Michael Moran/OTTO photography. The objective of this award-winning gut renovation was to create a spatially dynamic, light-filled, and energy-efficient home with a strong connection to Long Island Sound. The design strategy is straightforward: a gabled roof covers a central “spine” corridor that terminates with cathedral ceilinged spaces at both ends. The relocated approach and entry deposit visitors into the front hall with its curvilinear, cantilevered stair. A two-story, windowed family gathering space lies ahead – a straight shot to the water beyond. The design challenge was to utilize the existing house footprint and structure, while raising the top of foundation walls to exceed new flood regulations, reconfiguring the spatial organization, and using innovative materials to produce a tight thermal envelope and contemporary yet contextually appropriate facades.

South Pasadena Spanish

June Scott Design

This front garden echoes the classic lines and Mediterranean feel of the home’s architecture. A thirsty lawn was replaced with vibrant aloes, agaves, and low water shrubs. An area of decomposed granite doubles as an informal play court. Photo by Daniel Bosler

Michigan Escape

AVB

Indoor sport court - huge traditional light wood floor indoor sport court idea in Grand Rapids with white walls

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Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black countertops, an undermount sink and marble countertops

2 Picard Way

Spivey Architects, Inc.

Newport453
Inspiration for a timeless brown two-story exterior home remodel in Charleston with a shingle roof

"His" & "Hers" Additions

Boren Construction

Michael Stadler - Stadler Studio
Mid-sized urban concrete floor and gray floor family room photo in Seattle with no fireplace, beige walls and a music area

Desert Mountain Estate

PHX Architecture

This 4,661 square foot contemporary home sits in the beautiful Desert Mountain community in Scottsdale, Arizona. The home features a large game room, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a 4 car garage, pool and spa. The team included: PHX Architecture, Platinum Custom Homes, Susie Hersker Interiors, and SRLA Studio provided the landscape design. Pam Singleton- Image Photography

Mountain View Contemporary

Skyline design studio

Design ideas for a contemporary side yard landscaping in San Francisco.

Turtle Creek Timeless

Ashby Collective

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Professional photos

Power Concrete Construction & Design Center

Large transitional backyard stamped concrete patio photo in Cedar Rapids with a fire pit and a roof extension

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige backsplash, an island and quartz countertops

Palo Alto 2

Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture

Kitchen, dining area and fire feature. Jason Liske photographer
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard gravel patio remodel in San Francisco with a bbq area

Walnut Vanity with Alcove Shower

Kitchen Intuitions

Open walnut vanity with brass faucets and a large alcove shower. Photos by Chris Veith
Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile porcelain tile and black floor alcove shower design in New York with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

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D-CRAIN Design and Construction

This is an example of a contemporary retaining wall landscape in Austin.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Capital Area Remodeling, LLC

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

Sun Rooms & Porches

Premier Builders, Inc.

Transitional screened-in porch photo in Other with decking

Mission Dolores

Jeff King & Company

Aubrie Pick Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master ceramic tile and green tile ceramic tile, double-sink and white floor bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, a floating vanity, white walls and white countertops