Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal open concept beige floor living room remodel with white walls

©Scott Hargis Photo
Inspiration for a transitional master white tile and subway tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with marble countertops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Shaddock Homes | Frisco, TX | Phillips Creek Ranch
Elegant living room photo in Dallas

Jessica Glynn Photography
Beach style single-wall dining room photo in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Dustin Peck
Mid-sized mountain style galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Charlotte with brown cabinets and solid surface countertops

Beach style dark wood floor bedroom photo in Atlanta with white walls

Photo © Bruce Damonte
1950s beige tile drop-in bathtub photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

This custom home is nestled in the historic Lakewood neighborhood of Dallas, Tx. The home represents a texas vernacular as well as stays loyal to the scale and styles of the surrounding neighborhood.

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. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Lisa Petrole
Transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor and brown floor great room remodel in New York with white walls

Brandon Shigeta
Large minimalist master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount tub, white walls and a two-piece toilet

Example of a large trendy u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash

Modern Home Interiors and Exteriors, featuring clean lines, textures, colors and simple design with floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood, slate, and porcelain floors, all natural materials that give a sense of warmth throughout the spaces. Some homes have steel exposed beams and monolith concrete and galvanized steel walls to give a sense of weight and coolness in these very hot, sunny Southern California locations. Kitchens feature built in appliances, and glass backsplashes. Living rooms have contemporary style fireplaces and custom upholstery for the most comfort. Bedroom headboards are upholstered, with most master bedrooms having modern wall fireplaces surounded by large porcelain tiles. Project Locations: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Westlake, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Modern Ojai home designed by Maraya and Tim Droney Patrick Price Photography.

Bill & Joan's Kitchen is a step out of the ordinary. Their two tone kitchen is separate from base to walls. While, I was at their beautiful home in Milford, MI, I forgot to photograph their matching fireplace and their powder room, but I hope the kitchen pictures will display the style enough

Camera Shock / Kenny Kaneshiro
Cottage medium tone wood floor front door photo in San Francisco with white walls and a black front door

Inspiration for a transitional white two-story wood house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a metal roof