Michele Lee Willson
Transitional living room photo in San Francisco

This is not your traditional bungalow! While it shares some of the hallmarks of this historic home style, this bungalow brings the classic single-story design into the twenty-first century. The black-and-white facade shows a simple, but incredibly well thought out design consisting of mostly straight lines and glass. Modern architecture is all about simple designs where less is more. Clean and uncluttered home exterior trends have gained popularity over the years, as many homeowners are yearning to live peacefully without excess. Clean lines, basic forms, single-use of colour, repetition of structures and strategic use of metal, stone, stucco and glass materials are defining characteristics of this custom home in the upper-scale, inner-city community of North Glenmore Park in Calgary, Alberta.

Photography by John Gibbons This 28 unit project consists of four seven unit multi-family homes just two blocks away from Sloan’s Lake. The design takes advantage of city and mountain views while gathering around a private urban park and garden. The genesis of the project creates a community within the neighborhood. This project is designed for LEED Gold certification, is solar ready, and utilizes a district geothermal (ground source) heat-pump system for mechanical heating and cooling .

This Master Bathroom features high contrasts in color and shapes. Modern black fixtures standout in a backdrop over-sized subway tiles. A custom vanity rests on heated porcelain floors in a faux wood pattern. Carrera marble in a chevron pattern is the star of the shower in the niche and the floor is tiled in a hex pattern. Updating the floor plan allowed for a larger shower and increased storage. The barn door is a fresh update for the closet entrance.

3,000 Square foot wedding venue designed for Fairview Farm in Powhatan, Virginia. The barn is designed as a replica of the hay barns common in Powhatan and surrounding rural counties. The structure consists of exposed 8x8 posts and 8x12 beams that will create a dramatic, lofty effect inside when finished. A 12' interior mezzanine level connects to a rear exterior porch, also on the second level. The romantic gambrel roof will be covered with metal roofing. Cedar siding and custom barn doors will cover the barn's exterior walls and entries.

Emily Parker
Small eclectic master carpeted bedroom photo in Dallas with blue walls and no fireplace

Transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

We designed the porch in the Arts and Crafts vocabulary, an Architectural style that was consistent with the home in its simple lines, yet rich in detail and character. As part of the home’s “facelift” we extended the Porch to the left in order to balance the existing Garage located to the right, and replaced the old garage doors with carriage style ones to harmonize with the porch details.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

The program consists of a detached Guest House with full Kitchen, Living and Dining amenities, Carport and Office Building with attached Main house and Master Bedroom wing. The arrangement of buildings was dictated by the numerous majestic oaks and organized as a procession of spaces leading from the Entry arbor up to the front door. Large covered terraces and arbors were used to extend the interior living spaces out onto the site. All the buildings are clad in Texas limestone with accent bands of Leuders limestone to mimic the local limestone cliffs in the area. Steel was used on the arbors and fences and left to rust. Vertical grain Douglas fir was used on the interior while flagstone and stained concrete floors were used throughout. The flagstone floors extend from the exterior entry arbors into the interior of the Main Living space and out onto the Main house terraces.

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

This 3-light vanity light consists of a classic mason jar shape with a brown wood grain base, detailed with black metal to add a rich farmhouse feeling. This handcrafted 3 lights wall sconce has three mason jar shaped seeded glass to provide a warm and rich light source for your space.

Unlike timber, bamboo offers a uniform and smooth surface. There are no knots or imperfections that disrupt the clean, sleek look of your staircase. When the finished product is treated with oil or lacquer or stained, it ensures a consistent finish throughout.

Minimalist exterior home photo in Phoenix

The contemporary styling of this kitchen contains a simple aesthetic consisting of a mix of two door styles. There is a mix of countertops (heights and thicknesses) along with warmer metallic tones such as a starburst brass finish on the range and hood. Technology is also heavily incorporated in the design. Door Styles: Chelsea Cherry & Milan Cherry Finishes: Cloud Sugar & Sable Charcoal

Home office - mid-sized contemporary freestanding desk concrete floor home office idea in Sacramento with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse open concept porcelain tile and gray floor living room remodel in Burlington with no tv and white walls

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

This floating powder room vanity features a vertical wood grain that compliments the wood used on the kitchen island. In addition, a piece of that same wood is used as a stylized frame to the mirror to create consistency throughout the bathroom.