Justin Krug Photography
Large farmhouse freestanding desk carpeted and gray floor study room photo in Portland with white walls

Pink Little Girls Bedroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless dark wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper kids' room remodel in Boston with pink walls

A timeless kitchen combines classic design elements with enduring functionality, creating a space that remains stylish and relevant for years to come. It's not just a kitchen—it's the heart of the home.

Dean J. Birinyi Photography, copyright 2012-2014
Example of a beach style living room design in San Francisco

This home was custom designed by Joe Carrick Design. Notably, many others worked on this home, including: McEwan Custom Homes: Builder Nicole Camp: Interior Design Northland Design: Landscape Architecture Photos courtesy of McEwan Custom Homes

Mid-sized beach style open concept and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

This gem of a house was built in the 1950s, when its neighborhood undoubtedly felt remote. The university footprint has expanded in the 70 years since, however, and today this home sits on prime real estate—easy biking and reasonable walking distance to campus. When it went up for sale in 2017, it was largely unaltered. Our clients purchased it to renovate and resell, and while we all knew we'd need to add square footage to make it profitable, we also wanted to respect the neighborhood and the house’s own history. Swedes have a word that means “just the right amount”: lagom. It is a guiding philosophy for us at SYH, and especially applied in this renovation. Part of the soul of this house was about living in just the right amount of space. Super sizing wasn’t a thing in 1950s America. So, the solution emerged: keep the original rectangle, but add an L off the back. With no owner to design with and for, SYH created a layout to appeal to the masses. All public spaces are the back of the home--the new addition that extends into the property’s expansive backyard. A den and four smallish bedrooms are atypically located in the front of the house, in the original 1500 square feet. Lagom is behind that choice: conserve space in the rooms where you spend most of your time with your eyes shut. Put money and square footage toward the spaces in which you mostly have your eyes open. In the studio, we started calling this project the Mullet Ranch—business up front, party in the back. The front has a sleek but quiet effect, mimicking its original low-profile architecture street-side. It’s very Hoosier of us to keep appearances modest, we think. But get around to the back, and surprise! lofted ceilings and walls of windows. Gorgeous.

Photo: Elaine Musiwa © 2015 Houzz
Trendy dining room photo in New York

Mid-sized trendy indoor tile and rectangular pool photo in Philadelphia

Custom cabinetry "She Shed" designed specifically for the Queen of the house. The desk height is perfect for working from home, wrapping gifts & craft projects. Even unwind after a long day of work with a nice cold beverage from the wine fridge. This room is also the perfect place to display those timeless memories such as your wedding dress! White leather drawer fronts & gold accents finish the space and leave it looking clean & chic!

Custom cabinetry "She Shed" designed specifically for the Queen of the house. The desk height is perfect for working from home, wrapping gifts & craft projects. Even unwind after a long day of work with a nice cold beverage from the wine fridge. This room is also the perfect place to display those timeless memories such as your wedding dress! White leather drawer fronts & gold accents finish the space and leave it looking clean & chic!

Custom cabinetry "She Shed" designed specifically for the Queen of the house. The desk height is perfect for working from home, wrapping gifts & craft projects. Even unwind after a long day of work with a nice cold beverage from the wine fridge. This room is also the perfect place to display those timeless memories such as your wedding dress! White leather drawer fronts & gold accents finish the space and leave it looking clean & chic!

Custom cabinetry "She Shed" designed specifically for the Queen of the house. The desk height is perfect for working from home, wrapping gifts & craft projects. Even unwind after a long day of work with a nice cold beverage from the wine fridge. This room is also the perfect place to display those timeless memories such as your wedding dress! White leather drawer fronts & gold accents finish the space and leave it looking clean & chic!

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard brick patio design in New York with a gazebo

Shutter Bug Studios
Kitchen - transitional light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

photos by Brian Hartman
Deck - small modern rooftop deck idea in Seattle with no cover

Semihandmade Walnut IKEA Kitchen in Duluth, MN. Additional doors are IKEA Abstrakt. Stools by Loll Designs. All photos by Susan Maguire.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Calm & Peaceful Beach Retreat - Created by using a Neutral Palette. Kitchen - Limestone Flooring "Crema Europa", Granite "Typhoon Bordeaux" Counter Tops, Glass and Stone Backsplash