Upper level shared bathroom. This room had original almond tub and brown floor tile. The floor tile hadn't been installed well so it was replaced with this American Olean unglazed porcelain mosaic tile in shades of brown. The one inch square size matches the size of the original master bath floor tile which wasn't removed. This sink and vanity from Ikea also fit with my 1970s inspired design with its glossy finish and oval bowl. The new medicine cabinet is a metal with glass shelves, nearly identical to cabinets made during the 1960s and 1970s. The same sink, vanity, faucet, medicine cabinet and light fixture were added in all three bathrooms, giving a unity of design. Chad Shiflett

Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary light wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Transitional white one-story exterior home idea in Atlanta

Inspiration for a contemporary partial sun side yard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Orange County.

Example of a beach style dark wood floor double front door design in Boston with white walls and a glass front door

The home design started with wide open dining, & kitchen for entertaining. To make the new space not so "New" We used a reclaimed antique hutch we saved from an Atlanta home that was being torn down. Photos- Rustic White Photography

Transitional kids' room photo in New York with purple walls

An unusual loft space gets a multifunctional design with movable furnishings to create a flexible and adaptable space for a family with three young children.

This smart kitchen renovation in Silver Spring, Maryland, involved removing three walls and a centrally located powder room and a closet. The powder room was relocated into the original closet area, and the patio door moved nearby. The main window was enlarged to create an anchor and focal point for the new kitchen as well as to enhance the view onto the lovely backyard. An angled island keeps the room feeling spacious and open, and a corner pantry was designed so as not to lose precious storage space.

Beautiful Cherry HIlls Farm house, with Pool house. A mixture of reclaimed wood, full bed masonry, Steel Ibeams, and a Standing Seam roof accented by a beautiful hot tub and pool

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Eat-in kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large contemporary white two-story stucco flat roof remodel in San Francisco

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

The house achieves this through high performance insulation, minimizing air leakage (the blower door target is 0.6 ACH50), and by using an energy recovery ventilator to warm the incoming fresh air with the heat of the exhaust air stream.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Lori Hamilton
Beach style open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Miami with beige walls

Inspiration for a large modern formal light wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a corner fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Kitchen, bathroom and partial renovation of a residence. Design intent was to create a design complimentary to the existing mid century house while introducing hints and love of Japanese lifestyle. Photographed by: Bo Sundius

The top tier of this backyard landscape is complete with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, outdoor living space and outdoor eating area. The kitchen provides plenty of storage space along with a refrigerator, sink, and barbecue.