We were asked to achieve modern-day functionality and style while preserving the architectural character of this Victorian home built in 1900. We balanced a classic white cabinet style with a bold backsplash tile and an island countertop made from reclaimed high school bleacher seats. // Photographer: Caroline Johnson

Kelly Wurth
Victorian gray two-story exterior home idea in Kansas City with a hip roof

Architect: Christopher Hall Architect, Inc. Photgraphy: Warren Patterson
Example of a large ornate wooden curved staircase design in Boston with painted risers

Inspiration for a victorian bedroom remodel in Miami with green walls

Photo by Caitlin Atkinson
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Designed/Built: Luxe Design/Build, Inc.
Example of a classic stone tile bathroom design in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink

Beautiful stone indoor-outdoor bathroom.
Example of a large zen master gray tile doorless shower design in Hawaii

Huge elegant porcelain tile foyer photo with white walls

Photo by Caitlin Atkinson
Photo of a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian master porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Minneapolis with a two-piece toilet, pink walls, a pedestal sink and solid surface countertops

Bedroom ornate girl dark wood floor kids' bedroom photo in New York with blue walls

White kitchen in Victorian remodel
Transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

© Anthony Crisafulli 2014
Example of an ornate medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Providence with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mathew and his team at Cummings Architects have a knack for being able to see the perfect vision for a property. They specialize in identifying a building’s missing elements and crafting designs that simultaneously encompass the large scale, master plan and the myriad details that make a home special. For this Winchester home, the vision included a variety of complementary projects that all came together into a single architectural composition. Starting with the exterior, the single-lane driveway was extended and a new carriage garage that was designed to blend with the overall context of the existing home. In addition to covered parking, this building also provides valuable new storage areas accessible via large, double doors that lead into a connected work area. For the interior of the house, new moldings on bay windows, window seats, and two paneled fireplaces with mantles dress up previously nondescript rooms. The family room was extended to the rear of the house and opened up with the addition of generously sized, wall-to-wall windows that served to brighten the space and blur the boundary between interior and exterior. The family room, with its intimate sitting area, cozy fireplace, and charming breakfast table (the best spot to enjoy a sunlit start to the day) has become one of the family’s favorite rooms, offering comfort and light throughout the day. In the kitchen, the layout was simplified and changes were made to allow more light into the rear of the home via a connected deck with elongated steps that lead to the yard and a blue-stone patio that’s perfect for entertaining smaller, more intimate groups. From driveway to family room and back out into the yard, each detail in this beautiful design complements all the other concepts and details so that the entire plan comes together into a unified vision for a spectacular home. Photos By: Eric Roth

Custom Tudor in the Heart of Poway. Andersen E Series Clad. Windows add warmth, as well as the Mahogany Interior doors
Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian dark wood floor home office library remodel in San Diego with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a victorian detached garden shed remodel

Designer Amanda Reid selected Landry & Arcari rugs for this recent Victorian restoration featured on This Old House on PBS. The goal for the project was to bring the home back to its original Victorian style after a previous owner removed many classic architectural details. Eric Roth

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty