Bathroom - coastal white tile bathroom idea in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets and blue walls

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape for summer.

Close up of Ship Lap Mountain Range. Photography by John Woodcock
Example of a small and bedroom trendy boy kids' bedroom design in Phoenix with blue walls

Freestanding bathtub - traditional master white tile medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub idea with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops and white walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room design in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white walls

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in New York

Example of a large country white two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Austin with a shingle roof

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Architect: square three design studios Interior designer: GoGo Creations Builder: Clarum Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for an industrial dining room remodel in Phoenix

© CityAperture - Jose Valcarcel
Sunroom - 1950s sunroom idea in DC Metro with a standard ceiling

Corey Gaffer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional sunroom remodel in Minneapolis

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.

photo: Mark Pinkerton
Trendy kitchen photo in San Francisco

A stunning kitchen installation in a rambling country farm house – the room had tired builder-grade cabinets, and was so in need of an update. An adventurous client, a talented interior designer and a kitchen designer pulled together this exciting fresh space.

The modern kitchen is outfitted with high end appliances and a spacious island featuring a waterfall stone top.
Example of a beach style kitchen design in Boston

Steve Hall - Hedrich Blessing
Example of a trendy open concept living room design in Chicago with white walls

Pool - 1950s pool idea in Los Angeles

Denver Modern with natural stone accents.
Mid-sized modern gray three-story stone flat roof idea in Denver

© David Papazian
Large elegant formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Portland with a standard fireplace, beige walls and a tile fireplace