Derek Skalko
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Denver

Located on farmland in McLean, Virginia, the American Farmhouse balances the expected comforts of a new home with the bucolic beauty of an old farmhouse. The final site plan still has evidence showing parallel courses of the barn’s destiny. The house mass is broken and lowered so that the home can remain secondary to the monolithic barn structure. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design. The age and patina of the barn is reflected in the house’s textural use of board and batten and field stone layered similar to stone foundations. The original development plan was to demolish the existing barn and construct three suburban homes. Part of an endangered breed, as one of the few remaining barns in the area, it was originally viewed as a challenge in a luxury home construction with several difficulties posed to the impending project: it would be expensive to renovate, vulnerable to demolition, and threatened by urban sprawl. However, instead of trying to alter or destroy the barn, the structure was fully embraced into the traditional architecture project as a centerpiece and was used as the inspiration for the home. The new house was sited parallel to the barn so that views to the barn gable were accessible.

Powder room - contemporary gray tile and mosaic tile powder room idea in New York with gray walls

Matt Rose Photography
Trendy built-in desk dark wood floor home office photo with white walls

Meghan Bob Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized country u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen and bathroom remodel, designed by Kevin Fischer at Alice Design and Charlotte Cooney of Domestic Arts, realizes the homeowners' vision of a clean, simple and utilitarian space. The home remodel features a new kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Photography by Mitchell Snyder.

Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Austin with white cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Inspiration for a mediterranean home design remodel in Miami

This post-war, plain bungalow was transformed into a charming cottage with this new exterior detail, which includes a new roof, red shutters, energy-efficient windows, and a beautiful new front porch that matched the roof line. Window boxes with matching corbels were also added to the exterior, along with pleated copper roofing on the large window and side door. Photo courtesy of Kate Benjamin Photography

Gordon Beall
Bedroom - tropical yellow floor bedroom idea in Boston with white walls

Example of a classic medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photos by Ira Montgomery

Living room by BoConcept Chicago ©Brett Bulthuis
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional galley kitchen remodel in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Photography by Tre Dunham
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and subway tile backsplash

Inspiration for a large scandinavian u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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jody brown
Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in Indianapolis.

Arts & Crafts; The philosophy of the project refers to the coupled term, “vintage – innovation”. Intended as vocation towards the past which sets a new life, style, and design. This new style proposes to evolve the minimalism: from the contact to object intended as simplicity and clearness of shapes to the recovery of rationalism and functionality, tied to the real qualities and to the materials that characterize the kitchen.