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Inspiration for a timeless foyer remodel in Houston with white walls

Example of a large beach style master medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wainscoting bedroom design in Charleston with white walls

Cal Mitchner Photography
Example of a cottage medium tone wood floor bathroom design in Charlotte with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, green walls, a two-piece toilet and flat-panel cabinets

Claw-foot bathtub - traditional master marble floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Boston with multicolored walls

Clarity NW
Mid-sized elegant freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Denver with brown walls

Mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in Other with white walls and no fireplace

Photo: Mark Weinberg Contractor/Interiors: The Fox Group
Inspiration for a large timeless light wood floor and brown floor hallway remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

The guest bathroom received a completely new look with this bright floral wallpaper, classic wall sconces, and custom grey vanity.
Mid-sized transitional ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray cabinets, multicolored walls, black countertops and beaded inset cabinets

Tall board and batten wainscoting is used to wrap this ensuite bath. An antique dresser was converted into a sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master marble floor and gray floor bathroom remodel in Nashville with a drop-in sink, marble countertops, white countertops, dark wood cabinets, purple walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Toni Deis
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master carpeted, gray floor and wall paneling bedroom remodel in New York with blue walls and no fireplace

Powder room - mid-sized traditional marble floor and gray floor powder room idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and gray countertops

Foyer - mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor foyer idea in Chicago with white walls

Custom iron stair rail in a geometric pattern is showcased against custom white floor to ceiling wainscoting along the stairwell. A custom brass table greets you as you enter. Photo: Stephen Allen

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Inspiration for a farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel in Other with multicolored walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Example of a small transitional powder room design in Charleston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, multicolored walls, marble countertops and white countertops

This 1966 contemporary home was completely renovated into a beautiful, functional home with an up-to-date floor plan more fitting for the way families live today. Removing all of the existing kitchen walls created the open concept floor plan. Adding an addition to the back of the house extended the family room. The first floor was also reconfigured to add a mudroom/laundry room and the first floor powder room was transformed into a full bath. A true master suite with spa inspired bath and walk-in closet was made possible by reconfiguring the existing space and adding an addition to the front of the house.

Rebecca Westover
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless light wood floor and beige floor entryway remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls and a glass front door