This is an example of a mediterranean porch design in Los Angeles.

Rob Karosis
Freestanding bathtub - coastal master gray tile and subway tile medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub idea in Portland Maine with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets and green walls

Bernard Andre Photography
Large transitional beige two-story house exterior photo in San Francisco with a metal roof

The roof deck reclaimed the outdoor space needed for the addition and provided new views for a client quickly being surrounded by tall, modern townhouses.

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Alan Blakely
Alcove shower - mid-sized modern master beige tile, gray tile and stone slab porcelain tile and brown floor alcove shower idea in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, laminate countertops and a hinged shower door

Casey Fry
Example of a huge cottage galley concrete floor utility room design in Austin with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and shaker cabinets

Inspiration for a contemporary formal light wood floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

This unique city-home is designed with a center entry, flanked by formal living and dining rooms on either side. An expansive gourmet kitchen / great room spans the rear of the main floor, opening onto a terraced outdoor space comprised of more than 700SF. The home also boasts an open, four-story staircase flooded with natural, southern light, as well as a lower level family room, four bedrooms (including two en-suite) on the second floor, and an additional two bedrooms and study on the third floor. A spacious, 500SF roof deck is accessible from the top of the staircase, providing additional outdoor space for play and entertainment. Due to the location and shape of the site, there is a 2-car, heated garage under the house, providing direct entry from the garage into the lower level mudroom. Two additional off-street parking spots are also provided in the covered driveway leading to the garage. Designed with family living in mind, the home has also been designed for entertaining and to embrace life's creature comforts. Pre-wired with HD Video, Audio and comprehensive low-voltage services, the home is able to accommodate and distribute any low voltage services requested by the homeowner. This home was pre-sold during construction. Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing

Aaron Leitz
Inspiration for a transitional master bedroom remodel in San Francisco with beige walls

The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing, joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing maintains an informal living arrangement that includes the dining space placed in an intimate alcove, a large country kitchen and relaxing seating area which opens to a classic covered porch and on to the water’s edge. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms. The master at the water side enjoys views and sounds of the wildlife and the shore while the two subordinate bedrooms soak in views of the garden and neighboring meadow. To bookend the scale and mass of the house, a whimsical tower was included to the nocturnal wing. The tower accommodates flex space for a bunk room, office or studio space. Materials and detailing of this house are based on a classic cottage vernacular language found in these sorts of buildings constructed in pre-war north america and harken back to a simpler time and scale. Eastern white cedar shingles, white painted trim and moulding collectively add a layer of texture and richness not found in today’s lexicon of detail. The house is 1,628 sf plus a 228 sf tower and a detached, two car garage which employs massing, detail and scale to allow the main house to read as dominant but not overbearing. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Miami

Drop-in bathtub - modern white floor drop-in bathtub idea in Los Angeles with gray walls and a hinged shower door

Beach style wood railing balcony photo in Orange County with a roof extension

This master bathroom is light and bright. Unique cabinetry with cabinets and drawers on both sides of this large double vanity provide the perfect storage for bathroom necessities. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

The new bumped out semi-circular room off of the family room added a new place to sit and swivel. so comfy! Steve Buchanan Photography
Example of a beach style open concept multicolored floor living room design in Baltimore with blue walls

Example of a country bedroom design in New York

Tom Crane Photography
Example of a mountain style balcony balcony design in Philadelphia with a roof extension

Vance Fox
Example of a large mountain style slate floor front door design in Sacramento with a medium wood front door and brown walls