Double vanity and free standing large soaking tub by Signature hardware
Freestanding bathtub - large coastal master black tile and porcelain tile shiplap wall, porcelain tile, black floor, double-sink and vaulted ceiling freestanding bathtub idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea in Portland with blue walls

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and granite countertops

he open plan of the great room, dining and kitchen, leads to a completely covered outdoor living area for year-round entertaining in the Pacific Northwest. By combining tried and true farmhouse style with sophisticated, creamy colors and textures inspired by the home's surroundings, the result is a welcoming, cohesive and intriguing living experience.

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View from the kitchen to the backyard. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt
Example of a minimalist patio design in Cincinnati

Photo of a large coastal full sun backyard brick garden path in Boston.

Irvin Serrano
Example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen design in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Lisa Petrole
Freestanding bathtub - contemporary gray tile gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and gray walls

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

Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

This baking island has everything needed to whip up batches of cookies and muffins for the hungry crowds! There's no need to ever move the mixer -easy peasy. Design and construction by Jewett Farms + Co. Photography by Justen Peters

Living room - eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in New York with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.

Huckleberry Stone Steps with Montana Golden Sunrise Stone Wall
This is an example of a traditional backyard landscaping in Seattle.

KKDG assisted the homeowner with the placement of new doors and windows to make the outdoor room more visually and physically accessible. New french doors from the Family Room and Dining Room were located, as well as a pass through window from the kitchen to the bbq area. Ali Atri Photography

Chip Riegel
Transitional concrete paver patio photo in Providence with no cover

Julianna Webb
Mid-sized minimalist gender-neutral carpeted playroom photo in New York with gray walls

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

The nursery playfully incorporates framed interior windows which ‘borrow’ light from the main living space. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.