Andrea Rugg Photography
Example of a transitional laundry room design in Minneapolis

Example of a large country three-story wood gable roof design in New York

cesar rubio
Farmhouse gravel patio photo in San Francisco with a pergola

Greg Hadley
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Illuminated colorful accent wall is a backdrop to a concrete planter and bench.
Design ideas for a mid-century modern backyard concrete landscaping in Seattle with no cover.

jeff herr photography
Large transitional master gray tile and stone tile freestanding bathtub photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

Brady Architectural Photography
Example of a large trendy multicolored two-story mixed siding flat roof design in San Diego

Joshua McHugh
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver partial sun patio container garden photo for summer in New York with no cover

Mid-sized transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and an island

Photography: Eric Lucero
Patio - mediterranean courtyard stone patio idea in Denver with no cover and a fireplace

Paul Bardagjy Photography
Kids' room - 1950s gender-neutral carpeted kids' room idea in Austin with gray walls

Jeri Koegel
Elegant home design photo in Orange County

Jeremy San
Freestanding bathtub - contemporary beige tile freestanding bathtub idea in Singapore with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Photo by Ketti Kupper
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic partial sun side yard stone garden path in Los Angeles.

Elegant black floor sunroom photo in Chicago with a standard ceiling

A natural stone pathway winds around the rain garden. The rain garden collects rain water so it soaks into the ground gradually. This keeps excess water from running off into local waterways.

Example of a classic courtyard patio design in London with an awning

Remodeled Powder room with marble hexagon floor tile, floral chinoiserie wallpaper, wainscoting, and custom vanity.
Powder room - transitional powder room idea

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