Utility room - traditional single-wall utility room idea in New York with an undermount sink, a side-by-side washer/dryer and medium tone wood cabinets

Rohl Perrin and Rowe Contemporary Bridge Kitchen Faucet with Cross Handles
Example of a classic bathroom design in New York

Design ideas for a large rustic full sun side yard mulch and wood fence vegetable garden landscape in Minneapolis for summer.

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

Roehner + Ryan
Trendy townhouse exterior photo in Phoenix

Inspiration for a transitional wooden l-shaped mixed material railing staircase remodel in Miami with painted risers

A fresh reinterpretation of historic influences is at the center of our design philosophy; we’ve combined innovative materials and traditional architecture with modern finishes such as generous floor plans, open living concepts, gracious window placements, and superior finishes. With personalized interior detailing and gracious proportions filled with natural light, Fairview Row offers residents an intimate place to call home. It’s a unique community where traditional elegance speaks to the nature of the neighborhood in a way that feels fresh and relevant for today. Smith Hardy Photos

Photograph by Patrick Brickman /// Architect: Christopher Rose Architects, PA / Builder: Moffly Construction / Interior Designer: Tammy Connor, ASID Questions? Call Christopher Rose Architects, PA at (843) 559-7670 or visit chrisrosearchitects.com.

The built in bench with plenty of storage creates an efficient family entry. Separation from the laundry provides a perfect place for the family dog to hang out while he's drying off after a swim! Complete with his own entry door! photo by: Jason Hulet

Daniel Afzal
Trendy home design photo in DC Metro

Deco Design & Development
Tuscan home design photo in San Francisco

Deco Design & Development
Home design - mediterranean home design idea in San Francisco

Deco Design & Development
Home design - mediterranean home design idea in San Francisco

Example of a beach style l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bruce Cole
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray floor basement design with white walls

Example of a large tuscan gray floor and limestone floor hallway design in Dallas with white walls

Troy Thies Photography
Example of a farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Transitional l-shaped kitchen photo in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Sabina McKenna Architectural and Interior Design
Example of a mid-sized transitional beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile tub/shower combo design in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and green walls