Inspiration for a country exterior home remodel in Boston

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Minneapolis

Photo: Jennifer M. Ramos © 2018 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, white appliances and brown countertops

photos by Steve Chenn
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped limestone floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white backsplash, limestone backsplash, white cabinets, quartzite countertops and an island

The owners of this beautiful historic farmhouse had been painstakingly restoring it bit by bit. One of the last items on their list was to create a wrap-around front porch to create a more distinct and obvious entrance to the front of their home. Aside from the functional reasons for the new porch, our client also had very specific ideas for its design. She wanted to recreate her grandmother’s porch so that she could carry on the same wonderful traditions with her own grandchildren someday. Key requirements for this front porch remodel included: - Creating a seamless connection to the main house. - A floorplan with areas for dining, reading, having coffee and playing games. - Respecting and maintaining the historic details of the home and making sure the addition felt authentic. Upon entering, you will notice the authentic real pine porch decking. Real windows were used instead of three season porch windows which also have molding around them to match the existing home’s windows. The left wing of the porch includes a dining area and a game and craft space. Ceiling fans provide light and additional comfort in the summer months. Iron wall sconces supply additional lighting throughout. Exposed rafters with hidden fasteners were used in the ceiling. Handmade shiplap graces the walls. On the left side of the front porch, a reading area enjoys plenty of natural light from the windows. The new porch blends perfectly with the existing home much nicer front facade. There is a clear front entrance to the home, where previously guests weren’t sure where to enter. We successfully created a place for the client to enjoy with her future grandchildren that’s filled with nostalgic nods to the memories she made with her own grandmother. "We have had many people who asked us what changed on the house but did not know what we did. When we told them we put the porch on, all of them made the statement that they did not notice it was a new addition and fit into the house perfectly.” – Homeowner

White oak vanity
Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom idea in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a niche

Inspiration for a coastal home bar remodel in Tampa

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer
Large tuscan entryway photo in Santa Barbara with white walls and a dark wood front door

Designed to maximize function with minimal impact, the studio serves up adaptable square footage in a wrapping almost healthy enough to eat. The open interior space organically transitions from personal to communal with the guidance of an angled roof plane. Beneath the tallest elevation, a sunny workspace awaits creative endeavors. The high ceiling provides room for big ideas in a small space, while a cluster of windows offers a glimpse of the structure’s soaring eave. Solid walls hugging the workspace add both privacy and anchors for wall-mounted storage. Towards the studio’s southern end, the ceiling plane slopes downward into a more intimate gathering space with playfully angled lines. The building is as sustainable as it is versatile. Its all-wood construction includes interior paneling sourced locally from the Wood Mill of Maine. Lengths of eastern white pine span up to 16 feet to reach from floor to ceiling, creating visual warmth from a material that doubles as a natural insulator. Non-toxic wood fiber insulation, made from sawdust and wax, partners with triple-glazed windows to further insulate against extreme weather. During the winter, the interior temperature is able to reach 70 degrees without any heat on. As it neared completion, the studio became a family project with Jesse, Betsy, and their kids working together to add the finishing touches. “Our whole life is a bit of an architectural experiment”, says Jesse, “but this has become an incredibly useful space.”

Mountain style l-shaped kitchen photo in Denver with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Trendy carpeted and gray floor bedroom photo in Houston with black walls

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and quartz countertops

Example of a large french country master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Other with brown walls and a standard fireplace

Jack Thompson
Example of a transitional hallway design in Houston with white walls

Jack Thompson
Cottage chic claw-foot bathtub photo in Houston

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer
Bathroom - large mediterranean master beige tile and travertine tile ceramic tile and beige floor bathroom idea in Santa Barbara with dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, white walls and brown countertops

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer
Example of a mid-sized tuscan wooden curved metal railing staircase design in Santa Barbara with tile risers

Jack Thompson
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Houston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

photos by Steve Chenn
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances