Irving Place Residence. New York, NY. Photography by Biz Jones.
Inspiration for a mid-century modern freestanding desk home office remodel in New York with white walls

Living room - mid-sized traditional formal and enclosed vinyl floor living room idea in Chicago with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Potential buyer requested aerial images of the 100 acre parcel with a focus on several areas of concern. Looking at Riparian waterways on the property. Local codes stipulate the distance crops must be from the waterway. ©2017 Blaine Transue

Freestanding bathtub - traditional master white tile medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub idea with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops and white walls

Example of a country medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, shaker cabinets and gray backsplash

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall black floor laundry room remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets and gray countertops

Large beach style single-wall wet bar photo in Bridgeport with white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and brown countertops

This stone and cement-stucco carriage house with second floor art studio overlooks the beautifully lush garden below. (Beth Singer Photography)
Example of a country white two-story exterior home design in Detroit

Living room - mid-century modern formal and open concept carpeted and gray floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped terra-cotta tile enclosed kitchen remodel in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, terra-cotta backsplash and an island

The homeowners were very concerned about over-improving their modest split-level home built in 1961. They liked the “mid-century modern” feel and wanted to enhance that vibe. Top on their wish list was to replace the portable dishwasher with a built-in and add a peninsula for seating and workspace. To keep the labor cost down, the soffits and existing ceiling lighting was left intact. The first option was to keep the existing cabinets; however, the original layout did not allow adequate counter space on either side of the cooktop. After considered the price of new cabinets, they realized the value of having a brand new kitchen. The fun begins in the design phase. We chose the horizontal grain laminate to blend with the color of the existing woodwork in the home. The textured rhomboid shaped tile steals the show when accented with contrasting grout. The kitchen is a little mod and a little hip. And fits in perfectly as today’s “mid-century modern” home.

This client was concerned with maximizing the available storage for their kitchen. With pull out spice racks, cutlery organizers, and dividers in every necessary location, the storage potential is efficient and elegant. Photo credit: Paul Grdina

Our clients were looking to build an income property for use as a short term rental in their backyard. In order to keep maximize the available space on a limited footprint, we designed the ADU around a spiral staircase leading up to the loft bedroom. The vaulted ceiling gives the small space a much larger appearance. To provide privacy for both the renters and the homeowners, the ADU was set apart from the house with its own private entrance. The design of the ADU was done with local Pacific Northwest aesthetics in mind, including green exterior paint and a mixture of woodgrain and metal fixtures for the interior. Durability was a major concern for the homeowners. In order to minimize potential damages from renters, we selected quartz countertops and waterproof flooring. We also used a high-quality interior paint that will stand the test of time and clean easily. The end result of this project was exactly what the client was hoping for, and the rental consistently receives 5-star reviews on Airbnb.

While many factors exist concerning property size, budget, and structure, there are many adaptations that can be made to accommodate. Current trends include:

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Mid-sized trendy two-story exterior home photo in San Francisco with a hip roof

Transitional dining room photo in New York

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

“We went with a very durable engineered hickory flooring to compliment the oak trim,” explains Mann. “She was concerned about their dog’s nails and the potential for lots of scratches and she didn’t want the gaps common in some LVT applications that can trap dirt.” Laundry Room: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT): Gravity 2137-1 Cabinets—Mid Continent (Paint/ stain combo) The cost was a bit of a concern, so instead of custom cabinets, we when with a semi-custom line which allowed her to have a larger, more functional island. Overall the opening up the kitchen literally tripled their storage space.