Photograph by Bernard André
Country porch idea in San Francisco

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a country l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Looking for large shower for two people? Privacy not an issue when a corner, double threshold shower is put into the design. Photography by Davina
Inspiration for a large rustic master brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile claw-foot bathtub remodel in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a large transitional master ceramic tile and beige tile ceramic tile and beige floor alcove shower remodel in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Photography: Nat Rea
Inspiration for a victorian dark wood floor living room remodel in Providence with white walls and a standard fireplace

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

Chris Veith
Example of a large transitional kitchen design in New York

Claw-foot bathtub - mid-sized rustic master brown tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor claw-foot bathtub idea in New Orleans with dark wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Master Bath in Antioch Travertine. Double entry steam shower. His and hers spa systems with 14" rain head custom barn doors, two tone stained and painted vanity cabinets, decorative mosaic tile wall niches, arched mosaic tile shower niches, heated flooring, arched shower entry doors, barreled ceiling in steam shower

Ashley Avila
Cottage open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Grand Rapids with beige walls and a media wall

Piston Design
Inspiration for a mediterranean guest bedroom remodel in Austin

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Mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv, no fireplace and a stone fireplace

Situated on a 3.5 acre, oak-studded ridge atop Santa Barbara's Riviera, the Greene Compound is a 6,500 square foot custom residence with guest house and pool capturing spectacular views of the City, Coastal Islands to the south, and La Cumbre peak to the north. Carefully sited to kiss the tips of many existing large oaks, the home is rustic Mediterranean in style which blends integral color plaster walls with Santa Barbara sandstone and cedar board and batt. Landscape Architect Lane Goodkind restored the native grass meadow and added a stream bio-swale which complements the rural setting. 20' mahogany, pocketing sliding doors maximize the indoor / outdoor Santa Barbara lifestyle by opening the living spaces to the pool and island view beyond. A monumental exterior fireplace and camp-style margarita bar add to this romantic living. Discreetly buried in the mission tile roof, solar panels help to offset the home's overall energy consumption. Truly an amazing and unique property, the Greene Residence blends in beautifully with the pastoral setting of the ridge while complementing and enhancing this Riviera neighborhood.

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

Beach style u-shaped white floor dedicated laundry room photo in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Peter Rymwid This lovely shared bath required a unique design solution. The goal was to improve the layout while re purposing the existing cabinets and shower doors while not moving the major fixtures. Introducing a raised corner section added interest and display space while separating the vanities. By relocating the dressing table we were able to provide 2 separate vanity areas. Pearl-like beads on the drawer and door fronts provided the inspiration for the penny glass floor tile detail. A Moravian Star pendant added whimsy while sconces provided additional lighting.

Example of a classic master marble floor and white floor claw-foot bathtub design in Denver with medium tone wood cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Photo Credit: Lincoln Barbour Photo. Interior Design: Kim Hagstette, Maven Interiors. This penthouse living room is sophisticated and inviting. The artwork was created specifically for our space and commissioned through Heidi McBride Gallery.

This was an incredible patio home remodel we completed in the Fall of 2013. The original interior was straight from the early 1980s. We brought the property every luxury of a 21st century kitchen - slow close drawer glides, farmhouse sink, panel-front dishwasher and refrigerator, beaded inset cabinets, island with eat-in barstools....the list goes on. Every room on the first floor was transformed with newly installed hardwood floors, crown molding, and fresh paint. The two-sided fireplace was refaced on either side as well as given brand new molding, mantles, and recessed lighting. An alder wood bookshelf was installed in the dining room. The master bath received a full-size laundry closet (in lieu of the former laundry closet which was in the kitchen where we now have a built-in and TV!). We expanded the shower to give room for a seat. The original vanity was ripped out and replaced with custom-built vanities, new lighting, mirrors, etc. Every inch of this patio home has been elevated! Interior Design by Bonnie Taylor Photo by Chad Jackson Remodeled by Scovell Wolfe and Associates, Inc.