Sink cabinet drawers offer a convenient option for storage. Olson Photographic, LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, marble backsplash and a peninsula

Owing to the existing spatial parameters of this narrow, urban row house, the kitchen renovation posed numerous design challenges. The existing kitchen contained an endless series of wall cabinets, which Further compressed the narrow space. The existing island was over-scaled and largely unusable due to a large cooktop that occupied most of it and limited clearances around the island itself. Our desire was to resolve these issues using sustainable practices. Our strategy for providing a light, open kitchen was to diminish the amount of wall storage and re-proportion the island. We swapped locations of the sink and cooktop – the cooktop moved to the sink’s existing location and vice versa. Seating was moved from the island’s side to the end, allowing the overall width to be reduced. To employ sustainable practices, we chose to retain the existing cabinetry, since it was classic in design, modifying it with obscured glazing for the wall cabinets. This decision prevented the cabinetry from going to the landfill. Any remaining cabinetry went to a local resale center. The existing base cabinets were refinished with low-VOC paint and reinstalled. The cabinets received durable quartz countertops. Back-painted glass, containing recycled content, was utilized for the backsplash and installed behind the cooktop. Additionally, energy-saving appliances and plumbing fixtures, including a water-conserving dishwasher and faucet were installed. The existing kitchen with its thick, monolithic appearance and limited utility was modified into a fully-functional kitchen using environmentally-friendly methods. The renovation maximizes the limited space, while simultaneously exhibiting a light, minimal aesthetic. Photo Credit: Scott Hisey

Trendy built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in New York with white walls

AWARD WINNING | International Green Good Design Award OVERVIEW | This home was designed as a primary residence for a family of five in a coastal a New Jersey town. On a tight infill lot within a traditional neighborhood, the home maximizes opportunities for light and space, consumes very little energy, incorporates multiple resiliency strategies, and offers a clean, green, modern interior. ARCHITECTURE & MECHANICAL DESIGN | ZeroEnergy Design CONSTRUCTION | C. Alexander Building PHOTOS | Eric Roth Photography

Transitional white tile light wood floor, beige floor and double-sink bathroom photo in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, black countertops, a freestanding vanity and a niche

A swing drops from a tree branch over the al fresco dining area. It's the perfect way to keep kids entertained as parents enjoy a meal surrounded by flowers and foliage.

Staircase - contemporary wooden open staircase idea in Cleveland

Photo Credit: Neil Landino, Counter Top: Connecticut Stone Calacatta Gold Honed Marble, Kitchen Sink: 39" Wide Risinger Double Bowl Fireclay, Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray 1577, Trim Color: Benjamin Moore White Dove, Kitchen Faucet: Perrin and Rowe Bridge Kitchen Faucet VIDEO BLOG, EPISODE 2 – FINDING THE PERFECT STONE Watch this happy client’s testimonial on how Connecticut Stone transformed her existing kitchen into a bright, beautiful and functional space.Featuring Calacatta Gold Marble and Carrara Marble. Video Link: https://youtu.be/hwbWNMFrAV0

Convert a small space to a polished eye-catching and functional home office. We used white painted maple wood veneers and solid wood painted doors, moldings and trims to give the space a formal style. This home office boasts under cabinet LED lighting, doors with glass inserts, upper cabinets surrounded by wrap around shelving for books and accent pieces and sturdy maple wood drawers for storing office supplies or filing important documents.

Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Los Angeles.

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Kids' bedroom - traditional kids' bedroom idea in Atlanta with white walls

Interiors by Aria Design, Inc. www.ariades.com
Trendy floating open staircase photo in Orange County

Located in Sonoma on 2.5 acres with sweeping canyon views, our client's home was built on a long, rectangular lot in 1972. They had owned it for just over ten years and used it for weekend escapes and entertaining. The home burnt down during the 2017 Tubbs fire, and our firm was engaged to design the rebuild. The site did not offer much wiggle room for a new footprint, given the flat bench area that had been graded into a steep hillside when the original subdivision and road were developed. This resulted in a plan that would mostly remain the same; a linear rectangle designed to fit between the driveway and the pool. The primary site strategy move was to change the front entry from the driveway end of the site to the middle of the rectangle, improving the privacy between the master bedroom and public space. We were also able to add a partial second floor to relocate the guest bedrooms from the main level upstairs, thereby enlarging the entertaining spaces to expand graciously to the pool (which remained undamaged). A large pantry and kitchen area were also essential. Fireproof materials include fiber cement board siding and soffits, standing seam metal roofing, and concrete slab porch floors which do not catch embers underneath. The renovated pool was outfitted for fire prevention. The interiors showcase light and distant views and connect seamlessly to the flat areas outside, providing ample space for entertaining year-round and the clients' two springer spaniels. Materials: • HardiePlank and board for firesafe siding, panels, trim, per CalFire WUI approved exterior wall siding and sheathing • Town & Country fireplace • Western Window Systems and Loewen Doors/Windows • Thermador appliances • Flooring: Brushed & Aged French Oak Hardwood Flooring - Mediterranean Kerrew French Oak, • StoneK2 Black Pearl Ledgestone, • Utopia Series Florence Hot Tub

David Wakely
Example of a small trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

The separate guest/pool house has its own deck and secluded garden. ©Matthew Millman
Pool - mid-sized modern backyard rectangular and concrete lap pool idea in Houston

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Design ideas for a modern front yard stone landscaping in Austin.

Staircase - contemporary wooden open staircase idea in Miami

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Large mountain style backyard tile patio photo in Charlotte with a fire pit and a roof extension

This single family home in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle is a modern home with a strong emphasis on sustainability. The house includes a rainwater harvesting system that supplies the toilets and laundry with water. On-site storm water treatment, native and low maintenance plants reduce the site impact of this project. This project emphasizes the relationship between site and building by creating indoor and outdoor spaces that respond to the surrounding environment and change throughout the seasons.