This 4ft x 6ft DIY white board only cost $40 in materials... much less than commercial white boards cost at $300! Photo: Rebecca Quandt
Study room - small contemporary freestanding desk carpeted study room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

Kirsten Hepburn
Living room - small modern formal and enclosed light wood floor living room idea in Salt Lake City with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

Ben Finch of Finch Photo

Family room - contemporary family room idea

a narrow vertical gap at the entry cedar and adjacent drywall allows visitors a peek to the open kitchen and living via a unique interior detail
Example of a small 1960s wood wall entry hall design in Orange County

Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Large elegant enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in New York with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and blue walls

Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea

Example of a small mountain style open concept living room design in Denver

18" x 48" holds 4 bottles - $1099.00 24" x 48" holds 8 bottles - $1369.00 48" x 48" holds up to 16 bottles - $2,255.00 Custom wine racks available up to 48" x 96" Translucent and Non-Translucent stones available. Stones are thin cut DesignerStone Panels.

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.

Modernized farmhouse-style kitchen with white shaker cabinets, subway tile, glass teardrop pendants, shiplap with floating shelves and a completely custom reclaimed wood island. We transformed this space by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room to create a much more open and inviting kitchen. The island is made of redwood from an old barn in Livermore, CA, with custom steel trim work and barn door hardware made by Ridgecrest.

Amazing and very decorative led mirror with sanblasted edge and touch switch. Bright White light. Designed and manufactured in Spain. Available in stock. Delivery time: 3 to 5 labor days. Measures: 28 x 28 x 1 : $749.00 36 x 28 x 1: $799.00 Free shipping into USA Continental. For more information please contact us by pone or by email.

This pond is just part of a large backyard project envisioned by the homeowner. He wanted to dedicate the backyard, 3+ acres, to the memory of his deceased wife after her battle with cancer. The 25'x30' pond with a soothing 75' meandering stream was installed in the spring of 2013. The dedication 'Park' will host walking paths, sitting areas as well as native plants for visitors old and young. Photos by; Dan Put

A gorgeous iron gated door separates the hallway and the wine room, adding to the Spanish Hacienda feel of this home’s design.
Hallway - southwestern brick floor hallway idea in Phoenix with yellow walls

Malibu Glass Box House by Klopf Architecture Following the devastating Woolsey Fire of 2018, the site in Malibu offered a unique opportunity to rebuild not just a home, but a new architectural composition that highlighted the property’s potential while navigating strict fire-rebuild codes in the area. Designed by Klopf Architecture, this project embraced a set of limitations and translated them into an architectural asset. The city’s fire-rebuild process required the new structure to remain close to the original footprint, size and bulk, a constraint that ultimately clarified the architectural direction. Perched near the front of a long, narrow lot, the new home frames and overlooks a private, park-like rear expanse, an uncommon luxury especially in this part of Malibu . Without a fixed program, the design process allowed for a different kind of creative focus allowing Klopf Architecture the opportunity to explore how a modernist home could best respond to this site. The team approached the project not with a list of requirements, but with a question: How might a modernist live here? What spatial qualities would inspire calm, connection, and a sense of wonder in this setting? The process became less about problem-solving and more about architectural storytelling—letting the site, the light, and the principles of modern design guide the form and flow of the home. The response emerged in the form of a glass-box pavilion, an open, Mid-Century Modern inspired living, dining, and kitchen space that floats at the edge of the property’s natural descent. Connected to the more enclosed, private areas of the home by a glass-walled hallway, the living pavilion becomes a distinct centerpiece of the design. It opens on all four sides to the landscape with decks and patios on the flanks, an internal garden and water feature to the north, and a dramatic unguarded view of the expansive backyard and ocean horizon to the south. Because of the mandated footprint, careful planning was required to ensure every space could still engage with light, landscape, or both. Strategic voids in the form of atriums and courtyards allow daylight to filter deep into the home’s core, while offering moments of surprise and retreat. These design gestures allow natural light to filter deep into the interior, creating a sense of brightness and openness throughout the day. At the same time, they expand the perceptual boundaries between inside and out, making the home feel more expansive while anchoring its connection to the surrounding landscape. The siting of the house is what gives it its unique character. Rather than receding into the backyard like the neighboring homes, the house holds a slight prominence. From the central living pavilion, stepping down into the landscape feels more like entering a secluded park where a separate existing accessory structure, trail, and recreational areas await. The home’s modest street presence gives way to this unfolding drama of space, view, and nature. Fire-resilient materials and assemblies are integrated seamlessly throughout including triple-pane glazing, under-slab and roof insulation, and locally sourced fire-rated cladding ensure the house not only meets Calfornia’s rigorous wildland-urban interface (WUI) standards, but feels effortlessly aligned with them. While technical decisions like fire-hardening and mechanical systems presented some construction challenges, particularly around the cantilevered glass box, the team found a functional compromise that preserved the integrity of the design. Inside, a restrained palette and exposed post and beam design celebrate the ethos of mid-century modernism. A central circulation spine extends from the entry to the rear glass wall, offering a continuous visual link from street to ocean. Spaces such as the library and office, though more intimate in scale, are never cut off from nature as each opens to its own unique courtyard or garden view. Though born out of a strict regulatory framework and developed without a specific client, the rebuild design unfolded with remarkable clarity. Grounded in site logic, refined by limitations and an emphasis on timeless spatial relationships – light, proportion, and a strong connection to nature, the resulting design feels both effortless and uplifting. The home lives lightly on the land, opens generously to its surroundings, and strikes a careful balance between privacy, openness, and calm. For Klopf Architecture, it stands as a compelling case study in how site, code, and circumstantial constraints can inspire enduring, modernist architecture. With years of experience reimagining mid-century modern design for how people live today, the firm took the project’s limitations as an opportunity. The result is a home shaped by open, flowing spaces, strong indoor-outdoor connections, and a calm, clear sense of structure. It’s a good reminder that even with strict constraints, there’s still room for architecture to breathe—and for modernism to keep moving forward. Klopf Architecture project team: Geoff Campen, John Klopf, AIA, and Sherry Tan Structural Engineer: ZFA Contractor: Maison D’Artiste Photography: ©2025 Mariko Reed Year Completed: 2023

Alcove shower - mid-sized modern master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor and double-sink alcove shower idea in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

Cottage basement photo in Philadelphia

Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master multicolored tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor and blue floor alcove shower idea in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, beige walls, an undermount sink and terrazzo countertops