Amy Bartlam
Dedicated laundry room - coastal galley dedicated laundry room idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer and white countertops

Maintaining the original midcentury spirit while adapting this 1960s home for a contemporary southern california lifestyle was important for this courtyard enclosure and complete facade update. Variations in building massing along with the incorporation of native materials and thoughtfully located hardscape, are some of the strategies used to define the entry and enhance the streetscape at the exterior, while providing multifunctional square footage at the interior. photography: jimmy cheng

This is an example of a large contemporary landscaping in Ahmedabad.

The kitchen required inventive strategies. Knowing that new cabinets were not part of the budget and new appliances were a must, we resurfaced the cabinets in glossy gray, added contrasting hardware, and installed cabinet lighting. A new lush black slate floor and handmade Moroccan tile back splash add contrast. The industrial chic pendant is the crowning touch. | Interior Design by Laurie Blumenfeld-Russo | Tim Williams Photography

Tim Stone
Living room - huge rustic medium tone wood floor living room idea in Denver with beige walls and a dark wood front door

Inspiration for a country black and white tile mosaic tile floor and wall paneling bathroom remodel in Seattle

State-of-the-art chef's kitchen photo by Joshua Vick
Kitchen - transitional u-shaped kitchen idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Landmark Photography
Craft room - coastal built-in desk gray floor craft room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls and no fireplace

Trendy open concept living room photo in Chicago with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a rustic seated home bar remodel in Boise with open cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Designed by Gabriela Eisenhart and Holly Conlan
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern loft-style light wood floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

Doorless shower - transitional white tile beige floor doorless shower idea in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and gray countertops

Jeffrey Totaro, Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage medium tone wood floor hallway remodel in Philadelphia with yellow walls

Eric Roth Photography
Farmhouse two-story wood gable roof idea in Boston

Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
Inspiration for a small coastal open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Providence with beige walls

Dean J. Birinyi Photography
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in San Francisco

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore Photography
Arts and crafts u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

Eric Roth Photography
Farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Boston with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island