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Tour a Modern Organic Home With Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Flow

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On a compact lot in Tampa, Florida, a well-traveled young couple set out to build a home that would feel like a calming retreat when they returned from the road yet could open up easily for gatherings with friends. Collaborating with the homeowners and builder from the earliest stages and using Houzz Pro software, interior designer Christina Cruz shaped a modern organic residence that emphasizes privacy, abundant natural light and a strong connection between indoors and out.

Warm white oak details, softened curves and moments of biophilia create an easy, relaxed look and feel. A welcoming kitchen designed for lingering conceals a surprise walk-in wine room and home bar, while a soaring great room is anchored by a cozy fireplace and a zen garden tucked beneath the stairs. Seamless indoor-outdoor living supports comfort and entertainment. A serene primary suite and a spa-like bath with an oversize steam shower complete the sense of retreat.

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Tour a Bright Basement ADU Designed for Aging in Place

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This once-unfinished street-level basement in a 1932 brick Tudor in Kitsap County, Washington, is now a bright, 800-square-foot accessory dwelling unit built for aging in place. The empty-nest homeowners envisioned a cheerful, wheelchair-accessible home they could live in during construction of a new primary suite, and later offer as a comfortable residence for a family member with impaired vision.

To bring that goal to life, they hired designer Molly Erin McCabe, whose work centers on accessibility, sustainability and long-term livability. Structural upgrades, a streamlined layout and lively furnishings transformed the former basement into a fully functional home with a kitchen, dining area, living room, bedroom and bathroom, and a flex space that serves as an office and a dressing room. Aging-in-place features are integrated throughout, including a zero-threshold entry, wide doorways, a curbless shower, abundant layered lighting and durable, easy-care finishes.

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“After” photos by Emily Barrows Photography

ADU at a Glance
Who lives here: An empty-nest couple
Location: Kipsap County, Washington
Size: 800 square feet (74 square meters)
Designer: Molly Erin McCabe of McCabe by Design
Builder: Bryce Whisnant of Fine Line Carpentry

Before: Here’s a look at the southeast corner of the basement, where the kitchen was always planned to be, McCabe says. “The kitchen for the main house is located right above it, so the plumbing and utilities could be shared and make the build-out more economical,” she says.

The renovation began with grinding and sealing the original concrete floor to level it as much as possible, maximizing the ceiling height to meet the 7-foot-minimum code requirement. Some of the floor was jackhammered to reroute the original waste drain, creating connections for the new shower and other plumbing. McCabe also added an interior perimeter framing wall with insulation, boosting the space’s energy efficiency.

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After: McCabe and the homeowners chose durable, low-maintenance materials. The bright kitchen features ample terrazzo-look quartz counters, maple base cabinetry and paint-grade upper cabinets with soft-close doors and drawers. “The maple’s going to be more durable if hit with a walker or wheelchair, but we felt it would be too dark if done throughout,” she says.

A glazed sky-blue ceramic tile backsplash, accented with a multicolored design above the induction cooktop, adds a cheerful touch. A strip of thin orange accent tiles runs throughout the kitchen, to help a family member with impaired vision navigate the space in the future. “The [homeowners] felt the orange accent tiles are a good wayfinding indicator.”

The three-burner induction cooktop is paired with a slim-profile stainless pullout exhaust hood with LED lights, while a speed oven sits to the lower left. “They wanted this kitchen to be highly functional,” McCabe says.

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A 30-inch undermount, 16-gauge stainless workstation sink accommodates large pots and pans, and comes with handy accessories like a basket strainer and an integrated cutting board for easy prep and cleanup. Its motion-activated pull-down faucet makes using it effortless for older people, and the rich oil-rubbed bronze finish adds warmth. A code-compliant egress window above the sink brings in natural light and fresh air from the dug-out window well. A stainless dishwasher sits to the lower right.

Sink: Ruvati; faucet: Arbor in oil-rubbed bronze, Moen

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Wide pathways extend through and off the living area, supporting easy movement throughout the ADU. “The bathroom has a 36-inch-wide entry door that provides full access for users of mobility devices such as a wheelchair,” McCabe says. Bright white walls and ceilings (White Dove by Benjamin Moore) enhance visibility and create a flexible backdrop for colorful furnishings and art. “The bright colors also help you travel through the space, especially for those who are visually impaired,” McCabe says.

A dining area lies just behind the sofa, with a coat closet tucked behind the door between the dining area and the kitchen (see the “After” floor plan below). A ductless mini-split unit glimpsed on the wall above the dining table heats and cools the room. An open linen closet stands to the left of the bathroom, and the staircase leads to the home’s main level. “A locking door can be installed at the ADU end of the staircase if desired,” McCabe says.

