Amadeus Leitner
Example of a southwest kitchen/dining room combo design in Albuquerque with beige walls

Mid-sized transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor family room photo in DC Metro with blue walls

Photography by Josh Vick
Elegant hallway photo in Atlanta

Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in San Francisco with beige backsplash, an island and limestone backsplash

Small spaces can be the best. This pool and spa separated with a sheet of acrylic gives this pool an uninterrupted look. The limestone wall acts as a backdrop for the garden urn creating a focal piece of art

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Inspiration for a rustic two-story wood gable roof remodel in Sacramento

Living room off the kitchen reclaimed wood floors, plaster walls, custom furnshings and window treatments - stone facing on fireplace, metal cabinetry flanking fireplace and wrap around sectional sofa

feature wall: Laja Natural Designer: Ariel Fox Design (Sherman Oaks, CA) Photographer: Manolo Langis Photography Fabricator: Pacific Stone Design

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Phoenix

Interior furnishings design - Sophie Metz Design. , Nantucket Architectural Photography
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor living room idea in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Danny Piassick
Example of a country medium tone wood floor hallway design in Dallas with green walls

Mark Lohmann
Example of a large country light wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Milwaukee with brown walls and no fireplace

Ashley Avila
Inspiration for a rustic wet bar remodel in Grand Rapids

Country medium tone wood floor dining room photo in Atlanta with gray walls

Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Beach style screened-in porch photo in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Example of a classic living room design in Dallas with green walls

Photographer: Alexander Canaria and Taylor Proctor
Inspiration for a small rustic open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Seattle with white walls