Aaron Leitz Photography
Trendy open concept living room photo in Seattle

This master bedroom suite has some of the best views in the house. Complete with a bathroom, office, walk-in closet and abundant light, it's the cozy beach retreat these owners dreamed of. Interior Designer: Nina Farmer Interiors Photographer: Michael J. Lee Photography

Example of a mid-sized 1960s formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Seattle with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Eat-in kitchen - 1950s single-wall eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A simple front facade consisting solely of ten-foot shuttered French doors radiates elegance in this new traditional foursquare home in Washington, D.C. Featured in Country Living magazine, the airy plan offers spaciousness in a limited-fronted site of the American foursquare house. The goal for the design was creating a contemporary foursquare style house. The family room and kitchen of this American foursquare interior are separated by a glassy built-in rather than walls, encouraging visual connection between the spaces in the four square house. Though nestled in the city, this American foursquare home feels like a classic country home.

Rustic wood exterior home idea

Photo by Ryann Ford
Eat-in kitchen - scandinavian eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with no island

Giovanni Photography
Large tuscan backyard tile patio photo in Miami with a fire pit and a roof extension

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Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard concrete paver driveway in Austin for spring.

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Ryan Garvin
Example of a transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Orange County with gray walls and a media wall

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

Laurey Glenn
Eat-in kitchen - large cottage galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Melissa Mills, Designed by Terri Sears
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Farmhouse exterior home photo in San Francisco

John Kane / Silver Sun Studio
Cottage wood exterior home photo in New York