Home office - modern home office idea in New York

Bedroom - modern bedroom idea in New York

Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in New York

Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in New York

Minimalist living room photo in New York

Inspiration for a timeless white tile and subway tile alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, gray walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Living room - modern living room idea in New York

Inspiration for a coastal open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Miami with white walls, no tv and no fireplace

Brady Architectural Photography
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts medium tone wood floor great room design in San Diego with white walls and no fireplace

Architectural Designer: Bruce Lenzen Design/Build - Interior Designer: Ann Ludwig - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary stone tile and gray tile porcelain tile walk-in shower remodel in Minneapolis

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Brittany Fecteau
Large eclectic single-wall gray floor and concrete floor kitchen pantry photo in Manchester with quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, open cabinets and gray cabinets

William Waldron
Enclosed dining room - contemporary enclosed dining room idea in Miami with multicolored walls

Photo: Sarah Natsumi Moore © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Austin

Sealight Studios Kauai
Inspiration for a tropical landscaping in Hawaii.

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian