Photography by Chuck Heiney
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and an island

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Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

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Living room library - scandinavian light wood floor living room library idea in San Francisco with white walls and a standard fireplace

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Photo by Ryann Ford
Example of a danish light wood floor hallway design in Austin

Example of a mid-sized 1960s formal living room design in New York with orange walls

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Example of a cottage chic medium tone wood floor dining room design in New York with white walls

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Seated home bar - transitional galley seated home bar idea in Orlando with dark wood cabinets

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Example of a mid-century modern kitchen design in Dallas

Architect of Record: David Burton, photographer: Paul Dyer
Large transitional concrete floor exterior home idea in San Francisco

Example of a transitional open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling family room design in Orange County with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Living room - large french country formal and open concept slate floor living room idea in Houston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

The new design expanded the footprint of the home to 1,271 square feet for the first level and 1,156 for the new second level. A new entry with a quarter turn stair leads you into the original living space. The old guest bedroom that was once accessed through the dining room is now connected to the front living space by pocket doors. The new open concept creates a continuous flow from the living space through the dining into the kitchen. The new bright, crisp kitchen features CaesarStone counters and white cabinets. New appliances and a large central island with seating is perfect for cooking and entertaining. Off the kitchen is a new family room and laundry. In addition, a hallway featuring a command center, craft closet and original bathroom, leads to the original guest bedroom, currently being used as an office. Up the stairs is a kid play area with built-in shelving, a new kid bathroom with double vanity, two extra bedrooms and a spacious master suite. Photo by Tre Dunham

Chad Jackson
Inspiration for a mid-century modern formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Kansas City with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway remodel in Portland with white walls

Setting the penthouse 12 feet away from the property lines allowed for outdoor rooms. as well as another opportunity for an environmental feature: storm water management. With tall light embracing windows and bifold doors the indoors feels a part of the outdoors and vice versa. Photo by Lincoln Barber

A basement level family room with music related artwork. Framed album covers and musical instruments reflect the home owners passion and interests. Photography by: Peter Rymwid