Inspiration for a contemporary formal and open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor, vaulted ceiling and wood ceiling living room remodel in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with white walls

Brad Meese
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with a tile fireplace, a ribbon fireplace, beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Transitional formal living room photo in Miami with beige walls and a ribbon fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard brick patio design in Columbus with a fire pit and a roof extension

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

This study was designed with a young family in mind. A longhorn fan a black and white print was featured and used family photos and kids artwork for accents. Adding a few accessories on the bookcase with favorite books on the shelves give this space finishing touches. A mid-century desk and chair was recommended from CB2 to give the space a more modern feel but keeping a little traditional in the mix. Navy Wall to create bring your eye into the room as soon as you walk in from the front door.

A rustic modern patio blends natural stone pavers, warm wood accents, and seamless mountain views, crafting an inviting and sustainable outdoor living space in this organic mountain home.

Indoor-Outdoor living. Caribbean style.
Island style balcony balcony photo in Miami with a roof extension

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
This is an example of a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Phoenix for winter.

Photography by Jimi Smith / "Jimi Smith Photography"
Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete and rectangular hot tub design in Dallas

sara essex
Mid-sized elegant formal and enclosed living room photo in New Orleans with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Lake Front Country Estate Summer Kitchen, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling
Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design with a roof extension

Living room - mediterranean formal living room idea in Houston with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Ashley Avila
Inspiration for a timeless porch remodel in Grand Rapids

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Seattle with a fire pit.

Lincoln Barbour
This is an example of an industrial garden path in DC Metro.

Jamie Salomon, Stylist Susan Salomon
Inspiration for a rustic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Boston with brown walls, a wood stove and no tv