This is one of our favorite kitchens with its sleek, all-white design and Wellborn Cabinets.
Eat-in kitchen - traditional galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Tom Crane
Inspiration for a huge contemporary landscaping in Philadelphia.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an island, a triple-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, window backsplash and green countertops

Photography by Topher Ayrhart
Example of a 1950s shower curtain design in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

High Res Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Phoenix with white walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

This home is located on a one acre parcel of land near the banks of the Milwaukee River in the older established subdivision of Sleepy Hollow Estates in Mequon, Wisconsin. The inspiration for this Glen Cove Residence was to bring the desired by many, contemporary and modern lifestyle of a down town loft and establish it in a neighborhood in the suburbs amongst traditional style homes. Sleepy Hollow Estates like many older established neighborhoods throughout the North shore and Westside communities of Milwaukee had great local architects such as John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson, who built contemporary master pieces amongst very traditional style homes. This created diversity in the style of homes in these neighborhoods which for the people living in them and the people just passing by, an experience of harmony and cultural lifestyle. Unfortunately today, many new neighborhood developments lack harmony and cultural lifestyle and don’t allow for homes such as this Glen Cove Residence to be built. And for that matter many of the homes built by John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson back in the 1950’s. When driving through these new developments, one would experience beautiful traditional style homes, but all the homes tend to look the same. There is no diversity in the styles of homes thus these neighborhoods lack the harmony and a cultural life style for the people who live there or what people are looking for when buying a home that reflects their lifestyle. This Glen Cove Residence is an example that a contemporary home which offers a modern lifestyle that many desires can be established amongst traditional homes while blending in with the neighborhood. Don’t be fooled by the flat roof of this home, building technology has come a long way since Frank Lloyd Wright! The roof system on this home is more energy efficient than most roof systems builders are putting on traditional homes today and it doesn’t leak! This Glen Cove Residence was built using all traditional building materials that you would see in homes being built in new developments today. There is a misconception out there that modern homes are expensive to build. That is not true! This Glen Cove Residence was built for roughly $130 per square foot which is the same price one would pay for a similar builder’s model traditional style home with the same upgrades. This Glen Cove Residence consists of three bedrooms and three and one half baths. All bedrooms are located on second floor with laundry, guest bath and a master suite. Located between the first and second floors off of the landing is an office/den space. The first floor is open concept with the kitchen, dining and living areas located at the rear of the home with expansive windows allowing a great connection to back yard area and outdoors. On the back of the home is a covered deck area allowing for outdoor entertaining without the worry of the elements. The first floor also offers a powder room, mudroom and walk-in pantry off the kitchen area. From the mudroom there is access to an attached four car tandem garage. From the first floor to the finished basement is an open stair allowing the basement area to feel as part of the house and not just a basement? The basement consists of a main living area, game area with wet bar, exercise room, kids play room with 14’ ceilings, full bathroom and mechanical room with storage closets throughout.

Private New York residence by Markham Roberts featuring a custom mantel. Photo by Nelson Hancock.
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in New York with a stone fireplace, a standard fireplace, white walls and no tv

Photo by: Mike P Kelley Styling by: Jennifer Maxcy, hoot n anny home
Elegant bedroom photo in Los Angeles

Michelle Ruber
Enclosed kitchen - small modern linoleum floor enclosed kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Mid-sized trendy master stone slab ceramic tile freestanding bathtub photo with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a trough sink and marble countertops

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Whitewater Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in New York.

Children's bedroom on the top floor follows the same material palette as the rest of the house, with light wood flooring and white walls. photos by: Jody Kivort

Exclusive House Plan 73345HS is a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath beauty with the master on main and a 4 season sun room that will be a favorite hangout. The front porch is 12' deep making it a great spot for use as outdoor living space which adds to the 3,300+ sq. ft. inside. Ready when you are. Where do YOU want to build? Plans: http://bit.ly/73345hs Photo Credit: Garrison Groustra

Bart Reines Construction
Inspiration for a contemporary freestanding bathtub remodel in Miami

The Brighton is a 4 bedroom, 5 and one half bath model home with 6,326 square feet under air featuring a Great Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen with Cafe Area, and Study. The Family Room and Nook open up to the outdoor living area leading to the pool, spa, and Summer Kitchen, allowing for a total square footage of 9,954 square feet. The Master Suite also opens up to a Master Retreat for a cozy outdoor living experience. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, London Bay’s award-winning in-house design studio, the Brighton will feature a Classic American design highlighted by an artful mix of chic and rustic elements and textural fabrics in tonal neutrals. Image © Advanced Photography Specialists

Photo Credit: Sam Oberter
Example of a mid-sized minimalist master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in Philadelphia with beige walls and no fireplace

Tuscan light wood floor and beige floor wine cellar photo in San Diego with diamond bins

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls