The small eat - in kitchen was designed with functionality in mind. The clients needed as much counter space as possible for cooking and prepping, as well as a dedicated spot for their many cookbooks. Soda Glass panels were used for the backsplash. The clients are able to write down recipes, weekly meal schedules and notes on the glass backsplash - making for a truly functional and personal kitchen. The extendable dining table was purchased to cater to their growing family. Treve Johnson Photography

Because this shed has an all-weather design, it holds up to years of outdoor conditions. Invest in the Store-It-Out Max shed for storing your outdoor garbage bins. It keeps animals from scavenging and spreading garbage over your lawn, and the easy-open top lid makes it convenient to toss in garbage bags and close it behind for security. You can also use the Store-It-Out Max shed for housing your garden supplies and patio furniture. If you need a place to store your pool chemicals, tools, floats and other supplies, use it as a pool storage shed. It keeps your net, chlorine, and scrubber all within reach when you need them. Since this shed has wood-like panels, it gives you a decorative place to store your belongings without sacrificing the appearance of your yard.

With the pending arrival of a beautiful baby girl, the homeowners of this 1928 Minneapolis Tudor wanted a basement that was conducive to a young child, but would still allow a place for family to gather and the occasional house guest. The original basement was typical; cold, lacking natural light with tiny, uncomfortably confined rooms and that “unique” basement smell. The goal was to reverse all of the ill effects of a rarely unappreciated space while increasing the performance of the older home. The frigid temperatures and wet, mildew odor was remedied by demolishing the entire slab floor and excavating to gain an extra six inches in ceiling height. It also allowed us to insulate to R-15, moisture proof under the new slab, install a drain tile and sump pump. Within the concrete slab is a hydronic, in-floor radiant heating system which further helps to add comfort to the space. Lastly, we also sprayed a closed-cell, expanding urethane foam on the inside of the foundation walls all the way to the first floor. To help bring more light down to the basement, we started by opening up the staircase on both sides. A curved wall bends light into the lower level while a countertop and cubbies below provide storage space for odds and ends. On the opposite wall, creatively placed cubbies provide places for paintings, ceramics and plants. We also removed the tiny 18” x 34” window on the south wall and installed a full-sized, high-efficiency, triple pane Pella egress window. To let lots of natural light into the window, we expanded the size of the cedar-lined egress well and included a built-in planter at the base to help bring life into an otherwise empty cavity. Small, unspecified spaces that became storage areas now have purpose. The areas are defined, yet open. Upon descending down the stairs, one is greeted by a large living room with curved walls, custom design media center, built-in daybed and bookshelves. Use of paint was important in the design. Naturally in older homes basements are going to have exposed beams, soffits and a whole gambit of nooks and crannies. Instead of disguising them, we played them up, which created a layer effect with the color. The color also adds a touch of playfulness which anyone, regardless of age, can enjoy. We scavenged the client’s garage and discovered that the previous homeowner kept the old, full-view glass front entry door in the garage. We re-installed the original glass knob and attached the door to sliding barn door hardware which was attached to the main structural beam of the lower level. On the other side of the door was the homeowners’ combined office and small fitness area. The office floor is a blend of thin strips of different colored cork. A built-in storage cabinet sits across from a site-built desk which forms to the curve of the dividing wall. A small, square hole in the curved wall provides a view to see who is coming down the stairs. Opposite of the office area and directly at the base of the stairs is a place for the homeowner’s treadmill. Hidden is the mechanical room, which is home to many green and energy efficient products. The washing machine is a low-water consumption unit while the dryer requires less energy to operate than most standard units. Both sit atop a checkerboard pattern of different colored VCT tiles. We also replaced the aging boiler, which only heated the first and second level, with a 95% efficient heat source for the entire house—including the basement. Behind the curved wall, the bathroom is conveniently located. A large, custom built no-formaldehyde added vanity supports the slab of remnant granite countertop. A piece of eco-resin wall panel, embedded with organic material, contains water in the shower and blends beautifully with the updated colors. Tucked under the stairs, we installed a dual-flush, low-water consumption toilet. Through creative space planning, we packed a lot of into a rather small space. As a result, we have three very happy homeowners who are enjoying their light, clean and safe lower level of their home—however, they’ve been hard pressed to think of it as a “basement”. highlights Moisture management system Insulated slab Hydronic in-floor heat Formaldehyde free cabinetry MN-made custom cabinets Ultra-low VOC paints Wool carpet Dual-flush toilet Cork floor No recessed lights Cedar egress window well with planter Re-used door Eco-resin

