Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and ceramic backsplash

It’s easy to find a place to sit or stash a coat in this comfortably organized mudroom. Scott Bergmann Photography
Inspiration for a cottage slate floor mudroom remodel in Boston with a glass front door and white walls

Inspiration for a contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Adjacent to the television lounge is a recessed seating nook with a large stone fire pit. The uniquely designed seating delivers intimacy and comfort. with a cushioned surrounding bench adorned with custom throw pillows. The fire pit is the heart of this area providing warmth and gathering charm.

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Bruce Cole Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage white tile and porcelain tile pebble tile floor and gray floor alcove shower remodel with white walls and a hinged shower door

Elegant l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build Art Consulting by Geremia Design

Patio - rustic stone patio idea with a bbq area

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble backsplash, a farmhouse sink and quartz countertops

Keith Scott Morton
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

Trendy white tile bathroom photo in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and white walls

This modern farmhouse kitchen features reclaimed flooring and island countertop, farmhouse sink, marble countertops, Grabill custom cabinetry, with a unique drawer for tupperware and beautiful table with built in benches. Photography by Eric Roth

Farmhouse inspired laundry room, made complete with a gorgeous, pattern cement floor tile!
Mid-sized trendy l-shaped ceramic tile and multicolored floor dedicated laundry room photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, beige countertops and quartz countertops

Example of a transitional blue tile and subway tile drop-in bathtub design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white walls

Trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in Seattle with a roof extension and a bbq area

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Sam Oberter Photography
1950s gray tile and slate tile alcove shower photo in Philadelphia with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets