Rob Karosis
This is an example of a traditional porch design in New York with a roof extension.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Other with an undermount tub

Living room - mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls and a wood stove

Pascal Shirley
Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with white walls

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and matchstick tile backsplash

Example of a classic bathroom design in Denver with marble countertops and white countertops

Photo: Ben Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary freestanding desk carpeted home office remodel in Seattle

Study room - transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor and beige floor study room idea in Houston with beige walls and no fireplace

Master Bath
Example of a classic alcove bathtub design in San Francisco with an undermount sink and white countertops

Travis Dubreuil and Thomas Loof
Living room - mid-sized contemporary living room idea in New York with white walls, no fireplace and a concealed tv

Example of a transitional bathroom design in New York

Anne Ruthman
Example of a mid-sized trendy second story deck design in New York with no cover

We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake.

Kitchen pantry - small traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Charlotte with wood countertops and white backsplash

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional back porch design in Milwaukee with a roof extension.

Jonathan Wallen
Inspiration for a huge timeless rectangular pool remodel in New York

Jeff Allen Photography
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston

Inspiration for a cottage eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink and an island