Mid-sized minimalist carpeted straight wood railing staircase photo in Vancouver with carpeted risers

Kitchen Nook with a view to the out door Breakfast patio Nestled among the citrus groves, olive trees, rolling foothills and lush fairways of Rancho Santa Fe is Casa Tramonto -- a Mediterranean-style estate for a multi-generational family. The home is laid out in a traditional U shape, providing maximum light and access to outdoor spaces. A separate courtyard connects to a guest house for an elder parent that now lives with the family, allowing proximity yet plenty of privacy for everyone.

This new deck provides much-needed covered garage access for the homeowners, since the new design allows easy access to the garage from the main deck and just a few steps down leads you to the spa deck. The spa deck holds the homeowner’s hot tub and also includes a tranquil outdoor shower addition. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Central CT.

White basement staircase accented with black railings
Transitional wooden straight metal railing staircase photo in Boston with wooden risers

Outdoor porch provides access to treed backyard and playspace. Stone veneer fireplace and reclaimed wood mantle provide year round warmth. This large family uses this space as an extension of their home to watch movies, play games, and eat dinner. Rustic, outdoor-friendly accessories create a cozy, well-loved, functional outdoor living area.

Custom Belgard paver patio with slightly elevated screen porch and custom second story deck to provide access to the new living space. Wonderful project in East Nashville!

Photo of a mid-sized asian partial sun backyard stone formal garden for spring.

Ellis Photography, J Carsten Remodeling
Example of a mid-sized classic galley dark wood floor kitchen pantry design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and an island

Our clients wanted to stay true to the style of this 1930's home with their kitchen renovation. Changing the footprint of the kitchen to include smaller rooms, we were able to provide this family their dream kitchen with all of the modern conveniences like a walk in pantry, a large seating island, custom cabinetry and appliances. It is now a sunny, open family kitchen.

The kitchen is hub of this small Craftsman home, with two islands providing room to prepare and serve casual meals with easy access to the great room and dining room. Built-in bookshelves in the great room and ceiling treatments throughout the home and add custom detail. Walk-in closets in each bedroom and a big utility room provide storage space, and screened and covered porches with skylights take living outdoors.

EOA/Elmslie Osler Architect designed the interior staircase that linked the floors of the three story brownstone. Photographs by Richard Power
Home design - contemporary home design idea in New York

This gut renovation updates a 1,200 SF Classic 5 in an historic prewar building overlooking Gramercy Park. The design is organized around a spine of ribbed white oak proceeding from entry hall to living spaces with southwest views over the park. Concealed doors throughout the apartment provide access to storage, and a hidden door in the ribbed wall leads to the master suite. Fran Parente

Client wanted a new stone staircase to provide easier access to the upper level areas of her yard. Amiten Rose
Design ideas for a small southwestern partial sun and drought-tolerant hillside stone retaining wall landscape in Austin for summer.

This project began with the goal of updating both style and function to allow for improved ease of use for a wheelchair. The previous space was overstuffed with an island that didn't really fit, an over-sized fridge in a location that complicated a primary doorway, and a 42" tall high bar that was inaccessible from a wheelchair. Our clients desired a space that would improve wheelchair use for both cooking or just being in the room, yet did not look like an ADA space. It became a story of less is more, and subtle, thoughtful changes from a standard design. After working through options, we designed an open floorplan that provided a galley kitchen function with a full 5 ft walkway by use of a peninsula open to the family den. This peninsula is highlighted by a drop down, table-height countertop wrapping the end and long backside that is now accessible to all members of the family by providing a perfect height for a flexible workstation in a wheelchair or comfortable entertaining on the backside. We then dropped the height for cooking at the new induction cooktop and created knee space below. Further, we specified an apron front sink that brings the sink closer in reach than a traditional undermount sink that would have countertop rimming in front. An articulating faucet with no limitations on reach provides full range of access in the sink. The ovens and microwave were also situated at a height comfortable for use from a wheelchair. Where a refrigerator used to block the doorway, a pull out is now located giving easy access to dry goods for cooks at all heights. Every element within the space was considered for the impact to our homes occupants - wheelchair or not, even the doorswing on the microwave. Now our client has a kitchen that every member of the family can use and be a part of. Simple design, with a well-thought out plan, makes a difference in the lives of another family. Photos by David Cobb Photography

This mid-century mountain modern home was originally designed in the early 1950s. The house has ample windows that provide dramatic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding woods. The current owners wanted to only enhance the home subtly, not alter its original character. The majority of exterior and interior materials were preserved, while the plan was updated with an enhanced kitchen and master suite. Added daylight to the kitchen was provided by the installation of a new operable skylight. New large format porcelain tile and walnut cabinets in the master suite provided a counterpoint to the primarily painted interior with brick floors.

Cabinetry, countertops, and appliances provided by Keidel. Installation and design services by: 1) Allen Builders and Remodelers. 2) The Drawing Department. // Photo by SLB of Keidel

A tall pullout pantry provides accessible shelf storage beside the paneled refrigerator. White Shaker cabinetry conceals appliances and food storage within a unified cabinet wall, keeping everyday supplies organized near the working kitchen. Text us at (484) 278-1764 or call (215) 482-0700 to explore your kitchen, bathroom or home transformation today.

Perfect for hot days in Desert Southwest Tucson, this outdoor shower provides the perfect way to cool down after a long desert hike, or a simple shower under the stars. Private yet easily accessible and secure to the home's interior space.

This simple and functional dock in Wasilla, Alaska provides access for fishing, float planes, fishing, and kicking back. With steel piles driven to support the dock, this rigid-dock will beat the freezing and thawing of Alaska's extreme climate.