Large cottage detached barn photo in Manchester

Mid-century modern galley open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Eckard Photographic Steele's Construction and Opulence By Steele
Inspiration for a small timeless master gray tile and stone tile claw-foot bathtub remodel in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige walls

Photography: David Duncan Livingston
Large transitional bedroom photo in San Francisco

FIRST PLACE 2018 ASID DESIGN OVATION AWARD / MASTER BATH OVER $50,000. In addition to a much-needed update, the clients desired a spa-like environment for their Master Bath. Sea Pearl Quartzite slabs were used on an entire wall and around the vanity and served as this ethereal palette inspiration. Luxuries include a soaking tub, decorative lighting, heated floor, towel warmers and bidet. Michael Hunter

Ulrich designer: Julia Kleyman Photography by Peter Rymwid This grand Saddle River kitchen was created in support of the Hackensack University Medical Center Designer Showhouse of New Jersey in 2012. The new design transformed a dreary and dated 80's kitchen into a functional, comfortable and eye-pleasing space with clean transitional lines and touches of traditional charm in its detail. The rich brown finish of the island cabinetry gives the room warmth, and juxtaposes in lovely contrast the white cabinetry of the perimeter. Large pendant lights add modern "bling" and balance the large room.

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Example of a trendy beige floor entryway design in Seattle with gray walls and a medium wood front door

Inspiration for a timeless gray floor kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Mike Crews Photography
Photo of a traditional backyard gravel formal garden in Chicago.

Large trendy bedroom photo in Delhi with beige walls

The open kitchen is the family gathering space. The banquette fits perfect by the rear facing windows. Flooring is reclaimed and paired with the gray cabinetry and walls to give a soft modern approach alongside the vintage appeal of the subway tiled wall and school house lights.

Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances

Terry Pommet
Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a concealed tv

Study room - traditional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in Seattle with gray walls

Photos: Eric Lucero
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Showplace Wood Products
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Other

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.