In addition to the seating area, they now have a large low-water Kurapia lawn to enjoy.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence retaining wall landscape for spring.

Small trendy l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, green cabinets and white backsplash

Example of a trendy exterior home design in Seattle

This 1933 Wauwatosa basement was dark, dingy and lacked functionality. The basement was unfinished with concrete walls and floors. A small office was enclosed but the rest of the space was open and cluttered. The homeowners wanted a warm, organized space for their family. A recent job change meant they needed a dedicated home office. They also wanted a place where their kids could hang out with friends. Their wish list for this basement remodel included: a home office where the couple could both work, a full bathroom, a cozy living room and a dedicated storage room. This basement renovation resulted in a warm and bright space that is used by the whole family. Highlights of this basement: - Home Office: A new office gives the couple a dedicated space for work. There’s plenty of desk space, storage cabinets, under-shelf lighting and storage for their home library. - Living Room: An old office area was expanded into a cozy living room. It’s the perfect place for their kids to hang out when they host friends and family. - Laundry Room: The new laundry room is a total upgrade. It now includes fun laminate flooring, storage cabinets and counter space for folding laundry. - Full Bathroom: A new bathroom gives the family an additional shower in the home. Highlights of the bathroom include a navy vanity, quartz counters, brass finishes, a Dreamline shower door and Kohler Choreograph wall panels. - Staircase: We spruced up the staircase leading down to the lower level with patterned vinyl flooring and a matching trim color. - Storage: We gave them a separate storage space, with custom shelving for organizing their camping gear, sports equipment and holiday decorations. CUSTOMER REVIEW “We had been talking about remodeling our basement for a long time, but decided to make it happen when my husband was offered a job working remotely. It felt like the right time for us to have a real home office where we could separate our work lives from our home lives. We wanted the area to feel open, light-filled, and modern – not an easy task for a previously dark and cold basement! One of our favorite parts was when our designer took us on a 3D computer design tour of our basement. I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this could be our basement!?!’ It was so fun to see how our designer was able to take our wish list and ideas from my Pinterest board, and turn it into a practical design. We were sold after seeing the design, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Kowalske was less costly than another estimate.” – Stephanie, homeowner

Cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and brown countertops

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Seattle

The owners, inspired by mid-century modern architecture, hired Klopf Architecture to design an Eichler-inspired 21st-Century, energy efficient new home that would replace a dilapidated 1940s home. The home follows the gentle slope of the hillside while the overarching post-and-beam roof above provides an unchanging datum line. The changing moods of nature animate the house because of views through large glass walls at nearly every vantage point. Every square foot of the house remains close to the ground creating and adding to the sense of connection with nature. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, Angela Todorova, and Jeff Prose Structural Engineer: Alex Rood, SE, Fulcrum Engineering (now Pivot Engineering) Landscape Designer (atrium): Yoshi Chiba, Chiba's Gardening Landscape Designer (rear lawn): Aldo Sepulveda, Sepulveda Landscaping Contractor: Augie Peccei, Coast to Coast Construction Photography ©2015 Mariko Reed Location: Belmont, CA Year completed: 2015

modern home designed by Greg Swedberg while an employee at Allegro Builders. Greg Swedberg now has his own practice 2Scale Architects Benjamin Hill Photography

This design centered around creating a usable space for the kids to practice sports in an otherwise sloped and unusable yard. We designed an Astroturf extension off the driveway which is supported by strong block to create the flat area. The entry to the backyard, also sloped and narrow now has large natural stone steppers, beautiful trees , shrubs and groundcover, leading to a new patio and seat wall with a bubbling fountain.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

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Once upon a time, this bathroom featured the following: No entry door, with a master tub and vanities open to the master bedroom. Fading, outdated, 80's-style yellow oak cabinetry. A bulky hexagonal window with clear glass. No privacy. A carpeted floor. In a bathroom. It’s safe to say that none of these features were appreciated by our clients. Understandably. We knew we could help. ​ We changed the layout. The tub and the double shower are now enclosed behind frameless glass, a very practical and beautiful arrangement. The clean linear grain cabinetry in medium tone is accented beautifully by white countertops and stainless steel accessories. New lights, beautiful tile and glass mosaic bring this space into the 21st century. End result: a calm, light, modern bathroom for our client to enjoy.

Doors are not what they used to be. Now a door is decorative to the room, while still being practical. These beautiful sliding doors add a sound barrier, allowing this room to be used as a separate space but not feel like one.

This guest bathroom remodel drastically changed this old, bland, compact bathroom into a rustic paradise. The use of slate in the shower as well as the floor tile really sets this bathroom off as unique. Now guests beg to use this handsome bathroom when they visit! Tabitha Stephens

Home gyms seem to be popping up everywhere now days. You don’t need to have a large space to transition any room. We have home gyms that double as laundry rooms and home offices. Add mirrors to any room to make it look larger. Great lighting is also key to a great workout area. If you’re looking for inspiration for your home, you’ll love these classic and practical designs.

'Sweet 100' cherry tomatoes growing in a 15-gallon terra-cotta pot. Container-grown tomatoes are more susceptible to blossom end rot, but cherry tomatoes like 'Sweet 100', 'Sungold', and 'Black Cherry' rarely have this problem. Photo by Steve Masley

The second floor was originally a playhouse for my children and their friends - now it houses architectural treasures rescued form different jobs and construction materials. I was somewhat shocked one day to see six children on the curved roof - very strong. Mark Clipsham

Photography by Tara L. Callow
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white backsplash

Example of a small classic built-in desk medium tone wood floor study room design in Bridgeport with yellow walls and no fireplace