Designed by: Brittny Mee Photography: Mark Bayer
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Small eclectic loft-style light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Los Angeles with multicolored walls, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Country l-shaped brick floor, red floor and exposed beam kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, colored appliances, an island and black countertops

Interior Design By Krista Watterworth
Beach style medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Miami with gray walls

Large elegant enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room library photo in Salt Lake City with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Werner Segarra
Inspiration for a mediterranean formal and open concept living room remodel in Phoenix with beige 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

Beth Singer
Family room - traditional dark wood floor family room idea in Detroit with beige walls

Family room library - huge transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room library idea with a standard fireplace, a tv stand, gray walls and a stone fireplace

Capital Area Remodeling Benjamin Moore Cadet Grey painted cabinets and Super White granite counters Stainless steel pendant lights hang over island.

Mark Lohman
Large beach style open concept brown floor and medium tone wood floor family room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Entryway - transitional entryway idea in DC Metro with a glass front door

Eclectic carpeted and multicolored floor sunroom photo in Austin with a standard ceiling

Marcel Page Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with orange walls and no fireplace

This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum

Casey Dunn
Mid-sized cottage formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in Austin with white walls, a wood stove and no tv

Bob Winsett Photography
Inspiration for a rustic dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Denver with beige walls, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace

This side entrance is full of special character and elements with Old Chicago Brick floors and arch which also leads to the garage and back brick patio! This is the perfect setting for the beach to endure the sand coming in on those bare feet! Fletcher Isaacs Photographer

Jeremy Gantz
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Burlington with a wall-mount sink