Matthew Millman
Transitional open concept living room photo in San Francisco with white walls

AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, USA Our modern farm style home design was exactly what our clients were looking for. They had the charm and the landscape they wanted, but needed a boost to help accommodate a family of four. Our design saw us tear down their existing garage and transform the space into an entertaining family friendly kitchen. This addition moved the entry of the home to the other side and switched the view of the kitchen on the side of the home with more natural light. As for the ceilings, we went ahead and changed the traditional 7’8” ceilings to a 9’4” ceiling. Our decision to approach this home with smart design resulted in removing the existing stick frame roof and replacing it with engineered trusses to have a higher and wider roof, which allowed for the open plan to be implemented without the use of supporting beams. And once the finished product was complete, our clients had a home that doubled in space and created many more opportunities for entertaining and relaxing in style. Stacy Zarin Photography

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Mark Lohman Photography
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped seated home bar remodel in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Kitchen - large country l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartz countertops

Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder. Edge grain Maple butcher block countertop on the Kitchen Island, hands free kitchen faucet. Photos © Paul S. Bartholomew Photography

Lower level entry and bar
Example of a mid-sized mountain style galley porcelain tile seated home bar design in Denver with soapstone countertops, multicolored backsplash and stone tile backsplash

2014 NARI Greater Dallas Contractor of the Year Award for Home Theater and Media Room $150,000 and over - Dallas Renovation Group
Elegant enclosed carpeted and multicolored floor home theater photo in Dallas with black walls and a projector screen

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized french country l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, black appliances and an island

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Photos by Spacecrafting House built by Divine Custom Homes
Transitional u-shaped light wood floor seated home bar photo in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and granite countertops

A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Unique custom designed full bar with seating for 6. Built-in arched bookshelves at wall include wood framed glass shelves. Decorative pilasters spaced in between bookshelves. Bar also includes several appliances, curved wainscot panel & bar rail.

Seated home bar - mid-sized rustic galley dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Brett Mountain
Inspiration for an industrial u-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Home theater - rustic carpeted and black floor home theater idea in Denver with a projector screen

The layout of the original living room remained the same, with its lovely built in benches at the windows surrounding the fireplace. Decoration by Jenna Sheingold. - Dibble Photography