Designer: Bronwyn Poole Photographer: Matt Craig
Staircase - large contemporary wooden u-shaped open staircase idea in Los Angeles

Alex Hayden
Family room - contemporary open concept light wood floor family room idea in Seattle with white walls

The artist/owner of this space was ready to sell after 27 years. We refreshed the eclectic space to make it appeal to a wide range of buyers - without losing its eclectic charm. photo: Brendan McCarthy

Jim Furhmann
Inspiration for a rustic l-shaped open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash and paneled appliances

Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern single-wall light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Living room - mid-sized traditional open concept porcelain tile and white floor living room idea in Houston with a bar, white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Other with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Mid-sized elegant open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Other with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Mid-sized urban single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with two islands, black countertops, an integrated sink, open cabinets, solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliances

The living room features interesting textures and comfortable furnishings. A pair of matching sofas and ottomans, along with a custom designed cluster of octagon tables great for stools or seating, allow the room to be configured many different ways.

Example of a transitional great room design in Boston

Northpeak Design Photography
Example of a large country open concept and formal light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Boston with a stone fireplace, no tv, green walls and a wood stove

Rob Culpepper
Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Birmingham with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Dalton Portella
Example of a trendy open concept light wood floor family room design in New York

Modern addition with office, family room, and full kitchen renovation. Used IKEA for kitchen. Features a large modern corner window.
Trendy eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Example of a mountain style dark wood floor freestanding bathtub design in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets and concrete countertops

Aaron Bickford, Jennifer DiGioa
Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Other with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv