Alexandra Crafton
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Boston

Traditional exterior home idea in Charlotte

Something for grown-ups: an elegant wine bar with a mahogany countertop and an antiqued mirror backsplash. A small sink balances the wine cooler on the left. The illuminated wall cabinet with fishtail leaded glass doors holds a collection of fine wine glasses. Photo by Mary Ellen Hendricks

Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile light wood floor bathroom design in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and soapstone countertops

Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Charlotte

Inspiration for a timeless home office remodel in Charlotte

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design: Mark Lind / photo by: Thomas McConnell
Inspiration for a contemporary powder room remodel in Austin

Home office - traditional home office idea in Charlotte

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.

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Charlotte

Home design - modern home design idea in New York

Elegant Rustic Farmhouse Bar Area Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling
Example of a mid-sized country wet bar design in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops and multicolored backsplash

Not quite ready to build on your mountain property? Why not build a structure like this. It has a sleeping loft, outdoor shower, indoor toilet and small kitchen. It's great for weekend visits and parties.

Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Charlotte

Photo: Esther Hershcovic © 2016 Houzz
Example of an eclectic living room design in Tel Aviv

photography: Jon DeCola
Small trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile doorless shower photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and quartz countertops

Elegant staircase photo in Charlotte

Dry river bed terminating in a seating boulder at edge of patio with fire pit.
Inspiration for a large rustic drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone garden path in New York for summer.