Kitchen - country kitchen idea in Atlanta

Barbara Ries
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Virtual Imagery 360 Photography
Inspiration for a transitional home bar remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for a coastal subway tile and white tile walk-in shower remodel in Orange County with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

Carlo Baroni
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept light wood floor great room remodel with white walls

A historic house in Portland, Oregon undergoes a rejuvenating remodel, transforming a dusty attic into a beautiful modern space, creating warmth through the use of natural materials and vivid pops of color. Photo by Jeff Amram Photography

Dean Riedel of 360Vip Photography
Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and gray walls

Corner shower - modern 3/4 gray tile and white tile gray floor corner shower idea with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls and an undermount sink

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless blue two-story wood gable roof remodel in Houston

Trendy porch idea in Nashville

“Compelling.” That’s how one of our judges characterized this stair, which manages to embody both reassuring solidity and airy weightlessness. Architect Mahdad Saniee specified beefy maple treads—each laminated from two boards, to resist twisting and cupping—and supported them at the wall with hidden steel hangers. “We wanted to make them look like they are floating,” he says, “so they sit away from the wall by about half an inch.” The stainless steel rods that seem to pierce the treads’ opposite ends are, in fact, joined by threaded couplings hidden within the thickness of the wood. The result is an assembly whose stiffness underfoot defies expectation, Saniee says. “It feels very solid, much more solid than average stairs.” With the rods working in tension from above and compression below, “it’s very hard for those pieces of wood to move.” The interplay of wood and steel makes abstract reference to a Steinway concert grand, Saniee notes. “It’s taking elements of a piano and playing with them.” A gently curved soffit in the ceiling reinforces the visual rhyme. The jury admired the effect but was equally impressed with the technical acumen required to achieve it. “The rhythm established by the vertical rods sets up a rigorous discipline that works with the intricacies of stair dimensions,” observed one judge. “That’s really hard to do.”

We decided on a retro look for our new kitchen with lots of display shelving, happy colors, laminate counters (no cracking!), a chubby old stove, period details and “linoleum” flooring.

Kitchen pantry - small traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Charlotte with wood countertops and white backsplash

Living room - large modern formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Transforming this small bathroom into a wheelchair accessible retreat was no easy task. Incorporating unattractive grab bars and making them look seamless was the goal. A floating vanity / countertop allows for roll up accessibility and the live edge of the granite countertops make if feel luxurious. Double sinks for his and hers sides plus medicine cabinet storage helped for this minimal feel of neutrals and breathability. The barn door opens for wheelchair movement but can be closed for the perfect amount of privacy.

Niche's Pharos Mondern Pendants gleam inside of this contemporary Colorado kitchen. Photography: Brent Moss
Kitchen - rustic l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional l-shaped brown floor, tray ceiling and light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops and quartz backsplash

an existing attached garage has been converted into a mother in law suite for aging parents. The dutch door with glass window leads to the shared mudroom of the main house offering privacy and independence with just the right amount of support and assistance when needed. The Kitchen has all the amenities allowable by law.

Example of a cottage dark wood floor and brown floor utility room design with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, laminate countertops and gray countertops