This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Rob Karosis
Eat-in kitchen - cottage eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and paneled appliances

Inspiration for a small transitional gender-neutral beige floor and carpeted walk-in closet remodel in New York with open cabinets and white cabinets

The structural fireplace, light fixtures and staircase elements are juxtaposed with the airy, transluscent window treatments and the plush silk rug. Moving into the lower level then with this softened natural light was key, so the knotty pine walls, low-hanging ceilings and vinyl flooring were updated with a raised ceiling, natural stone finishes and reclaimed wood detailing.

Edmund Studios Photography. The lake side of the kitchen has windows on two sides to maximize the view. Four custom tilt-in windows allow the outdoor counter on the deck to be served from inside the kitchen. Concrete countertops, hickory floors, a center island, and farm sink are key elements in this kitchen.

Small elegant u-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen pantry photo in Austin with open cabinets, copper countertops, an integrated sink, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash and no island

Beautiful transitional walk-in closet of this transitional Lake Forest home. The moss table in the sitting area, antiqued mirror closet doors and modern art chandelier make this closet unforgettable.

Example of a bedroom trendy medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom design in Miami with multicolored walls

Inspiration for a timeless utility room remodel in Houston with raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

This peninsula island is topped with Blue Butterfly granite. It features an overhang which serves as a wonderful place to eat a quick meal, and does double duty as a serving area when the homeowners entertain guests.

These dining room cabinets not only serve as homeschooling storage, they also do double duty as a buffet and serving area for guests. In the future, as the kids grow, these can convert into storage for platters, napkins, tablecloths, and all of the "stuff" of dining and entertaining.

David Duncan Livingston
Transitional formal carpeted living room photo in Los Angeles with multicolored walls and a standard fireplace

Dog food station Photo by Ron Garrison
Example of a large transitional u-shaped travertine floor and multicolored floor utility room design in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer and black countertops

outdoor living space, outdoor cook station, outdoor kitchen, bluestone hardscaping, custom wood structures, pergolas, arbor
Patio - contemporary patio idea in Portland

This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Transitional kitchen photo in Chicago

Inspiration for a large cottage backyard patio remodel in Austin with decking and a roof extension

Christopher Stark
Small trendy built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in San Francisco with green walls

Elegant underground ceramic tile and gray floor family room photo in Philadelphia with beige walls and no fireplace