Inspiration for a modern freestanding desk light wood floor and beige floor study room remodel with white walls

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Neil Landino
Inspiration for a small contemporary dark wood floor wet bar remodel in New York with glass-front cabinets and white backsplash

Elegant l-shaped kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family. John McManus

This is an example of a mediterranean porch design in Miami with a roof extension.

Modern House Productions
Drop-in bathtub - mid-sized asian master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls and quartzite countertops

Designed by Sagatov. Photographed by Barry Harley
Contemporary gray three-story exterior home idea in DC Metro with a shed roof

Oak cabinetry is stained a deep deep green and then paired with honed Danby marble. Beyond is the staircase which wraps around a screen evocative of the site's many trees amongst the winter snow.

Striking high-tech kitchen features contemporary furnishings and smart home automation from Control4 to enhance the ambiance and add the ultimate in convenience. Broadcast the music of your choice using a whole-home audio solution, powered by Control4. The recessed smart lighting and access lighting is designed to create the perfect personalized ambiance. Other automation options may include smart appliances, programmable thermostat control for comfort and energy management, home security system integration, and full A/V control. And everything can be controlled from virtually anywhere - using your Control4 app with a smart phone or tablet device or a convenient touch screen.

This full-level owner’s suite complete with custom pella windows, cathedral ceilings, recessed lighting, 36” contemporary rod ceiling fan, feature limousine black painted feature wall with 3-D wood paneling on 1/3rd of the wall to creating interesting form and flow; is also complimented by dual controlled pendant honeycomb reading lights. This was a fun one for us to design and build.

Inspiration for a contemporary carpeted home theater remodel in Las Vegas with black walls and a projector screen

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Basement - huge modern look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement idea with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Mike Schwartz
Patio - modern backyard patio idea in Chicago with decking and no cover

Trent Bell
Example of a mid-sized trendy concrete floor living room design in Portland Maine with white walls, a wood stove and a wall-mounted tv

the new kitchen features maple cabinetry and steel + slatted wood center island, open to the great room beyond. jimmy cheng photography
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Gibeon Photography
Large mountain style single-wall home bar photo with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and shaker cabinets

Transitional great room photo in New York