Treve Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation 3"x6" Subway Tile - 1036W Bluegrass Photos by Jody Kivort
Seated home bar - large transitional single-wall white floor seated home bar idea in New York with medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white countertops

Daylight basement master bath addition featuring a rain shower and a quartz Victoria + Albert Cabrits Bathtub.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and gray walls

Santa Barbara lifestyle with this gated 5,200 square foot estate affords serenity and privacy while incorporating the finest materials and craftsmanship. Visually striking interiors are enhanced by a sparkling bay view and spectacular landscaping with heritage oaks, rose and dahlia gardens and a picturesque splash pool. Just two minutes to Marin’s finest private schools.

The new basement is the ultimate multi-functional space. A bar, foosball table, dartboard, and glass garage door with direct access to the back provide endless entertainment for guests; a cozy seating area with a whiteboard and pop-up television is perfect for Mike's work training sessions (or relaxing!); and a small playhouse and fun zone offer endless possibilities for the family's son, James.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Matt Waclo Photography
Example of a mountain style galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Designed by Katherine Dashiell of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Annapolis, MD this transitional white kitchen design features Ultracraft Cabinets in the Breckenridge door style with an Arctic White finish. Perimeter countertops are Via Lattea granite with a leathered finish. The kitchen island features a Silver Cloud granite countertop with a polished finish. The pendant light fixtures are from the Sears Inca Collection. Subway tile backsplash is done in beveled bright white. Flooring is 6x24 wood plank floor tile in the color Carbon. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

white glass tile backsplash, grey wall, black countertop, black pendant light, coffered ceiling, dark wood floor, great for entertaining, kitchen, panel refrigerator, small & functional, stainless steel appliances, transitional, under-cabinet lighting, white cabinets, white coffered ceiling with dark grey inserts, all trim semi-gloss white, all walls grey, wine cooler, wine cubbies, wine fridge, wine rack, wine storage, Peter Rymwid, Architechtural Photography

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a cottage white tile and subway tile bathroom remodel in New York

Eat-in kitchen - traditional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Summer blooming perennials and ornamental grasses frame in the back yard. Design and photo by Bob Trainor
Greenhouse - large traditional detached greenhouse idea in Boston

This remodel consisted of a whole house transformation. We took this 3 bedroom dated home and turned it into a 5 bedroom award winning showpiece, all without an addition. By reworking the awkward floor plan and lowering the living room floor to be level with the rest of the house we were able to create additional space within the existing footprint of the home. What was once the small lack-luster master suite, is now 2 kids bedrooms that share a jack and jill bath. The master suite was relocated to the first floor, and the kitchen that was located right at the front door, is now located in the back of the home with great access to the patio overlooking the golf course. View more about this project and our company at our website: www.davefox.com

Photos: Jaime Alverez Contractor: Max Silver Custom master bathroom design and buildout by Max Silver Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile bathroom remodel in Philadelphia with white walls, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount sink and a niche

New efficient kitchen featuring three work zones, a seated island and banquette.
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, granite countertops and an island

Quorum International Salento 6 Light Chandelier in Persian White On the Southeastern-most border of Italy lies Salento, a peninsula flanked by the Ionian and Adriatic seas. Steeped in thousands-year-old history, influences of baroque and rococo architecture dot the landscape. The Salento family celebrates the richness of this region with a design that recalls antiquity. Delicate, imperfectly curved arms appear to bear the weight of candlestick-styled lights, and a leaf motif and imperfect asymmetry pay homage to the rococo influence.

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Dining Space featuring Custom Wood + Paper Light Fixture, House 6 Concrete and Wood Home House 6, is Cheng Design’s sixth custom home project, was redesigned and constructed from top-to-bottom. The project represents a major career milestone thanks to the unique and innovative use of concrete, as this residence is one of Cheng Design’s first-ever ‘hybrid’ structures, constructed as a combination of wood and concrete. Photography: Matthew Millman

Walk-in shower - contemporary walk-in shower idea in Cleveland