Alloy co-owner Zach Snider had a tiny second floor on his house. Being an expert builder, he thought he would just take that second floor right off and build a new one. And that he did, along with pushing the kitchen out to where the screened porch was, building a sauna, and re-thinking every other room in the house. The footprint of the house is the same, and it still fits in with the character of the neighborhood, even though Zach doubled the square footage. The house now has room for his two little kids to grow and to find their own space without everyone bumping into each other. And if that doesn’t work, you’ll probably find their parents down in the sauna.

Example of a transitional kitchen design

Inspiration for a large transitional concrete front porch remodel in Other with a roof extension

The challenge of this brand new high rise condo was to stay in keeping with the contemporary finishes of this Denver interior while giving a nod to the owners' more traditional taste. The bigger challenge was to prevent this essentially storage wall from looking flat and boring. Working with designer Linda Sease, our senior designer developed this brilliant vignette featuring a special door design that retains simplicity of lines while attaining an elegant almost glitzy style. Another challenge was the almost full wall window on the right which forced a shallow column of display over a stack of shoe roll-outs. This forced a stepped out pair of columns for hanging clothes above matching stacks of roll-outs for clothes storage. This articulation actually improves the design by preventing an otherwise unbroken and uninteresting storage wall. Finally a clever set of two-tone drawers featuring a pair of jewelry organizer drawers in black (see photo), with TV over and at the top a swing up opening cabinet for media equipment. Glitz and a feeling of luxurious living is enhanced with beveled mirrored doors, beveled glass doors and beveled edge glass shelves. The slate blue French doors with antique mirror between the master bedroom and living room provide extra privacy as well as enhancing the almost spartan trim and open plan kitchen to a feeling of luxury.

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Photo of an asian landscaping in New York.

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Beach style powder room photo in Jacksonville

Compact yet highly functional—this small kitchen features custom cabinetry designed to make every inch count.
Kitchen - contemporary single-wall kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green backsplash and white countertops

Transitional freestanding desk carpeted and beige floor craft room photo in Orange County with beige walls

Andrew Frasz
Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Features: Durable, sturdy hardwood frame High grade stitched Italian leather front & back. Sleek, modern Italian styling. Cushion comfort that is not too soft, and not too firm. Genuine leather all around May be ordered in different colors (special order) Durable material prevents damage Medium firm polyurethane foam keeps its shape even after years of heavy usage Solid wood construction ensures a secure, dependable framework Stainless steel legs give stability and enhance the unit's modern flair Non-marking feet help prevent scratches on floors or snags on carpet and rugs A modern addition to your living room area Recommended care: wipe clean with water and mild detergent Light Assembly required Dimensions: 3 Seater 92.91" x 39.76" x 33.46" Chaise 41.34" x 92.91" x 33.46"

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Mountain style living room photo in Minneapolis

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Inspiration for a timeless open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a farmhouse exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Mountain style wooden l-shaped open staircase photo in Vancouver

Example of a large transitional formal gray floor, coffered ceiling, wood ceiling and brick wall living room design in Houston with red walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized cottage red two-story wood exterior home idea in Boston with a metal roof

Art Gray, Art Gray Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Los Angeles with a roof extension

This spectacular family home situated above Lake Hodges in San Diego with sweeping views, was a complete interior and partial exterior remodel. Having gone untouched for decades, the home presented a unique challenge in that it was comprised of many cramped, unpermitted rooms and spaces that had been added over the years, stifling the home's true potential. Our team gutted the home down to the studs and started nearly from scratch. The goal was to dramatically open up the living space and modernize the home, while capitalizing on the stunning views the property had to offer. With the existing floor plan, only bedrooms had partial views, with common living areas relegated to the back portion, preventing residents from enjoying the expansive sightlines available to the home. The completely reimagined floorplan included relocating the kitchen and Master Suite to the opposite side of the home to take better advantage of the views and natural light. All bathrooms and the laundry room were completely remodeled along with installing new doors, windows, and flooring throughout the home and completely upgrading all electrical and plumbing. The end result is simply stunning. Light, bright, and modern, the new version of this home demonstrates the power of thoughtful architectural planning, creative problem solving, and expert design details.

Ann Betten
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Baltimore.