Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a mid-century modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

This bedroom was designed for a sweet couple who's dream was to live in a beach cottage. After purchasing a fixer-upper, they were ready to make their dream come true. We used light and fresh colors to match their personalities and played with texture to bring in the beach-house-feel. Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter: www.chipperhatter.com

This master bedroom needed some help prior to the redesign. We had the nightstands purchased and we selected the wall art, added bedding and accessories to create a finished look

This Winchester home was love at first sight for this young family of four. The layout lacked function, had no master suite to speak of, an antiquated kitchen, non-existent connection to the outdoor living space and an absentee mud room… yes, true love. Windhill Builders to the rescue! Design and build a sanctuary that accommodates the daily, sometimes chaotic lifestyle of a busy family that provides practical function, exceptional finishes and pure comfort. We think the photos tell the story of this happy ending. Feast your eyes on the kitchen with its crisp, clean finishes and black accents that carry throughout the home. The Imperial Danby Honed Marble countertops, floating shelves, contrasting island painted in Benjamin Moore Timberwolfe add drama to this beautiful space. Flow around the kitchen, cozy family room, coffee & wine station, pantry, and work space all invite and connect you to the magnificent outdoor living room complete with gilded iron statement fixture. It’s irresistible! The master suite indulges with its dreamy slumber shades of grey, walk-in closet perfect for a princess and a glorious bath to wash away the day. Once an absentee mudroom, now steals the show with its black built-ins, gold leaf pendant lighting and unique cement tile. The picture-book New England front porch, adorned with rocking chairs provides the classic setting for ‘summering’ with a glass of cold lemonade. Joyelle West Photography

Located in desirable guard-gated Stonegate! Soaring ceilings and warm wall tones throughout. Neutral tile in every room. Cozy tiled fireplace! Plantation shutters added 8/12. Eat in kitchen has granite countertops with upgraded stainless steel appliances as of 8/12. Large master suite has ceiling fan and private exit to backyard. Full spa like bathroom with double sink vanity and separate soaking tub + shower. Beautiful backyard features a covered patio with sparkling heated pool. Kenmore Elite washer + steam dryer. Water heater purchased 8/12. A/C purchased 3/13 w/ 10 yr warranty. Ecobee WIFI thermostat 3/13. 3M window film added to sliding door 7/13 and Sunshades in 5/13. Front + back security doors added 10/13. Custom closet in master new as of 1/13.Home is sealed for pests/Scorpions.

Located in desirable guard-gated Stonegate! Soaring ceilings and warm wall tones throughout. Neutral tile in every room. Cozy tiled fireplace! Plantation shutters added 8/12. Eat in kitchen has granite countertops with upgraded stainless steel appliances as of 8/12. Large master suite has ceiling fan and private exit to backyard. Full spa like bathroom with double sink vanity and separate soaking tub + shower. Beautiful backyard features a covered patio with sparkling heated pool. Kenmore Elite washer + steam dryer. Water heater purchased 8/12. A/C purchased 3/13 w/ 10 yr warranty. Ecobee WIFI thermostat 3/13. 3M window film added to sliding door 7/13 and Sunshades in 5/13. Front + back security doors added 10/13. Custom closet in master new as of 1/13.Home is sealed for pests/Scorpions.

Located on the flat of Beacon Hill, this iconic building is rich in history and in detail. Constructed in 1828 as one of the first buildings in a series of row houses, it was in need of a major renovation to improve functionality and to restore as well as re-introduce charm.Originally designed by noted architect Asher Benjamin, the renovation was respectful of his early work. “What would Asher have done?” was a common refrain during design decision making, given today’s technology and tools. Photographer: Bruce Buck

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This beautiful home located near a central Connecticut wine vineyard was purchased by a growing family as their dream home. They decided to make their informal entry into their home a priority. We truly are believers in combining function with elegance. This mudroom opens up to their kitchen so why not create some amazing storage that looks great too! This space speaks to their transitional style with a touch of tradition. From mixing the metal finishes to the herringbone floor pattern we were able to create a timeless, functional first impression to a beautiful home. Every family can benefit from having a space called “Home Central” from pre-school on…come in and take your shoes off. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639

An existing tight master bathroom space, with fixtures and tub already purchased by client. We opened the wall between the toilet/shower and tub/vanity area. The detailing of the marble is quite exquisite. The glass tile is recessed into the marble backsplash.

This master bedroom was designed to have a tropical feel. The client had a print from Puerto Rico that we took the colors from. The room is warm and inviting from the color palette to the warm woods to the jute rug. The small desk looks out onto a gorgeous backyard with trees. The floors are strand bamboo and the bed is made of solid neem wood (Casablanca Bed from Home Trends and Design). The nightstands and matching dresser were purchased secondhand by the client. Bedding was purchased from Demy Designs. The paint color is Benjamin Moore Castleton Mist and Manchester Tan (on the ceiling and walls not visible).

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Transitional bedroom photo in Nashville with white walls

An existing tight master bathroom space, with fixtures and tub already purchased by client. We opened the wall between the toilet/shower and tub/vanity area. The detailing of the marble is quite exquisite. The glass tile is recessed into the marble backsplash.

This older couple wanted to create a forever home where they could age in place and welcome family and friends. They purchased a small house on a large lot – a rare find close to downtown Bethesda. At the upper level, the flow between the master bedroom, bath, and closet is designed with wider clearances for future wheelchair use.

This was a unique build in that we were contracted by a client to build the home not for the owner to live in directly, but so that the owner could sell the home to another. The lot had already been purchased, and the plans had also already been purchased. This home was built on a large corner lot that had water access as one of the community amenities to offer to a potential buyer. The designer opted to try a new exterior cobblestone look, the interior of this home offered an exceptionally large master en suite. Beautiful open floor plan with separate dining room. Philip Slowiak Photography

This master bedroom needed some help prior to the redesign. We had the nightstands purchased and we selected the wall art, added bedding and accessories to create a finished look

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Living room - shabby-chic style living room idea in Dallas

Our team helped a growing family transform their recent house purchase into a home they love. Working with architect Tom Downer of Downer Associates, we opened up a dark Cape filled with small rooms and heavy paneling to create a free-flowing, airy living space. The “new” home features a relocated and updated kitchen, additional baths, a master suite, mudroom and first floor laundry – all within the original footprint. Photo: Mary Prince Photography