Family room - eclectic family room idea in Sacramento

Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) Landscape Construction Completed by Fairfield House & Garden Company

The U-shaped Kitchen opens off of the Living Room / Dining Room creating a T shaped Gathering Space perfect for Entertaining. Vaulted Ceilings with Decorative Reclaimed Timber Beams and Rafters give a Rustic Old-World feel, adding to the Eclectic style of this home. A Large Island with Seating provides added work and dining space and allows the homeowners to engage their guests while working in the Kitchen. Casement and Fixed Windows over the sink look out to the River View. Large Double Hung Windows at the side of the kitchen were kept low to the countertop for use as a pass-thru between the Kitchen and the Covered Grilling Patio outside. Salvaged and Scavenged Treasures of the homeowner are incorporated throughout this home including the Nautical Pendant Lights over the kitchen island and the Nautically Themed, Cast-Iron Fireback incorporated inset into the backsplash tile above the range. The Black Painted Bell-shaped Hood Surround, Character Alder Wood Sink Base & Island and the Knotty Pine Paneling on the island and under the pass-thru counter provide contrast to the Blue Painted Shaker Style Cabinets at the Kitchen perimeter. The Chevron Pattern of the knotty pine paneling on the Island repeats throughout the home and is also featured on the Living Room Fireplace surround on the opposite side of the Gathering Space in the Living Room.

Holiday Decorations for client in Randolph, NJ
Photo of a large traditional front yard landscaping in New York for winter.

The entry's coat rack compliments the stairwell niche wall with it's distressed painted paneling. The designer created the towel ladder out of scavenged driftwood from local beaches and hand painted the watercolor originals hanging above the coat rack a palm tree in a woven basket finishes the ensemble.

Pamela's living space is modern, elegant and a little bit Zen. Our job was to bring in a layer of comfy romance, so I focused on furnishing the space with mushy comfort, pure white slipcovers, warm woods, breezy linens and beautiful flowers, while respecting the modern edges. We used soft, white-linen-covered furniture, flowing linen gauze curtains to divide up the open plan spaces, flowers, of course, and a chandelier to add twinkle. In her previous home, Pamela's collection of beautiful books were displayed on open shelves in a chaotic but organized way, but the bookshelves did not translate and so we housed the entire collection in cabinets on either side of the fireplace behind heavy doors of reclaimed wood. The floaty, feminine painting of tutus over the fireplace actually has an edge to it, as it is built up from layers of plaster and has a cement like texture. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
Kids' room - scandinavian kids' room idea in Chicago

200 Sq. meters dassoXTR deck used near the swimming pool. Finished in 2013.
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A Lucite game table with priceless Dallas views. Chairs are Opera One by Pierantonio Bonacin.
Minimalist dining room photo in Dallas

Example of a trendy living room design in Minneapolis

Audrey Hall
Example of a mountain style bathroom design in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and an integrated sink

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Staircase - cottage staircase idea in DC Metro

Living room - industrial open concept concrete floor living room idea in Portland with yellow walls and a standard fireplace

Modern Farmhouse bathroom by Morgan Homes. The shelf was made from white oak scavenged from the original home before it was torn down.
Example of a country bathroom design in Chicago

Bénédicte Lassalle
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

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