This classic Spanish home in South Pasadena was decorated to reflect the homeowners bohemian style, vintage collections, and subtle art deco features in the architecture. Highlights include a hand-painted ceiling mural, custom cat covers on sofa, and a vintage record player. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Example of a mid-sized beach style master white tile and ceramic tile marble floor, gray floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Inspiration for a transitional white tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor alcove shower remodel in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Small transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile vinyl floor and gray floor alcove bathtub photo in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, gray countertops and white walls

Example of a small transitional dark wood floor single front door design in Atlanta with a glass front door

Design by Kathryn J. LeMaster, Photo by Karen E. Segrave
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Little Rock with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and green walls

To create a unique kitchen, we take inspiration from the personality of our clients; it’s a collaborative effort to develop the exact look and feel that best suits their lifestyles. The challenge of this kitchen was to re-build the existing kitchen and adjoining full bath, creating a much better flow with plenty of storage for this active family (as they often entertain seaside). The two-toned cabinetry in both white and laguna blue reflected a true beach-feel adorned with a terrific choice of starfish and shell shaped hardware to draw attention to this creative and beautifully transformed seaside kitchen. We remind our clients that in order to be unique, do something unique! And this is nicely demonstrated in both the layout, color scheme and backsplash design details. Our client selected several hand painted decorative ocean creatures for the backsplash, drawing from colors in the room, and this created a truly unique conversation piece! A glint of sparkle from the white quartz countertops brings you closer to the beach in this impressive oceanfront home. From flooring to ceiling, we created a picture perfect beautiful beach house kitchen that is not only functional but provides a relaxed and inviting feel for these seaside owners.

Photo: Karen Melvin
Example of a classic kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and paneled appliances

Located on farmland in McLean, Virginia, the American Farmhouse balances the expected comforts of a new home with the bucolic beauty of an old farmhouse. The final site plan still has evidence showing parallel courses of the barn’s destiny. The house mass is broken and lowered so that the home can remain secondary to the monolithic barn structure. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design. The age and patina of the barn is reflected in the house’s textural use of board and batten and field stone layered similar to stone foundations. The original development plan was to demolish the existing barn and construct three suburban homes. Part of an endangered breed, as one of the few remaining barns in the area, it was originally viewed as a challenge in a luxury home construction with several difficulties posed to the impending project: it would be expensive to renovate, vulnerable to demolition, and threatened by urban sprawl. However, instead of trying to alter or destroy the barn, the structure was fully embraced into the traditional architecture project as a centerpiece and was used as the inspiration for the home. The new house was sited parallel to the barn so that views to the barn gable were accessible.

Mid-sized urban formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Seattle with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Example of a tuscan medium tone wood floor bathroom design in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub and white walls

Matthew Millman
Elegant kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Tria Giovan
Example of a french country dark wood floor dining room design in New York with blue walls

Large kitchen design in a cabin preservation project. Sam Oberter Photography
Example of a large mountain style dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Paul Johnson
Example of a cottage bedroom design in New York

Elegant bathroom photo in Kansas City with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink corner shower design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

The builder, Stellar Blu, wanted something a little different for this Parade of Homes home but Wake Forest can be a tricky market and so it was important to maintain marketability. We chose to use leaded glass, LED in cabinet lighting and other subtile features to create a timeless design. Photo by Tad Davis Photography