Shawn Spry Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman backyard stamped concrete patio kitchen remodel in Kansas City with no cover

Photo: Jason Snyder © 2014 Houzz Design: Luca Construction and Design
Staircase - contemporary staircase idea

Wing Wong Memories LLC
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, beige backsplash and an island

Aloe cabinets, wall mount porcelain sink and porcelain utility sink create this vintage laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional laundry room remodel in Seattle

All photos by Aleks Eva. 3rd floor of a 3 storey walk up. Freshly remodeled and designed by Liz Klafeta of Bangtel for New Era Chicago.
Example of a small eclectic guest bedroom design in Chicago with white walls

Mark Woods
Inspiration for a contemporary concrete floor and gray floor playroom remodel in Seattle

A sophisticated family residence cycles through a soothing palette of lush textures and uplifting hues. Photography by Kim Sargent.
Inspiration for a bedroom contemporary boy dark wood floor kids' bedroom remodel in New York with gray walls

Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized and bedroom contemporary loft-style and girl medium tone wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom remodel in Santa Barbara with white walls and no fireplace

The site is located on the Mitchell House preparatory school campus in Polokwane. The client's brief called for an early childhood development centre which would accommodate 122 learners and requested that the building be evident of it's young and playful users. Curiosity, wonder and intrigue would become defining criteria in an attempt to create a conducive learning environment for young learners to grow, a building where children would be encouraged to interact with their environment. The construction methodology of the building would remain apparent, allowing its users to analyse the assembly of components. Due to the age group of the users, the building would need to function semi-autonomously from the rest of the school, while allowing for controlled interaction and inclusivity as is the norm for Mitchell House. A linear plan which coincides with the developmental progress of the learners was identified as the appropriate building typology. The spatial constraints of the site required this plan to be moulded into the available space between the existing infrastructure, however the linear process was maintained. From the access-controlled reception and administration area one would move past the creative arts and exhibition space towards the Northern wing where the youngest learners are taught. These would share connected ablutions and storerooms between classes to enable fluid movement and assistance throughout the teaching and service spaces. The East wing of the centre would house the elder learners who would be in the process of being integrated with the fabric of the main school campus. These classrooms include storage areas, however, have separate ablution facilities. The two wings of the building surround a courtyard where play and interaction are in abundance.

Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped travertine floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue backsplash, an island, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Tessa Neustadt
Utility room - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor utility room idea in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, white walls and a stacked washer/dryer

Country gray floor mudroom photo in Seattle with white walls

Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed dark wood floor family room library design in San Diego with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Photographer: Dan Piassick
Large elegant formal and open concept porcelain tile living room photo in Dallas with blue walls and a standard fireplace

These library cabinets are truly elegant, featuring fluted pilasters with carved capitals and an arched applied molding with raised burl panels on the upper frame. The lower door panels also have walnut burl. The room is completed with matching wainscoting, interior door pair door case, base mold, and crown.

Huge farmhouse three-car garage photo in San Francisco

The site is located on the Mitchell House preparatory school campus in Polokwane. The client's brief called for an early childhood development centre which would accommodate 122 learners and requested that the building be evident of it's young and playful users. Curiosity, wonder and intrigue would become defining criteria in an attempt to create a conducive learning environment for young learners to grow, a building where children would be encouraged to interact with their environment. The construction methodology of the building would remain apparent, allowing its users to analyse the assembly of components. Due to the age group of the users, the building would need to function semi-autonomously from the rest of the school, while allowing for controlled interaction and inclusivity as is the norm for Mitchell House. A linear plan which coincides with the developmental progress of the learners was identified as the appropriate building typology. The spatial constraints of the site required this plan to be moulded into the available space between the existing infrastructure, however the linear process was maintained. From the access-controlled reception and administration area one would move past the creative arts and exhibition space towards the Northern wing where the youngest learners are taught. These would share connected ablutions and storerooms between classes to enable fluid movement and assistance throughout the teaching and service spaces. The East wing of the centre would house the elder learners who would be in the process of being integrated with the fabric of the main school campus. These classrooms include storage areas, however, have separate ablution facilities. The two wings of the building surround a courtyard where play and interaction are in abundance.

Two young brothers needed a room that could grow with them. This room will take them through their high school years with only a few minor changes. The play table's legs are in three pieces and will grow to a full height table. The drapes pattern is playful enough for children but can also be appropriate in a guest room.