The powder room was a total renovation to the studs and subfloor. Updating it with a wall faucet and vessel sink, a custom cabinet to work with the space restrictions, and lighter colors accented with copper fixtures was just what this space needed.

The original appliances were dated and inefficient, set within a boxed layout that restricted usability.
Inspiration for a white floor kitchen remodel in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Cut-through path of found stone afforded easier access to the yard, otherwise restricted by the stone wall. No purchased materials other than plants.

Our latest project, Fish Camp, on Longboat Key, FL. This home was designed around tight zoning restrictions while meeting the FEMA V-zone requirement. It is registered with LEED and is expected to be Platinum certified. It is rated EnergyStar v. 3.1 with a HERS index of 50. The design is a modern take on the Key West vernacular so as to keep with the neighboring historic homes in the area. Ryan Gamma Photography

This beautiful home sits on a hill overlooking downtown Gig Harbor. The property offers views of the City lights and also the puget sound. For this project the roof pitch was designed low to accommodate a 16' height restriction. This was a pretty steep lot and a fun project to design.

The layout of this house was restricted by zoning and the steep hillside. A four story house with Bedrooms below all with wonderful views of the harbor. 8300 sf/770m - 5 bdrm

Our latest project, Fish Camp, on Longboat Key, FL. This home was designed around tight zoning restrictions while meeting the FEMA V-zone requirement. It is registered with LEED and is expected to be Platinum certified. It is rated EnergyStar v. 3.1 with a HERS index of 50. The design is a modern take on the Key West vernacular so as to keep with the neighboring historic homes in the area. Ryan Gamma Photography

This residence is located in the historic district of Los Gatos, California. The original single story home sat on a tiny lot and was about 600 square feet. The owner wanted to double its size, but this area of the city has very limiting restrictions. The only solution was to add another story, but due to the historic nature of the house, we were not allowed to remove that much of the house. Instead we detached the house from its foundation, jacked it up, built a new first floor underneath it, lowered the existing house down and attached it all together. The owner was very pleased with the final result. Brian Bishop, Architect, photo credit

The layout of this house was restricted by zoning and the steep hillside. A four story house with Bedrooms below all with wonderful views of the harbor. 8300 sf/770m - 5 bdrm

This 6,600 square foot lot on a steep mountainside in Mill Valley had a building regulation that restricted all structures to a maximum of 2,000 square feet, and the site slope is about a 20-foot drop.

Our latest project, Fish Camp, on Longboat Key, FL. This home was designed around tight zoning restrictions while meeting the FEMA V-zone requirement. It is registered with LEED and is expected to be Platinum certified. It is rated EnergyStar v. 3.1 with a HERS index of 50. The design is a modern take on the Key West vernacular so as to keep with the neighboring historic homes in the area. Ryan Gamma Photography

Nestled at the end of a long flag lot driveway in Amagansett, NY, a young couple purchased the property with intentions to construct a second home for their growing family. A home that would not only be comfortable for the immediate family but also serve and grow on busy summer weekends to accommodate extended family, friends, children and guests. The tight lot along with the sizable program culminated in the building envelope being pushed to every limit, restriction and regulation one could imagine. The resulting architecture possesses a traditional Hamptons cottage exterior juxtaposed with modern elements that help break up the single mass. Centered on the entry façade is a large double story window that shrouds the floating switchback staircase on the interior. A bluestone patio wraps three sides of the home, which, in the rear, leads to a small in ground pool with a frameless glass railing. In the interior, custom white washed white oak floors run throughout the home as well as on the floating central staircase. For a more modern style of living, the open living, kitchen and dining area serve as one large entertaining space. In an area surrounded by sprawling Mcmansions, this tightly knit home functions more similar to that of a large NYC apartment by serving the perfect balance between maximized form with the right amount of function given the strict parameters. Large glass sliders open the living and dining rooms to the backyard patio and pool creating harmony between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Shaker style cabinets in the kitchen pair with a more contemporary staircase softened by the warmer wood tones of the vertical slats that surround it.

This 300 year old home in Newburyport, MA is given fresh life with an open and eclectic kitchen that holds true to the house's antique heritage. Photos by Eric Roth

At an elevation of 7,600 feet, challenging site restrictions provided a fantastic opportunity to create a secluded retreat for the homeowner that captures million-dollar views of Park City, Utah.

The primary request for this project was to restrict the light at the top of the palladium window. A shirred semi-circular print was installed on a curved rod. The balloon curtains which are able to be drawn up and down are trimmed with the same fabric as the top.

This deck was created to work with the restrictive zoning setbacks that were in place. The homeowners wanted a low maintenance project that would lead them to a flagstone patio.

Kitchen Remodel with new Wood Floor and new Interior Design layout. Much of the previous framing caused the Kitchen space to feel ‘restricted’, and was removed to allow for a more flowing design leading into the new Living Room area. ShelCidy Custom Remodeling, Inc.

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Trendy u-shaped beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, a peninsula and white countertops