This family’s basement had become a catch-all space and was sorely underutilized. Although it was spacious, the current layout wasn’t working. The homeowners wanted to transform this space from closed and dreary to open and inviting. Specific requirements of the design included: - Opening up the area to create an awesome family hang out space game room for kids and adults - A bar and eating area - A theater room that the parents could enjoy without disturbing the kids at night - An industrial design aesthetic The transformation of this basement is amazing. Walls were opened to create flow between the game room, eating space and theater rooms. One end of a staircase was closed off, enabling the soundproofing of the theater. A light neutral palette and gorgeous lighting fixtures make you forget that you are in the basement. Unique materials such as galvanized piping, corrugated metal and cool light fixtures give the space an industrial feel. Now, this basement functions as the great family hang out space the homeowners envisioned.

Mike Renneman
Urban living room photo in Phoenix

Image of modern driveway ribbons and adjacent bluestone paver pathway. decomposed granite surrounds driveway ribbons, pavers and dwarf mondo grass plantings. ipe landing at base of ipe staircase. photo credit: ashley thorner

A flagstone walkway on gravel

Weeping mortared joints
This is an example of a large traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Chicago for summer.

Spencer Kent
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Matthew Millman
Transitional porch idea in San Francisco

Granite cobble detail at end of driveway. By carefully framing views and clearly defining spaces for entertaining and arrival, Ryan Associates achieved a feeling of spaciousness and privacy within the very narrow bounds of this property. Site and circulation challenges were addressed by purposefully delineating paving patterns, planting design, and changes in elevation to define and separate the spaces and their uses. The signature feature, an oval lawn, is set off by a stunning grove of birch trees and a ramped grass path with granite steps – the focal point for an upper bluestone terrace overlooking the space.

Example of a large transitional master beige tile and porcelain tile limestone floor and beige floor alcove shower design in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

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Example of a trendy exterior home design in San Francisco

Custom steel gate with keypad locking handle - Angelica Norton
Photo of a small modern partial sun front yard gravel garden path in Austin.

Inspiration for a craftsman balcony remodel in Orange County

Deck - large traditional backyard deck idea in Orange County with a pergola

Frost window film applied for privacy on beveled glass entry. Custom cut of the frost to line up with the bevels.
Trendy entryway photo in Indianapolis

Closeup of a beautiful new custom stamped and colored concrete brick-pattern walkway leading to a new custom concrete porch on a new front addition. Photo credit: tjwhomeservices.com.

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows the remodel of a small 1950's vintage home master bathroom. 8"" x 18" Calcutta gold marble tile was used on the shower walls and floor wall base and ceramic gray penny tile on the floor. Shower includes curbless pan / floor, dual shower boxes, frameless glass slider, trough duel fixture sink and chrome fixtures.

Peter Aaron
Beach style home design photo in New York

design | Erin Carroll, Landscape Architect, Arcadia Studio photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Beach style home design photo in Santa Barbara

Brick Pier
Elegant exterior home photo in Boston