Poised on the edge of a deep ravine overlooking the beautiful Barton Creek, the core of this 1960’s renovated home centers on the kitchen. This particular space was artfully collaborated on with the home's owner, who is the owner and chef of one of Austin's premiere restaurants. The original 155 square foot kitchen was not inspiring at all to the culinary professional who was unhappy with the size, layout, lighting, space, lack of appliances, and overall outdated style. One of the key goals was to create a space not only for everyday cooking, but for entertaining as well. The overall design of the kitchen incorporates large amounts of counter space, commercial-style appliances, transparent refrigerator and pantry, as well as natural lighting to pair with necessary task lighting. The openness of the design allows for the dining area to seamlessly flow into the space for everyday family gatherings or entertaining on special occasions. Photography by Adam Steiner

Indoor sport court - huge traditional light wood floor indoor sport court idea in Grand Rapids with white walls

Organized Living freedomRail Garage offers cabinet and shelving options to fill every garage storage need. http://organizedliving.com/home/products/freedomrail-garage.

Abran Rubiner Photography
Photo of a traditional outdoor playset in Los Angeles.

Jeri Koegel
Family room - contemporary light wood floor and gray floor family room idea in Orange County with white walls and no fireplace

Photo Credit: Kim Sargent
Enclosed kitchen - contemporary enclosed kitchen idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and yellow countertops

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Mark Boisclair Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor home bar remodel in Phoenix with white countertops

A carpet of grass and bluestone provides a relaxing outdoor sitting room - family & friends can sit in the shade while watching tennis on the adjacent court. Photography by Charles Mayer.

Pool with movie screen lowered http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv44_VknpD0

Craftsman wood exterior home idea in Minneapolis

This 1889 Victorian underwent a gut rehabilitation in 2010-2012 to transform it from a dilapidated 2BR/1BA to a 5BR/4BA contemporary family home. The large kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, built-in breakfast nook and butcher block island counter. A fresh and modern all-white palette was chosen with hand-made backsplash tile. A built-in bill paying desk to the left of the kitchen sports chalkboard paint on the wall. This house achieved a LEED Platinum green certification from the US Green Building Council in 2012. Photo by Paul Dyer

Ric Marder Imagery
Playroom - traditional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor playroom idea in New York with beige walls

Basement storage solution that gives the necessary amount of organization for any homeowner.
Inspiration for a small timeless garage remodel in Indianapolis

Holly Polgreen and Miller & Smith
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances and marble countertops

Photo by Robert Peacock.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, black backsplash and an island

The homeowners wanted their basement to be an exciting and varied entertainment space for the whole family. For the children’s favorite activities, the architects designed spaces for a dance studio, craft area, Murphy beds for sleepovers and an indoor sports court. © Bob Narod Photography / BOWA

The space is open but each area serves a specific purpose and the color and finishes are cohesive throughout.
Inspiration for a contemporary basement remodel in Seattle

Our Clients are a big sports family who wanted to maximize storage in their garage to store their kid's sports equipment. We decided to create lockers for them so they can keep their equipment organized and leave the stink and dirt at the door. We customized the cabinets to fit each child's specific equipment needs. -Rigsby Group, Inc.