great potential in their unfinished attic for a new master suite. Castle began working with the city to grandfather some existing conditions in, like the steeper stairs and lower ceiling height to comply with building codes. New insulation, interior walls, electrical, heating, and a full interior finish was planned. The finished space incorporates traditional millwork matching the lower level of the home, a custom built-in bookshelf, new white doors, and pre-finished white oak hardwood floors in a rich Licorice stain. The dark floors and oil-bronze accents throughout the space really anchors the room and completes an overall bright color pallet with high contrast. In the new bathroom, a cement tile floor was selected to tie in the homeowner’s classy flair. Switching the finishes to polished brass inside the bathroom really brings a lux and regal feel to the space. Paired with traditional subway tile, white vanity, refurbished vintage medicine cabinet, and neutral walls, the new bathroom is elegant, yet understated. One of our favorite features is the use of the two existing dormers. One dormer was converted into a new walk-in closet with custom glass closet doors, so the light can still shine into the bedroom. The 2nd dormer, we left open for a quaint sitting and reading nook. See full details (including before photos) at http://www.castlebri.com/attics/project-3299-1/ Designed by: Emily Blonigen

Pool House from Main House
Pool house - large contemporary backyard stone and rectangular pool house idea in Charlotte