Cottage brown floor foyer photo in Chicago with white walls and a black front door

City living can lead to creativity, like this complete remodel that also included a rooftop patio. A NARI Contractor of the Year award winner, this contemporary design relies heavily on straight lines and metallic accents.

The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

We remodeled this small bathroom to include a more open bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. It's an incredible transformation!
Walk-in shower - small traditional white tile and subway tile white floor, mosaic tile floor and double-sink walk-in shower idea in Atlanta with gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Hot Tub with Modern Pergola, Tropical Hardwood Decking and Fence Screening, Built-in Kitchen with Concrete countertop, Outdoor Seating, Lighting Designed by Adam Miller

Example of a beach style brown tile alcove shower design in Wilmington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets

Lara Swimmer
Patio - contemporary patio idea in Seattle

Felix Sanchez (www.felixsanchez.com)
Claw-foot bathtub - huge victorian master white tile dark wood floor and brown floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Houston with a hinged shower door

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Huge trendy porcelain tile and gray floor front door photo in San Francisco with a medium wood front door and white walls

Milgard Essence fiberglass clad / wood interior sliding door.Lifetime warranty that includes accidental glass breakage.
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard patio kitchen design in Boise with a roof extension

Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a mediterranean dark wood floor vestibule remodel in Austin with white walls and a glass front door

The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Guest bathroom with antique vanity. Leaded glass window.
Example of an ornate bathroom design in San Francisco

Photo by Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary master gray tile, white tile and marble tile slate floor and black floor alcove shower remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

• American Olean “Color Appeal” 4” x 12” glass tile in “Fountain Blue” • Interceramic 10” x 24” “Spa” white glazed tile • Daltile “Color Wave” mosaic tile “Ice White Block Random Mosaic” • Stonepeak 12” x 24 “Infinite Brown” ceramic tile, Land series • glass by Anchor Ventana at shower • Slik Mode acrylic freestanding tub • Grohe Concetto tub spout • photography by Paul Finkel

Architecture by Anders Lasater Architects. Interior Design and Landscape Design by Exotica Design Group. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
Large 1960s front door photo in Orange County with a glass front door

Chris Little Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Atlanta with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and a niche

Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a transitional wooden glass railing staircase remodel in Houston with painted risers

John Evans
Inspiration for a timeless white tile and marble tile alcove shower remodel in Columbus with gray walls