Mid-sized elegant l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

Creating a grand entrance starts with simple plantings. In this case, gravel drive lined with matching trees and mass plantings of Mexican sage. Photo: Lisa Cullen

Architect: Amanda Martocchio Architecture & Design Photography: Michael Moran Project Year:2016 This LEED-certified project was a substantial rebuild of a 1960's home, preserving the original foundation to the extent possible, with a small amount of new area, a reconfigured floor plan, and newly envisioned massing. The design is simple and modern, with floor to ceiling glazing along the rear, connecting the interior living spaces to the landscape. The design process was informed by building science best practices, including solar orientation, triple glazing, rain-screen exterior cladding, and a thermal envelope that far exceeds code requirements.

The Garden Concierge, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

Originally planned as a family room addition with a separate pool cabana, we transformed this Newbury, MA project into a seamlessly integrated indoor/outdoor space perfect for enjoying both daily life and year-round entertaining. An open plan accommodates relaxed room-to-room flow while allowing each space to serve its specific function beautifully. The addition of a bar/card room provides a perfect transition space from the main house while generous and architecturally diverse windows along both sides of the addition provide lots of natural light and create a spacious atmosphere. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

This project encompasses the renovation of two aging metal warehouses located on an acre just North of the 610 loop. The larger warehouse, previously an auto body shop, measures 6000 square feet and will contain a residence, art studio, and garage. A light well puncturing the middle of the main residence brightens the core of the deep building. The over-sized roof opening washes light down three masonry walls that define the light well and divide the public and private realms of the residence. The interior of the light well is conceived as a serene place of reflection while providing ample natural light into the Master Bedroom. Large windows infill the previous garage door openings and are shaded by a generous steel canopy as well as a new evergreen tree court to the west. Adjacent, a 1200 sf building is reconfigured for a guest or visiting artist residence and studio with a shared outdoor patio for entertaining. Photo by Peter Molick, Art by Karin Broker

Aaron Dougherty Photography
Living room - large transitional open concept light wood floor living room idea in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Seamus Payne
Inspiration for a large transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Tampa with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for an industrial family room remodel in Chicago

Across from Hudson River Park, the Classic 7 pre-war apartment had not renovated in over 50 years. The new owners, a young family with two kids, desired to open up the existing closed in spaces while keeping some of the original, classic pre-war details. Dark, dimly-lit corridors and clustered rooms that were a detriment to the brilliant natural light and expansive views the existing apartment inherently possessed, were demolished to create a new open plan for a more functional style of living. Custom charcoal stained white oak herringbone floors were laid throughout the space. The dark blue lacquered kitchen cabinets provide a sharp contrast to the otherwise neutral colored space. A wall unit in the same blue lacquer floats on the wall in the Den.

Mid-sized 1950s gray two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Dallas with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Ryan Theede
Inspiration for a large craftsman two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel

Global Modern home in Dallas / South African mixed with Modern / Pops of color / Political Art / Abstract Art / Black Walls / White Walls / Light and Modern Kitchen / Live plants / Cool kids rooms / Swing in bedroom / Custom kids desk / Floating shelves / oversized pendants / Geometric lighting / Room for a child that loves art / Relaxing blue and white Master bedroom / Gray and white baby room / Unusual modern Crib / Baby room Wall Mural / See more rooms at urbanologydesigns.com

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston

A new more contemporary entrance with linear planting beds which extend from the concrete paver walkways. Landscape lighting shines up and highlights the concrete retaining wall.

Kitchen/dining room combo - large coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Jacksonville with an island and white walls

Example of a large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, colored appliances, an island and white countertops

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