This one is near and dear to my heart. Not only is it in my own backyard, it is also the first remodel project I've gotten to do for myself! This space was previously a detached two car garage in our backyard. Seeing it transform from such a utilitarian, dingy garage to a bright and cheery little retreat was so much fun and so rewarding! This space was slated to be an AirBNB from the start and I knew I wanted to design it for the adventure seeker, the savvy traveler, and those who appreciate all the little design details . My goal was to make a warm and inviting space that our guests would look forward to coming back to after a full day of exploring the city or gorgeous mountains and trails that define the Pacific Northwest. I also wanted to make a few bold choices, like the hunter green kitchen cabinets or patterned tile, because while a lot of people might be too timid to make those choice for their own home, who doesn't love trying it on for a few days?At the end of the day I am so happy with how it all turned out!

Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile freestanding bathtub remodel in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Inspiration for a modern pivot front door remodel in San Francisco

Photo: Brian Barkley © 2015 Houzz
Mountain style guest bedroom photo with beige walls and no fireplace

A loft with built-in full beds creates a fun hang out spot for kids and teenagers
Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in Boston

Double shower - large contemporary master gray tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower idea with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Andrew Snow Photography
Example of a small trendy look-out porcelain tile basement design in Toronto with white walls and no fireplace

Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Bedroom.
Bedroom - country carpeted bedroom idea in San Francisco with gray walls

Reed Brown Photography
Laundry room - contemporary galley white floor laundry room idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls and white countertops

Eat-in kitchen - large farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Spacecrafting
Staircase - coastal wooden wood railing staircase idea in Minneapolis with painted risers

Professional Organizer, Amanda LeBlanc, created this beautiful playroom for her children. She used Organized Living freedomRail organizing systems because they are “easy to install and provide freedom to adjust as they grow.” See more ways Amanda uses Organized Living to organize her home and life: http://youtu.be/MsfCY_iRDb8

Trendy master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Chicago with gray walls

Stuart Lirette Jane uses outdoor fabric pillows to repeat the colors of the garden. Each season has its own colors. Come on down and have a seat before the metal fire pit when it gets cool from the winds off the San Francisco Bay.

Woodshed with double sliding doors. Built with reclaimed materials.
Inspiration for a modern shed remodel in Seattle

Staircase - contemporary u-shaped staircase idea in Los Angeles

Example of a transitional patio design in Los Angeles

Our handcrafted steel structure was meticulously welded then galvanized and powder coated for a finish that will last for generations. This platform will allow safe, easy and enjoyable access to any swim spa. Topped off with a horizontal cable rail this mezzanine is both modern and attractive.