Kids Den - Southern Living 2009 Tarpon Run Idea House [photo courtesy Southern Living, by Laurey W Glenn]

This room is small and to fit as much as possible in this kids bed room, we opened up the ceiling, painted the walls light blue, built in bunk bed and shelves for books and toys. Room has nautical theme.

The Fieldstone Cottage is the culmination of collaboration between DM+A and our clients. Having a contractor as a client is a blessed thing. Here, some dreams come true. Here ideas and materials that couldn’t be incorporated in the much larger house were brought seamlessly together. The 640 square foot cottage stands only 25 feet from the bigger, more costly “Older Brother”, but stands alone in its own right. When our Clients commissioned DM+A for the project the direction was simple; make the cottage appear to be a companion to the main house, but be more frugal in the space and material used. The solution was to have one large living, working and sleeping area with a small, but elegant bathroom. The design imagery was about collision of materials and the form that emits from that collision. The furnishings and decorative lighting are the work of Caterina Spies-Reese of CSR Design. Photography by Mariko Reed

By PMK+designers http://www.facebook.com/PmkDesigners http://fotologue.jp/pmk Designer: Kevin Yang Project Manager: Hsu Wen-Hung Project Name: Lai Residence Location: Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Photography by: Joey Liu This two-story penthouse apartment embodies many of PMK’s ideas about integration between space, architecture, urban living, and spirituality into everyday life. Designed for a young couple with a recent newborn daughter, this residence is centered on a common area on the lower floor that supports a wide range of activities, from cooking and dining, family entertainment and music, as well as coming together as a family by its visually seamless transitions from inside to outside to merge the house into its’ cityscape. The large two-story volume of the living area keeps the second floor connected containing a semi-private master bedroom, walk-in closet and master bath, plus a separate private study. The integrity of the home’s materials was also an important factor in the design—solid woods, concrete, and raw metal were selected because they stand up to day to day needs of a family’s use yet look even better with age. Brick wall surfaces are carefully placed for the display of art and objects, so that these elements are integrated into the architectural fabric of the space.

Sun Room. Dining Area of Sunroom -Photographer: Rob Karosis

An entry area to the home, this family laundry room became a catch-all for coats, bags and shoes. It also served as the laundry hub with a collection of portable drying racks, storage shelves and furniture that did not optimize the available space and layout. The new design made the most of the unique space and delivered an organized and attractive mud and laundry room with bench seating, hooks for hanging jackets and laundry needs, integrated wall drying racks, and lots of convenient storage.

kids room space theme mural hand painted http://oneirodwmatia.blogspot.gr/2013/03/blog-post.html

This remodel consisted of a whole house transformation. We took this 3 bedroom dated home and turned it into a 5 bedroom award winning showpiece, all without an addition. By reworking the awkward floor plan and lowering the living room floor to be level with the rest of the house we were able to create additional space within the existing footprint of the home. What was once the small lack-luster master suite, is now 2 kids bedrooms that share a jack and jill bath. The master suite was relocated to the first floor, and the kitchen that was located right at the front door, is now located in the back of the home with great access to the patio overlooking the golf course. View more about this project and our company at our website: www.davefox.com

The owners of this 1941 cottage, located in the bucolic village of Annisquam, wanted to modernize the home without sacrificing its earthy wood and stone feel. Recognizing that the house had “good bones” and loads of charm, SV Design proposed exterior and interior modifications to improve functionality, and bring the home in line with the owners’ lifestyle. The design vision that evolved was a balance of modern and traditional – a study in contrasts. Prior to renovation, the dining and breakfast rooms were cut off from one another as well as from the kitchen’s preparation area. SV's architectural team developed a plan to rebuild a new kitchen/dining area within the same footprint. Now the space extends from the dining room, through the spacious and light-filled kitchen with eat-in nook, out to a peaceful and secluded patio. Interior renovations also included a new stair and balustrade at the entry; a new bathroom, office, and closet for the master suite; and renovations to bathrooms and the family room. The interior color palette was lightened and refreshed throughout. Working in close collaboration with the homeowners, new lighting and plumbing fixtures were selected to add modern accents to the home's traditional charm.

This great-room incorporates the living, dining , kitchen as well as access to the back patio. It is the perfect place for entertaining and relaxing. We restored the floors to their original warm tone and used lots of warm neutrals to answer our client’s desire for a more masculine feeling home. A Chinese cabinet and custom-built bookcase help to define an entry hall where one does not exist. We completely remodeled the kitchen and it is now very open and inviting. A Caesarstone counter with an overhang for eating or entertaining allows for three comfortable bar stools for visiting while cooking. Stainless steal appliances and a white apron sink are the only features that still remain. A large contemporary art piece over the new dining banquette brings in a splash of color and rounds out the space. Lots of earth-toned fabrics are part of this overall scheme. The kitchen, dining and living rooms have light cabinetry and walls with accent color in the tile and fireplace stone. The home has lots of added storage for books, art and accessories. In the living room, comfortable upholstered pieces with casual fabrics were created and sit atop a sisal rug, giving the room true California style. For contrast, a dark metal drapery rod above soft white drapery panels covers the new French doors. The doors lead out to the back patio. Photography by Erika Bierman

Functional laundry room with side-by-side appliances with ample storage space.

The coffered ceiling and tall transom windows make this sunroom an inviting living and social space. Photography by Jon monts

Steve Dutcheshen

A seamless combination of traditional with contemporary design elements. This elegant, approx. 1.7 acre view estate is located on Ross's premier address. Every detail has been carefully and lovingly created with design and renovations completed in the past 12 months by the same designer that created the property for Google's founder. With 7 bedrooms and 8.5 baths, this 7200 sq. ft. estate home is comprised of a main residence, large guesthouse, studio with full bath, sauna with full bath, media room, wine cellar, professional gym, 2 saltwater system swimming pools and 3 car garage. With its stately stance, 41 Upper Road appeals to those seeking to make a statement of elegance and good taste and is a true wonderland for adults and kids alike. 71 Ft. lap pool directly across from breakfast room and family pool with diving board. Chef's dream kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, over-sized center island, custom iron chandelier and fireplace open to kitchen and dining room. Formal Dining Room Open kitchen with adjoining family room, both opening to outside and lap pool. Breathtaking large living room with beautiful Mt. Tam views. Master Suite with fireplace and private terrace reminiscent of Montana resort living. Nursery adjoining master bath. 4 additional bedrooms on the lower level, each with own bath. Media room, laundry room and wine cellar as well as kids study area. Extensive lawn area for kids of all ages. Organic vegetable garden overlooking entire property.

Dining room with birch screen and Adelman chandelier. Photography by Annie Schlechter