Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a timeless family room library remodel in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and a media wall

Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

Photography by John Merkl
Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, purple cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Photo © Bruce Damonte
1950s bathroom photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls and a console sink

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Los Angeles

Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible. The surrounding decks, walls, and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see the subtle, yet transformative changes that come together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, and improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of the massive hardscape. The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call “tweeners”; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area, by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished limestone colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into its surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool in bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened, and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls, which were rather overwhelming in the space, as well as opening up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive pecan at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is quite possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited to proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks, once again expertly married into the existing, opening the area to house a large dining table and new built in bbq area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping, and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.

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Powder room - contemporary black floor powder room idea in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and multicolored walls

Jessica Delaney
Example of a classic light wood floor living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom remodel in Dallas

Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom remodel in DC Metro with beige walls

Alcove shower - traditional alcove shower idea in Orange County with white cabinets, an undermount tub and recessed-panel cabinets

Cal Mitchner Photography
Inspiration for a large victorian l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances, stone tile backsplash, an island and a farmhouse sink

Inspiration for a scandinavian eat-in kitchen remodel in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Rustic White Photography
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized farmhouse master white tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub idea in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a hinged shower door and white walls

Example of a classic multiuse home gym design in Grand Rapids with beige walls

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island, white countertops, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, cement tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Bedroom - transitional carpeted bedroom idea in Little Rock with white walls