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Kitchen pantry - country terra-cotta tile kitchen pantry idea in Austin with beige walls

Example of a transitional laundry room design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Example of a mid-sized minimalist attached garage workshop design in Salt Lake City

This simple, classic reach in closet includes space for long and medium hang clothes, accessories, shoes and more. On average, a custom designed storage system from California Closets will double or triple the storage capacity thru thoughtful design, like the double-hang shown on the right.

Photo Credit: Annie M Design

Jessica Glynn Photography
Bedroom - coastal master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Miami with beige walls and no fireplace

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in San Diego

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. Eric Roth Photo

Alise O'Brien
Example of a small classic enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in St Louis with beige walls

Who wouldn't love to wake up to this coffee bar that is both warm and inviting! The walnut floating shelves are a great way to display all your glassware, cups and accessories.

Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped dark wood floor and black floor kitchen pantry design in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, no island and white countertops

Photos by Darby Kate Photography
Mid-sized country master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile home design photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Transitional kitchen photo in Austin

Inspiration for a timeless gray floor kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Arnona Oren
Open concept kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Stacy Bass Photography
Example of a mid-sized beach style formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

contractor: Etai Har-El photographer: Christian Garibaldi
Family room - traditional dark wood floor family room idea in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

Client downsizing into an 80's hi-rise condo hired designer to convert the small sitting room between the master bedroom & bathroom to her Home Office. Although the client, a female executive, was retiring, her many obligations & interests required an efficient space for her active future. Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors Photos by Michael Hunter

New home build - Inverness, CA Architect: Rob Kelly, Kelly + Abramsom Architecture; Photo: Trevor Henley
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen remodel in San Francisco