This client had major ice-dam last year due to roof design, so we demo existing dormer and we redid the entire dormer with new roof line, we also relocated all the fixtures inside bathroom. The project was performed in 5 weeks as promised to client.

Family room - large modern open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Austin with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

jeremy bittermann
Contemporary exterior home idea in Portland

Jenn Baker
Large trendy open concept concrete floor family room photo in Dallas with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo Credit: © Joe Fletcher Photography
Trendy carpeted bedroom photo in DC Metro with white walls

Master bath
Inspiration for a contemporary master white tile and ceramic tile gray floor double shower remodel in Seattle with medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, flat-panel cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

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

John Sutton Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean carpeted bedroom remodel in San Francisco with beige walls

The sunroom features large windows with transoms, allowing more natural light into the space and offering visual and physical access to the homeowners' gardens. The lightly white-washed tongue and groove ceiling adds texture and interest. Photo Credit - David Bader Interior Design Partner - Jeff Wasserman

My client decided to sell his house. Fantastic location, best schools in the area, minutes away from the ocean... All that was missing were signs of life and updated finishes. We instantly agreed on whites & greys; a free standing tub, double vanity, and long-lasting / easy-maintenance tile. We now have a clean white space that can be molded into anyone's perfect bath. White canvas gives opportunity to add color and drama. I call this "Baltic White" because sky reflections and tint in the shower glass cast just enough blue to remind me of snowy winters in Scandinavia. To demonstrate character, I staged with black accessories, a tribal rug and added warmth via walnut tub shelf. Candles and salt rock ground the airy feel and leave us with a balanced space that is as welcoming as it is elegant. Photos - Hale Production Studios

A growing family, a rambling Georgian estate. The question: how to imbue tradition with a fresh spirit? The charge was to maintain the idea of old school charm without the interior feeling just… old. An illustration could be found in picture molding (which we added, then painted to disappear into the walls) or a modern plaster sculpture teetering upon an old barrister bookcase. Charm, with a wink. Photography by John Bessler

Mid-sized tuscan beige one-story exterior home photo in San Francisco

Photographer: Bernard Andre'
Example of a transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in San Francisco with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a stone fireplace

Freestanding bathtub - large traditional master white tile and subway tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub idea in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a console sink

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern kids' blue tile, gray tile, white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub remodel in DC Metro with gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Photo by: Kelly Hess
Mid-sized cottage master brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor walk-in shower photo in Philadelphia with brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Alise O'Brien
Example of a transitional white tile claw-foot bathtub design in St Louis with gray cabinets and gray walls

Accentuate bedroom decor with 2" wood horizontal blinds with mono-control headrail system in walnut featuring decorative tapes and a wood cornice valance.

Corner shower - mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor corner shower idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops