David Burroughs
Inspiration for a transitional curved staircase remodel in Baltimore

Joyelle West
Corner shower - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 marble tile, gray tile and white tile white floor corner shower idea in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and gray countertops

Joe Ercoli Photography
Large 1950s white one-story mixed siding exterior home photo in San Francisco

Jamie Keskin Design, Kyle J Caldwell photography
Alcove shower - small contemporary master mosaic tile marble floor and gray floor alcove shower idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Interior Design: Beth Armijo, Armijo Design Group (armijodesigngroup.com) Kitchen Design: Terri Rose, Exquisite Kitchen Design (myekdesign.com) Contractor: Steven Hillson, Boa Construction (boaaaa.com) Photography: David Lauer (davidlauerphotography.com)

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Example of a mid-sized minimalist open concept light wood floor and wood wall living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a media wall

Large transitional black two-story house exterior idea in Atlanta with a clipped gable roof, a metal roof and a black roof

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white tile and stone tile concrete floor and gray floor alcove shower remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops and gray countertops

Jeremy Bitterman
Modern one-story flat roof idea in Seattle

Example of a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Mid-sized tuscan white two-story stucco flat roof photo in Santa Barbara

Powder room with a punch! Handmade green subway tile is laid in a herringbone pattern for this feature wall. The other three walls received a gorgeous gold metallic print wallcovering. A brass and marble sink with all brass fittings provide the perfect contrast to the green tile backdrop. Walnut wood flooring Photo: Stephen Allen

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio Robert Elliott Custom Homes
Example of a transitional beige two-story stucco exterior home design in Dallas with a shingle roof and a gray roof

Farmhouse multicolored two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Seattle with a shingle roof

Elliott Kaufman Photography
Example of a minimalist black two-story exterior home design in New York

Kitchen - huge modern kitchen idea in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Home office - contemporary freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office idea in Dallas with black walls

Colorful bromeliads and agaves adorn this lovely North Palm Beach, Florida tropical landscape designed by Pamela Crawford, who designs landscapes in Palm Beach County. Pamela's services include landscape design and installation, pottery, furniture, pool designs, outdoor kitchens, and paving design. She covers Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens. Learn her secrets in her latest book, "Easy Gardens for South Florida" and see over 2000 images of her projects at pamela-crawford.com.