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Kids' bedroom - bedroom and small contemporary medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom idea in New York with white walls
Kids' bedroom - bedroom and small contemporary medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Rich materials and strong geometries match the resolve of the brick. Cast concrete countertops and stainless steel cabinetry create a contemporary cooking space. The curved teak and stainless steel island has two tiers: one for the prep area and appliances, and a higher level for bar stool seating with direct views to a large, flat-screen television. Photography Gus Cantavero

Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Kitchen - small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and orange floor kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and blue cabinets
Kitchen - small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and orange floor kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and blue cabinets

The idea for this space came from two key elements: functionality and design. Being a multi-purpose space, this room presents a beautiful workstation with black and rattan desk atop a hair on hide zebra print rug. The credenza behind the desk allows for ample storage for office supplies and linens for the stylish and comfortable white sleeper sofa. Stunning geometric wall covering, custom drapes and a black and gold light fixture add to the collected mid-century modern and contemporary feel.
Photo: Zeke Ruelas

Halkin Mason Photography
Open concept kitchen - large victorian u-shaped marble floor open concept kitchen idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Open concept kitchen - large victorian u-shaped marble floor open concept kitchen idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Small walk-in pantry in both our white and chocolate pear finishes. Corner adjustable shelving for maximum use of space and slide-out leather wrapped baskets and canned food racks for better organization.

Banquette dining + kitchen (open to Great Room)
Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Cottage dark wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Nashville with white walls
Cottage dark wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Nashville with white walls

Mark Woods
Example of a small 1960s built-in desk light wood floor study room design in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace
Example of a small 1960s built-in desk light wood floor study room design in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace

Starlight Images Inc.
Study room - huge transitional freestanding desk light wood floor and beige floor study room idea in Houston with blue walls and no fireplace
Study room - huge transitional freestanding desk light wood floor and beige floor study room idea in Houston with blue walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Austin with white cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Example of a transitional master gray tile bathroom design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and marble countertops

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside.
Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids.
We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine.
We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden.
The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture.
The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Re-purposed old school house doors as room divider.
Hallway - mid-sized traditional carpeted hallway idea in Baltimore with beige walls
Hallway - mid-sized traditional carpeted hallway idea in Baltimore with beige walls
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