Barry Grossman Photography
Drop-in bathtub - contemporary stone tile and white tile drop-in bathtub idea in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

David Lauer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white tile and marble tile porcelain tile and white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Denver with white walls

Luxury owner bath with soaking tub.
Example of a huge transitional master multicolored tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, multicolored floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub design in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Picture Perfect House
Example of a cottage gray floor mudroom design in Chicago

Example of a classic underground beige floor basement design in Indianapolis with beige walls and a bar

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in New York

Jeffrey Erb
Hot tub - small contemporary courtyard rectangular hot tub idea in New York with decking

Small transitional kitchen photo in Vancouver with green backsplash and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted and brown floor walk-in closet design in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: City Homes, LLC
Example of a classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets and brown countertops

Large transitional master glass tile and beige tile pebble tile floor and beige floor alcove shower photo in Orange County with white cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, an undermount tub and a hinged shower door

Jim Fuhrmann, Beinfield Architecture PC
Example of a mid-sized country open concept living room design in New York with a standard fireplace and gray walls

Transitional gray tile gray floor alcove shower photo in Little Rock with white walls and a hinged shower door

Giana Allen Design - created these bed nooks as a cozy option in a loft where the sloping roof line made an area in a room that otherwise would have gone unused. The accent color creates an intimate feeling and highlights the space. Custom homes, furniture and design all done by Allen. www.gianaallendesign.com

Alice Washburn Award 2013 - Winner - Accessory Building Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. The dining room features authentic mid century modern furniture and a colorful Louis Poulsen pendant.

Photographer - Marty Paoletta
Large elegant master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Nashville with gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and raised-panel cabinets

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

The pergola, above the uppermost horizontal 'strip' of cedar, is a bronze poly-carbonate, which allows light to come through, but which blocks UV rays and keeps out the rain. It's also available in clear, and a few more colors.