Built in 1949, this Edina home had a strong horizontal presence on the site, but through subsequent renovations the overall massing was lacking clarity and refinement and the entry was diminutive and uninviting. The roof and siding materials were aging, and important interior spaces were cramped and closed in. The house needed better light, better connection internally and out, and exterior updates to clarify and enhance the strengths of the home. The primary design evolved out of a celebration of the existing horizontality of the home and a recognition that a bigger home was not needed. By layering materiality and color, a new identity was created. A new cedar entry canopy slips out from under the previous roof line, extending further towards the street. This added warmth at the entry is echoed along the facade, creating a graceful rhythm and texture. The previous additions were re-clad with a darker material palette in order to anchor and unify the ends of the home. As the grade slopes down towards the back yard, horizontal bands are exposed, revealing the layering top to bottom. Combined, these few shifts in color and materiality allowed for a complete transformation of the home. The interior is reflective of the material and color palette used outside. The main living spaces are opened up and connected while strengthening the original symmetry of the more formal linear alignment of rooms. A whole new kitchen relocates the center of the home and makes more fluid the daily life of this young family. The house is fully transformed inside and out, all without adding more square feet. Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-in-Charge Nate Dodge

Clark Dugger Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy light wood floor and beige floor great room design in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

Dean Matthews
Huge transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances

Matthew Millman
Trendy medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Transitional exterior home photo in Dallas

Design ideas for a backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Cast-Fit® stone veneer represents an architectural trend toward clean, uninterrupted, quietly sophisticated materials. It is reminiscent of venerable European architectural materials. The scale and understated color palette of Cast-Fit® make it appropriate for both commercial and residential projects. Stone: Cast-Fit - French Gray https://www.culturedstone.com/products/cast-fit/cs-ct-french-gray

Photograph by Vance Fox
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This kitchen features an island focal point.The custom countertop shows stunning color and grain from Sapele, a beautiful hardwood. The cabinets are made from solid wood with a fun Blueberry paint, and a built in microwave drawer.

View towards garage with bonus room above. Photography by Lucas Henning.
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The interior of this house was a clean slate as it was designed as it was being built for the client. From the ground up we took into account the lush setting, the exclusive neighborhood and the client’s tendency towards contemporary styling. Choosing luxe materials for flooring, fabrics and fixtures as well as designing custom furniture helped create a luxurious style of living with a contemporary flair.

BC&J Architecture designed a floating home that is now located at its permanent location on the Willamette River in Portland. The home was constructed at a Marina an hour from the final home location. Upon completion, the home was floated up the Willamette River to the current site. The homeowners were looking for a river side, cottage style house well suited to entertaining. At 2,100 square feet, the home has an open floor plan with a large kitchen opening to a dining room and the living room with views onto the river. Upstairs, the master bedroom extends toward the river under a large centered dormer. On the opposite side of the master bedroom is a bonus room under a symmetrical dormer that will serve as guest quarters when adult children and grandchildren visit.

Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2017 Houzz
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- Accent colors /cabinet finishes: Sherwin Williams Laurel woods kitchen cabinets, Deep River, Benjamin Moore for the primary bath built in and trim.
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Baron Construction and Remodeling Bathroom Design and Remodeling Design Build General Contractor Photography by Agnieszka Jakubowicz
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Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Dining room - southwestern dining room idea in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace

Tim Stone
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