Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal galley light wood floor and beige floor laundry room remodel in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, solid surface countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Premier Stagers-Bamboo Silk
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Contractor: Anderson Contracting Services Photographer: Eric Roth
Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian open concept carpeted family room remodel in Boston with white walls and no tv

This classic Spanish home in South Pasadena was decorated to reflect the homeowners bohemian style, vintage collections, and subtle art deco features in the architecture. Highlights include a hand-painted ceiling mural, custom cat covers on sofa, and a vintage record player. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Large elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, stone tile backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets and white backsplash

Photo by Eric Roth Custom cabinetry and a spectacular island creates a unique kitchen where there was once a narrow, dark dining room.
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional galley dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

AVI Architectural Visions Inc
Traditional exterior home idea in Atlanta

Elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry photo with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Photography by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a farmhouse bathroom remodel in Minneapolis

Transitional wooden straight staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

When designing this beautiful kitchen, we knew that our client’s favorite color was blue. Upon entering the home, it was easy to see that great care had been taken to incorporate the color blue throughout. So, when our Designer Sherry knew that our client wanted an island, she jumped at the opportunity to add a pop of color to their kitchen. Having a kitchen island can be a great opportunity to showcase an accent color that you love or serve as a way to showcase your style and personality. Our client chose a bold saturated blue which draws the eye into the kitchen. Shadow Storm Marble countertops, 3x6 Bianco Polished Marble backsplash and Waypoint Painted Linen floor to ceiling cabinets brighten up the space and add contrast. Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Marble was used to add a design element above the range. The major renovations performed on this kitchen included: A peninsula work top and a small island in the middle of the room for the range was removed. A set of double ovens were also removed in order for the range to be moved against the wall to allow the middle of the kitchen to open up for the installment of the large island. Placing the island parallel to the sink, opened up the kitchen to the family room and made it more inviting.

Inspiration for a large tropical master gray tile travertine floor and beige floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, green walls and a hinged shower door

This Master Bedroom has Contemporary Wood Flooring, Mirrored Nightstand Dressers, Pendant Chandelier, and Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs.
Large tuscan master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Dallas with beige walls and no fireplace

Photo by Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a contemporary built-in desk gray floor home office remodel in Austin with white walls

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Elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Family room - shabby-chic style dark wood floor family room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Alexander Vertikoff Photography
This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in Los Angeles.

Example of a classic home design design in Boston

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo