The "main room" in the apartment had to serve multiple functions - a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, as well as a place to store items like our client's bicycle. Because space was tight, we used a small bistro table so that our client could sit with one other person (or more by pulling up other chairs) and enjoy a meal. By using a wall mounted bike rack that also incorporated some storage for his helmet + lock, we were able to save some space, and love the way that it highlights our client's graffiti art purchased on the streets of NYC! Photos by Matthew Williams

The family purchased the 1950s ranch on Mullet Lake because their daughter dreamed of being married on its shores. The home would be used for the wedding venue and then as a wedding gift to the young couple. We were originally hired in August 2014 to help with a simple renovation of the home that was to be completed well in advance of the August 2015 wedding date. However, thorough investigation revealed significant issues with the original foundation, floor framing and other critical elements of the home’s structure that made that impossible. Based on this information, the family decided to tear down and build again. So now we were tasked with designing a new home that would embody their daughter’s vision of a storybook home – a vision inspired by another one of our projects that she had toured. To capture this aesthetic, traditional cottage materials such as stone and cedar shakes are accentuated by more materials such as reclaimed barn wood siding and corrugated CORTEN steel accent roofs. Inside, interior finishes include hand-hewn timber accents that frame openings and highlight features like the entrance reading nook. Natural materials shine against white walls and simply furnished rooms. While the house has nods to vintage style throughout, the open-plan kitchen and living area allows for both contemporary living and entertaining. We were able to capture their daughter’s vision and the home was completed on time for her big day. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com
Huge trendy l-shaped slate floor home design photo in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, yellow backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. "Its all for the love of junk!" exclaims Jennifer, about the free-spirited way of decorating the home's wrap-around porch. "Because it is all outside I won't spend a lot of money on any of it; I find cheap old junk in the trash or garage sales with cute colors or patterns and make it happen." Inspired by the colors from the garden, various items are recovered or painted in pastel hues to create a comfortable and engaging place to relax. "Raymond and I love our outdoor wrap-around porch in the summer. Because I decorate it like a house outdoors it creates the comfort of a southern home with surrounding gardens that are bursting with color and nature and fresh smells everyday. You can't help but want to sit and drink your coffee there in the morning and soak it all in. You smell the Lake Erie breeze and hear the waves crashing; its so serene." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Photo by Casey Dunn
Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped kitchen idea in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Photos by Steve Chenn
Traditional exterior home idea in Houston

W2WHC designed this entire space remotely with the help of a motivated client and some fabulous resources. Photo credit to Marcel Page Photography.
Small transitional dark wood floor living room photo in Bridgeport with gray walls and no fireplace

Lisa Konz Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall brown floor and medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with gray cabinets, blue backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets and quartz countertops

Renovation by CRG Companies Photos by Robyn Pigott
Example of a beach style entryway design in Charleston

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The new galley style configuration features a simple work triangle of a Kitchenaid refrigerator, Wolf range and Elkay sink. With plenty of the seating nearby, we opted to utilize the back of the island for storage. In addition, the two tall cabinets flanking the opening of the breakfast room feature additional pantry storage. An appliance garage to the left of the range features roll out shelves. The tall cabinets and wall cabinets feature simple white shaker doors while the base cabinets and island are Benjamin Moore “Hale Navy”. Hanstone Campina quartz countertops, walnut accents and gold hardware and lighting make for a stylish and up-to-date feeling space. The backsplash is a 5" Natural Stone hex. Faucet is a Litze by Brizo in Brilliant Luxe Gold. Hardware is It Pull from Atlas in Vintage Brass and Lighting was purchased by the owner from Schoolhouse Electric. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in Los Angeles

Mark Menjivar
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Austin with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble backsplash

The detailed plans for this bathroom can be purchased here: https://www.changeyourbathroom.com/shop/simple-yet-elegant-bathroom-plans/ Small bathroom with Carrara marble hex tile on floor, ceramic subway tile on shower walls, marble counter top, marble bench seat, marble trimming out window, water resistant marine shutters in shower, towel rack with capital picture frame, frameless glass panel with hinges. Atlanta Bathroom

The detailed plans for this bathroom can be purchased here: https://www.changeyourbathroom.com/shop/simple-yet-elegant-bathroom-plans/ Small bathroom with Carrara marble hex tile on floor, ceramic subway tile on shower walls, marble counter top, marble bench seat, marble trimming out window, water resistant marine shutters in shower, towel rack with capital picture frame, frameless glass panel with hinges. Atlanta Bathroom

The homeowners of this Mid Century Modern home in Creve Coeur are a young Architect and his wife and their two young sons. Being avid collectors of Mid Century Modern furniture and furnishings, they purchased their Atomic Ranch home, built in the 1970s, and saw in it a perfect future vessel for their lifestyle. Nothing had been done to the home in 40 years but they saw it as a fresh palette. The walls separating the kitchen from the dining, living, and entry areas were removed. Support beams and columns were created to hold the loads. The kitchen and laundry facilities were gutted and the living areas refurbished. They saw open space with great light, just waiting to be used. As they waited for the perfect time, they continued collecting. The Architect purchased their Claritone, of which less than 50 are in circulation: two are in the Playboy Mansion, and Frank Sinatra had four. They found their Bertoia wire chairs, and Eames and Baby Eames rockers. The chandelier over the dining room was found in a Los Angeles prop studio. The dining table and benches were made from the reclaimed wood of a beam that was removed, custom designed and made by Mwanzi and Co. The flooring is white oak with a white stain. Chairs are by Kartell. The lighting pendants over the island are by Tom Dixon and were found at Centro in St. Louis. Appliances were collected as they found them on sale and were stored in the garage along with the collections, until the time was right.. Even the dog was curated...from a South Central Los Angeles Animal Shelter!

Design: Jules Duffy Design; This kitchen was gutted to the studs and renovated TWICE after 2 burst pipe events! It's finally complete! With windows and doors on 3 sides, the kitchen is flooded with amazing light and beautiful breezes. The finishes were selected from a driftwood palate as a nod to the beach one block away, The limestone floor (beyond practical) dares all to find the sand traveling in on kids' feet. Tons of storage and seating make this kitchen a hub for entertaining. Photography: Laura Moss

Floating marble hearth in this transitional family room is adjoined by a wet bar for entertaining.
Large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room photo in Dallas with a bar, gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Horizontal 5-panel door with raised panels Painted white With lever #334B in Oil Rubbed Bronze
Example of a trendy carpeted bedroom design with gray walls

Inspiration for a small timeless dark wood floor home bar remodel in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and no sink