David Land
Home office - coastal freestanding desk light wood floor home office idea in Jacksonville with gray walls

Hallway drop zone with cubby hole storage and coat hooks. Bench seating. Storage ideas near the garage entrance.
Example of a large medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Raleigh with gray walls

Cable Railing posts embedded into Brazilian Walnut (IPE) decking.
Inspiration for a modern balcony balcony remodel in New York with a roof extension

Paul Richer / RICHER IMAGES
Example of a bedroom and small mountain style gender-neutral medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom design in Salt Lake City with gray walls

Inspiration for a large modern gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet remodel in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

A master bath renovation in a lake front home with a farmhouse vibe and easy to maintain finishes.
Mid-sized country master white tile and ceramic tile single-sink, porcelain tile, black floor and shiplap wall alcove shower photo in Chicago with distressed cabinets, marble countertops, white countertops, a freestanding vanity, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a hinged shower door, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets

Photos by Shawn Lortie Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower design in DC Metro with gray walls, solid surface countertops, medium tone wood cabinets and an undermount sink

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

DESIGN BUILD REMODEL | Vintage Bathroom Transformation | FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC This vintage inspired master bath remodel project is a FOUR POINT FAVORITE. A complete design-build gut and re-do, this charming space complete with swap meet finds, new custom pieces, reclaimed wood, and extraordinary fixtures is one of our most successful design solution projects. THANK YOU HOUZZ and Becky Harris for FEATURING this very special PROJECT!!! See it here at http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23834088/list/old-hollywood-style-for-a-newly-redone-los-angeles-bath Photography by Riley Jamison AS SEEN IN Houzz Martha Stewart

Matthew Niemann Photography
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Austin

Kitchen pantry - contemporary porcelain tile kitchen pantry idea in Miami with open cabinets, white cabinets and white backsplash

Country concrete floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and paneled appliances

Jonathan Raith Inc. - Builder Sam Oberter - Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional family room remodel in Boston with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Coastal meets modern farmhouse in this North County bathroom remodel.
Example of a transitional bathroom design in San Diego

Robert Nehrebecky AIA, Re:New Architecture
Example of a classic detached garage design in DC Metro

Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
Inspiration for a small scandinavian freestanding desk dark wood floor home office remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Photo Ronda Batchelor Used cabinet cut down to shallow depth and fitted with ironing board. Spray painted cabinet gray.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley home design remodel in Salt Lake City with gray cabinets, laminate countertops and white walls

Photos by Patrick Brickman. 55" TV inserted into custom shelving with a Klipsch speaker. Distributed audio/video, climate control and automated lighting are part of the control system.

Built in dark wood bench with integrated boot storage. Large format stone-effect floor tile. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Large elegant ceramic tile mudroom photo in Minneapolis with gray walls and a white front door