Modern Transitional residence blending a tall white stucco gable with a slim vertical slot window and large format two story black steel frame glazing on the left against a lower hipped roof volume with grey stone panel base, dark asphalt shingle roof, shed dormers, and black bracket corbels on the right. A dark wood two-car garage door sits flush in the stone base beside a black steel frame glass entry door under a flat canopy.

The gray-blue matte glass tile mosaic and soft brown linear-striped porcelain tile of the master bathroom's spacious shower are illuminated by a skylight. The curbless shower includes a linear floor drain. The simple, clean geometric forms of the shower fittings include body spray jets and a handheld shower wand. © Jeffrey Totaro

Linear slots in the roof plane reflected with linear slots of the masonry walls. Photo by Daniel Freidman
Inspiration for a contemporary drought-tolerant front yard gravel garden path in Phoenix.

Trendy master brown tile freestanding bathtub photo in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink and white countertops

Small backyard stone patio fountain photo in DC Metro with no cover

Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

A 24" wide pullout waste drawer holds two cans (for garbage and recycling), a roll of paper towels, and a small drawer for dishtowels.
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in New York

Rikki Snyder

Completely remodeled farmhouse to update finishes & floor plan. Space plan, lighting schematics, finishes, furniture selection, and styling were done by K Design Photography: Isaac Bailey Photography

The custom storage unit holds everything needed for a well equipped artist studio. Vertical storage for canvases, shelving for books and sketch pads, drawers to organize smaller items, a countertop to keep a selection brushes out and available, as well as additional shelving on the sides to hold Plein Air equipment keeps this talented, busy, professional artist well organized and able to handle numerous commissions at one time. Photo by Cathy Rabeler

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.

Design: Jules Duffy Design; This kitchen was gutted to the studs and renovated TWICE after 2 burst pipe events! It's finally complete! With windows and doors on 3 sides, the kitchen is flooded with amazing light and beautiful breezes. The finishes were selected from a driftwood palate as a nod to the beach one block away, The limestone floor (beyond practical) dares all to find the sand traveling in on kids' feet. Tons of storage and seating make this kitchen a hub for entertaining. Photography: Laura Moss

Stefanie Rawlinson Photography
Open concept kitchen - large transitional u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, gray walls and recessed-panel cabinets

This cedar lamp post is set in a limestone masonry pier with bluestone cap. It is surrounded by long blooming perennials including 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Slots carved into an existing wall, anchored by heavy raw steel shelves floated in light. The slots reclaim valuable space from a mechanical shaft, extending and layering the intimate condominium living room, and redefining the composition of the existing fireplace without disturbing it. Matching steel shelves occupy an alcove to the right. For the back of the alcove and slots we selected a rich, dark contrasting color. Sam Rodell AIA

Slots carved into an existing wall, anchored by heavy raw steel shelves floated in light. The slots reclaim valuable space from a mechanical shaft, extending and layering the intimate condominium living room, and redefining the composition of the existing fireplace without disturbing it. Matching steel shelves occupy an alcove to the right. For the back of the alcove and slots we selected a rich, dark contrasting color. Sam Rodell AIA

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.