Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Los Angeles

This front yard landscape transformation showcases professional site preparation and turf removal in a suburban neighborhood. A worker clears sod near concrete driveways and residential homes, utilizing tools like a wheelbarrow to prepare the space for low-maintenance artificial grass and decorative river rocks.

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Dining room - dining room idea in Birmingham

New connector hallway to upstairs garage FROG room to include full bathroom, kitchenette and vaulted ceiling.
Garage - transitional garage idea in Charleston

Beautiful living room transformation for new home owners
Living room - contemporary living room idea in New York

Revised Roof and Skylight Tower - Adding a little detail goes a long way and the use of brackets helps tie the style of the house together with the other elements of the massing.

The Appledale Crescent Total Home Transformation was a comprehensive whole-home renovation in Waterloo, Ontario. Havenridge Build managed the project from planning and design through construction and final completion, transforming the existing home into a bright, functional and cohesive space designed for modern family living. The renovation brought the home’s kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms and other interior spaces together with a consistent transitional design. Thoughtful layouts, timeless finishes, custom details and quality craftsmanship were used throughout to improve functionality while giving the entire home a fresh, unified appearance. This project reflects Havenridge Build’s full-service design-build approach, with one accountable team coordinating the renovation from beginning to end.

The Appledale Crescent Total Home Transformation was a comprehensive whole-home renovation in Waterloo, Ontario. Havenridge Build managed the project from planning and design through construction and final completion, transforming the existing home into a bright, functional and cohesive space designed for modern family living. The renovation brought the home’s kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms and other interior spaces together with a consistent transitional design. Thoughtful layouts, timeless finishes, custom details and quality craftsmanship were used throughout to improve functionality while giving the entire home a fresh, unified appearance. This project reflects Havenridge Build’s full-service design-build approach, with one accountable team coordinating the renovation from beginning to end.

The Appledale Crescent Total Home Transformation was a comprehensive whole-home renovation in Waterloo, Ontario. Havenridge Build managed the project from planning and design through construction and final completion, transforming the existing home into a bright, functional and cohesive space designed for modern family living. The renovation brought the home’s kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms and other interior spaces together with a consistent transitional design. Thoughtful layouts, timeless finishes, custom details and quality craftsmanship were used throughout to improve functionality while giving the entire home a fresh, unified appearance. This project reflects Havenridge Build’s full-service design-build approach, with one accountable team coordinating the renovation from beginning to end.

The Appledale Crescent Total Home Transformation was a comprehensive whole-home renovation in Waterloo, Ontario. Havenridge Build managed the project from planning and design through construction and final completion, transforming the existing home into a bright, functional and cohesive space designed for modern family living. The renovation brought the home’s kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms and other interior spaces together with a consistent transitional design. Thoughtful layouts, timeless finishes, custom details and quality craftsmanship were used throughout to improve functionality while giving the entire home a fresh, unified appearance. This project reflects Havenridge Build’s full-service design-build approach, with one accountable team coordinating the renovation from beginning to end.

The Appledale Crescent Total Home Transformation was a comprehensive whole-home renovation in Waterloo, Ontario. Havenridge Build managed the project from planning and design through construction and final completion, transforming the existing home into a bright, functional and cohesive space designed for modern family living. The renovation brought the home’s kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms and other interior spaces together with a consistent transitional design. Thoughtful layouts, timeless finishes, custom details and quality craftsmanship were used throughout to improve functionality while giving the entire home a fresh, unified appearance. This project reflects Havenridge Build’s full-service design-build approach, with one accountable team coordinating the renovation from beginning to end.

Free ebook, CREATING THE IDEAL KITCHEN Download now → http://bit.ly/idealkitchen The hall bath for this client started out a little dated with its 1970’s color scheme and general wear and tear, but check out the transformation! The floor is really the focal point here, it kind of works the same way wallpaper would, but -- it’s on the floor. I love this graphic tile, patterned after Moroccan encaustic, or cement tile, but this one is actually porcelain at a very affordable price point and much easier to install than cement tile. Once we had homeowner buy-in on the floor choice, the rest of the space came together pretty easily – we are calling it “transitional, Moroccan, industrial.” Key elements are the traditional vanity, Moroccan shaped mirrors and flooring, and plumbing fixtures, coupled with industrial choices -- glass block window, a counter top that looks like cement but that is actually very functional Corian, sliding glass shower door, and simple glass light fixtures. The final space is bright, functional and stylish. Quite a transformation, don’t you think? Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com