Play nook under stair landing.
Example of a mid-sized classic wooden u-shaped staircase design in Denver with painted risers

Adorable children's playroom with custom bench cabinetry for toy storage.
Example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral playroom design in Minneapolis

Steven Mays Photography
Inspiration for a study space and mid-sized timeless gender-neutral medium tone wood floor kids' study room remodel in New York with beige walls

DENISE DAVIES
Playroom - mid-sized modern girl light wood floor and beige floor playroom idea in New York with white walls

Jeff McNamara
Example of a study space and large classic gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and brown floor kids' study room design in New York with white walls

Jeff Herr
Small transitional single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Kate Hart
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral carpeted playroom remodel in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral carpeted playroom remodel in New York with white walls

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
Large elegant freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor craft room photo in Orange County with beige walls and no fireplace

Shoe shelves!! This fabulous closet has built-ins galore. A rolling library ladder lets you access higher areas for extra storage. A closet of your dreams!

Warm farmhouse kitchen nestled in the suburbs has a welcoming feel, with soft repose gray cabinets, two islands for prepping and entertaining and warm wood contrasts.

Vivi's playroom Photo: Jessica Cain © 2017 Houzz
Example of an eclectic kids' room design in Kansas City

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Family room - industrial family room idea in Kansas City

Pat Piasecki
Example of a mid-sized minimalist multiuse home gym design in Boston with orange walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Christina Wedge
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Atlanta

Rustic and elegant custom wine room with natural stone and brick coffer ceiling, leather stone counter tops, natural walnut wine racking, glass front, led package, slate floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional underground porcelain tile basement remodel in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Rustic and elegant custom wine room with natural stone and brick coffer ceiling, leather stone counter tops, natural walnut wine racking, glass front, led package, slate floor.