Photo: Esther Hershcovic © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Montreal

The 100-year old home’s kitchen was old and just didn’t function well. A peninsula in the middle of the main part of the kitchen blocked the path from the back door. This forced the homeowners to mostly use an odd, U-shaped corner of the kitchen. Design objectives: -Add an island -Wow-factor design -Incorporate arts and crafts with a touch of Mid-century modern style -Allow for a better work triangle when cooking -Create a seamless path coming into the home from the backdoor -Make all the countertops in the space 36” high (the old kitchen had different base cabinet heights) Design challenges to be solved: -Island design -Where to place the sink and dishwasher -The family’s main entrance into the home is a back door located within the kitchen space. Samantha needed to find a way to make an unobstructed path through the kitchen to the outside -A large eating area connected to the kitchen felt slightly misplaced – Samantha wanted to bring the kitchen and materials more into this area -The client does not like appliance garages/cabinets to the counter. The more countertop space, the better! Design solutions: -Adding the right island made all the difference! Now the family has a couple of seats within the kitchen space. -Multiple walkways facilitate traffic flow. -Multiple pantry cabinets (both shallow and deep) are placed throughout the space. A couple of pantry cabinets were even added to the back door wall and wrap around into the breakfast nook to give the kitchen a feel of extending into the adjoining eating area. -Upper wall cabinets with clear glass offer extra lighting and the opportunity for the client to display her beautiful vases and plates. They add and an airy feel to the space. -The kitchen had two large existing windows that were ideal for a sink placement. The window closest to the back door made the most sense due to the fact that the other window was in the corner. Now that the sink had a place, we needed to worry about the dishwasher. Samantha didn’t want the dishwasher to be in the way of people coming in the back door – it’s now in the island right across from the sink. -The homeowners love Motawi Tile. Some fantastic pieces are placed within the backsplash throughout the kitchen. -Larger tiles with borders make for nice accent pieces over the rangetop and by the bar/beverage area. -The adjacent area for eating is a gorgeous nook with massive windows. We added a built-in furniture-style banquette with additional lower storage cabinets in the same finish. It’s a great way to connect and blend the two areas into what now feels like one big space!

Cottage living room photo in New York

Kitchen, counter, bar seating with custom fabric - upholstered seating, lantern lighting, custom range hood, butlers pantry with coffee & tea bar, white wainscoting.

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic family room remodel in Tampa

Transforming this home from a very bad attempt at an arts and crafts look to this naturally modern design style. All cabinetry was removed and replaced with a beautiful walnut cabinet with a delightfully simplistic door style. The island was previously an awkward shape with many angles making it difficult to walk around. We squared it up but kept one angle to play into the angles in the rest of the house. We added a seating area at table height to accommodate all who visit.

Eat-in kitchen - traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash and an island

Santa Cecelia granite countertops beautifully matched the bright white Plato Prelude kitchen cabinets in this Racine home. A 36" GE Monogram 5 burner gas cooktop provided a large cooking area with proper ventilation from Vent-a-hood. GE Monogram Top Control dishwasher blended in with a stainless steel finish. For the kitchen sink, a ProFlo undermount double bowl stainless steel model was used with a Delta Leland pull-out single lever kitchen faucet in Arctic steel. To compliment, an InSinkErator Pro Compact 3/4 hp model handles the disposal. New Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring adds the proper contrast needed while providing a very clean look.

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Interior design, space planning and architectural details converge thoughtfully in this transformative project. A 15-year old, 9,000 sf. home with generic interior finishes and odd layout needed bold, modern, fun and highly functional transformation for a large bustling family. To redefine the soul of this home, texture and light were given primary consideration. Elegant contemporary finishes, a warm color palette and dramatic lighting defined modern style throughout. A cascading chandelier by Stone Lighting in the entry makes a strong entry statement. Walls were removed to allow the kitchen/great/dining room to become a vibrant social center. A minimalist design approach is the perfect backdrop for the diverse art collection. Yet, the home is still highly functional for the entire family. We added windows, fireplaces, water features, and extended the home out to an expansive patio and yard. The cavernous beige basement became an entertaining mecca, with a glowing modern wine-room, full bar, media room, arcade, billiards room and professional gym. Bathrooms were all designed with personality and craftsmanship, featuring unique tiles, floating wood vanities and striking lighting. This project was a 50/50 collaboration between Rodwin Architecture and Kimball Modern

Arts and crafts bathroom photo in Boston

Bob Schatz
Open shower - mid-sized farmhouse 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor open shower idea in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls and an integrated sink

Includes 3 vertical dividers in the same material as the heritage drawer. Perfect for organizing pots and pans!
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Seattle

Catherine Tighe
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master dark wood floor bedroom idea in New York with gray walls

Tony Giammarino
Open concept kitchen - contemporary galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, green walls and an island

Porchfront Homes
Example of an arts and crafts multicolored tile and glass tile concrete floor freestanding bathtub design in Denver with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops and white walls

Trent Bell Photography
Example of a transitional staircase design in Portland Maine

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in New York.

Example of a classic white tile dark wood floor bathroom design in Seattle with a pedestal sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and beige walls

photo: Mariko Reed
Contemporary two-story wood flat roof idea in Sacramento