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Patio - mediterranean courtyard concrete patio idea in San Diego with no cover

Master bath with dual vanities, tile floors and back splash, elegant lighting and large soaking tub.
Mid-sized elegant bathroom photo in New Orleans
Mid-sized elegant bathroom photo in New Orleans

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic partial sun side yard stone walkway in Seattle.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic partial sun side yard stone walkway in Seattle.

Updated an existing 2 car garage to restore back to original look of farmhouse. Added an additional 2 car garage, a breezeway and a workshop
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Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor home office remodel in Orlando with beige walls and no fireplace

Chris Smith
Example of a classic master light wood floor bedroom design in Richmond with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround
Example of a classic master light wood floor bedroom design in Richmond with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Heiser Media
Inspiration for a huge farmhouse freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace
Inspiration for a huge farmhouse freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel with medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold. Vinyl flooring used for a backsplash, dingy carpeting, laminate with no sheen left to speak of and mismatched cabinetry…. it was time to make it happen. A year’s worth of planning later, her time capsule became one dreamy kitchen.
Functionality reigns supreme in this small, but efficient kitchen where every cabinet has a story to tell and a place to store it. Countertop space to the right of the stove was an added necessity for function and safety. The raised snack bar is perfect for day to day meals and the lowered countertop was a must for this petite baker. A new lighting plan includes recessed lights, under-cabinet and accent lights, while new lighting fixtures reflect the client’s sense of style. Dingy brick patterned carpet was removed making way for new hardwood floors toothed in from the dining room.
An airy palette gained some weight with the use of larger details; the oversized hood, beefy turned posts, prominent apron front sink and a grouping of tall cabinets on the refrigerator wall. Glass cabinet fronts, shiny beveled subway tile, and granite countertops allow light to dance around the space.
Zachary Seib Photography

Brent A. Riechers
Photo of a small contemporary full sun rooftop vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.
Photo of a small contemporary full sun rooftop vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen.
The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style.
Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look.
The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance.
The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals.
Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.”
The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished.
The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination of shingles and clapboard siding were continued from the barn and through the new addition.
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