Update of a California Ranch-style home with cedar wood and stucco siding, metal roof and contemporary landscaping and paving. Built by Live Oak Construction, landscape design by Fiddlehead Gardens, photos by Paul Dyer Photography.

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in Boston with white walls

This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Jon Encarnacion
Mid-sized trendy master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

lake house, lakefront,
Example of a transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

The new basement is the ultimate multi-functional space. A bar, foosball table, dartboard, and glass garage door with direct access to the back provide endless entertainment for guests; a cozy seating area with a whiteboard and pop-up television is perfect for Mike's work training sessions (or relaxing!); and a small playhouse and fun zone offer endless possibilities for the family's son, James.

Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap pool house photo in New York

Hot tub - transitional backyard concrete and rectangular lap hot tub idea in Los Angeles

Huge transitional master porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Seattle with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a bidet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

The white stucco exterior of the renovated house with new steps and windows in Elbow Park, Calgary. Contemporary renovation by Rectangle, a Calgary design-build firm.

Inspiration for a large timeless indoor rectangular and concrete lap pool remodel in Orange County

Ron Blunt Photography
Beach style bathroom photo in DC Metro

Master bedroom with feature panel wall in a navy blue. Polished nickel light fixture. The trim is clean and simple yet stunning!
Inspiration for a large transitional master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

Photography, Dennis Mayer
Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized craftsman galley linoleum floor dedicated laundry room idea in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

David Cohen
Large minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor family room photo in Seattle with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Harvey Smith Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Orlando

Jeff Herr Photography
Living room - cottage living room idea in Atlanta