Example of a transitional playroom design in Seattle

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Example of a transitional open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photo of a traditional side yard stone garden path in Minneapolis.

This is an example of a mid-century modern front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Alcove shower - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile concrete floor and gray floor alcove shower idea in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and dark wood cabinets

Example of a mountain style home bar design in Minneapolis

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Example of a large trendy master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Orange County with white walls, a stone fireplace and a ribbon fireplace

Surprising space savers! This Martha Stewart Living Message Center cabinet is almost like a hidden door! It's the perfect place to hold Kristin's keys or other odds and ends.

Countertop Wood: Random Mix Walnut with Sapwood Category: Butcher Block Construction Style: End Grain Countertop Thickness: 7-1/2" thick Size: 38" x 50" Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8" Roundover on top, bottom and vertical corners of all edges Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil™ Wood Stain: N/A Designer: Design by David M. Berg | Cabinetry by Cooley Custom Cabinetry Job: 20406

Derek Skalko
Example of a small trendy gender-neutral nursery design in Denver

Character grade rift and quarter sawn white oak flooring planks in random widths from 7" to 11", custom milled by Vermont Plank Flooring in Brattleboro, Vermont. Available pre-finished or unfinished, and shipped throughout the country. || Call 877-645-4317

Living room - large transitional formal and enclosed carpeted living room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls, no tv, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Custom coffee station that can vanish behind a cabinet by Wood-Mode.
Example of a transitional porcelain tile home design design in Houston with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Character grade rift and quarter sawn white oak flooring planks in random widths from 7" to 11", custom milled by Vermont Plank Flooring in Brattleboro, Vermont. Available pre-finished or unfinished, and shipped throughout the country. || Call 877-645-4317

Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Large contemporary white two-story stone gable roof idea in Dallas with a metal roof

Countertop Wood: Random Mix Walnut with Sapwood Category: Butcher Block Construction Style: End Grain Countertop Thickness: 7-1/2" thick Size: 38" x 50" Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8" Roundover on top, bottom and vertical corners of all edges Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil™ Wood Stain: N/A Designer: Design by David M. Berg | Cabinetry by Cooley Custom Cabinetry Job: 20406

Chipper Hatter Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor kitchen remodel in San Diego