Kitchen featuring a custom stainless hood on book matched soap stone back splash. Photography: Greg Premru
Kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard concrete paver patio idea in San Luis Obispo with a roof extension

Patio - mediterranean patio idea in Houston with a bbq area

Example of a large minimalist gray two-story concrete exterior home design in Chicago with a hip roof

Country exterior home photo in San Diego

©Lincoln Barbour
Example of a large country l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Don Pearse
Sunroom - mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom idea in Wilmington with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Rickie Agapito
Inspiration for a coastal backyard custom-shaped hot tub remodel in Orlando

Large farmhouse dark wood floor dining room photo in San Francisco with brown walls

Connie Anderson Photography Builder: Frankel Building Group
Patio photo in Houston with a roof extension and a bbq area

The gray on gray palette creates a soothing dining and kitchen area that is still fresh and modern. Photography by Josh Vick
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray walls

Elegant kitchen photo in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island, white cabinets and marble backsplash

John Granen
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden path in Seattle.

Cynthia Van Elk photography.
Living room - small contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Farmhouse exterior home photo in New York

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall black floor and slate floor wet bar remodel in Chicago with white backsplash, wood backsplash, black countertops, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and soapstone countertops

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

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Elegant gray floor dedicated laundry room photo in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and a stacked washer/dryer

We drew inspiration from traditional prairie motifs and updated them for this modern home in the mountains. Throughout the residence, there is a strong theme of horizontal lines integrated with a natural, woodsy palette and a gallery-like aesthetic on the inside. Interiors by Alchemy Design Photography by Todd Crawford Built by Tyner Construction