Example of a small minimalist galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

A red rose with a textural background tie together the colours and textures of this Toronto condominium kitchen. a black and red stepped bulkhead (left) conceals wiring while defining the space. It is constructed by Laqfoil and covered in black and red stretch ceiling membrane.

Tom Harper
Tuscan custom-shaped hot tub photo in Miami

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Photos: MIkiko Kikuyama
Staircase - contemporary wooden staircase idea in New York with painted risers

Example of a small minimalist galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

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Inspiration for a large coastal gray two-story wood and shingle house exterior remodel in Dallas with a gambrel roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Large elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary marble floor open concept kitchen remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances

Kathryn J. LeMaster
Mid-sized eclectic galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and subway tile backsplash

These homeowners faced a significant challenge when designing the patio of their dreams. The yard sloped into a forest backing onto their home. This was resolved by building several steps that lead to a beautiful sunken patio with a surrounding U-Cara retaining wall that showcases their lush gardens. They chose to also add a U-Cara firepit as the focal point, so their family can relax in a cozy setting.

Paul Dyer
Mid-sized transitional black one-story wood house exterior idea in San Francisco with a hip roof and a shingle roof

lisa pétrole
Inspiration for an industrial u-shaped concrete floor kitchen remodel in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and a peninsula

Nat Rea

Inspiration for a 1960s kitchen remodel in Philadelphia

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Sarah Reynolds
Minimalist home office photo in Dublin

Chip Riegel www.chipriegel.com
Family room - mid-sized transitional light wood floor family room idea in Providence with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden. The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape. Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment. Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas. The scheme was completed in April 2016