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Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Seattle with gray walls

Lauren Olthaus Photography
Elegant patio photo in Cincinnati with a pergola

Large wet bar with wood countertops, pendant lighting and wood and tile flooring. ©Finished Basement Company
Inspiration for a large timeless look-out medium tone wood floor and brown floor basement remodel in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Andrea Calo
Patio - contemporary patio idea in Austin

Dino Tonn
Living room - large contemporary open concept vinyl floor and brown floor living room idea in Phoenix with gray walls, no fireplace and a concealed tv

The new bunk room created over the second unnecessary staircase.
Example of a bedroom and mid-sized beach style gender-neutral carpeted and multicolored floor kids' bedroom design in San Diego with gray walls

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

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Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman backyard custom-shaped natural pool fountain remodel in Atlanta

Lars Frazer
Mountain style porch idea in Austin with decking and a roof extension

Inspiration for a rustic patio remodel in San Francisco

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio
Example of a mid-sized classic 3/4 powder room design in Dallas with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

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Hot tub - mid-sized modern backyard concrete and rectangular hot tub idea in Dallas

Large country l-shaped light wood floor seated home bar photo in New York with blue cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash and furniture-like cabinets

A simple exterior with glass, steel, concrete, and stucco creates a welcoming vibe.
Small trendy detached guesthouse photo in Austin

Example of a minimalist pool design in New York

New planting beds, including a hedge of Blizzard mockorange, were added around the patio, screening guests while seated yet not restricting views out to the rest of the park-like landscape from the home.

Patrick Ketchum
Living room - 1960s formal and open concept concrete floor living room idea in Los Angeles with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Benjamin Hill Photography
Living room - contemporary formal and open concept living room idea in Houston with white walls

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Example of a classic exterior home design in New York