Large transitional light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Miami with white walls and no fireplace

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Trendy freestanding bathtub photo in Tampa

Example of a transitional l-shaped beige floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Morgan Howarth
Bedroom - large coastal master light wood floor bedroom idea in DC Metro with blue walls and no fireplace

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Example of a cottage l-shaped kitchen design in New York with multicolored backsplash and colored appliances

Emily Followill
Mountain style medium tone wood floor and brown floor bathroom photo with medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, gray countertops and shaker cabinets

Example of a transitional master green tile marble floor and gray floor bathroom design in Richmond with gray cabinets and gray walls

Danny Piassick
Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor bedroom design in Dallas with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
Small beach style front porch photo in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension

Clean and bright modern bathroom in a farmhouse in Mill Spring. The white countertops against the natural, warm wood tones makes a relaxing atmosphere. His and hers sinks, towel warmers, floating vanities, storage solutions and simple and sleek drawer pulls and faucets. Curbless shower, white shower tiles with zig zag tile floor. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Example of a mid-sized mountain style home bar design in Indianapolis

Bathroom - coastal master dark wood floor bathroom idea in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, white walls, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

House of Jade Interiors. Modern farmhouse office.
Inspiration for a farmhouse freestanding desk dark wood floor study room remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

Photo by Rachel Weill
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

The new morning room is the size of the original kitchen. It features a beverage center, window seat, and custom table. It also showcases the pastoral views. Photo Credit: David Bader Interior Design Partner: Becky Howley

Kat Alves
Transitional master cement tile and black and white tile bathroom photo in Sacramento with white walls, quartz countertops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

arbors, trellis, pergolas, decking, custom wood structure, outdoor living space, outdoor seating, outdoor cook station
Example of a classic backyard deck design in Portland with a bbq area

Modern Farmhouse designed for entertainment and gatherings. French doors leading into the main part of the home and trim details everywhere. Shiplap, board and batten, tray ceiling details, custom barrel tables are all part of this modern farmhouse design. ​ Half bath with a custom vanity. Clean modern windows. Living room has a fireplace with custom cabinets and custom barn beam mantel with ship lap above. The Master Bath has a beautiful tub for soaking and a spacious walk in shower. Front entry has a beautiful custom ceiling treatment.