1960s gray one-story concrete fiberboard house exterior photo in Houston with a hip roof and a metal roof

Entryway - modern entryway idea in Los Angeles

Blind corners with pull out trays eliminate the need to reach inside the cabinet. The pull out table concealed behind a drawer front adds additional function. JBL Photography

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Small minimalist two-story flat roof photo in Seattle

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Modern flat roof idea in Seattle

Scott DuBose Photography
Example of a mid-sized minimalist medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Aicher Interior Project
Inspiration for a timeless dedicated laundry room remodel with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a side-by-side washer/dryer

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Patio - small modern courtyard patio idea in Seattle with decking and a roof extension

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Deck - small modern rooftop deck idea in Seattle with no cover

Quicksilver Studios
Basement - contemporary basement idea in Seattle

When you find a home that meets most of your needs in a neighborhood you love, remodeling to make it more suitable for your family’s lifestyle can make that house your dream home. That’s what happened in this remodeling story. Our clients purchased a home built in 1983 with the plan to remodel the kitchen to suit their needs and tastes. The galley style kitchen was positioned at the center and rear of the main level and had an eat-in area at one end and a pantry at the opposite end. A small pass-through allowed view into the adjacent family room, but otherwise the two spaces were closed off from one another. The existing espresso stained cabinetry was attractive, but it darkened and narrowed the kitchen. The homeowners wanted the kitchen to feel more connected to the other main level living spaces. Creating more light and improving organization and storage were must haves for the new design. They also requested relocating the pantry from under the stairs and longed for a ventilation system that would vent the cooking smells outdoors rather than throughout the inside of the house. Our design involved removing a portion of wall between the kitchen and living room. This one change made it feel larger, more open and bright. It also connected the kitchen to the living room and allowed the two spaces to flow freely into one another. This new open area allowed us to extend the granite countertop to create a peninsula/bar that provides additional seating. To improve the existing lighting plan, we added new LED recessed lights, under-cabinet lighting, and pendant lighting over the peninsula. The selections were integral in making the kitchen feel lighter and larger. Our clients chose maple cabinetry with an oak stained tumbleweed finish paired with creamy granite countertops, and a pearl tumbled travertine backsplash. A few standout features include a set of floating shelves, concrete farmhouse sink, and mercury glass pendant lights. Flooring throughout the first floor was updated to an easy to maintain wood-look vinyl plank floor. Several new storage options were added including new cabinetry where the old pantry used to be, which accommodates the microwave in an upper cabinet as well as storage for small cooking appliances so they don’t take up space on the counters. There’s also a unique angled cabinet right next to the refrigerator. When the work was complete on this project we were very pleased that the design delivered exactly what the homeowners had envisioned. In addition, we were able to complete the construction without causing too much disturbance or disruption for the homeowners; one works the night shift, and was actually able to sleep during the day, and the other travels frequently for work and felt confident that the project was in good hands.

Example of a minimalist garage design in Denver

The exterior of this hillside home was completely renovated utilizing contemporary materials and details well suited to our Southern California climate. The floating roof allows plenty of natural light into the space as well as providing protection from the elements. The overhead cover of the spa has mechanical louvers and allows the homeowner to adjust to let in the perfect amount of shade and light.

Jim Bartsch
Transitional built-in desk light wood floor study room photo in Santa Barbara with beige walls

This house is really more then one style. This is the front (not entrance) with the garages and mechanical room on this level. Driveway circles around the house and the main entrance is level to the second floor and has more of the craftsman/lodge covered entrance.

Transitional formal living room photo in Miami with beige walls and a ribbon fireplace

With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.

Adrian Ozimek
Basement - basement idea in Toronto