Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

kitchen, craftsman, picture window, crown molding, nana doors, view at sink, large island, marble countertop, arches, indoor-outdoor connection
Inspiration for a craftsman galley light wood floor kitchen remodel in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

It was arduous to find space for sleeping, reading, sewing, writing, painting and sitting - all within a 168 square foot room. Success depended on creative use of every nook and savvy space planning. There were two closets, so one was repurposed into a small office area. The mesh bins are used for storing sewing materials or other craft supplies.

George Oakley
Inspiration for a contemporary attached two-car garage remodel in Salt Lake City

Interior view of dining room with custom designed screen wall that provides privacy from front entry while showcasing the Owner's collection of travel artifacts. Photo: Ebony Ellis

Dietrich Floeter Photography
Powder room - contemporary gray tile dark wood floor powder room idea in Other with a pedestal sink, a wall-mount toilet and white walls

Interior Design: Starr Sanford Design Photography: Nathaniel Ebert
Beach style porch photo in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension

Photo Credit: Mary Prince
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Amber Thrane
Inspiration for a coastal master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom remodel in San Diego with white walls and no fireplace

shared desk space for designer and assistant Photo by Rebecca McAlpin
Study room - mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and beige floor study room idea in Philadelphia with white walls

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
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Steve Tague
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen design in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant exterior home photo in Boston

Heucherella Pumpkin Spice used as entrance plant on both ends of the walkway, Star Magnolia visually separates the driveway space from the intimate space; limestone sundial was gift from parents.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

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Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.