James R. Salomon Photography
Large cottage brick floor entryway photo in Burlington with gray walls and a medium wood front door

The box beams above and tall ceilings make this space. The contrast with the dark hardwood floors and prominent fireplace are also noteworthy. If you want a craftsman home custom designed then give us a call.

Large minimalist stone screened-in back porch idea in New York with a roof extension

Inspiration for a transitional sunroom remodel in Minneapolis

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids.

Steve Chenn
Tuscan family room photo in Houston

Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor foyer design in Minneapolis with white walls

Large elegant front yard stone patio photo in Orange County with no cover

Jim Schmid Photography
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Charlotte

Example of a huge transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, mirror backsplash and white countertops

Mid-sized mountain style beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops and beige walls

Photo: the phoenix photography © 2015 Houzz
Kitchen - eclectic kitchen idea in Louisville

Architect: Architectural Solutions, Interior Designer: John Kidd Associates, Photographer: Steve Chenn
Hallway - traditional hallway idea in Houston

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer
Example of a large tuscan patio design in Santa Barbara

Photographer: Steve Chenn, Interior Designer: Miles Redd
Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Houston

Transitional exterior home photo in Minneapolis

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized 1950s terrazzo floor, white floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Photos: Steve Chenn, Designer: Robert Dame Designs, Interior Designer: The Owen Group
Family room photo in Houston

This family’s basement had become a catch-all space and was sorely underutilized. Although it was spacious, the current layout wasn’t working. The homeowners wanted to transform this space from closed and dreary to open and inviting. Specific requirements of the design included: - Opening up the area to create an awesome family hang out space game room for kids and adults - A bar and eating area - A theater room that the parents could enjoy without disturbing the kids at night - An industrial design aesthetic The transformation of this basement is amazing. Walls were opened to create flow between the game room, eating space and theater rooms. One end of a staircase was closed off, enabling the soundproofing of the theater. A light neutral palette and gorgeous lighting fixtures make you forget that you are in the basement. Unique materials such as galvanized piping, corrugated metal and cool light fixtures give the space an industrial feel. Now, this basement functions as the great family hang out space the homeowners envisioned.