Example of a cottage wood exterior home design in Seattle

This salvaged kitchen sink was found awhile ago by the client who new she wanted to use it if ever she renovated. Integrated beautifully into the Danby marble countertop and backsplash with new fixtures it is a real joy to clean up. This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating an open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Jay Mangum Photography
Small transitional detached shed photo in Raleigh

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Mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and stainless steel countertops

Transitional light wood floor living room library photo in Nashville with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Living room - industrial open concept concrete floor living room idea in Portland with yellow walls and a standard fireplace

Michael Hunter
Mid-sized trendy master carpeted bedroom photo in Other with blue walls and no fireplace

Set in a wildflower-filled mountain meadow, this Tuscan-inspired home is given a few design twists, incorporating the local mountain home flavor with modern design elements. The plan of the home is roughly 4500 square feet, and settled on the site in a single level. A series of ‘pods’ break the home into separate zones of use, as well as creating interesting exterior spaces. Clean, contemporary lines work seamlessly with the heavy timbers throughout the interior spaces. An open concept plan for the great room, kitchen, and dining acts as the focus, and all other spaces radiate off that point. Bedrooms are designed to be cozy, with lots of storage with cubbies and built-ins. Natural lighting has been strategically designed to allow diffused light to filter into circulation spaces. Exterior materials of historic planking, stone, slate roofing and stucco, along with accents of copper add a rich texture to the home. The use of these modern and traditional materials together results in a home that is exciting and unexpected. (photos by Shelly Saunders)

Asian hallway photo in San Francisco with gray walls

Holland Photography
Transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

We broke through the old closet and incorporated the small amount of extra space into the shower. A large shower head adds drama and style while the handheld makes cleaning the shower (and an occasional dog) easier.

A master closet becomes so much more with the addition of a dressing table. They say location is everything, and that’s true in your home as well. Strategically positioning a dressing table in your master closet means you’ll have your wardrobe, accessories, makeup and grooming tools all in one well-organized location. Your morning routine will be simplified and the start of your day more relaxed. Kara Lashuay

William Beauter and Jess Mullen-Carey
Example of a minimalist concrete floor and green floor entryway design in Los Angeles

Builder: Segard Builders Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Symmetry and traditional sensibilities drive this homes stately style. Flanking garages compliment a grand entrance and frame a roundabout style motor court. On axis, and centered on the homes roofline is a traditional A-frame dormer. The walkout rear elevation is covered by a paired column gallery that is connected to the main levels living, dining, and master bedroom. Inside, the foyer is centrally located, and flanked to the right by a grand staircase. To the left of the foyer is the homes private master suite featuring a roomy study, expansive dressing room, and bedroom. The dining room is surrounded on three sides by large windows and a pair of French doors open onto a separate outdoor grill space. The kitchen island, with seating for seven, is strategically placed on axis to the living room fireplace and the dining room table. Taking a trip down the grand staircase reveals the lower level living room, which serves as an entertainment space between the private bedrooms to the left and separate guest bedroom suite to the right. Rounding out this plans key features is the attached garage, which has its own separate staircase connecting it to the lower level as well as the bonus room above.

After a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.

This is an example of a traditional porch design in Boston with a roof extension.

Organized Living freedomRail kids closet. This system grows with your child's needs - from infant to teen. Shelves and brackets adjust instantly without tools. Start with triple hang space for infants and toddlers then change to double hang and long hang later as they grow. See more kid's closet designs at http://organizedliving.com/home/get-inspired/areas-of-the-home/kid-closet

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Charleston with a vessel sink

A master closet becomes so much more with the addition of a dressing table. They say location is everything, and that’s true in your home as well. Strategically positioning a dressing table in your master closet means you’ll have your wardrobe, accessories, makeup and grooming tools all in one well-organized location. Your morning routine will be simplified and the start of your day more relaxed. Kara Lashuay