Portraits of Home by Rachael Ormond
Game room - traditional enclosed game room idea in Chicago with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Large minimalist open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Dallas with white walls, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large minimalist backyard patio kitchen design in Houston with decking and a roof extension

Home automation switch control.
Inspiration for a timeless home theater remodel in Phoenix

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and white backsplash

Transitional 3/4 white tile gray floor alcove shower photo in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Michelle Ruber
Small minimalist u-shaped linoleum floor enclosed kitchen photo in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in New Orleans

Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 beige tile and ceramic tile marble floor, multicolored floor, single-sink and wainscoting alcove bathtub design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

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Inspiration for a large craftsman medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a modern open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Milwaukee with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless open concept concrete floor and gray floor living room remodel in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Staircase - industrial staircase idea in San Francisco

David Papazian
Inspiration for a mid-century modern master doorless shower remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls and an undermount sink

The modern pool perfectly matches the outdoor living area.
Inspiration for a modern pool remodel in Houston

This 4,500 sq ft basement in Long Island is high on luxe, style, and fun. It has a full gym, golf simulator, arcade room, home theater, bar, full bath, storage, and an entry mud area. The palette is tight with a wood tile pattern to define areas and keep the space integrated. We used an open floor plan but still kept each space defined. The golf simulator ceiling is deep blue to simulate the night sky. It works with the room/doors that are integrated into the paneling — on shiplap and blue. We also added lights on the shuffleboard and integrated inset gym mirrors into the shiplap. We integrated ductwork and HVAC into the columns and ceiling, a brass foot rail at the bar, and pop-up chargers and a USB in the theater and the bar. The center arm of the theater seats can be raised for cuddling. LED lights have been added to the stone at the threshold of the arcade, and the games in the arcade are turned on with a light switch.

Main foyer flanked by study with French doors and formal dining room.
Inspiration for a farmhouse entryway remodel in Charleston

Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in San Diego