photo ©2012 Mariko Reed
Example of a mid-century modern one-story wood exterior home design in San Francisco with a shed roof

This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating a more functional, open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. The wide plank salvaged pine floors, the antique french dining table, as well as the Galbraith & Paul drum pendant and the salvaged antique glass monopoint track pendants all help to provide a warmth to the crisp detailing. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Kitchen Hide-away door to Pantry
Example of a classic kitchen design in Other with stainless steel appliances and subway tile backsplash

Converted from an existing Tuff Shed garage, the Beech Haus ADU welcomes short stay guests in the heart of the bustling Williams Corridor neighborhood. Natural light dominates this self-contained unit, with windows on all sides, yet maintains privacy from the primary unit. Double pocket doors between the Living and Bedroom areas offer spatial flexibility to accommodate a variety of guests and preferences. And the open vaulted ceiling makes the space feel airy and interconnected, with a playful nod to its origin as a truss-framed garage. A play on the words Beach House, we approached this space as if it were a cottage on the coast. Durable and functional, with simplicity of form, this home away from home is cozied with curated treasures and accents. We like to personify it as a vacationer: breezy, lively, and carefree.

A refined material palette modernizes this conventional 60′s ranch-home’s yard. Repetition of materials like stone, ipe and concrete combine beautifully to form a bold and contemporary garden. Layered walls perform double duty as both sculpture and a way to define gathering spaces. Contrasting leaf textures and hues harmonize with the hardscape, and plant masses add their colorful statement to the canvas. Michele Lee Willson Photography

Elegant kitchen photo in New York

Powder room
Inspiration for a small eclectic mosaic tile floor, green floor and wallpaper powder room remodel in New York with a one-piece toilet, green walls and a wall-mount sink

Bathroom - large transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor, white floor, single-sink and vaulted ceiling bathroom idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Bill Taylor
Example of a classic formal and open concept dark wood floor and coffered ceiling living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

A natural pool setting creates a oasis in the midst of a busy neighborhood.
Inspiration for a small timeless backyard custom-shaped natural hot tub remodel in Dallas

10' ceilings and 2-story windows surrounding this space (not in view) bring plenty of natural light into this casual and contemporary cook's kitchen. Other views of this kitchen and the adjacent Great Room are also available on houzz. Builder: Robert Egge Construction (Woodinville, WA). Cabinets: Jesse Bay Cabinets (Port Angeles, WA) Design: Studio 212 Interiors

Home office - contemporary home office idea in San Francisco

Example of a transitional light wood floor living room library design in London with gray walls

Inspiration for a coastal laundry room remodel in Seattle

Collaboration with Homeworks, www.homeworksinteriordesign.com
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and white cabinets

We designed this deck to be a large, open outdoor living area including a pergola and custom flooring. Jeff Kaufman Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard deck remodel in New York with a pergola

Bathroom - contemporary subway tile bathroom idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink

Brett Winter Lemon Photography
Example of a mountain style backyard stone patio design in Portland Maine with no cover and a fire pit

Copyright Chronicle Books Marc and Melissa Palazzo Photography by Debi Treloar
Eclectic bedroom photo in Other with white walls