Robert Shaw photographer
Small elegant backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub photo in Austin

The star of this South Carolina mountain home's traditional kitchen is the cast stone hood hanging above a black Lacanche range. The antique brass faucet and pot-filler add vintage sheen and coordinate with the range’s hardware. Dark walnut-stained beams, island and hardwood floors contrast with the ivory plaster walls and ceiling. Cabinets finished in a light taupe paint with chocolate glaze are accented in restoration glass with lead caming and pewter hardware. Black Pearl granite, which has been brushed and enhanced, tops the counters and climbs the backsplash. The stone's flecks of silver, gold and gray add depth. Counter stools covered in cream and taupe striped burlap are trimmed with bronze nails and pull up to the expansive island. Above the island hovers an iron chandelier, shedding light on the white farm sink. This space was designed to fill with friends – prepping, cooking and delighting in each luxurious detail. Just beyond this drool-worthy room is a peek of the home’s stately dining room.

Large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, multicolored walls and no fireplace

Mick Hales
Example of a mid-century modern tile patio design in New York with a pergola

Photo: Margaret Wright Photography © 2017 Houzz
Living room - eclectic formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and orange floor living room idea in Charleston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master green tile and stone tile light wood floor and beige floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Orange County with beige cabinets, beige walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

The table extension to the center island allows dining space for two to four. Photos by- Michele Lee Willson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped bamboo floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

An open floor plan between the Kitchen, Dining, and Living areas is thoughtfully divided by sliding barn doors, providing both visual and acoustic separation. The rear screened porch and grilling area located off the Kitchen become the focal point for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. Custom cabinetry and millwork throughout are a testament to the talents of the builder, with the project proving how design-build relationships between builder and architect can thrive given similar design mindsets and passions for the craft of homebuilding.

Julie Soefer
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Houston

Aaron Leitz
Deck - huge deck idea in Hawaii with a roof extension

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston

Drop-in bathtub - coastal white tile drop-in bathtub idea in San Diego with blue walls

Large cottage white two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in New York

Photo of a coastal landscaping in San Diego.

The centered position of this dining table connects the Entry Courtyard with the Living Room and Kitchen.
Example of a large cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room design in San Francisco with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, solid surface countertops and glass tile backsplash

Example of a large 1960s gray one-story wood flat roof design in Los Angeles

Our clients came to us because they were tired of looking at the side of their neighbor’s house from their master bedroom window! Their 1959 Dallas home had worked great for them for years, but it was time for an update and reconfiguration to make it more functional for their family. They were looking to open up their dark and choppy space to bring in as much natural light as possible in both the bedroom and bathroom. They knew they would need to reconfigure the master bathroom and bedroom to make this happen. They were thinking the current bedroom would become the bathroom, but they weren’t sure where everything else would go. This is where we came in! Our designers were able to create their new floorplan and show them a 3D rendering of exactly what the new spaces would look like. The space that used to be the master bedroom now consists of the hallway into their new master suite, which includes a new large walk-in closet where the washer and dryer are now located. From there, the space flows into their new beautiful, contemporary bathroom. They decided that a bathtub wasn’t important to them but a large double shower was! So, the new shower became the focal point of the bathroom. The new shower has contemporary Marine Bone Electra cement hexagon tiles and brushed bronze hardware. A large bench, hidden storage, and a rain shower head were must-have features. Pure Snow glass tile was installed on the two side walls while Carrara Marble Bianco hexagon mosaic tile was installed for the shower floor. For the main bathroom floor, we installed a simple Yosemite tile in matte silver. The new Bellmont cabinets, painted naval, are complemented by the Greylac marble countertop and the Brainerd champagne bronze arched cabinet pulls. The rest of the hardware, including the faucet, towel rods, towel rings, and robe hooks, are Delta Faucet Trinsic, in a classic champagne bronze finish. To finish it off, three 14” Classic Possini Euro Ludlow wall sconces in burnished brass were installed between each sheet mirror above the vanity. In the space that used to be the master bathroom, all of the furr downs were removed. We replaced the existing window with three large windows, opening up the view to the backyard. We also added a new door opening up into the main living room, which was totally closed off before. Our clients absolutely love their cool, bright, contemporary bathroom, as well as the new wall of windows in their master bedroom, where they are now able to enjoy their beautiful backyard!

New Additions to Hoover + Hill This project is a continuation of the renovation and updating work Flavin Architects had previously completed at the 1958 Wales house, designed by architect Henry Hoover and Walter Hill. Our clients, a young family, desired more space for guests, a home office, a yoga studio, and covered car parking. The challenge was to respect the architects’ original vision and not to interfere with the perfect cruciform plan of the house. To accomplish these goals, we converted the existing garage/workshop structure into a guest house and then designed a new, separate carport/storage building. The new carport building shares the low-slope gable of the original Hoover structure. The post and beam structure characteristic of Hoover’s design is updated through the use of galvanized steel posts and I beams. The galvanized beams cantilever to support a sheltered walkway leading from the parking to a guest house terrace defined in relationship to the three structures surrounding it. The terrace is paved in slate with a central rain garden. Wood lattice clads the carport, providing good ventilation and letting the building glow like a lantern at night. Our guest house renovation celebrates the unique structural timber ceiling of the original garage. We replaced opaque plywood trusses with a slender cable truss structurally engineered by Webb Structural Services. This cable truss allows for a view of the timber ceiling. A wall of glass facing the courtyard replaced the original garage door. A murphy bed in the rear room enables quick conversion from guest quarters to weight room.