Alcove shower - small eclectic kids' blue tile and glass tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, a one-piece toilet and blue walls

Wallpaper was easiest behind the bed as the skim coating actually became exhausting so I gave up, it's my own house so I figured it was OK to go an easier route for the last wall!

Inspiration for a small contemporary wooden straight staircase remodel with painted risers

Small minimalist single-wall concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cottage multicolored tile powder room photo in Austin with white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops

Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a large transitional front yard landscaping in San Francisco.

Bedroom beach style carpeted and gray floor kids' bedroom photo in Miami with gray walls

Inspiration for a transitional powder room remodel in San Francisco with black walls and a wall-mount sink

Large tuscan white two-story wood exterior home photo in Orange County

Jeremy Blum
Inspiration for a timeless formal light wood floor living room remodel in Louisville with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

Overview Extension and complete refurbishment. The Brief The existing house had very shallow rooms with a need for more depth throughout the property by extending into the rear garden which is large and south facing. We were to look at extending to the rear and to the end of the property, where we had redundant garden space, to maximise the footprint and yield a series of WOW factor spaces maximising the value of the house. The brief requested 4 bedrooms plus a luxurious guest space with separate access; large, open plan living spaces with large kitchen/entertaining area, utility and larder; family bathroom space and a high specification ensuite to two bedrooms. In addition, we were to create balconies overlooking a beautiful garden and design a ‘kerb appeal’ frontage facing the sought-after street location. Buildings of this age lend themselves to use of natural materials like handmade tiles, good quality bricks and external insulation/render systems with timber windows. We specified high quality materials to achieve a highly desirable look which has become a hit on Houzz. Our Solution One of our specialisms is the refurbishment and extension of detached 1930’s properties. Taking the existing small rooms and lack of relationship to a large garden we added a double height rear extension to both ends of the plan and a new garage annex with guest suite. We wanted to create a view of, and route to the garden from the front door and a series of living spaces to meet our client’s needs. The front of the building needed a fresh approach to the ordinary palette of materials and we re-glazed throughout working closely with a great build team.

Shea McGee
Beach style bathroom photo in Salt Lake City

Example of a classic powder room design in Charlotte

Example of a large country l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

Large mountain style backyard concrete paver and rectangular patio photo in Richmond

The original kitchen certainly wasn't what this avid baker had envisioned to create her confections. A small closed off kitchen flanked by a small entry area, living room and the main traffic pattern for the house ran right through the middle. The new design solved all these challenges as well as improved the look of the space. Combining the spaces was achieved by simply removing a wall and increasing the opening to the small entry way. After much re-routing of plumbing, electrical and of course structure, the 3 small spaces where combined into 1 great kitchen, perfect for baking as well as entertaining. Photography by Scott Sherman

Stained newel post and handrail with oil rubbed bronze balusters.
Staircase - staircase idea in Milwaukee