Example of a minimalist exterior home design in San Francisco

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Opening the walls as much as possible allowed the kitchen to be more open to the dining room and the living room. The kitchen now receives more natural light, the cook is now included in conversations that are happening in either area and it makes entertaining much more enjoyable. The warm cherry flat cabinets help tie in the furniture in the other rooms and blends in with the contemporary design of the rest of the home.

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in San Francisco

Patio kitchen - country stamped concrete patio kitchen idea with a roof extension

Shiflet Group Architects Photographer Nick Johnson
Inspiration for a country kitchen remodel in Austin

Leather granite top used to enhance white cabinets and brick work back splash and wall
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry photo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash, stone tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Modern family room with custom builtins. Taupe, cream and blue accents.
Inspiration for a transitional open concept carpeted and beige floor family room remodel in Dallas with a media wall and beige walls

On the inside of this classic ranch style home, a clean and neutral white was chosen as a wall color throughout to counteract the shady location. In the kitchen, skylights and large windows allow the outside in. The green of the Eggersmann cabinetry pops against the neutral background of the kitchen.

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

Mark Lohman
Example of a small trendy u-shaped kitchen design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash and a peninsula

Very small antique kitchen, replaced with a large kitchen addition in style with the 1756 farm house. Vaulted ceiling with antique beams, reclaimed wide pine floors and custom cabinets.

photos by Kaity
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white appliances, an island, black cabinets, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and flat-panel cabinets

Mid-sized elegant built-in desk dark wood floor study room photo in New York with white walls

Deck - coastal backyard deck idea in San Francisco with an awning

Casey Fry
Inspiration for a huge country galley concrete floor utility room remodel in Austin with blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and shaker cabinets

The clear acrylic panels that encompass the Visilift™ Round elevators offer an unobstructed view of your home or from your home.
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Denver

Eat-in kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

The wall between the kitchen and dining areas was removed for one large space. An island with additional seating was inserted. Appliances were relocated and the windows replaced above the sink. Soffits were removed and cabinets reach the ceiling.