"Creating a dramatic set of stairs without cumbersome framing" is what Franklin considers the greatest dilemma during the design process. Connecting three stories, he came up with a plan of opposing staircases that creates dynamic space rather than obscure it. Although massive in its footprint, the stair design retains the open-air feeling of the home without compromising strength. Without posts and framework to support them, the staircases seemingly float in the space. "The combination of steel stringers and rails, along with the hardwood steps," Franklin explains, "created enough strength for each set of stairs to, literally, be anchored by only four bolts." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Huge trendy master white tile and marble tile marble floor bathroom photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub and gray walls

Photo by Peter Molick
Inspiration for a modern home office remodel in Houston with white walls

Example of a mid-sized classic gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor walk-in closet design in Denver with raised-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Custom home remodel Country Style Master bed room concealed closet
Bedroom - small farmhouse master light wood floor bedroom idea in Austin with white walls and no fireplace

Walk-In closet created for a stylish Manhattan woman. Our client wanted to incorporate drawers into the closet to eliminate dressers from the bedroom. This closet, a typical Manhattan size, has a hamper on the right, a safe bolted to the floor (which could also be camouflaged behind a door if desired), 12 drawers, linens, handbags and a full designer wardrobe.

THEME This playroom takes advantage of a high ceiling, wide floor space and multiple windows to create an open, bright space where a child can be a pirate boarding a captured ship, a chef in a cafe, a superhero flying down the slide, or just a kid swinging on a tire. FOCUS The tower and slide promise fun for all — even from the doorway. The multi-level structure doubles the play area; leaving plenty of room for a workbench, LEGO table, and other mobile toys. Below the tower, there is a chalkboard wall and desk for the young artist, as well as a toy microwave and food items for the budding chef. Brilliant primary colors on the walls and a sky blue ceiling with clouds create an entirely pleasant environment. STORAGE To accommodate a multitude of toys of varying sizes and shapes, the room is equipped with easily accessible, mobile and stationary storage units. Colorcoordinated baskets, buckets, crates and canvas bags make cleaning up a bit easier and keep the room organized. Mindful that the number and types of toys change as children age, the shelving unit features floating boards and adjustable pegs. GROWTH Designed as a family playroom with growth in mind, the room suits the needs of children of various ages. Different elements can be added or retired, and older children can keep more mature toys and games on higher shelves, safely out of a younger sibling’s reach. Lower shelving is reserved for the youngest child’s toys, books, and other treasures. SAFETY To minimize the bumps and bruises common in playrooms, exposed screws and bolts are covered by plastic molds or rope twisted around metal joiners. Elastic netting protects openings on the tower’s upper levels, while playroom activities can be monitored via any television in the house. Smaller kids are kept off the upper levels with the use of climbing net and rock wall anchors.

Eat-in kitchen - small traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, stone slab backsplash, marble countertops, an island and gray backsplash

Eric Roth
Example of a trendy u-shaped staircase design in Boston

Louise Lakier Photography © 2012 Houzz
Elegant living room library photo in Portland

Architect: Richard Warner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Award Winner: Master Design Awards, Best of Show
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Santa Barbara with a standard fireplace, no tv, a plaster fireplace and white walls

Features ·Stronger and more durable than typical vinyl products ·Up to 83% more energy efficient with optional triple-pane glass ·Virtually invisible SmoothSeamTM interior welded corners ·Extra-durable tandem nylon rollers for smooth, easy operation *Calculated based on average projected energy savings in a computer simulation using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Resfen 5.0 stndard criteria for a 2,000-square-foot home when comparing a Pella 350 Series vinyl window with InsulShield(R) Advanced Low-E triple-pane glass with argon to a single-pane vinyl window.

This is an example of a contemporary front yard vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco.

Second story sleeping loft located on Tybee Island in Savannah, GA. Behind the white flowing curtains are built in beds each adorned with a nautical reading light and built-in hideaway niches. The space is light and airy with painted gray floors, all white walls, old rustic beams and headers, wood paneling, tongue and groove ceilings, dormers, vintage rattan furniture, mid-century painted pieces, and a cool hangout spot for the kids. Floor Color: BM Sterling 1591 Blinds: Rio Linen Roman shades Wall Color: SW extra white 7006 Rug: West Elm Built-in Beds: Rethink Design Studio Bedside Table: Vintage teak tables with painted base and drawer fronts. Powder coated aluminum pull hardware Lamp: Robert Abbey with Ric Rac embellished shades by Rethink "Headboard": Target outdoor floor cushions Duvet Cover: Target Sheet & Pillow: Amy Butler Baskets: Target Drapery Fabric: West Elm Drapery Designed by: Rethink Design Studio Telephone: Vintage All Other Accessories: Homeowner's Collection.

Manual Clutch Rollease Acmeda 3% screen shades
Mid-sized urban loft-style brown floor living room photo in New York with a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace

2 medicine cabinets hold all those little things (nails, screws, tape, glue, etc...) a garage always has.
Inspiration for an eclectic shed remodel in Dallas

Patio - traditional patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

“The floating bamboo ceiling references the vertical reed-like wallpaper behind the LED candles in the niches of the chiseled stone.” - San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles August 2013 James Brady Photography

This small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.