Some inspiration photos

I've been more than a little obsessed with the Houzz.com app, which has a few hundred thousand photos of houses, rooms, products, finishes, and more. The iPad app is all too convenient for thumbing through a couple hundred photos in one brief episode. But it has helped to shape our thinking about the overall look we are hoping to achieve, and some detailed ideas for the renovation. Here are the pics that we keep going back to for inspiration, hoping our humble little house looks something like this eventually:  


Great Room Focal Wall
Like: modern slate tile for the fireplace surround, built-in cabinets and shelves, clerestory windows at the roof line. 

modern living room design by san francisco architect John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Master Bedroom Expansion (bump-out in the back)
Like: large windows, cedar siding, shade of brown 

modern exterior design by san francisco architect Koch Architects, Inc. Joanne Koch

Great Room
Like: open view from dining to living room, high ceiling, fireplace wall as the focal point, defining the dining space with pendant lighting

contemporary dining room design by vancouver interior designer Gaile Guevara

Bedroom Corridor
Like: clean lines of the moulding and paneled doors, uncluttered feel, recessed lights (instead of hanging fixtures)

contemporary hall design by minneapolis architect Charlie Simmons - Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd.

Glass Pocket Doors
Like: letting light flow through, size and shape of glass panels, feeling of openness but separation

contemporary dining room design by boston architect LDa Architecture & Interiors