Paul Dyer
Open concept kitchen - cottage medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

A stepping stone path meanders through drought-tolerant plantings including Dymondia, Rosemary 'Barbeque', and Euryops. The owner's favorite roses are integrated with Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' and variegated Tulbaghia 'Silver Lace' to provide color and contrast. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors

John Evans
Inspiration for a huge timeless u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, granite countertops and stone tile backsplash

Bernard Andre
Example of a cottage formal and open concept living room design in San Francisco with a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

Quartz countertop & backsplash colour: 4200 Chic Statuario
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped marble floor and white floor open concept kitchen idea in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard patio design in Columbus with a fire pit and a roof extension

To create a luxurious showering experience and as though you were being bathed by rain from the clouds high above, a large 16 inch rain shower was set up inside the skylight well. Photography by Paul Linnebach

Photo by: Christopher Stark Photography
Example of a small mountain style 3/4 gray tile and stone tile gray floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray walls, marble countertops, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Maximizing the functionality of this space, and coordinating the new kitchen with the beautiful remodel completed previously by the client were the two most important aspects of this project. The existing spaces are elegantly decorated with an open plan, dark hardwood floors, and natural stone accents. The new, lighter, more open kitchen flows beautifully into the client’s existing dining room space. Satin nickel hardware blends with the stainless steel appliances and matches the satin nickel details throughout the home. The fully integrated refrigerator next to the narrow pull-out pantry cabinet, take up less visual weight than a traditional stainless steel appliance and the two combine to provide fantastic storage. The glass cabinet doors and decorative lighting beautifully highlight the client’s glassware and dishes. Finished with white subway tile, Dreamy Marfil quartz countertops, and a warm natural wood blind; the space warm, inviting, elegant, and extremely functional. copyright 2013 marilyn peryer photography

photography by Rob Karosis
Patio - mid-sized traditional front yard stone patio idea in Portland Maine with a fire pit and no cover

© Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for a timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Minneapolis with a pergola

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary gray two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Minneapolis

Example of a large farmhouse enclosed light wood floor and brown floor family room design in Detroit with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Large mountain style backyard stone and custom-shaped pool photo in Denver

Photo by Susan Teare
Example of a farmhouse kitchen design in Burlington with an undermount sink, open cabinets and wood countertops

Jim Yochum Photography
Kitchen - small country kitchen idea with white cabinets, quartzite countertops and a farmhouse sink

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic dining room photo in Tampa with white walls