Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Guest House- climbing roses, succulents and palms Photo-Martin Mann
Mid-sized mediterranean white two-story stucco gable roof idea in San Diego with a tile roof

Exterior View of front. Plan by Architect Richard Leggin. Interiors by Luther Paul Weber, AIA. Hoachlander Davis Photography
Example of a large farmhouse white three-story concrete fiberboard gable roof design in DC Metro

Tim Bies
Mountain style straight staircase photo in Seattle

Freestanding bathtub - large contemporary master white tile and marble tile multicolored floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub idea in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops, quartz countertops, gray cabinets and a floating vanity

Jeannine Bruin
Trendy white three-story flat roof photo in Philadelphia

Collaboration with Canonbury Homes and Frank Neely Design Associates.
Inspiration for a timeless open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets and two islands

The drawing shows the simple, clean pool house design with the pool in section in the foreground. Robert Benson Photography.
Mid-sized cottage screened-in side porch photo in New York

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless entryway remodel in New Orleans

Modern Loft designed and built by Sullivan Building & Design Group. Photo credit: Kathleen Connally
Example of an urban exterior home design in Philadelphia

Transitional home office photo in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a huge modern gray three-story brick gable roof remodel in New York

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

Example of a classic exterior home design in Nashville

Rendering of project.
Elegant home design photo in Houston