Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall dark wood floor wet bar remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray backsplash

photography by Rob Karosis
Mudroom - mid-sized traditional slate floor mudroom idea in Portland Maine with yellow walls

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets and black cabinets

Architectural Photography By Trevor Boyle Studio
Example of a mountain style patio fountain design in Columbus

Elegant formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Entry hall - coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor entry hall idea in Nashville with white walls and a black front door

Small elegant living room photo in Albuquerque with brown walls, no fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless slate floor and gray floor mudroom remodel in Orange County with gray walls

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Living room - large modern open concept porcelain tile living room idea in San Francisco with a bar, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Mark Knight Photography
Bedroom and large trendy gender-neutral limestone floor kids' bedroom photo in Austin with beige walls

Home Tour America Realtor Travis Reed
Inspiration for a transitional master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Atlanta with gray walls

A Minimal Modern Spa Bathroom completed by Storybook Interiors of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom remodel in Grand Rapids with quartzite countertops, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and a vessel sink

The front entry includes a built-in bench and storage for the family's shoes. Photographer: Tyler Chartier
Mid-sized 1960s dark wood floor foyer photo in San Francisco with a dark wood front door and white walls

Salisbury, CT This 4,000 square foot vacation house in northwest Connecticut sits on a small promontory with views across a lake to hills beyond. While the site was extraordinary, the owner’s existing house had no redeeming value. It was demolished, and its foundations provided the base for this house. The new house rises from a stone base set into the hillside. A guest bedroom, recreation room and wine cellar are located in this half cellar with views toward the lake. Above the house steps back creating a terrace across the entire length of the house with a covered dining porch at one end and steps down to the lawn at the other end. This main portion of the house is sided with wood clapboard and detailed simply to recall the 19th century farmhouses in the area. Large windows and ‘french’ doors open the living room and family room to the terrace and view. A large kitchen is open to the family room and also serves a formal dining room on the entrance side of the house. On the second floor a there is a spacious master suite and three additional bedrooms. A new ‘carriage house’ garage thirty feet from the main house was built and the driveway and topography altered to create a new sense of approach and entry.

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Property marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Designed for the urban family with a 4 story extension that provides the 4/5 bedrooms so rarely available in Hoboken. With a completely open parlor floor, this exquisite home has a contemporary loft like ambiance, 3 wood burning fireplaces, a designer kitchen featuring a Wolf 48” dual fuel range, Miele dishwasher, Carrera marble island and Pietro natural stone counters. A dedicated family room, guest/children’s rooms and master suite with private sitting area with his and hers closets comprise the upper 2 floors. The garden level is spectacular and ideal for a child’s playroom, in-law suite, media room & large separate office space. The 40’ Zen inspired yard is bordered by a custom built ipe’ privacy fence & features an avant- garde design of alternating natural slate and grass with made to order ipe’ planters and gazing balls. Phillip Jeffries designer wall coverings and custom paint grace the walls throughout the interior whereas the exterior brownstone is flawless and authentic newly forged cast iron railings usher you in to this move-in ready home.

Elegant l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed dark wood floor and black floor living room remodel in Chicago with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

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