Jason Ramsay
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Orange County

Nat Rea Photography
Example of a transitional dark wood floor foyer design in New York with white walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a large country galley light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and shaker cabinets

Herringbone patterned clay pavers by FireRock
Example of a trendy patio design in Birmingham

Hinkley Lighting Hadley Flush-Mount 3300CM
Example of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor single front door design in Cleveland with white walls and a white front door

Eclectic u-shaped enclosed kitchen photo in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and marble countertops

After. We kept the modern finishes in the Powder Room with this “Infinity” oblong mirror from CB2 and these “Deep Ball” vanity lights from MODCREATIONSStudio on Etsy.

This coastal glam dining room is bright and clean. Featuring espresso wood dining table, upholstered host and hostess chairs in a gray and white color palette. Accents of navy, mind and yellow. Mercury glass chandelier and over sized sconces fill the space.

Inspiration for a huge transitional full sun backyard stone garden path in Chicago.

Bathroom - bathroom idea in Seattle

Before and after. We used drought tolerant Kurapia groundcover as a turf replacement. This is newly planted, more photos to come as it grows in.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun courtyard landscaping in Orange County.

Example of a minimalist staircase design in Atlanta

Eric Roth Photography
Elegant l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white backsplash and green walls

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in Denver

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

Staircase - mid-sized traditional wooden curved staircase idea in Newark with wooden risers

Magnetic spice storage tins are an attractive and clever use of vertical wall space in the kitchen area. Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com The Woodworks by Silver Maple Construction

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano