In this beautiful Houston remodel, we took on the exterior AND interior - with a new outdoor kitchen, patio cover and balcony outside and a Mid-Century Modern redesign on the inside: "This project was really unique, not only in the extensive scope of it, but in the number of different elements needing to be coordinated with each other," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "Our entire team really rose to the challenge." OUTSIDE The new outdoor living space includes a 14 x 20-foot patio addition with an outdoor kitchen and balcony. We also extended the roof over the patio between the house and the breezeway (the new section is 26 x 14 feet). On the patio and balcony, we laid about 1,100-square foot of new hardscaping in the place of pea gravel. The new material is a gorgeous, honed-and-filled Nysa travertine tile in a Versailles pattern. We used the same tile for the new pool coping, too. We also added French doors leading to the patio and balcony from a lower bedroom and upper game room, respectively: The outdoor kitchen above features Southern Cream cobblestone facing and a Titanium granite countertop and raised bar. The 8 x 12-foot, L-shaped kitchen island houses an RCS 27-inch grill, plus an RCS ice maker, lowered power burner, fridge and sink. The outdoor ceiling is tongue-and-groove pine boards, done in the Minwax stain "Jacobean." INSIDE Inside, we repainted the entire house from top to bottom, including baseboards, doors, crown molding and cabinets. We also updated the lighting throughout. "Their style before was really non-existent," says Lisha Maxey, senior designer with Outdoor Homescapes and owner of LGH Design Services in Houston. "They did what most families do - got items when they needed them, worrying less about creating a unified style for the home." Other than a new travertine tile floor the client had put in 6 months earlier, the space had never been updated. The drapery had been there for 15 years. And the living room had an enormous leather sectional couch that virtually filled the entire room. In its place, we put all new, Mid-Century Modern furniture from World Market. The drapery fabric and chandelier came from High Fashion Home. All the other new sconces and chandeliers throughout the house came from Pottery Barn and all décor accents from World Market. The couple and their two teenaged sons got bedroom makeovers as well. One of the sons, for instance, started with childish bunk beds and piles of books everywhere. "We gave him a grown-up space he could enjoy well into his high school years," says Lisha. The new bed is also from World Market. We also updated the kitchen by removing all the old wallpaper and window blinds and adding new paint and knobs and pulls for the cabinets. (The family plans to update the backsplash later.) The top handrail on the stairs got a coat of black paint, and we added a console table (from Kirkland's) in the downstairs hallway. In the dining room, we painted the cabinet and mirror frames black and added new drapes, but kept the existing furniture and flooring. "I'm just so pleased with how it turned out - especially Lisha's coordination of all the materials and finishes," says Wayne. "But as a full-service outdoor design team, this is what we do, and our all our great reviews are telling us we're doing it well."

This 1964 Preston Hollow home was in the perfect location and had great bones but was not perfect for this family that likes to entertain. They wanted to open up their kitchen up to the den and entry as much as possible, as it was small and completely closed off. They needed significant wine storage and they did want a bar area but not where it was currently located. They also needed a place to stage food and drinks outside of the kitchen. There was a formal living room that was not necessary and a formal dining room that they could take or leave. Those spaces were opened up, the previous formal dining became their new home office, which was previously in the master suite. The master suite was completely reconfigured, removing the old office, and giving them a larger closet and beautiful master bathroom. The game room, which was converted from the garage years ago, was updated, as well as the bathroom, that used to be the pool bath. The closet space in that room was redesigned, adding new built-ins, and giving us more space for a larger laundry room and an additional mudroom that is now accessible from both the game room and the kitchen! They desperately needed a pool bath that was easily accessible from the backyard, without having to walk through the game room, which they had to previously use. We reconfigured their living room, adding a full bathroom that is now accessible from the backyard, fixing that problem. We did a complete overhaul to their downstairs, giving them the house they had dreamt of! As far as the exterior is concerned, they wanted better curb appeal and a more inviting front entry. We changed the front door, and the walkway to the house that was previously slippery when wet and gave them a more open, yet sophisticated entry when you walk in. We created an outdoor space in their backyard that they will never want to leave! The back porch was extended, built a full masonry fireplace that is surrounded by a wonderful seating area, including a double hanging porch swing. The outdoor kitchen has everything they need, including tons of countertop space for entertaining, and they still have space for a large outdoor dining table. The wood-paneled ceiling and the mix-matched pavers add a great and unique design element to this beautiful outdoor living space. Scapes Incorporated did a fabulous job with their backyard landscaping, making it a perfect daily escape. They even decided to add turf to their entire backyard, keeping minimal maintenance for this busy family. The functionality this family now has in their home gives the true meaning to Living Better Starts Here™.

シアトルにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

April Mondelli
マイアミにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床) の写真

他の地域にあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、標準型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

This TV Room just off the kitchen was not very comfortable and the heavy looking leather sofa wasn't surviving the client's two big exuberant labs. We brightened and made the room cozier with a new sectional in a practically indestructible Crypton chenille fabric. We also clad the inset TV with the same stone that appears in the great room. The effect gives the impression of a fireplace.

A merging of her love for bright colors and bold patterns and his love of sophisticated hues and contemporary lines, the focal point of this vast open space plan is a grand custom dining table that comfortably sits fourteen guests with an overflow lounge, kitchen and great room seating for everyday. Shown in this photo: living room, great room, leather sectional, custom pillows, custom drapery, French rod, area rug, wall art, accessories & finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

オースティンにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

ジャクソンビルにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ホームバー、グレーの壁、レンガの床、標準型暖炉、据え置き型テレビ、レンガの暖炉まわり、マルチカラーの床) の写真

Mirador Builders
ヒューストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、レンガの床、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

This TV Room just off the kitchen was not very comfortable and the heavy looking leather sofa wasn't surviving the client's two big exuberant labs. We brightened and made the room cozier with a new sectional in a practically indestructible Crypton chenille fabric. We also clad the inset TV with the same stone that appears in the great room. The effect gives the impression of a fireplace.

J. Bara Photography
シカゴにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

Ellie often described as “bright shining one”, spreads her light in any room she exists. With her sculptured lines and curves, Ellie provides a warm atmosphere for all joyous occasions. Builders, interior designers, masons, architects, and homeowners are looking for ways to beautify homes in their spare time as a hobby or to save on cost. DeVinci Cast Stone has met DIY-ers halfway by designing and manufacturing cast stone mantels with superior aesthetics, that can be easily installed at home with minimal experience, and at an affordable cost!

Mirador Builders
ヒューストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、レンガの床、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

Paul Grdina Photography
バンクーバーにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

This is a closer view of the first seating arrangement in front of the fireplace. Photo by Michael Hunter.
ダラスにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、レンガの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

シアトルにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

April Mondelli
マイアミにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床) の写真

This transitional, fun family room is the work of designer Shelley Von Roseboom.
オレンジカウンティにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、トラバーチンの床) の写真