This was a half bathroom located on the first floor of the house. We expanded the bathroom into an oversized foyer space to make room for a shower. The project required breaking up some of the slab to run the plumbing lines for the new shower and toilet locations. We created a custom tile shower with a frameless glass door and accented the space with tile wainscoting. The bathroom had an entry from a common hallway area and from the living room. We installed barn doors as the entry doors to keep the inswing of a door from taking up valuable space. We also installed and stained a set of French doors to create a separate space for the living room.

Super Tune-Up on Two Goodman Systems | Phoenix, AZ — Chandler GBP Client: Joe and Julie Location: Phoenix, AZ Scope of Work: Super Tune-Up on two systems, full inspection, maintenance plan enrollment Joe and Julie had us tune up both systems in their home, a pair of 15 year old Goodman units covering upstairs and down. Our technician confirmed both systems are cooling well at this time, which is good news for equipment of that age. He also documented what will matter down the road: buildup on both systems and fan motors that are well worn, with visible rust after fifteen Arizona summers. Fan motors do not usually fail without warning signs, and these are showing theirs. Our technician laid out the options to address it, along with other repairs that would extend the life of both systems, and left the decision with Joe and Julie. They enrolled both systems in a one year maintenance plan, which covers a cooling and heating tune-up for each system, annual drain line and coil cleaning, priority service and 15 percent off repairs. That is a smart move on aging equipment. The plan means a technician has eyes on both systems twice a year, and those fan motors get watched rather than forgotten. Joe and Julie, thank you for having us out and for putting both systems on a schedule. Running older equipment? Olive Air and Heating serves Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and the Valley. #PhoenixAZ #ACTuneUp #OliveAirHeating

Fully custom milled solid Spanish cedar garage door with antique hinges and automatic opener
Garage - mid-sized traditional attached one-car garage idea in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

This British Colonial theme new residence sits atop the ridgeline on the west end of Sanibel Island overlooking the Gulf. Carefully manicured dune and beach access offer breathtaking views from the main and upper patios of the residence to the beach and the sunset. A lush, tropical entry runs the length of each side property line from the road, along each side of the house, to the CCCL line and provides a dense privacy barrier from the beach access path along the east property line. Tropical bamboo, white bird of paradise, traveler palms, dwarf leaf clusia and relocated native trees and shrubs make up the dense buffer. In the front of the residence a specimen multi-stem Sylvester Date Palm anchors the center drive island while stately royal palms, foxtail palms and multi-stem adonidia palms accent the foundation of the residence. Curved coconut palms march down the driveway to the street. Individual theme gardens were created in the side yards which include a Moon Garden, Fruit Garden, Butterfly Garden, Wetland Garden, Tropical Garden and Bamboo Garden. Architectural garden elements include a Walpole garden gate, arbor and mail box with a custom house name sign attached. As one walks the many different specimen gardens, large concrete garden benches from Curry & Co. offer a place to pause while botanical plant label stakes indicate plant species and origin. A California style espalier wall with confederate jasmine vine softens the back side of the pool wall, which is visible upon the entrance to the garages and espalier on the pool side wall for trellis bougainvillea offer vertical elements to connect the house and the landscape with tropical vegetation and color. This ideal client had a specific idea for their property which we were able to visualize and bring to reality.

Located near Ennis, Montana, this cabin captures the essence of rustic style while maintaining modern comforts. Jack Watkins’ father, the namesake of the creek by which this home is built, was involved in the construction of the Old Faithful Lodge. He originally built the cabin for he and his family in 1917, with small additions and upgrades over the years. The new owners’ desire was to update the home to better facilitate modern living, but without losing the original character. Windows and doors were added, and the kitchen and bathroom were completely remodeled. Well-placed porches were added to further integrate the interior spaces to their adjacent exterior counterparts, as well as a mud room—a practical requirement in rural Montana. Today, details like the unique juniper handrail leading up to the library, will remind visitors and guests of its historical Western roots.

Becky Hollerbach
Mid-sized arts and crafts home design photo in St Louis

The existing one car garage had the leans. It was torn down and a stall and a half garage was rebuilt in its space, to give room for a work bench, gardening bench, and indoor dog kennel. Storage was also a requirement, which shaped the double shed roof with a clerestory, allowing for a wall of storage along the east side.

Tamara Alvarez
Photo of a mid-sized tropical full sun front yard brick landscaping in Miami.

Succulents are an easy, low maintenance way to spruce up your outdoor, or indoor, spaces. These plants require very low water usage making them a perfect plant for the southwestern United States, or for the plant lover who is constantly forgetting their watering can.

