Traditional Home Design Ideas

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless dark wood floor wine cellar remodel in Milwaukee

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

Paul Zimmerman. Using the same tile in different sizes and shapes allows for great texture without being busy to look at. The client loves the idea of having the soap separated from bottles of hair products.

Polished marble surfaces and a decidedly masculine palette define the gentleman's bath in the master bedroom suite. Interior Architecture by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Marjorie Shushan. Featured in Architectural Digest. Photo by Liz Ordonoz.

Elegant bathroom photo in New York

Joe Cotitta Epic Photography joecotitta@cox.net: Builder: Eagle Luxury Property
Huge elegant marble floor and beige floor hallway photo in Phoenix with white walls

Mid-sized elegant galley ceramic tile and multicolored floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard brick patio vertical garden remodel in San Francisco with a pergola

Example of a huge classic carpeted craft room design in Other with beige walls

Painted Biscotti Finish with Cocoa Glaze Jamison Door Style Glass Front Uppers Kitchen Design Group
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped open concept kitchen remodel in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, a peninsula and stainless steel appliances

Dining room - traditional dining room idea in New York with white walls

Cozy den with wood stained coffered ceilings, custom built-ins, and french doors leading into a playroom
Example of a classic enclosed dark wood floor family room library design in New York with blue walls

Project Developer Mary Englert Designer Chris King Photography Markus Willborn
Elegant powder room photo in DC Metro

Example of a classic dining room design in Chicago

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Other

Carrera marble subway tile and marble hex floor tile create a classic, timeless mater bathroom. The pedestal tub has a view to Mount Rainer, and is lighted by a Tom Dixon pendant. Alex Hayden Photography.

Constructed From 3/4 Maple Plywood with Solid Hardwood Face Frame
Kitchen pantry - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry idea in Atlanta with white cabinets and open cabinets

Example of a classic home bar design in Houston

Photography by Josh Vick
Example of a classic kitchen design in Atlanta