Ed Butera
Inspiration for a huge contemporary master carpeted bedroom remodel in Miami

Small farmhouse open concept light wood floor pool photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

The original design had an open floor concept, but the existing counter was an awkward height and shape, which acted more as a barrier to the room rather than letting it flow. Now the owners can work in the kitchen and entertain with ease.

Jeff Herr Photography
Arts and crafts u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Atlanta with medium tone wood cabinets and an island

Photo by David Hiser
Example of a classic home bar design in Portland

Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and solid surface countertops

An existing attached garage was renovated into a suite for the owners aging parents. The kitchenette includes refrigerator, sink and dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster oven and microwave.

Serendipity Magazine Elegant and gracious waterfront home in Greenwich, Connecticut with separate Pool House. Grand estate features custom cabinetry, custom moldings, custom details throughout. Expansive landscape and outbuildings accommodate family and guest activities. Luxurious living.

Robert Radifera
Home design - contemporary home design idea in DC Metro

R. Brad Knipstein Photography
Kitchen - contemporary galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and blue countertops

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Elegant bathroom photo in Salt Lake City

студия TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
Alcove shower - contemporary porcelain tile alcove shower idea in Moscow with a wall-mount toilet and beige walls

Example of a 1950s home design design in Minneapolis

Chris Leschinsky
Mid-sized tuscan backyard stone and rectangular pool photo in San Luis Obispo

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Mid-century modern u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Location: Bethesda, MD, USA We completely revamped the kitchen and breakfast areas and gave these spaces more natural light. They wanted a place that is both aesthetic and practical and we achieved this by having space for sitting in the breakfast space and the peninsulas on both sides of the kitchen, not to mention there is extra sitting space along the bay window with extra storage. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography

Inspiration for a small scandinavian medium tone wood floor sunroom remodel with a standard ceiling

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a mid-century modern mudroom remodel in Austin with white walls