Large trendy open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

Large trendy open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Example of a classic dining room design in Kansas City

"photography by John Merkl"
Inspiration for a large gender-neutral medium tone wood floor playroom remodel in San Francisco with multicolored walls

Dan Cutrona Photography
Large transitional master white tile marble floor freestanding bathtub photo in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

Elegant formal and enclosed carpeted and brown floor living room photo in Houston with brown walls, no fireplace and no tv

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

Dining room - traditional dining room idea in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and raised-panel cabinets

Claire Esparros, Homepolish
Example of an eclectic bedroom design in Seattle

We drew inspiration from traditional prairie motifs and updated them for this modern home in the mountains. Throughout the residence, there is a strong theme of horizontal lines integrated with a natural, woodsy palette and a gallery-like aesthetic on the inside. Interiors by Alchemy Design Photography by Todd Crawford Built by Tyner Construction

This bright kitchen is functional AND beautiful with its stunning color scheme of white, turquoise and yellow. The 3 white shade pendant lights hanging over the island with turquoise barstools in front is a wonderful picture of symmetry.

Example of a mid-sized mountain style 3/4 double-sink corner shower design in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and quartz countertops

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern kids' blue tile, gray tile, white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub remodel in DC Metro with gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Nicole Franzen
Staircase - transitional wooden metal railing staircase idea in San Francisco with wooden risers

KuDa Photography
Powder room - transitional powder room idea in Las Vegas with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and gray countertops

Elegant home design photo in San Francisco

Elliott Johnson
Inspiration for a farmhouse patio remodel in San Luis Obispo with no cover

Best of Houzz Design & Service 2014. --Photography by Paul Dyer.
Mid-sized transitional carpeted bedroom photo in San Francisco with gray walls