Mariko Reed
Large trendy backyard concrete and rectangular patio kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a pergola

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Columbus with a fire pit.

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Inspiration for a rustic open concept living room remodel in Sacramento with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Erin Colson
Elegant boathouse photo in Atlanta

Inspiration for a transitional backyard concrete patio remodel in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover

Transitional mudroom photo in New York

Ryan Gamma
Example of a large minimalist wooden u-shaped open and mixed material railing staircase design in Tampa

Trent Bell
Transitional kitchen photo in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and blue countertops

Asian backyard rectangular pool photo in Wilmington

Inspiration for a huge cottage light wood floor and beige floor mudroom remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

"Creating a dramatic set of stairs without cumbersome framing" is what Franklin considers the greatest dilemma during the design process. Connecting three stories, he came up with a plan of opposing staircases that creates dynamic space rather than obscure it. Although massive in its footprint, the stair design retains the open-air feeling of the home without compromising strength. Without posts and framework to support them, the staircases seemingly float in the space. "The combination of steel stringers and rails, along with the hardwood steps," Franklin explains, "created enough strength for each set of stairs to, literally, be anchored by only four bolts." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Katya Grozovskaya
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Photo by Trent Bell
Mid-sized mountain style back porch photo in Portland Maine with a roof extension

Large screened-in back porch idea in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension

Inspiration for a contemporary wooden u-shaped open staircase remodel in New York

The breakfast area focal point is seen from the front door and is captured by a beautiful slab of quartzite hung on the wall as art. The sideboard underneath the slab is intricately designed with inlaid mother of pearl and, when opened, lights up to highlight bottles inside. We used the existing table and moved the neutral upholstered chairs from the dining area. The previously built-in bench area used for reading, is now finished off with custom cushions and large throw pillows for a comfortable rest area. The dining area is now complete with colorful dining chairs that transition nicely into the large living area. Because our client loved pattern, we decided to use chairs that had a fun but unusual circle pattern on the back panel and play up the color with a fun striped fabric. The table is adorned with a silk floral arrangement and bright green circle hurricanes. Michael Hunter Photography

Mid-sized elegant medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library photo in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

photo by Roger Wade
Example of a mountain style formal dark wood floor living room design with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island