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Large modern brown three-story wood flat roof idea in New York

Example of a mid-sized transitional wooden l-shaped staircase design in New York with painted risers

Example of a small trendy patio container garden design in DC Metro

Karen Bussolini
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in New York.

Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary wooden u-shaped open and cable railing staircase remodel in Milwaukee with white walls

chadbourne + doss architects have designed a washroom in the historic Alderbrook Station Netshed. The exterior gapped boards are inspired by cracks of light in the netshed's historic board and batten siding that shrink and grow depending on the season. Exterior corner photo by Tom Barwick

A 1927 colonial home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, received a breathtaking renovation that required extensive work, transforming it from a tucked away, utilitarian space, to an all-purpose gathering room, a role that most kitchens embrace in a home today. The scope of work changed over the course of the project, starting more minimalistically and then quickly becoming the main focus of the house's remodeling, resulting in a staircase being relocated and walls being torn down to create an inviting focal point to the home where family and friends could connect. The focus of the functionality was to allow for multiple prep areas with the inclusion of two islands and sinks, two eating areas (one for impromptu snacking and small meals of younger family members and friends on island no. two and a built-in bench seat for everyday meals in the immediate family). The kitchen was equipped with all Subzero and Wolf appliances, including a 48" range top with a 12" griddle, two double ovens, a 42" built-in side by side refrigerator and freezer, a microwave drawer on island no. one and a beverage center and icemaker in island no. two. The aesthetic feeling embraces the architectural feel of the home while adding a modern sensibility with the revamped layout and graphic elements that tie the color palette of whites, chocolate and charcoal. The cabinets were custom made and outfitted with beaded inset doors with a Shaker panel frame and finished in Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, a soft white that allowed for the kitchen to feel warm while still maintaining its brightness. Accents of walnut were added to create a sense of warmth, including a custom premium grade walnut countertop on island no. one from Brooks Custom and a TV cabinet with a doggie feeding station beneath. Bringing the cabinet line to the 8'6" ceiling height helps the room feel taller and bold light fixtures at the islands and eating area add detail to an otherwise simpler ceiling detail. The 1 1/4" countertops feature Calacatta Gold Marble with an ogee edge detail. Special touches on the interiors include secret storage panels, an appliance garage, breadbox, pull-out drawers behind the cabinet doors and all soft-close hinges and drawer glides. A kneading area was made as a part of island no. one for the homeowners' love of baking, complete with a stone top allowing for dough to stay cool. Baskets beneath store kitchen essentials that need air circulation. The room adjacent to the kitchen was converted to a hearth room (from a formal dining room) to extend the kitchen's living space and allow for a natural spillover for family and guests to spill into. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Stripped of its original charm with sagging floors and water leaks, this 1900 row house was prime for a full renovation. While the staircase and marble fireplace are original, everything from the white oak flooring, crown, applied, and base moldings, to the archways and brass door hardware is new; yet they all feel original to the house. Other projects included removing soffits and tucking away randomly placed support beams and posts, relocating and expanding the kitchen, renovating each bathroom – and adding a new one, upgrading all the mechanical, electric and plumbing systems, removing a fireplace, and regrading the back patio for proper drainage and added greenery. The project is a perfect study of juxtaposing new and old, classic and modern. Photography Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Beach style medium tone wood floor foyer photo with white walls and a dark wood front door

Example of a beach style dark wood floor bedroom design in Boston with white walls

Photo by Jillian Northrup. For more info see http://www.becausewecan.org/content/FunSomaFlat

Inspiration for a country home design remodel in Portland

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Basement - large transitional look-out medium tone wood floor and beige floor basement idea in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace

Large traditional blue two-story wood gable roof idea with a shingle roof

Beach style entryway photo in Orange County

Inspiration for a large country medium tone wood floor and gray floor staircase remodel in Orange County with white walls

Reclaimed wood panel hides sliding doors that provides privacy to the guest bedroom. Photography by Moris Moreno
Trendy family room photo in Miami

Joshua Caldwell
Foyer - huge contemporary black floor foyer idea in Salt Lake City with white walls and a glass front door

Walk-in closet - country gender-neutral walk-in closet idea in New York with glass-front cabinets and distressed cabinets