Inspiration for a modern gray two-story flat roof remodel in Los Angeles

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

Example of a trendy master white tile and marble tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and an undermount sink

Brian Thomas Jones
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard stone patio remodel in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

Mark Woods
Living room - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace

Large tuscan master beige tile and stone tile beige floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Orange County with medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige countertops and a freestanding vanity

Kelly and Stone Architects photo. 4L bifold window with dark bronze twin point locking hardware.
Mountain style medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Mid-sized beach style front yard stone patio photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Living room - large mid-century modern open concept concrete floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Lake Cottage Porch, standing seam metal roofing and cedar shakes blend into the Vermont fall foliage. Simple and elegant. Photos by Susan Teare
Rustic one-story wood exterior home idea in Burlington with a metal roof and a black roof

Red oak floor bleached with light colored penetrating oil.
Example of a minimalist home design design in Denver

Kelly Keul Duer and Merima Hopkins
Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a minimalist home design design in New York

Inspiration for a farmhouse dining room remodel in Detroit

Russell Abraham
Example of a large minimalist backyard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with a pergola

Red Crow Photography
Example of a trendy concrete floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Seattle

Example of a large classic wooden u-shaped staircase design in Atlanta with painted risers

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Elegant black floor sunroom photo in Chicago with a standard ceiling