Mid-sized trendy gender-neutral carpeted nursery photo in DC Metro with white walls

The plaster finish on the fireplace connects the walnut paneling/shelves to the white ceiling.
Large trendy open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in San Francisco with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Balcony - coastal balcony idea in Dallas with a roof extension

Cottage light wood floor, beige floor, shiplap ceiling and vaulted ceiling family room photo in Minneapolis with white walls

Emily Followill
Bedroom - rustic bedroom idea with white walls

Example of a trendy light wood floor family room design in Los Angeles with a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and multicolored walls

Mark Singer
Living room - huge modern formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Photography by Susan Gillmore
Inspiration for a large eclectic formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Peter Murdock
Trendy open concept family room photo in New York with a standard fireplace, no tv and multicolored walls

Custom made bed and headboard, custom lacquer side tables, and white lacquer built-ins.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with white walls and no fireplace

hillside enclave | spa inspired living spaces. koi ponds | classic wood barrel soaking tub | coastal views. natural warm materials | re-use of antique balinese wood panel. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com

Darlene Halaby
Inspiration for a huge contemporary ceramic tile entryway remodel in Orange County with a glass front door and white walls

When the developer found this brownstone on the Upper Westside he immediately researched and found its potential for expansion. We were hired to maximize the existing brownstone and turn it from its current existence as 5 individual apartments into a large luxury single family home. The existing building was extended 16 feet into the rear yard and a new sixth story was added along with an occupied roof. The project was not a complete gut renovation, the character of the parlor floor was maintained, along with the original front facade, windows, shutters, and fireplaces throughout. A new solid oak stair was built from the garden floor to the roof in conjunction with a small supplemental passenger elevator directly adjacent to the staircase. The new brick rear facade features oversized windows; one special aspect of which is the folding window wall at the ground level that can be completely opened to the garden. The goal to keep the original character of the brownstone yet to update it with modern touches can be seen throughout the house. The large kitchen has Italian lacquer cabinetry with walnut and glass accents, white quartz counters and backsplash and a Calcutta gold arabesque mosaic accent wall. On the parlor floor a custom wetbar, large closet and powder room are housed in a new floor to ceiling wood paneled core. The master bathroom contains a large freestanding tub, a glass enclosed white marbled steam shower, and grey wood vanities accented by a white marble floral mosaic. The new forth floor front room is highlighted by a unique sloped skylight that offers wide skyline views. The house is topped off with a glass stair enclosure that contains an integrated window seat offering views of the roof and an intimate space to relax in the sun.

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Example of a cottage light wood floor and beige floor entryway design in Phoenix with white walls and a blue front door

Inspiration for a mediterranean formal and open concept terra-cotta tile and orange floor living room remodel in Sacramento with a tile fireplace, white walls and a concealed tv

Example of a mountain style beige floor and exposed beam dining room design in Denver with beige walls

Example of a large beach style enclosed brown floor living room design in Jacksonville with blue walls

Tessa Neustadt http://tessaneustadt.com
Example of a danish bathroom design in Los Angeles