The Eric Cohler Design Team has been busy on location on the North Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Photography: Ethan Tweedie Photography
Freestanding bathtub - tropical master gray tile freestanding bathtub idea in Hawaii

Inspiration for a contemporary stone exterior home remodel

Rob Karosis
Example of a farmhouse hallway design in New York

Example of a trendy galley seated home bar design in Miami with glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Russell Abraham
Inspiration for a large modern master light wood floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Large Remodel to an Existing single Family Home
Large elegant white two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in Orange County

Rear garden terraces are framed by forest and lower rain gardens, filled with native birch, willow, fern and iris. Roof drains on the residence and french drains in the lawn terrace fill the space defined by low stone walls. Cypress logs were harvested from nearby river bottoms and milled to create the bridge that connects the terraces. The rain garden extends from forest edge to a large window in the master suite of residence. Photo Credit :Rebecca A O'Neal

ibi Designs
Inspiration for a huge contemporary enclosed porcelain tile and white floor living room remodel in Miami with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

I like showing photos in construction because I tells the story of what I do: not only design, but working with the contractors to make sure everything is clear and everyone is happy.

Kitchen
Mid-sized tuscan u-shaped medium tone wood floor and red floor enclosed kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, onyx countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, black appliances and no island

The primary suite in this new custom waterfront home in Edmonds, designed by H2D Architecture + Design, is tucked among the trees on the site. The built-in window seat overlooks the private wooded front yard and stream that runs across the property. The vaulted ceiling, designed with structurally insulated panels (SIPs), is clad with stained wood and exposed beams providing a warm feeling in the bedroom. A spa-like bathroom and walk-in closet complete the primary suite in this new custom home. Architecture: H2D Architecture + Design Interior Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos by: Anastasiya Homes

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

Tiltshift Studio
Home design - modern home design idea in Austin

Inspiration for an asian landscaping in New York.

Ted J Greiner
Photo of a large traditional mulch water fountain landscape in Bridgeport.

A natural stone pathway winds around the rain garden. The rain garden collects rain water so it soaks into the ground gradually. This keeps excess water from running off into local waterways.

Regan Wood Photography
Mid-sized and bedroom transitional girl medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom photo in New York with blue walls and no fireplace