Bruce Hemming
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in London

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Design ideas for a large tropical backyard stone landscaping in Hertfordshire.

Mill Valley MODERN DANIEL HUNTER AIA
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in San Francisco

A formerly walled in kitchen can finally breathe, and the cook can talk to his/her family or guests in this Denver remodel. Same footprint, but feels and works 5x better! Caesarstone counters and splash,

A new upholstered bed frame, paint, mouldings and light fixture has transformed this bedroom.
Bedroom - mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Vancouver with gray walls

Example of a trendy living room design in Portland with white walls

Complete interior renovation of a 1980s split level house in the Virginia suburbs. Main level includes reading room, dining, kitchen, living and master bedroom suite. New front elevation at entry, new rear deck and complete re-cladding of the house. Interior: The prototypical layout of the split level home tends to separate the entrance, and any other associated space, from the rest of the living spaces one half level up. In this home the lower level "living" room off the entry was physically isolated from the dining, kitchen and family rooms above, and was only connected visually by a railing at dining room level. The owner desired a stronger integration of the lower and upper levels, in addition to an open flow between the major spaces on the upper level where they spend most of their time. ExteriorThe exterior entry of the house was a fragmented composition of disparate elements. The rear of the home was blocked off from views due to small windows, and had a difficult to use multi leveled deck. The owners requested an updated treatment of the entry, a more uniform exterior cladding, and an integration between the interior and exterior spaces. SOLUTIONS The overriding strategy was to create a spatial sequence allowing a seamless flow from the front of the house through the living spaces and to the exterior, in addition to unifying the upper and lower spaces. This was accomplished by creating a "reading room" at the entry level that responds to the front garden with a series of interior contours that are both steps as well as seating zones, while the orthogonal layout of the main level and deck reflects the pragmatic daily activities of cooking, eating and relaxing. The stairs between levels were moved so that the visitor could enter the new reading room, experiencing it as a place, before moving up to the main level. The upper level dining room floor was "pushed" out into the reading room space, thus creating a balcony over and into the space below. At the entry, the second floor landing was opened up to create a double height space, with enlarged windows. The rear wall of the house was opened up with continuous glass windows and doors to maximize the views and light. A new simplified single level deck replaced the old one.

Completed patio using OS framework system to create a modern contemporary look. Porcelain tiles and finished off with artificial turf. A low maintenance garden ready to enjoy.

A 50's front to back split level in Denver's Hilltop neighborhood, ready for some love and added space!
Example of a mid-sized 1960s yellow two-story brick house exterior design in Denver with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Valarie Wilcox
Example of a trendy light wood floor and beige floor dining room design in Toronto with white walls

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Denver

Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in London with white walls

Square rendered and painted raised beds with built-in seating. Ecodek composite decking laid flush level to the slate paving. Ambient lighting underneath the built-in seat with brushed chrome plate lights to the front of the raised beds and adjustable spot-lights shining up through the bamboo fargesia. Pine batten trellis installed to the top of the boundary walls. Contemporary style water feature with splash pool laid into the slate patio. Japanese acer planted in the foreground.

A living, dining, and kitchen area were opened up, and the flat 8 foot ceiling torn out to open up a large vaulted coffer, punctuated by a double skylight shaft over the cooktop and sink that floods the kitchen with daylight. Three windows on left (north) wall were closed in for privacy and wall space for cabinets

Trendy family room photo in Chicago

Trendy living room photo in Chicago

Front Elevation
Large contemporary multicolored two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in London with a mixed material roof

Beautifully split level garden that includes the lower sunken terrace featuring the fire place, is situated directly outside the spacious indoor kitchen and family room. The second level that is risen by steps to level lawns covers 3 sides of the garden with a slim path path to one and childrens open play area to the other. More steps then ascend to the third level of grassy terrace with a small seating area.

Square rendered and painted raised beds with built-in seating. Ecodek composite decking laid flush level to the slate paving. Ambient lighting underneath the built-in seat with brushed chrome plate lights to the front of the raised beds and adjustable spot-lights shining up through the bamboo fargesia. Pine batten trellis installed to the top of the boundary walls.

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in Chicago

Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Chicago