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From the kitchen, this view looks toward the front entry behind the sofa. The glass door and sidelight include built-in blinds for privacy. “This basement has a zero-threshold entry, and you enter right off the street,” McCabe says. “There are no stairs to enter the structure, so anyone using a wheelchair or walker can go in and out easily.”

A corner pocket door opens to a storage closet, and wood-look linoleum flooring runs throughout. “It’s highly durable and low-maintenance, so it stands up to a wheelchair,” McCabe says. “We also live in a damp climate, so it’s a good choice for that too.”

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The bathroom includes an open, curbless shower outfitted with multiple grab bars, a fold-down bench and a handheld sprayer. Mosaic porcelain tile flooring is wet-rated for slip resistance. “The grout provides additional traction,” McCabe says. The floors are also heated. “Heated floors dry faster, reducing slip hazards while preventing mold and mildew, which means less cleaning and better indoor air quality,” McCabe says.

Nearby, a combination washer-dryer fits neatly into a niche under the staircase, a cost-effective location made possible by its proximity to the bathroom’s plumbing and drain lines.

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The bathroom’s wall-hung lavatory sink provides clear space below for a wheelchair or walker. “The wide ledges on either side of the sink are convenient for keeping grooming products and appliances close at hand,” McCabe says.

An LED-lit mirror above the sink offers task-ready illumination. “There are multiple lighting options that provide the right light level for every task,” McCabe says. Wall-hung storage cabinets flank the sink, with easy-to-spot high-contrast pulls and positioning that ensures equal access for users of all abilities.

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The bathroom also features a two-piece comfort-height elongated toilet with a contemporary skirted trapway. Grab bars mounted on two sides provide added safety and support for someone transferring from a wheelchair, standing or reaching into nearby cabinetry. “The grab bar [on the right] was intended to be used for the toilet as well as to transfer to the shower seat,” McCabe says.

An open cabinet door above one of the grab bars reveals access to the linen closet previously shown in the living room. “There’s LED strip lighting going vertically on each side when you open the cabinet,” McCabe says. “You don’t have to manually operate the light.”

Toilet: Betello, Kohler

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The cozy bedroom is filled with natural light from an enlarged window overlooking a window well. A former fireplace area that couldn’t be relocated prevented the addition of a traditional closet, but the bedroom opens to an adjacent office and dressing room that includes closet storage (shown below). A white oak handrail, partially visible here on the right, wraps around the corner into the bedroom. “It’s an elegant wayfinding guide,” McCabe says.

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The bedroom opens to this private office and dressing room designed for flexibility and everyday function. A desk built from the same cabinetry used in the kitchen combines open and closed storage, while built-in shelves to the left provide additional easy-access storage. The closet includes hanging rods at two heights, along with integrated shoe and clothing shelves. Heating and cooling are provided by the wall-mounted ductless mini-split. “[The room is] also illuminated with an overhead light for enhanced visibility,” McCabe says.

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Before: This floor plan shows the original unfinished basement layout, with the street-level entrance at the bottom right and the staircase centered within the space.

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After: Aside from extending the new front door by about 1 foot, McCabe designed the fully accessible ADU within the basement’s original footprint. The kitchen sits in the upper right, with the bathroom along the top, the bedroom in the upper left, the office and dressing room in the lower right and the living area at the center. “Accessible dwelling units are being embraced in communities across the country,” McCabe says. “It’s a growing option for affordable housing and an alternative to assisted care.”

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Houzz Tour: Sensitive Renovation Brimming With Color

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While interior designers have the creative job of choosing paint colors for a project, it’s the build team who apply them to the walls, ceilings and woodwork. On this project — a Georgian-era London home that glows with warm and surprising colors — painting with those shades was as enjoyable as picking them. “It was fun to work with so many colors,” says Adam Favor of Nova Design & Build, who carried out the refurbishment. “We prefer that to using just one shade on the walls and ceiling throughout. Being in the house now feels very exciting. It’s not something we see every day.”

This beautiful four-floor historical townhouse needed more than just a paint job. Favor oversaw a full renovation, rewiring and replumbing throughout and preserving original features where possible. Working with the owners, interior designer Emilie Fournet had already created the beautiful design. It was Favor’s job to bring it all to life. “It was the first time working together and great to collaborate on this project,” Fournet says.



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Houzz Tour: Classic Stone Cottage Gains Light and Storage

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“Getting more light in was a priority,” says Sarah Woodford of Woodford Architecture and Interiors, who transformed this classic stone cottage in Cornwall, England, with her partner, architect Gavin Woodford. “It was very outdated, dark and damp.” The challenge was to pull in extra light without compromising the style of the riverside property.

