Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Dallas with white walls

Paul Johnson
Farmhouse eat-in kitchen photo in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

Mid-sized elegant concrete front porch photo in DC Metro with a roof extension

DESIGN BUILD REMODEL | Vintage Bathroom Transformation | FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC This vintage inspired master bath remodel project is a FOUR POINT FAVORITE. A complete design-build gut and re-do, this charming space complete with swap meet finds, new custom pieces, reclaimed wood, and extraordinary fixtures is one of our most successful design solution projects. THANK YOU HOUZZ and Becky Harris for FEATURING this very special PROJECT!!! See it here at http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23834088/list/old-hollywood-style-for-a-newly-redone-los-angeles-bath Photography by Riley Jamison AS SEEN IN Houzz Martha Stewart

Elegant formal living room photo in Charlotte with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

Mid-sized farmhouse backyard stone patio photo in New York with no cover

Home office - scandinavian home office idea in New York

Example of a classic built-in desk dark wood floor home office design in Charlotte with white walls

Stylish Productions
Beach style screened-in porch idea in Baltimore with decking and a roof extension

© Michele Scotto Trani | Sequined Asphault Studio Photography http://sequinedasphault.com

1950s backyard rectangular pool house photo in New York

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and brown countertops

Cottage living room photo in Nashville

Playful and relaxed, honoring classical Victorian elements with contemporary living for a modern young family.
Transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor playroom photo in New York with beige walls

design: Mark Lind / photo by: Thomas McConnell
Example of a trendy powder room design in Austin

Cabinet design by: Collaborative Interiors | Kitchen design by: Beverly Bradshaw Interiors | Remodeler: McKinney Group | Photographer: Tom Marks Photo | ***Please visit the Houzz page of Beverly Bradshaw Interiors for any info regarding this project***

Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in San Francisco

Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Santa Barbara