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Ed Butera
Inspiration for a huge contemporary master carpeted bedroom remodel in Miami

Photography by Karl Rogers and Victoria Pilcher
Inspiration for a contemporary beige tile beige floor bathroom remodel with a trough sink, open cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Living room and fireplace.
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor living room idea in Santa Barbara with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Bathroom - mid-sized coastal master white tile marble floor bathroom idea in New York with a console sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet, white walls and an undermount tub

Matthew Millman
Patio - contemporary patio idea in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized elegant guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo with beige walls and no fireplace

Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Mid-sized cottage master black and white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, multicolored floor, double-sink and vaulted ceiling freestanding bathtub photo in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a niche

Bedroom with Nanawall system opening to private deck
Bedroom - mid-sized rustic master dark wood floor and black floor bedroom idea in Seattle with white walls

Corona del Mar, California
Inspiration for a large mediterranean beige tile and stone tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Orange County with beige walls

Bruce Damonte
Drop-in bathtub - mid-sized modern master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor drop-in bathtub idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white walls, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Photographer: Matt Craig Designer: Bronwyn Poole
Living room - contemporary enclosed carpeted living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Freestanding bathtub - rustic master stone tile freestanding bathtub idea in Denver

Designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian master white tile and ceramic tile beige floor tub/shower combo remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and beige countertops

Home design - mid-sized traditional gender-neutral light wood floor home design idea in New York with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio Robert Elliott Custom Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Dallas with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace