Jenny Sneller
Example of a mountain style backyard patio kitchen design in Houston with a roof extension

Eric Roth Photography
Example of a large transitional galley open concept kitchen design in Boston with white cabinets and an island

Summer cottage by Mullman Seidman Architects. © Mullman Seidman Architects
Small beach style u-shaped painted wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, white appliances and no island

Asher Associates Architects; Mike Rennie Construction, Builder; John Dimao, Photography
Eat-in kitchen - coastal l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and white backsplash

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This is an example of a traditional porch design in Orlando.

Example of an island style patio design in Austin with a gazebo

Large urban galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and mosaic tile backsplash

Deck - transitional deck idea in Boston with a pergola

Jenny Sneller
Inspiration for a rustic backyard patio kitchen remodel in Houston with a roof extension

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: William Wright
Example of an arts and crafts backyard and detached brick guesthouse design in Minneapolis

100 year old Summer home on Wallace Island, kitchen remodel. Due to the age of the structure, it took a skilled cabinet builder to make everything fit. Uneven walls, wavy floors and a crooked ceiling was a challenge. The end result is amazing, a functional beautiful kitchen with lots of room to entertain and spend time with friends and family!

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Tuscan l-shaped open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Architect: RMT Architects
Mountain style powder room photo in Denver with a vessel sink

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Jenny Sneller
Example of a mountain style backyard patio kitchen design in Houston with a roof extension

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Small elegant concrete patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Leon Summers, Architect
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in San Francisco