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Example of a mid-sized country single-wall brick floor and red floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete countertops, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Bathroom - large farmhouse master gray tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. The fence is sheathed on both sides to afford greater privacy as well as ensure the neighbors enjoy a well-made fence too. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Mountain Peek is a custom residence located within the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. The layout of the home was heavily influenced by the site. Instead of building up vertically the floor plan reaches out horizontally with slight elevations between different spaces. This allowed for beautiful views from every space and also gave us the ability to play with roof heights for each individual space. Natural stone and rustic wood are accented by steal beams and metal work throughout the home. (photos by Whitney Kamman)

Home design - shabby-chic style home design idea in Boston

Transitional home office photo in Phoenix

Inspiration for a transitional home office remodel in Austin

Photography by: David Wakely
Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Mid-sized trendy master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile walk-in shower photo in Seattle with a two-piece toilet, white walls and an undermount sink

This sitting room off of the kitchen became the main hangout space for family, friends and more for our clients located in Birmingham, MI. Completed in September of 2023, the space needed to provide as much seating and flexibility as possible for people to gather. We also needed to maintain access to the adjacent patio. Previously used as a breakfast nook, this small sunroom contained oversized and bulky furniture along its walls. To reinvent this space, we added a custom sofa, two lounge chairs, and two ottomans that could be re-arranged for various uses. During the summer months, when circulation is needed at the patio doorway, the accent chairs fit perfectly along the opposite wall and smaller, moveable ottomans are in place at the doorwall. When not in use, the ottomans tuck away in our custom designed coffee table and keep this space flexible and functional. The individually placed chairs provided symmetry and elegance along either side of the sofa. Our large central cocktail table acts as an additional place to set out food or dine over. Layered lighting provides options for daytime use as well as evening reading. And finally, the custom area rug anchors and defines the space and holds together this elevated and flexible sunroom. The result is both beautiful and functional for year round use!

For this kitchen, the focus was on expanding and reworking the space itself: improving circulation, maximizing light, and aligning the kitchen with how the home is actually used. The kitchen is more than just a place to cook, it is a place to gather at the island, reset, and move effortlessly through the day. Everything is working together to support that. Natural light pours in from the rear porch, drawing your eye straight through to the pool beyond. The patterned tile underfoot adds movement without overwhelming the room. Clean, tailored cabinetry keeps the palette calm and timeless. And the accent wallpaper above the windows quietly frames the view, pulling the outdoors further inside Individually, these decisions feel subtle. Together, they shape how the space is experienced, especially in the summer months, when the connection between inside and out matters most. What many people overlook is how much these details influence daily life. The kitchen naturally spills outward, toward the pool, the patio, the spaces that start to carry the day. Photography by Patricia Burke

This outstanding Johns Island Riverfront Estate home underwent a substantial maximum renovation. No detail was overlooked, craftsmanship was a top priority and the result is stunning.

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Other

Leger Wanaselja Architecture, Kiera Marie Condrey
Example of an eclectic dining room design in San Francisco

Photography by Ron Blunt Architectural Photography
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal cork floor living room idea in DC Metro with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

A modern kitchen custom made by DEANE inc featuring color splashes of lime green to add individual style to its stainless steel appliances, marble countertop, and custom cabinetry. Photography by Jane Beiles