Efficiently designed laundry room
Small country single-wall porcelain tile and brown floor dedicated laundry room photo in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and a stacked washer/dryer

Jim Westphalen
Example of a small trendy single-wall concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Burlington with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

We gave this charming Bay Area home a refreshing update and small remodel. For the kitchen, the homeowners wanted to swap out their double oven for something smaller and more practical. To cater to such a change, we were able to design and build a brand new kitchen island! Not only did this open up previously used space but also provided much needed counter space and additional cabinets — plus it was a great place to add bold black accent hues! New lighting and a simple marble backsplash tied the entire space together. The living and dining areas also needed a little updating, so we added built-ins, colorful wallpaper and chairs, and a new statement light fixture to tie it all together. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/florence-avenue

For this master bathroom remodel, we were tasked to blend in some of the existing finishes of the home to make it modern and desert-inspired. We found this one-of-a-kind marble mosaic that would blend all of the warmer tones with the cooler tones and provide a focal point to the space. We filled in the drop-in bath tub and made it a seamless walk-in shower with a linear drain. The brass plumbing fixtures play off of the warm tile selections and the black bath accessories anchor the space. We were able to match their existing travertine flooring and finish it off with a simple, stacked subway tile on the two adjacent shower walls. We smoothed all of the drywall throughout and made simple changes to the vanity like swapping out the cabinet hardware, faucets and light fixture, for a totally custom feel. The walnut cabinet hardware provides another layer of texture to the space.

Summer container garden with lantana, fiber optic grass, dorotheanthus, and, begonia
This is an example of a full sun landscaping in Minneapolis for summer.

Frank Shirley Architects
Example of a mid-sized cottage carpeted and gray floor sunroom design in Boston with a standard ceiling

Our clients' existing kitchen was too small and claustrophobic for the busy household. We decided to swap the locations of the kitchen and dining room and removed the wall that divided them, allowing for much better flow from one room to the other. We also added more lighting and brighter finishes to give the space a clean and modern appearance. The tile backsplash adds texture and geometric patterns to draw in the eye. The quartz surfaces, hardwood floors, and painted cabinets were installed with durability and resilience in mind. The final product was a much better fit for the needs of the household. It also provided a significant investment into the overall value of their home.

Studio McGee
Inspiration for a modern dining room remodel in Salt Lake City

We transformed this plain Jane nursery into the a funky fresh and colorful toddler bedroom using DIY know-how, smarty shopping, kids art and current trends. We share our must-haves, steals & deals, and oh yeah see all the details of this super fresh and fun big girl bedroom on our on our blog, including this IKEA bed frame hack using Serena & Lily fabric.

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Susan Gilmore
Kitchen/dining room combo - craftsman dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Minneapolis with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard brick and custom-shaped natural hot tub remodel in Atlanta

Mekenzie France
Family room - eclectic open concept carpeted family room idea in Charlotte with white walls and a media wall

Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Small danish l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal and open concept travertine floor and beige floor living room remodel in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

A large custom painted dresser anchors this wall. The art and accessories are all references to nature using neutral colors and natural texture. An indoor-outdoor rug adds a modern touch. photo by: Beth Skogen

Example of a large trendy gender-neutral carpeted dressing room design in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Kat Alves
Inspiration for a mediterranean home design remodel in Sacramento