Taking in the panoramic views of this Modern Mediterranean Resort while dipping into its luxurious pool feels like a getaway tucked into the hills of Westlake Village. Although, this home wasn’t always so inviting. It originally had the view to impress guests but no space to entertain them. One day, the owners ran into a sign that it was time to remodel their home. Quite literally, they were walking around their neighborhood and saw a JRP Design & Remodel sign in someone’s front yard. They became our clients, and our architects drew up a new floorplan for their home. It included a massive addition to the front and a total reconfiguration to the backyard. These changes would allow us to create an entry, expand the small living room, and design an outdoor living space in the backyard. There was only one thing standing in the way of all of this – a mountain formed out of solid rock. Our team spent extensive time chipping away at it to reconstruct the home’s layout. Like always, the hard work was all worth it in the end for our clients to have their dream home! Luscious landscaping now surrounds the new addition to the front of the home. Its roof is topped with red clay Spanish tiles, giving it a Mediterranean feel. Walking through the iron door, you’re welcomed by a new entry where you can see all the way through the home to the backyard resort and all its glory, thanks to the living room’s LaCantina bi-fold door. A transparent fence lining the back of the property allows you to enjoy the hillside view without any obstruction. Within the backyard, a 38-foot long, deep blue modernized pool gravitates you to relaxation. The Baja shelf inside it is a tempting spot to lounge in the water and keep cool, while the chairs nearby provide another option for leaning back and soaking up the sun. On a hot day or chilly night, guests can gather under the sheltered outdoor living space equipped with ceiling fans and heaters. This space includes a kitchen with Stoneland marble countertops and a 42-inch Hestan barbeque. Next to it, a long dining table awaits a feast. Additional seating is available by the TV and fireplace. From the various entertainment spots to the open layout and breathtaking views, it’s no wonder why the owners love to call their home a “Modern Mediterranean Resort.” Photographer: Andrew Orozco

This house was designed for a couple and their son. One of the design program requirements was to have two master suites on the main level. They enjoy cooking and entertaining so the public and food prep. areas are functional, attractive and conducive to people gathering around. Consequently, the square footage of the main level is large. The house is also on a very steep slope which didn't help with the required footprint. In order to minimize the related costs of building with this site condition, the footprint of the house is long and not deep as it reaches down the slope. The scale of the existing homes in the neighborhood are unimposing. In order to play down the size as viewed from the street, the facade is broken up into several different masses with low sloping roofs. Once you're inside, the house opens up with 14 foot ceilings in the entry and living areas. The ceiling height of other spaces on the main level are 10 feet. Universal design was implemented on the main level to provide inherent accessibility for everyone. The lower level accommodates several guest rooms and baths, an exercise room, a guest den with wet bar and a man cave. Another design program requirement was to make the house as maintenance-free as possible. Exterior materials include stucco, Pennsylvania Blue Stone and a new aluminum siding product called Longboard. The siding comes in many wood grain finishes and to everyone that has seen it, they think it's real wood. It's also made from heavy gauge aluminum so it doesn't ding like traditional aluminum siding. The roofs are metal standing seam. The house is energy efficient. It's fully insulated with spray foam insulation-lots of it. The exterior walls were designed with 2x6 studs and roof rafters are 2x12 to provide plenty of space for the insulation, exceeding the required R-values. Windows and doors of course are energy efficient as well. All lighting is LED. The decking around the exterior is locust, a very hard native wood which is naturally insect and rot resistant. The best part of the whole project are the owners who love their new home. They initially had plans to live in this house during the summer months and Florida during the winter. They are now seriously considering living here full-time.

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
Transitional living room photo in Chicago

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows the remodel of a small 1950's vintage home master bathroom. 8"" x 18" Calcutta gold marble tile was used on the shower walls and floor wall base and ceramic gray penny tile on the floor. Shower includes curbless pan / floor, dual shower boxes, frameless glass slider, trough duel fixture sink and chrome fixtures.

2014 Northborough, MA project completed by the All Landscaping crew, featuring: Rectilinear stepping stone design; river and crushed stone beds; freshly seeded loam; 20 arborvitae (10 Hetz Wintergreen, 10 Dark American); 1 kwanzan cherry tree; 2 Fuji apple trees; 1 dogwood tree; 1 Japanese maple tree; blueberry bushes; dogwood shrubs; juniper shrubs. You can learn more about us & sign up for our email list by visiting: https://mailchi.mp/07d443c60973/alllandscapingco

In this kitchen, it leaves plenty of room for a large island limited only by the size of the slab. The large island holds the induction cooktop, down-draft, and microwave drawer.

2014 Northborough, MA project completed by the All Landscaping crew, featuring: Rectilinear stepping stone design; river and crushed stone beds; freshly seeded loam; 20 arborvitae (10 Hetz Wintergreen, 10 Dark American); 1 kwanzan cherry tree; 2 Fuji apple trees; 1 dogwood tree; 1 Japanese maple tree; blueberry bushes; dogwood shrubs; juniper shrubs. You can learn more about us & sign up for our email list by visiting: https://mailchi.mp/07d443c60973/alllandscapingco

Relocating the hallway for the kitchen redesign, required us to reimagine the rear entryway, mudroom, laundry room and pantries. We replaced dated travertine tile with the blonde maple floors to maintain consistency and connection. In the previous mudroom a bulkhead intersected the vaulted ceiling so we opted to remove it and open up the stair wall to create a brighter more welcoming entry. The mudroom cabinetry was designed with concealed storage in mind which helps keep this drop zone neat and tidy. A wood block benchtop complements the refinished maple floors and updated stair railings. In the adjacent laundry room, handcrafted tiles on the floor and backsplash infuse the space with charm.

Valerie Holland
Eat-in kitchen - large cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Wichita with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island