Clever changes, including opening up the stairwell, adding skylights in the bathrooms and installing more windows, had a huge impact. “It’s made it a house you want to be in as opposed to one that felt a bit dingy before,” Sarah says. Scroll down to see their inspiring renovation.



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Houzz Tour: Light-Filled Modern Courtyard Home

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This adventurous family of five bought a lovely 2-acre property in Dover, Massachusetts, and embarked on building a new home. Though the owners were coming from a house with traditional style, they kept an open mind when they hired Flavin Architects to design their dream home.

“At first they thought they might want a modern farmhouse, but they weren’t stuck on that,” architect Colin Flavin says. As he learned more about the family’s lifestyle and the steeply sloped site, a design for a modern home began to take shape. He embraced the slope and the south-facing backyard by organizing the floor plan around a beautiful back courtyard. The result is an inviting, quiet and light-filled modern home.



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Houzz Tour: Sustainable, Elegant Design for a French Farmhouse

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Photos by Kasia Fiszer Photography

House at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple with five children between them
Location: Var region, Provence, France
Size: Five bedrooms and four bathrooms on three floors
Designers: Stephanie Bailey and Jo Miller of Decorbuddi

The owner bought this former olive farm in 2024 as a place he and his wife could share with friends and extended family. He wanted a warm and livable design, with sustainable choices throughout and a “wow” moment here and there. “He didn’t want anything so precious that if he broke it, he would be weeping,” Bailey says.

The owner loves Moroccan style, but has worked all over the world. “He’s lived in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal and is really well traveled,” Bailey says. “He has lovely textiles, amazing bold colors and a lifetime’s collection of interesting art and objects in his London house. When Jo and I were presenting mood boards to him there, we saw it and were like, OK, we get what he likes.”

Miller agrees. “To start with, the owner wanted Moroccan and he wanted color, but we swiftly realized he wanted a world look,” she says. “The challenge was to offer him that kind of aesthetic, but to incorporate it within a French farmhouse.”

The walls in the hall and landing are painted a warm pinky beige shade. “We wanted it to be really ambient and a bit moody in there, and we knew we had good lighting going in that this tone would work with,” Bailey says.

Miller sourced the old table in France. “We had to have it cut down or it wouldn’t have fitted here,” she says. “It was more like a table than a console originally.”

Hall and landing wall paint: Leather V, Paint & Paper Library; table: Pamono



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Houzz Tour: Historic Farmhouse and Log Cabin in Pioneer Country

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After: The new kitchen is a faithful but functional reimagination of what was originally in the home.

“Kitchens in 1883 would not have had built-in cabinetry as we know it today,” McCarley says. “Instead, they relied on freestanding tables, plate racks and wall-hung shelving. We echoed this tradition through using open shelving, custom plate racks and a stunning mahogany island.”

The homeowner found the local craftsman, Dale Peel, who built the island and all of the cabinets. They kept as much of the original trim and moldings as they could, and Peel matched them as needed.

The home’s narrow doors posed a challenge once again when the island was delivered, however. “They couldn’t get the island in the house, either,” McCarley says. “We had to take it back home and take all the legs off, bring in the top, bring the legs in separate and put it together!”

Paint: Pale Oak (cabinets) and Wythe Blue (trim), Benjamin Moore



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Houzz Tour: Warm Tones, Luxurious Surfaces and Hidden Storage

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Tour an English Home That Blends Japandi Warmth With Modern Ease

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A young couple in Cambridge, England, set out to refresh their traditional home with a clean, modern sensibility while preserving its character. Inspired by the original flagstone floors and the owners’ love of Japandi style, designer Georgina Robertson, who uses Houzz Pro, created a kitchen with a large island, a warm wood storage wall, sleek gray-blue base cabinets and layered textures. Glass-front units, skylights and a thoughtful mix of lighting keep the space open and bright.

Elsewhere, a breakfast area features arched niches with custom shelving and storage, a family room shows off a refinished floor and updated fireplace, and the living room brings energy with coral sofas and a cushioned window seat. A redesigned study, utility room and bike storage add efficiency and order throughout.

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Houzz Tour: Natural Materials Create a Light and Cozy Home

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“The rugs, dining chairs and table, armoire and lighting in the dining area all share the same soft curves to create a beautiful flow through the space,” Matthews says.

A soft pendant lamp over the table provides a warm glow in the evening.

The team used Houzz Pro tools to share the design with their clients, as well as the products they specified.

“We use Houzz to manage all our projects and, in particular, the Selections boards, where clients can see all the items we’ve proposed,” Matthews says.

The Selections boards allow professionals to present items they’re considering for the project in a simple format that helps clients feel in control. They can see an image of each product and all of the information at a glance, then quickly press Approve or Decline.

Wall paint: Slate ll and Lead IV, both Paint & Paper Library

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