Embracing small-space thinking, the clients skipped the ‘required’ double master sinks for a wide single vanity in luxurious walnut, with a new skylight above. The extra space is put to good use as a laundry room in the hall. Floor: Doge mosaic, Artistic Tile. Walls: Scenes in matte white, Mosa. Plumbing: Hansgrohe Metris S in brushed nickel. Light: Schoolhouse electric. Vanity: Nameeks

How do you expand an L shaped Eichler with the challenge of extending a long dark entry? Klopf Architecture's solution, to design a light filled atrium in the hallway to open up the bedroom expansion with green plants, sky lights and a glass wall. Not to mention the thoughtfulness of a blind door with wood siding similar to the rest of the home. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, Jeffrey Prose, and Angela Todorova Contractor: William Lowe Construction Photography ©2013 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2013

This modern beach house in Jacksonville Beach features a large, open entertainment area consisting of great room, kitchen, dining area and lanai. A unique second-story bridge over looks both foyer and great room. Polished concrete floors and horizontal aluminum stair railing bring a contemporary feel. The kitchen shines with European-style cabinetry and GE Profile appliances. The private upstairs master suite is situated away from other bedrooms and features a luxury master shower and floating double vanity. Two roomy secondary bedrooms share an additional bath. Photo credit: Deremer Studios

Example of a large trendy master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub design in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls and quartz countertops

As the kitchen is in the center of the house, we finished it with wish bone chairs they perfectly complement industrial wooden table they have. We kept the old chandelier and vase.

Ben Gebo
Example of a transitional master bedroom design in Boston with gray walls

As part of the renovations of an entire townhouse in one of Boston's historic neighborhoods, we opened up one floor from end to end and placed the kitchen in the center, between the dining area and a sitting room. Michael J. Lee Photography

2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Nor-Son Custom Builders
Laundry room - traditional multicolored floor laundry room idea in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Example of a large beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kids' room - mid-sized coastal gender-neutral gray floor kids' room idea in Other with beige walls

Living room - mediterranean concrete floor living room idea in Mumbai with gray walls

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in San Francisco

This is an example of a modern partial sun concrete paver garden path in San Diego.

Example of a transitional utility room design in Richmond with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and beige floor great room remodel in Orange County with white walls and no fireplace

Country u-shaped brown floor, medium tone wood floor and shiplap ceiling open concept kitchen photo in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and white countertops

Nestled into the existing landscape.
Inspiration for a small rustic one-story wood exterior home remodel in Seattle with a green roof

Rick Mattson
Home office - coastal built-in desk dark wood floor home office idea in Orange County with white walls

A new English Tudor Style residence, outfitted with all the amenities required for a growing family, includes this third-floor space that was developed into an exciting children’s play space. Tucked above the children’s bedroom wing and up a back stair, this space is a counterpoint to the formal areas of the house and provides the kids a place all their own. Large dormer windows allow for a light-filled space. Maple for the floor and end wall provides a warm and durable surface needed to accommodate such activities as basketball, indoor hockey, and the occasional bicycle. A sound-deadening floor system minimizes noise transmission to the spaces below.