Rear Exterior with View of Pool [Photography by Dan Piassick]
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray two-story stone gable roof design in Dallas with a metal roof

William David Guettler
Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized trendy open concept ceramic tile and gray floor family room library photo in Boise with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Deck - traditional second story deck idea in DC Metro

Interior Design: Muratore Corp Designer, Cindy Bayon | Construction + Millwork: Muratore Corp | Photography: Scott Hargis
Example of a mid-sized urban 3/4 beige tile and ceramic tile concrete floor home design design in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, concrete countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall ceramic tile kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Doug Edmunds Photography
Elegant underground carpeted and beige floor basement photo in Milwaukee with beige walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized transitional white two-story brick exterior home photo in Dallas with a hip roof

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Minimalist Mountainside Mark Boisclair Photography
Bedroom - contemporary carpeted bedroom idea in Phoenix with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Jenn Baker
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This is a Classic Greenwich Home, stone & clapboard with exquisite detailing throughout. The brick chimneys stand out as a distinguishing feature on the exterior. Aseries of formal rooms is complemented by a two-story great room and great kitchen. The knotty pine library stand in contrast to the crisp white walls throughout. Abundant sunlight pours through many oversize windows and French doors.

Mid-sized tuscan white one-story adobe exterior home photo in Santa Barbara

Corey Gaffer Photography
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Carol Swanson-Petterson, designer. KB Cabinets. www.kbcabinets.com
Elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large mediterranean open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Pergola design by John Algozzini and Cara Buffa.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard stone patio remodel in Chicago with a fire pit and a pergola

Mountain style deck photo in Sacramento with a roof extension and a fireplace