Photography: Nat Rea
Beach style medium tone wood floor and beige floor sunroom photo in Providence with a standard ceiling

Kim Grant, Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Inspiration for a transitional white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor bathroom remodel in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Scott Amundson Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with beige walls, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Photos by ZackBenson.com The perfect eclectic kitchen, designed around a professional chef. This kitchen features custom cabinets by Wood-Mode, SieMatic and Woodland cabinets. White marble cabinets cover the island with a custom leg. This highly functional kitchen features a Wolf Range with a steamer and fryer on each side of the range under the large custom cutting boards. Polished brass toe kicks bring this kitchen to the next level.

Small backyard stone patio fountain photo in DC Metro with no cover

Arch Studio, Inc. Architecture & Interiors 2018
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and stone slab porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Example of a mountain style enclosed carpeted and gray floor home theater design in Seattle with gray walls and a projector screen

Photo: Curtis Lew
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and paneled appliances

Home office - country built-in desk light wood floor home office idea in New York with white walls

Photo by Fredrik Brauer
Example of a mountain style shed design in Atlanta

Overlooking the alluring St. Lucie River in sunny south Florida, this private getaway at the Floridian Golf and Yacht Club is pristine and radiant. The villa is ideal for entertaining. Its spacious, open floor plan and courtyard design dissolve the divisions between indoors and outdoors. A Bonisolli Photography

Farm Kid Studios
Example of a trendy master porcelain tile and beige tile porcelain tile alcove shower design in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, an undermount sink and gray walls

Inspiration for a small contemporary mosaic tile and gray tile porcelain tile tub/shower combo remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray walls, dark wood cabinets and a two-piece toilet

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Example of a farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartzite countertops

A classic, elegant master suite for the husband and wife, and a fun, sophisticated entertainment space for their family -- it was a dream project! To turn the master suite into a luxury retreat for two young executives, we mixed rich textures with a playful, yet regal color palette of purples, grays, yellows and ivories. For fun family gatherings, where both children and adults are encouraged to play, I envisioned a handsome billiard room and bar, inspired by the husband’s favorite pub.

Zack Benson Photography
Example of a transitional master subway tile medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub design in San Diego with gray cabinets

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Living room - small contemporary open concept porcelain tile and brown floor living room idea in DC Metro with a bar and white walls

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

John Kane / Silver Sun Studio
Inspiration for a victorian gray floor claw-foot bathtub remodel in New York with a console sink