Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Example of a transitional wooden curved mixed material railing staircase design in Charlotte with painted risers

Bedroom - transitional guest dark wood floor bedroom idea in Chicago with beige walls

Eric Roth Photography
Elegant medium tone wood floor vestibule photo in Boston with green walls and a medium wood front door

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor foyer design in Nashville with gray walls and a dark wood front door

Inspiration for a timeless backyard pool house remodel

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Vance Fox
Mountain style two-story wood gable roof photo in San Francisco with a mixed material roof

This adorable little bathroom is in a 1930’s bungalow in Denver’s historic Park Hill neighborhood. The client hired us to help revamp their small, family bathroom. Halfway through the project we uncovered the brick wall and decided to leave the brick exposed. The texture of the brick plays well against the glossy white plumbing fixtures and the playful floor pattern. I wrote an interesting blog post on this bathroom and the owner: Memories and Meaning: A Bathroom Renovation in Denver's Park Hill Neighborhood Photography by Sara Yoder.

Large elegant white two-story wood house exterior photo in Salt Lake City with a gambrel roof and a shingle roof

Example of a small danish black one-story wood gable roof design in Austin with a shingle roof

Meghann Gregory Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and solid surface countertops

Photo: Rikki Snyder ©2016 Houzz
Bathroom - eclectic bathroom idea in Providence

Welcome to the essential refined mountain rustic home: warm, homey, and sturdy. The house’s structure is genuine heavy timber framing, skillfully constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. Distressed beams and posts have been reclaimed from old American barns to enjoy a second life as they define varied, inviting spaces. Traditional carpentry is at its best in the great room’s exquisitely crafted wood trusses. Rugged Lodge is a retreat that’s hard to return from.

Example of a minimalist u-shaped concrete floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and black walls

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

Country exterior home photo in San Francisco

Custom-built shelving holds hidden cat litter boxes for easy cleaning.
Hallway - eclectic terra-cotta tile hallway idea in Santa Barbara with beige walls