Inspiration for a timeless porch remodel in Minneapolis

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Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a modern landscaping in Tel Aviv.

Example of a small trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in DC Metro with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Basement - huge craftsman walk-out dark wood floor basement idea with beige walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized elegant backyard stamped concrete patio photo in Boston with no cover

This is a Beautiful Custom Designed and built 3 season room! Our clients wanted something cozy with lots of windows and made out of cedar for the inside. Where their kids could play in the winter and feel like they are outside but not cold and in the summer could take a break and keep cool inside but not all the way. Also a place where mom and dad could sit and relax and watch their children play outside along with a place for guest to enjoy when having them over.

Mid-sized trendy loft-style dark wood floor living room photo in Sacramento with gray walls, a media wall, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close- knit family. San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close-knit family. Facing the Back Bay, overlooking downtown and the Bay Bridge, this property presented us with a unique opportunity to design a vacation home with a dual personality. One side faces a bustling harbor with a constant parade of yachts, cargo vessels and military ships while the other opens onto a deep, quiet contemplative garden. The home’s shingle-style influence carries on the historical Coronado tradition of clapboard and Craftsman bungalows built in the shadow of the great Hotel Del Coronado which was erected at the turn of the last century. In order to create an informal feel to the residence, we devised a concept that eliminated the need for a “front door”. Instead, one walks through the garden and enters the “Great Hall” through either one of two French doors flanking a walk-in stone fireplace. Both two-story bedroom wings bookend this central wood beam vaulted room which serves as the “heart of the home”, and opens to both views. Three sets of stairs are discretely tucked away inside the bedroom wings. In lieu of a formal dining room, the family convenes and dines around a beautiful table and banquette set into a circular window bay off the kitchen which overlooks the lights of the city beyond the harbor. Working with noted interior designer Betty Ann Marshall, we designed a unique kitchen that was inspired by the colors and textures of a fossil the couple found on a honeymoon trip to the quarries of Montana. We set that ancient fossil into a matte glass backsplash behind the professional cook’s stove. A warm library with walnut paneling and a bayed window seat affords a refuge for the family to read or play board games. The couple’s fine craft and folk art collection is on prominent display throughout the house and helps to set an intimate and whimsical tone. Another architectural feature devoted to family is the play room lit by a dramatic cupola which beacons the older grandchildren and their friends. Below the play room is a four car garage that allows the patriarch space to refurbish an antique fire truck, a mahogany launch boat and several vintage cars. Their jet skis and kayaks are housed in another garage designed for that purpose. Lattice covered skylights that allow dappled sunlight to bathe the loggia affords a comfortable refuge to watch the kids swim and gaze out upon the rushing water, the Coronado Bay Bridge and the romantic downtown San Diego skyline. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Betty Ann Marshall Construction: Bill Lyons Photographer: Laura Hull Styling: Zale Design Studio

Example of a trendy kitchen design in Nashville

A large formal living room for a not-so-formal family. We needed to incorporate TV into a room that was designed before the idea of TVs in living rooms was conceived. We also had multiple focal points...fireplace river view and TV. This room also needed to accommodate a large extended family. The solution was to break the space into two separate yet connected spaces. The far end of the room is for enjoying the fire, view and company. The newer end for TV watching, yet when there is a crowd the whole room works as one. The clients tell me it functions perfectly.

Great Room with Waterfront View showcasing a mix of natural tones & textures. The Paint Palette and Fabrics are an inviting blend of white's with custom Fireplace & Cabinetry. Lounge furniture is specified in deep comfortable dimensions.

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

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Example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an island, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, a farmhouse sink, quartzite countertops and stainless steel appliances

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Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Carry the fun outside right from the living area and out onto the cathedral covered deck. With plenty of seating and a fireplace, it's easy to cozy up and watch your favorite movie outdoors. Head downstairs to even more space with a grilling area and fire pit. The areas to entertain are endless.

Photos by Wyatt Poindexter
Bedroom - country bedroom idea in Oklahoma City

Deck - large tropical backyard deck idea with no cover